AUGUST 9, 1985

Full News Archive

• Headline: Pee-Wee's Big Adventure Screening. Impact: If Pee-wee hadn't lost his bike, we might never have had a world where adult men wear bow ties and ride bicycles in public without shame. It's a slippery slope from children's comedy to mid-life crises!. Fact: Did you know that Pee-wee's Big Adventure was Tim Burton's directorial debut? And they say you can't find a career path by just acting like a man-child!.
• Headline: Charming 'Dim Dum' Screening Event. Impact: This charming little film likely inspired countless hipster coffee shops in San Francisco to decorate their walls with artisanal quotes, thus leading to the rise of overpriced avocado toast.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Dim Dum' is not only a film; it also sounds like what you say when you realize you just spent $6 on a muffin!.
• Headline: Dance With a Stranger Screening Event. Impact: The gritty drama of a doomed woman in London probably led to an increase in wine consumption among young professionals, paving the way for the 'Monday Blues' and 'self-care Sundays.'. Fact: Ironically, the film's bleak outlook made it a cult favorite among those who prefer their evenings filled with existential dread and dark humor!.
• Headline: FILM: 'SUMMER RENTAL,' DIRECTED BY CARL REINER. Impact: The disastrous vacation caper set the stage for future generations to think that every trip should come with a side of chaos, inspiring reality TV shows about families losing their minds on vacation.. Fact: Did you know that despite its title, 'Summer Rental' did not lead to a nationwide increase in summer rentals? Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: Economic Scene; Wage Pattern Among Blacks. Impact: The discussions about wage patterns among Blacks could be seen as a catalyst for modern economic debates, possibly leading to both progress and endless Twitter arguments.. Fact: Fun fact: Even in 2023, some people still think wage disputes can be settled with a spirited game of Monopoly. Spoiler: they can't!.