MARCH 27, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Film Screening: 'Blind Date' by Blake Edwards. Impact: This light-hearted romp inadvertently inspired countless 'rom-com' tropes, leading to a decade of people thinking drunken mishaps were romantic. Thank you, Blake Edwards, for the dating disasters that ensued.. Fact: Did you know that 'Blind Date' was a comedy about a girl who drinks too much? Because we definitely needed more films teaching us that bad decisions are just part of the romantic journey!.
• Headline: Exploring 'PrettyKill': New York's Dark Crime Drama. Impact: This film's portrayal of crime and young prostitutes sparked a wave of crime dramas that ultimately led to the rise of questionable 'true crime' podcasts, which now dominate your recommended listening. Thanks for that, Hollywood!. Fact: Nothing says originality like a Manhattan murder mystery involving a young prostitute. It's almost like they were trying to make a game of 'how many clichés can we fit into one plot?'.
• Headline: Exploring 'The Hanoi Hilton' Film. Impact: By dramatizing the plight of American POWs, this film contributed to the narrative that war movies are a great way to gloss over the horrors of conflict. Now we have a generation who thinks war is just an excuse for explosions and dramatic monologues.. Fact: The film depicts American POWs, which reminds us that the real heroes are often the ones who survive the dramatic screenwriting process!.
• Headline: FILM: CHRISTOPHER REEVE STARS IN 'STREET SMART'. Impact: This gritty portrayal of journalism created a ripple effect that led to the rise of sensationalist media, where 'hot water' became more about ratings than ethical reporting. Thanks, Hollywood, for that little nugget of wisdom!. Fact: Imagine a world where journalists didn’t fabricate stories for clicks. Oh wait, that’s a fantasy! Welcome to 'Street Smart,' where reality is whatever sells tickets!.