APRIL 12, 1985

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring 'Fraternity' at The Screen. Impact: This movie's tame portrayal of college life led to a series of increasingly outrageous frat house films, culminating in an entire genre dedicated to the noble art of beer pong. Who knew a simple film could inspire so much questionable life choices?. Fact: Fun fact: 'Fraternity' was so tame that even the popcorn had to be reminded it was at a movie about college life. Talk about a popcorn party pooper!.
• Headline: Exploring the World of 'Cat's Eye'. Impact: The clever and stylish elements of 'Cat's Eye' sparked a bizarre trend in the late '80s where people became obsessed with cats and their ability to defy gravity. This ultimately led to the rise of viral cat videos, forever changing the internet. Thanks a lot, trolls!. Fact: Did you know that 'Cat's Eye' was originally supposed to feature a talking cat? But the producers decided it was too far-fetched—clearly they didn't see the future of the internet!.
• Headline: FILM: 'LADYHAWKE,' A MEDIEVAL TALE. Impact: The medieval romance of 'Ladyhawke' inspired countless fantasy films, leading to a renaissance of knights and dragons in pop culture. It also convinced a generation of nerds that wearing chainmail to Comic-Con was a good idea. Spoiler alert: it wasn't.. Fact: Did you know that 'Ladyhawke' was so influential that it helped launch a wave of medieval-themed renaissance fairs? Nothing says 'fantasy' like overpriced turkey legs and awkward jousting matches!.