NOVEMBER 8, 1985

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• Headline: Sting's Unique Music Tour Documentary. Impact: The success of 'Bring On The Night' inspired countless musicians to document their lives, leading to a world where every mundane moment of a pop star's day is considered must-see TV. Thanks, Sting, for making us watch celebrities do nothing interesting.. Fact: Did you know that after this documentary, the term 'tour life' became a euphemism for endless selfies and overpriced hotel rooms?.
• Headline: Screening of 'Target,' A Penn Spy Thriller. Impact: The father-son dynamic in 'Target' set a precedent for every future movie where a family member is kidnapped, paving the way for countless unoriginal plot lines and misunderstandings. Spoiler: the dad always saves the day.. Fact: Fun fact: This film was the first to prove that nothing says 'family bonding' like a good old-fashioned kidnapping..
• Headline: Exploring Youth in 'That Was Then'. Impact: The themes of teenage resentment in 'That Was Then' resonated deeply, influencing a generation of young adults to blame their problems on their siblings instead of taking responsibility. Thanks, film industry!. Fact: Did you know that lonesome teenagers everywhere watched this film and decided that sulking was a legitimate form of self-expression?.
• Headline: SCREEN: ARGENTINE LOVE AND LOSS. Impact: The portrayal of troubled relationships against a backdrop of political strife in 'Argentine Love and Loss' inspired filmmakers to realize that all human drama must include at least one character with a tragic backstory. Cue the eye rolls.. Fact: Fun fact: This film was so compelling that it single-handedly revived the 'tortured artist' stereotype in cinema..