JUNE 12, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Burke and Wills: A Historic Expedition. Impact: If Burke and Wills hadn't set off on their ill-fated trek, we might not have had the great Australian barbecue debates. Who knew that a couple of explorers could spark a national culinary identity?. Fact: This film is based on a real trek that went spectacularly wrong. Spoiler alert: they didn't make it to the end with a documentary crew..
• Headline: Exploring 'The Witches of Eastwick'. Impact: With Witches of Eastwick's release, the idea of quirky witchcraft in pop culture took off. Little did they know, this would lead to an explosion of witch-themed merchandise and a bizarre fascination with brooms in the 21st century.. Fact: John Updike probably didn’t envision his characters turning into Halloween costume icons. I guess that's the magic of Hollywood!.
• Headline: Arnold Schwarzenegger's Iconic Role in Predator. Impact: Schwarzenegger's turn in 'Predator' not only solidified his action hero status but also indirectly led to the existence of countless 'muscle-bound tough guy' archetypes in film, resulting in the gym culture we all love to hate.. Fact: Fun fact: The film's tagline should have been 'Come for the action, stay for the questionable plot.' Just kidding, it’s all about the muscles..
• Headline: AFTER THE BALLET, A STITCH IN TIME. Impact: The Viennese ball's aftermath demonstrated the age-old truth that after a glamorous event, there's always a mess to clean up. This notion of 'post-party cleanup' eventually led to the invention of the 'morning after' brunch.. Fact: It’s funny how glamorous gowns can turn into laundry baskets overnight. Who knew elegance had such a short shelf life?.