SEPTEMBER 15, 1989

Full News Archive

• Headline: Al Pacino's Complicated Detective Romance. Impact: The cop falling for his suspect created an alternate timeline where every detective story had to include a romantic subplot, leading to the invention of ‘Detective Romance’ as a genre. Now, every time you watch a crime show, you can thank this awkward love story for the endless will-they-won't-they tension.. Fact: Did you know that the real crime in this movie was how they thought a cop falling for a suspect was 'tepid'? Clearly, they never read a romance novel..
• Headline: Developer Seeks Acquisition of Lionel Corporation. Impact: This acquisition attempt led to a chain reaction in the real estate market, causing developers to start naming their projects after cartoon characters in hopes of attracting buyers. Thus, 'SpongeBob SquarePants Condos' were born.. Fact: Fun fact: In the real estate world, 'prudent process' is code for 'I have no idea what I’m doing, but I’m going to pretend I do.'.
• Headline: Student's Journey in Humorous Hollywood Spoof. Impact: The rise and fall of the student in Hollywood resulted in a ripple effect that inspired countless aspiring actors to realize their dreams of becoming either famous or broke, depending on which agent they signed with. It also led to the creation of the phrase 'starving artist' being taken literally.. Fact: Did you know that Short's performance is often considered the high point of this spoof? In Hollywood, that's like being the best singer at a karaoke bar—still not exactly a Grammy winner..
• Headline: Review/Film; 'In Country,' Coping With Vietnam. Impact: The portrayal of Vietnam veterans in film influenced public perception, making it so that every war movie ever since had to include a 'haunted by the past' character. Now we have more tortured souls on screen than actual soldiers in real life.. Fact: Did you know that this film was 'well aimed but ultimately shallow'? Much like many political discussions about war—lots of noise, not much depth..
• Headline: BUSINESS PEOPLE; President Will Retire From Dayton Hudson. Impact: The retirement of a long-standing president in a retail corporation set off a corporate reshuffling that inadvertently led to the rise of casual Friday being taken way too seriously, culminating in the infamous 'socks with sandals' trend.. Fact: Did you know that after 18 years, Bruce G. Allbright decided to retire? That’s almost as long as it takes for a retail store to have a sale that isn’t just a marketing ploy..
• Headline: More Housing Going Up at Staten Island Harbor. Impact: The construction of new housing in Staten Island triggered an influx of urban explorers, which ultimately led to an entire subculture dedicated to finding the most overpriced coffee in the least likely places.. Fact: Did you know that building housing near marinas is basically a developer’s way of saying, 'I hope you enjoy the view—between the yacht clubs and the traffic jams'?.