MARCH 31, 1989

Full News Archive

• Headline: Talent Show: Harmonies in High School. Impact: The high school talent show sparked a chain reaction that led to the rise of every mediocre musician believing they could be the next big thing. Thanks to that one off-key rendition of 'I Will Survive,' we now have a world filled with karaoke nights and cringe-worthy audition tapes.. Fact: Did you know that most talent shows are just a breeding ground for reality TV stars? Next stop: 'America's Got Bad Decisions.'.
• Headline: Reimagining Crusoe: A Cinematic Perspective. Impact: This new take on the Crusoe story opened the floodgates for filmmakers to reimagine classic tales in the most absurd ways. Next thing you know, we'll have a version where Sherlock Holmes is a time-traveling vegan detective solving mysteries at a farmer's market.. Fact: Fun fact: The original Crusoe was a castaway who never even thought about starting a side hustle. What a loser!.
• Headline: Vera: A Unique Russian Love Story. Impact: This film's abrasive yet comic portrayal of life in cramped quarters inadvertently led to the popularity of reality shows about dysfunctional families. It turns out that a little chaos goes a long way when it comes to entertainment.. Fact: Did you know that the Soviets were the original champions of 'keeping it real'? Reality TV has nothing on a Russian household!.
• Headline: Review/Film; When a Not-So-Bad Girl Turns Very, Very Bad. Impact: The transformation of the 'not-so-bad girl' into a villainous figure began a trend of high school dramas where moral ambiguity is celebrated. Little did they know, they were laying the groundwork for future generations of anti-heroes in film and TV.. Fact: Did you know that in high school, 'bad' often just means you can’t follow basic rules? Welcome to the real world!.