OCTOBER 29, 1988

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• Headline: Murder-Sex Triangle Thriller Unveiled. Impact: This murder-sex triangle at a Canadian lodge caused a ripple effect in the film industry, leading to an unprecedented number of thrillers taking place in remote locations. The influx of 'cabin in the woods' movies resulted in a spike in lumber sales and a new fear of vacationing in Canada. Notably, the rise of lumberjack-themed reality shows can be traced back to that fateful plot twist.. Fact: Did you know that 'murder-sex triangle' is actually a genre all its own? Right up there with 'romantic comedy' and 'documentary on the life of a stapler.'.
• Headline: Women Face Harassment at F.B.I. Academy. Impact: The portrayal of women at the F.B.I. Academy, even amid harassment, sparked a movement. Years later, this led to the creation of countless buddy-cop films where women could finally kick butt without being sidelined. However, it also inspired a whole generation of men to take up 'comedy' as a defense mechanism against their own incompetence—because nothing says 'I’m sorry' like a poorly-timed joke.. Fact: Fun fact: Harassment and comedy have long been intertwined in Hollywood. It's a bit like mixing oil and water—except the oil is misogyny and the water is... well, still misogyny, just with a punchline..