OCTOBER 9, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Caine and Field Star in 'Surrender'. Impact: The success of 'Surrender' inspired countless author-artist duos to create awkwardly relatable content, leading to a 300% increase in cringe-worthy indie films by the 2020s.. Fact: Did you know that 'surrender' was originally a term used in arm wrestling? Guess authors and artists have their own battles to fight!.
• Headline: Showdown in '3 o'Clock High'. Impact: The showdown in '3 o'Clock High' sparked a nationwide trend of teenage confrontations resolved in the bathroom, forever changing schoolyard dynamics and increasing the demand for janitorial staff.. Fact: Fun fact: School bullies were originally just misunderstood teddy bears that never got enough hugs..
• Headline: Baryshnikov in 'Dancers' Film. Impact: Baryshnikov's ballet prowess led to a decade of overly dramatic amateur ballet recitals, which resulted in more broken toes than any other art form by 1995.. Fact: Did you know that ballet dancers have to wear special shoes? Because apparently, standing on your toes and dancing should be painful..
• Headline: Film: 'Ami de Mon Amie'. Impact: After 'Ami de Mon Amie' hit screens, France experienced an unexpected rise in café culture, forcing Americans to pretend they understood French philosophy while sipping overpriced lattes.. Fact: Did you know that observing love games can actually be considered a sport in France? They take their romance very seriously..
• Headline: Film Festival; Boorman's 'Hope And Glory'. Impact: The release of 'Hope And Glory' inadvertently sparked a resurgence of interest in WWII films, leading to a flood of subpar documentaries and an influx of film students with questionable mustaches.. Fact: Did you know that during WWII, children actually played in bombed-out buildings? Talk about a game of 'let's see who can survive the longest!'.
• Headline: Film: 'Dogs In Space'. Impact: 'Dogs In Space' introduced audiences to the concept of existential dread in a way that led to an uptick in therapy dogs in the late 80s, as people realized they needed emotional support for their ennui.. Fact: Did you know that in the 1970s, dogs were actually considered the most fashionable accessory? Just look at all those poodle perms!.
• Headline: FILM: 'SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME'. Impact: 'Someone to Watch Over Me' influenced a generation of New Yorkers to believe that romance could blossom during surveillance operations, leading to a spike in awkward police/socialite meet-cutes.. Fact: Did you know that watching someone is considered a form of flattery? Just don’t tell that to the cops!.