DECEMBER 11, 1986

Full News Archive

• Headline: Screening of 'Golden Child'. Impact: This film's mystical Tibetan themes sparked a worldwide trend in spiritual tourism to the Himalayas, leading to the rise of overpriced yoga retreats—because nothing says enlightenment like a $5,000 meditation retreat with a side of avocado toast.. Fact: Did you know that Eddie Murphy's character was originally supposed to be a golden retriever? Just kidding, but that would have been a much more entertaining movie..
• Headline: Exploring Henley's 'Crimes of the Heart'. Impact: The awkwardness of these Southern sisters inadvertently inspired a generation of reality TV shows, where familial dysfunction became the new normal—thank you, reality TV gods, for making our own family gatherings seem positively charming.. Fact: Fun fact: the film was based on a play that was so lengthy they had to cut out the part where the sisters actually solve their problems. Who wants resolution anyway?.
• Headline: Comedy Classic: 'Three Amigos' Unveiled. Impact: This hilarious romp inadvertently inspired countless buddy comedies, leading to a societal obsession with three-man groups that we still can't escape—thank you, Hollywood, for every 'bro' movie ever made.. Fact: The original title was 'Three Idiots,' but they changed it at the last minute, which is ironic considering it describes the characters perfectly..
• Headline: THE SCREEN: 'CHILDREN'. Impact: This painfully tepid thriller made audiences rethink their life choices, leading to a massive uptick in people opting for outdoor activities instead of watching bad movies—thank you for the fresh air, 'Children.'. Fact: The film was so unremarkable that it received a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. Yes, that's right. Zero. It's like the cinematic equivalent of a participation trophy..
• Headline: SCREEN: 'CLASS OF NUKE 'EM HIGH'. Impact: The absurdity of honor students turning into rampaging punks inspired future generations to embrace their wild sides, leading to a spike in rebellious youth culture—thank you, film, for every mohawk we’ve ever seen.. Fact: This film is actually a documentary about high school in New Jersey. Just kidding, but it might as well be..