MAY 8, 1987

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• Headline: Martin Kove Stars in 'Steele Justice'. Impact: Had Martin Kove not donned the role of a war vet in 'Steele Justice', it’s possible that the 80s would have been devoid of tough-guy, revenge-driven plotlines, leading to a world where movie villains simply shared their feelings instead of being roundhouse kicked into oblivion.. Fact: Kove's character was so tough that the film's special effects team had to remind him that he wasn't actually a superhuman. Who knew acting could be so exhausting?.
• Headline: The Film: A Wicked 'Stepfather'. Impact: The existence of 'Stepfather' led to an increase in paranoid stepchildren everywhere. This film inadvertently created a generation of kids who now question every new partner brought home by mom, forever changing the dating landscape.. Fact: In an alternate universe, the 'Stepfather' franchise has evolved into a reality show called 'Step-Parenting: The Ultimate Challenge.'.
• Headline: Exploring 'River's Edge': A Groundbreaking Film. Impact: The vivid portrayal of teenage angst and murder in 'River's Edge' inspired countless emo bands, leading to a global explosion of angst-ridden poetry and a dramatic increase in plaid shirts and eyeliner sales.. Fact: Despite the heavy themes, the film's cast still managed to be more stable than most teenagers today. Go figure!.
• Headline: ABOUT REAL ESTATE; CLUSTER BUILDER'S NEW ENTICEMENT: ADJACENT WOODS. Impact: This real estate headline might have inadvertently fueled a suburban gold rush, leading to the creation of hipster enclaves in the woods, where people now pay exorbitant rent to live among nature while complaining about Wi-Fi signals.. Fact: For every house built near the woods, a bird somewhere loses its home. But hey, as long as people have a nice view, right?.
• Headline: FILM: 'GARDENS OF STONE' PORTRAYS VIETNAM ERA. Impact: Coppola's 'Gardens of Stone' not only gave audiences a glimpse into the Vietnam era but also inspired a whole generation of filmmakers to think deeply about war and its consequences, leading to more contemplative films—until Hollywood remembered action sells better.. Fact: Coppola originally wanted to title the film 'Gardens of Stone: Boring Conversations in a War Zone,' but the studio thought it wouldn't sell..