JUNE 5, 1986

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• Headline: Classic Sci-Fi: 'Invaders from Mars'. Impact: The UFO landing in a backyard set off a chain of events that led to an explosion of conspiracy theories, resulting in the creation of Area 51 tourism. Thanks to this film, we now have thousands of people flocking to Nevada just to take selfies with a fake alien.. Fact: Ironically, the only actual aliens to visit Earth have been those trying to sell you insurance. So much for the invasion!.
• Headline: Exploring 'Tea in Harem': Parisian Youth. Impact: The portrayal of aimless street youths in Paris sparked a global trend of romanticizing teenage angst, leading to a whole subgenre of films where every youth is a misunderstood genius waiting to be discovered. Spoiler alert: most are just waiting for their Wi-Fi to come back.. Fact: Fun fact: Paris is known for its street youths, but don't worry, they're not all existential philosophers; some are just really good at skateboarding and avoiding adulthood..
• Headline: SCREEN: 'CRIMEWAVE,' GANGSTER-FILM SPOOF. Impact: This spoof not only satirized the gangster genre but also indirectly led to the rise of a million YouTube channels dedicated to 'bad movie reviews.' Because if there's anything the world needed, it's more people critiquing films from their parents' basements.. Fact: Did you know that 'Crimewave' was originally intended to be a serious film? Imagine how different the world would be if we had to take it seriously—like, what would we even laugh at?.
• Headline: FILM: SCHWARZENEGGER'S 'RAW DEAL'. Impact: If Schwarzenegger's character hadn't infiltrated a crime family, we might not have seen the rise of actors-turned-politicians. Who knows, maybe the next governor of California will be a former action hero battling space aliens!. Fact: Did you know 'Raw Deal' was almost called 'Raw Deal: The Movie'? Just kidding, but it would have been fitting for a film that gives away all its plot twists in the title..