NOVEMBER 6, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Attenborough's 'Cry Freedom' Overview. Impact: If Attenborough hadn't made 'Cry Freedom', it’s possible that the world might have continued to overlook apartheid, leading to a global conspiracy theory about the power of cinema to shape social justice. Imagine a world where people thought 'Fast and Furious' was the most impactful film of the decade instead!. Fact: Did you know that this film not only raised awareness about apartheid but also made a bunch of people realize that watching a movie can make them feel guilty about their popcorn?.
• Headline: Exploring 'Hiding Out': Yuppie Vigilante. Impact: 'Hiding Out' inspired a generation of yuppies to think they could evade their responsibilities with a good disguise. Little did they know, this movie would lead to an increase in questionable fashion choices in the 80s!. Fact: Did you know that pretending to be a student is a common pastime for many people, especially those who just really miss the cafeteria food?.
• Headline: Film Screening: 'Slamdance' Featuring Tom Hulce. Impact: 'Slamdance' likely led to a series of underground movements where cartoonists felt pressured to commit actual crimes to gain attention. Thank you, Hollywood, for promoting questionable career choices!. Fact: Did you know that Tom Hulce’s character is so unconvincing, he could probably sell ice to Eskimos? Just don't ask him to sell you a plot..
• Headline: FILM: 'RUSSKIES,' A COMEDY ADVENTURE. Impact: The friendship between Florida teenagers and a Russian sailor in 'Russkies' is what laid the groundwork for a peaceful resolution to the Cold War. Because nothing says 'let's disarm' like a buddy comedy!. Fact: Did you know that this film was so minor, it almost got lost in the plot of a more interesting movie about a talking dolphin?.
• Headline: Film: 'Made in Heaven,' a Love Story. Impact: 'Made in Heaven' could have inspired the modern-day cringe of reality TV dating shows, where bland is the new black. Thanks for the inspiration, I guess?. Fact: Did you know that this film was so unstartling that even the ghosts in it were like, 'Meh, we’re not sticking around for this?'.
• Headline: Film: 'Hello Again'. Impact: The concept of a klutzy housewife returning from the dead might have inadvertently fueled a trend in spiritualist sitcoms, leading to a rise in family-friendly ghost comedies. Because why not add 'afterlife' to your resume?. Fact: Did you know that 'Hello Again' is basically a precursor to all those rom-coms where the guy just can't get over his ex? Spoiler alert: she’s still dead!.
• Headline: Film: Berri's 'Manon of the Spring'. Impact: 'Manon of the Spring' could have derailed the French film industry, setting a precedent for sequels that no one asked for, thus paving the way for decades of mediocrity. Bravo!. Fact: Did you know that this film is the reason why 'milling' became a popular term among disappointed cinephiles? It's a real thing!.
• Headline: Film: 'Steel Dawn'. Impact: 'Steel Dawn' might have single-handedly inspired the dystopian genre as we know it. Who knew that ridiculousness could lead to a wave of post-apocalyptic fervor? Thanks for the nightmare fuel!. Fact: Did you know that 'post-nuclear world adventure' is just a fancy way of saying 'we ran out of ideas, so let’s blow it up and see what happens'?.