APRIL 17, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Wild Thing: The Street Youth Hero. Impact: The street youth turned crime fighter trope spawned a series of superhero films that eventually led to the creation of a new genre: ‘Superheroes with Trust Issues.’ Maybe we should have just stuck with the original comic books.. Fact: Fun fact: Most street youth turned crime fighters have better life skills than the average superhero, but no one ever asks them to save the day..
• Headline: Exploring Joe Orton's Life on Film. Impact: Joe Orton's life story inspired countless playwrights to explore the darker sides of love and ambition, leading to the rise of edgy theater. If he hadn't existed, we might have been stuck with a lot more musicals about kittens.. Fact: Orton's life was so dramatic that even his pen tried to escape. Seriously, it left ink stains everywhere!.
• Headline: FILM: A DOCUMENTARY, DIANE KEATON'S 'HEAVEN'. Impact: Diane Keaton’s vision of the afterlife has influenced countless other filmmakers to try to capture the elusive concept of 'heaven.' Spoiler alert: they’re still just floating marshmallows.. Fact: Did you know that marshmallows were once thought to be lucky charms? I guess that makes Keaton the ultimate lucky charm maker!.
• Headline: FILM: 'CAMP NIGHTMARE'. Impact: The concept of 'Camp Nightmare' has since been adopted by every summer camp in America, transforming innocent summers into training grounds for future survivalists. Who knew s'mores could lead to such paranoia?. Fact: Fun fact: Camp counselors now receive training in both conflict resolution and how to fend off zombie attacks. You know, just in case..
• Headline: COMPANY NEWS; Union Carbide's South Africa Plan. Impact: Union Carbide's plan was so 'innovative' that it set the stage for a slew of companies to attempt similar 'solutions,' each one more ridiculous than the last. Now we have corporations that think they can solve world hunger with snack bars.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more transparent than Union Carbide's intentions is your average reality TV show plot?.
• Headline: COLUMBIA PURSUES THE ART OF BASEBALL. Impact: Columbia's pursuit of baseball was so intense, it led to a campus-wide obsession that made students forget about their actual studies. Because who needs a degree when you can hit a home run?. Fact: Fun fact: Columbia University's baseball team has won more excuses for not winning than actual games. Quite the achievement!.