APRIL 24, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Horror in 'Link' Film. Impact: The chimp's roving eye led to a chain of events that caused a surge in primate rights activism, ultimately resulting in a world where chimps are better treated than certain politicians. Talk about an unexpected twist!. Fact: Did you know that 'Link' convinced a generation that chimps could probably do a better job in horror films than most actors? Not a high bar, I know.
• Headline: Gothic Cinema: My Demon Lover Screening. Impact: The gothic tale inadvertently inspired a surge of people wearing black trench coats in the 90s, leading to the entire emo subculture. Thanks, Gotham!. Fact: Fun fact: 'My Demon Lover' is often mistaken for a documentary about dating in New York City. I mean, who wouldn’t want a demon as a partner?.
• Headline: Schygulla Stars in 'Forever, Lulu'. Impact: This spoof not only ruffled the feathers of 'Desperately Seeking Susan' fans but also kickstarted a series of half-hearted spoofs that would plague cinema for decades. Thanks for ruining comedy, 'Forever, Lulu.'. Fact: Spoiler alert: The biggest twist in 'Forever, Lulu' is that anyone actually paid to watch it.
• Headline: Economic Scene; A Plan to Ease Global Stresses. Impact: The acknowledgment that financial markets are mythologically inclined set off a series of global economic crises, each one more absurd than the last, ultimately leading to memes about financial advisors being the new soothsayers. Fact: Did you know that if you printed out all the textbooks that talk about equilibrium, you could use them to prop up a wobbly table in your local coffee shop? Just saying.
• Headline: SCOUTING; Philatelically, It's Phelps. Impact: Digger Phelps's thoughts led to a minor increase in people collecting stamps, which in turn caused several awkward conversations at parties. Because who doesn’t want to hear about stamps?. Fact: Did you know that being a stamp collector is the only hobby that guarantees you’ll never get invited to a party? Perfect for introverts!.
• Headline: SCOUTING; Going Long. Impact: Pat Brennan’s ignorance of football led to many misguided attempts to Americanize the sport in England, resulting in hilarious commentary and the birth of a new genre of British-American sports comedy. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing less accurate than Pat's football knowledge is the British expectation of an American understanding of rugby.
• Headline: FILM: 'ANNEE DES MEDUSES'. Impact: The rivalry between mother and daughter over a smoothie inspired countless reality shows about family squabbles, which means we can thank this film for some of the worst television we’ve ever suffered through. Fact: Did you know that this film was almost titled 'Smoothie Wars,' but they decided that sounded too much like a low-budget cooking show?.
• Headline: FILM: 'EXTREME PREJUDICE'. Impact: The film's ludicrous premise contributed to a rise in buddy cop films that took themselves too seriously, paving the way for the 'so-bad-it's-good' genre we know and love today. Fact: Did you know that 'Extreme Prejudice' was so extreme that the title alone could have scared off half the audience? It’s just a Texas Ranger, not a horror movie!.
• Headline: FILM: 'DYSLEXIA IN 'THE HOUSEKEEPER'. Impact: The portrayal of dyslexia in a thriller sparked a wave of discussions about representation in media, leading to the creation of more nuanced characters and, ironically, a lot of confused viewers looking for the twist. Fact: Fun fact: The killer in 'Dyslexia in 'The Housekeeper' isn’t just a character; he’s a metaphor for trying to read the fine print on your Netflix subscription!.