AUGUST 25, 1989

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• Headline: John Belushi's 'Wired' Film Reception. Impact: John Belushi's tragic end led to a nationwide crackdown on Saturday Night Live cast parties, inadvertently creating a market for boring corporate retreats instead. Thanks, Belushi!. Fact: Did you know that Belushi's life was so wild that even his cabbie from heaven probably asked for a raise?.
• Headline: Hackman Stars in Cold War Thriller. Impact: This film's feeble plot set the stage for a long line of mediocre thrillers, ultimately leading to the rise of 'so-bad-it's-good' cinema, elevating movies like 'The Room' to cult status.. Fact: Did you know that 'Package' is the only film that could make a Chicago winter feel like a summer blockbuster? Spoiler: It didn't..
• Headline: Review/Film; A Woman In Rebellion And the Life She Hates. Impact: This film's portrayal of a rebellious woman led to a surge in 'bad choices' movie tropes, prompting filmmakers everywhere to think, 'Hey, let's glorify poor life decisions!'. Fact: Did you know that every time a wild teenager makes a bad decision in movies, a film executive gets a bonus?.
• Headline: THE LAW; ETHICS SPECIALISTS, NEW BACKSTOPS FOR PROFESSION. Impact: The rise of ethics specialists in law firms means lawyers are now more likely to consult a moral compass than actually have one, leading to a national shortage of actual ethical behavior.. Fact: Did you know that hiring an ethics specialist is like putting a band-aid on a leaky dam? It might look good, but it won't hold back the flood of malpractice suits!.