JANUARY 27, 1989

Full News Archive

• Headline: Burt Reynolds and the Red Herrings Saga. Impact: Burt's misadventures in this film led to a nationwide obsession with red herring plots. Fast forward a few decades, and conspiracy theories about everything from aliens to the latest reality show become the norm. Thanks, Burt!. Fact: Did you know that red herrings are actually fish? Yes, because nothing says 'murder mystery' like a seafood dinner gone wrong..
• Headline: Tango: Dance History and Culture Exploration. Impact: The tango's resurgence in pop culture sparked a worldwide dance craze, resulting in an explosion of dance studios. Now, everyone thinks they can tango, but really, they’re just awkwardly flailing, much like our ancestors at the first disco.. Fact: Tango was originally illegal in Argentina. So, of course, it became a hit. Nothing like a little rebellion to spice up your dance moves!.
• Headline: Review/Film; Dubious Housekeeping In Balaban's 'Parents'. Impact: This film hit a nerve and inspired a generation’s fascination with suburban horror. Who knew that cannibalism in 1950s suburbia could spark a trend of horror films about seemingly perfect families? Hello, 'The Stepford Wives'.. Fact: Cannibalism is illegal everywhere, but that didn't stop Hollywood from serving it up like a five-star meal. Bon appétit?.
• Headline: BUSINESS PEOPLE; Lexus Unit at Toyota Picks General Manager. Impact: The launch of Lexus reshaped the luxury car market and turned 'luxury' into a game of who can spend more on leather seats. Fast forward to today, and we have entire economies dedicated to convincing people that luxury means anything with a shiny logo.. Fact: Lexus was so successful that they had to invent a new term: 'luxury SUV.' Because why not take your overpriced leather interior off-road?.
• Headline: Review/Film; Chocolate As Capital. Impact: This film's deep dive into chocolate led to a chocolate renaissance, where now people believe gourmet chocolate is a valid substitute for therapy. Spoiler: it's not. But, hey, at least it’s delicious!. Fact: Chocolate was once used as currency. So next time you're broke, just remember: you could have been a millionaire with a pocket full of chocolate bars!.
• Headline: Review/Film; Fugitives, Ne Fugitifs. Impact: Following this film's release, a wave of anti-hero movies flooded the market. Suddenly, being a fugitive became glamorous, leading to a rise in the 'bad boy' trope that persists to this day. You're welcome, Hollywood.. Fact: In real life, being a fugitive is less 'cool movie montage' and more 'constantly looking over your shoulder.' But who needs peace of mind when you can have drama?.