FEBRUARY 27, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring 'Some Kind of Wonderful'. Impact: If 'Some Kind of Wonderful' had never been made, countless high school romances would have been devoid of awkward first dates and heartfelt declarations, leaving teenagers with only TikTok for their emotional education. We can only assume that the butterfly effect led to a world where reality TV rules all.. Fact: Did you know that high school romance has been a cinematic staple since the dawn of film? It’s almost like filmmakers believe teenagers have feelings or something..
• Headline: Gene Hackman Stars in 'Hoosiers'. Impact: Gene Hackman's portrayal of a high school coach likely inspired countless wannabe coaches who now think they can turn any ragtag group into champions. Spoiler: they can't.. Fact: Did you know that Gene Hackman was actually a real basketball coach in another life? Just kidding—he's just really good at pretending!.
• Headline: FILM: 'A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3'. Impact: The gore in 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3' may have paved the way for generations of horror films, leading to an exponential increase in the popularity of jump scares and an inevitable rise in couch cushion fort sales.. Fact: Did you know that nightmares often have a real-life counterpart? Just ask anyone who watched this film alone at night..
• Headline: FILM: 'BEYOND THERAPY,' A MATCH MADE IN THE ADS. Impact: If 'Beyond Therapy' had succeeded, we might have seen a world where people actually took yuppie misalliances seriously. Instead, we got a generation of people who just swipe right.. Fact: Did you know that in therapy, they often say to confront your problems? But I guess that’s harder when your problem is a cluttered script with no overall style..
• Headline: Inquiry Finds Reagan and Chief Advisers Responsible for ’Chaos’ in Iran Arms Deals. Impact: The chaos of the Iran arms deal has likely reshaped the way governments communicate with each other, or at least taught them to be more discreet. Thanks to Reagan, we now have an entire genre of political thrillers.. Fact: Fun fact: The Iran-Contra affair remains a prime example of how not to run a secret arms deal. The board’s findings could honestly serve as a cautionary tale for future generations... or a Netflix miniseries..
• Headline: FILM: 'WORKING GIRLS'. Impact: The release of 'Working Girls' may have contributed to the normalization of adult content in mainstream cinema, sparking debates that still rage on today about the representation of women in film.. Fact: Did you know that 'Working Girls' was released long before 'adult content' had its own entire section in every video rental store? A true pioneer in the field of awkward family movie nights..