SEPTEMBER 11, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Monsters of the Tennessee Farm. Impact: In a bizarre twist of fate, the Tennessee 'Curse' inspired a generation of farmers to adopt more sustainable practices to avoid turning into monsters. Who knew monster farming would lead to organic kale?. Fact: This film had nothing to do with the actual Tennessee curse, which is just the state being perpetually haunted by bad country music..
• Headline: Exploring 'Prayer for The Dying'. Impact: The Irish terrorist's struggle to escape violence inadvertently sparked a global trend of 'peaceful' propaganda films, leading to the rise of cringe-worthy Hallmark movies. Thanks a lot!. Fact: Despite the serious theme, the film was almost titled 'Oops, I Did It Again' before the producers got serious about the Irish conflict..
• Headline: Rivalries Renewed at Flushing Meadows. Impact: The rivalry between Connors and Lendl inspired future generations of sports feuds, leading to events like the 'Great Couch Potato Debate' between fans of football and basketball. Riveting, isn’t it?. Fact: The wooden boardwalk in Flushing has seen more drama than a soap opera—where's the reality show about that?.
• Headline: Film: 'Deadline,' on Beirut in 1983. Impact: The film's inept portrayal of Beirut in 1983 led to a series of misguided military interventions in the 21st century, proving once again that Hollywood really does have a knack for rewriting history.. Fact: The script was so convoluted that even time travelers from the future refused to decipher it..
• Headline: Film: 'Coming Up Roses'. Impact: The Welsh miners' efforts to save their local movie-house inadvertently kickstarted the 'Save Your Local Cinema' movement, which has now turned into a global phenomenon—who knew miners could be so cinematic?. Fact: The film’s original title was 'Miners and Movies: The Unlikely Love Story' but that was deemed too romantic..
• Headline: Film: 'He's My Girl,' A Comedy. Impact: The absurd premise of 'He's My Girl' led to an explosion in Hollywood comedies featuring unlikely heroes. Little did they know, this paved the way for countless cringe-inducing rom-coms.. Fact: Carter’s character was based on an actual Hollywood executive who thought 'painless' was just a synonym for 'boring.'.
• Headline: 'I've Heard The Mermaids Singing'. Impact: The whimsical nature of amateur photography in 'I've Heard The Mermaids Singing' inspired countless hipsters to take up photography, leading to an oversaturation of avocado toast on Instagram. Thanks for that!. Fact: The mermaids in the film were actually just some confused dolphins, but who’s keeping track of such details?.