JUNE 7, 1985

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Health Culture in 'Perfect'. Impact: This film inspired a generation to obsessively count calories, leading to the invention of the first digital calorie counter. Ironically, the more people counted, the less they enjoyed food, resulting in an underground movement of rebels eating cake in secret. Who knew a movie about health clubs could lead to dessert-based rebellions?. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more strict than those no-cal diets? The amount of bad puns critics used to describe the film..
• Headline: Adventure Awaits in 'The Goonies'. Impact: The success of 'The Goonies' sparked a treasure map craze across the globe, leading to countless children digging up backyards and accidentally discovering buried garden gnomes. It's a wonder they didn't unearth the nearest fast-food joint's supply of plastic toys.. Fact: Did you know 'The Goonies' was nearly titled 'The Kids Who Refuse to Grow Up'? Looks like Spielberg chose the more marketable option!.
• Headline: Exploring Michael Landon's 'Sam's Son'. Impact: This film prompted parents everywhere to reflect on their relationships with their children, leading to an unprecedented spike in awkward family therapy sessions. Some children still bear the scars of overly earnest conversations about their sports careers.. Fact: Fun fact: Michael Landon was so earnest in his portrayal that even the tissues in the audience started crying..
• Headline: FILM: NIXON TALE, 'SECRET HNOR'. Impact: This film put Nixon's internal struggles on the big screen, causing a ripple effect where politicians everywhere began to analyze themselves, leading to the invention of the 'Political Therapist' profession. Now we have a bunch of therapists with suits who charge by the hour for a good ol' guilt trip.. Fact: Did you know Nixon once thought about running for 'Best Supporting Actor' instead of President? Seems like he had a flair for the dramatic!.