OCTOBER 6, 1989

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Dark Side of Heroin Addiction. Impact: The looting of pharmacies by heroin addicts led to the establishment of stricter pharmacy regulations, which eventually resulted in the rise of online pharmacies. Who knew that a crime spree could lead to the convenience of online shopping for prescription drugs? Thanks, outlaws!. Fact: In a shocking twist, outlaws aren't always the stars of the show. Sometimes, they just inspire better security systems..
• Headline: Tom Selleck Stars in 'Innocent Man'. Impact: Tom Selleck's portrayal of a police pawn in 'Innocent Man' triggered a surge in mustaches among law enforcement officers, leading to the greatest mustache revival since the 1970s. Who knew a film flop could be so hair-raising?. Fact: Did you know that Selleck’s mustache has its own IMDb page? It’s been nominated for several awards, naturally..
• Headline: BUSINESS PEOPLE; Dallas Publisher Takes Fight to Washington. Impact: John Buzzetta's fight to regain syndication rights for 'Doonesbury' set a precedent for other publishers to go to war over comic strips, leading to the creation of the International Comic Strip War Council. Because who doesn’t want a council dedicated to comic drama?. Fact: In the grand scheme of things, how many people really care about their morning paper? Spoiler: It's mostly just people waiting for the crossword clues..
• Headline: Review/Film; 'Old Gringo,' Fuentes Tale, Stars Peck, Fonda and Smits. Impact: The film 'Old Gringo' sparked a fascination with the Mexican Revolution in pop culture, leading to a series of overly ambitious taco restaurants across the U.S. that served absolutely nothing revolutionary. Cheers to culinary mediocrity!. Fact: If you ever wondered how many taco-themed movies we could get from the Mexican Revolution, the answer is: not enough to fill a taco truck..
• Headline: Film Festival; 'Sweetie,' a Wry Comedy By New Australian Director. Impact: The uneven success of 'Sweetie' inspired a generation of filmmakers to embrace the art of the 'wry comedy,' leading to an explosion of indie films where awkwardness is the main character. Because who needs plot when you can have cringe?. Fact: The term 'wry comedy' actually originated from the number of people who watched these films and said, 'Wry? More like why?'.