FEBRUARY 14, 1986

Full News Archive

• Headline: Delta Force and the Plane Hijacking. Impact: The Arab hijacking incident led to a surge in action movies featuring 'heroes' fighting terrorists. Little did they know, this would eventually inspire an entire genre of movies where the plot twist is always a blatant rip-off of previous successes.. Fact: Did you know that the real Delta Force has never actually taken down a hijacker while wearing a cheesy mustache and sunglasses like Chuck Norris?.
• Headline: Explore the Haunting 'TerrorVision'. Impact: As audiences were treated to seven tales of the macabre, it sparked a cultural fascination with horror that would lead to future generations believing that reality shows about haunted houses were a good idea. Thanks a lot, 'Terrorvision.'. Fact: Fun fact: This film was so terrifying that many viewers decided to stick to watching their own family reunions instead..
• Headline: Screening of 'Quicksilver' Film Event. Impact: The transformation of a hotshot stock trader to a bike messenger opened the floodgates for every aspiring entrepreneur to think they could just quit their day job and go live their dreams. Spoiler alert: most just end up back at their desks.. Fact: Did you know that the film’s premise was so relatable that it inspired countless wannabe stock traders to take up cycling, only to realize they were just too lazy to pedal?.
• Headline: THE SCREEN: 'WILDCATS,' WITH HAWN. Impact: Goldie Hawn's fluffy comedy about a high school football team led to an explosion of inspirational sports movies, forever intertwining the fate of jocks and underdogs in cinematic history—because who doesn't love an overused trope?. Fact: Did you know that the film was so successful that it convinced half the population that they, too, could coach a high school team, despite having never played a single game?.
• Headline: SCREEN: 'TURTLE DIARY,' WITH PINTER SCREENPLAY. Impact: This quirky urban comedy about two Londoners acting on a whim somehow contributed to the rise of hipster culture, where spontaneity is celebrated—right before people started taking selfies with their organic avocados.. Fact: Fun fact: The film’s subtle commentary on life choices has inspired countless brunch conversations about whether or not to adopt a turtle instead of a cat..