MARCH 13, 1987

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• Headline: Conti Stars in 'Gospel' Comedy Film. Impact: The release of 'Gospel' sparked a series of comedy films where faith meets absurdity, leading to a future where religious leaders are often portrayed as stand-up comedians. This ultimately results in the rise of a new genre: 'Holy Laughs' – where the punchline is just as important as the sermon.. Fact: The lead actor, Conti, was actually a failed magician before landing this role. Guess he found a way to make miracles happen... or at least make people laugh..
• Headline: Horror Icon: Evil Dead 2 Screening. Impact: 'Evil Dead 2' being labeled as 'garbage' ironically led to a cult following that would inspire countless horror parodies and eventually social media influencers who thrive on critiquing bad movies, proving that trash can indeed be treasure.. Fact: The movie was so bad that it made critics question their career choices. Many of them later pivoted to reviewing cat videos instead..
• Headline: Spalding Gray's 'Swimming to Cambodia'. Impact: 'Swimming to Cambodia' not only highlighted the horrors of war but also inspired countless wannabe monologists who think their life stories are just as compelling. This led to an era where everyone believes they have a deep, meaningful story to tell – spoiler alert: they don’t.. Fact: Spalding Gray's monologue was so captivating that it created a ripple effect, making thousands of people reconsider their vacation plans to Cambodia. Who knew a film could be a travel advisory?.
• Headline: FILM: 'HEAT,' A DRAMA WITH BURT REYNOLDS. Impact: 'Heat' introduced the world to the concept of 'cool' in crime dramas, influencing everything from fashion choices to how bad guys are portrayed in films – leading to a generation of criminals who think they can pull off bank heists in leather jackets.. Fact: Burt Reynolds was so 'hot' in this film that many viewers reportedly forgot he was just playing a scrounger and assumed he was the next James Bond. Spoiler: he wasn't..