NOVEMBER 9, 1990

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Return of Chucky: A Critical Review. Impact: Chucky's relentless antics inspired a generation of horror film villains to up their game. Little did they know, a puppet uprising was just around the corner—thanks a lot, Chucky!. Fact: Did you know that Chucky was originally named 'Buddy'? Sounds like he should've been selling cookies instead of terrorizing innocent families!.
• Headline: Twin Thugs and the East End Underworld. Impact: The chilling saga of twin gangsters led to a spike in sibling rivalry, inspiring future crime duos to overthink their family dynamics. Thanks, Hollywood, for making therapy sessions a box office hit!. Fact: Fun fact: The twin characters were actually inspired by a real-life duo who were just trying to get their mother’s approval—because nothing says 'I love you, Mom' like a life of crime..
• Headline: A Soldier's Perspective on Sioux Territory. Impact: This film inadvertently sparked a renewed interest in Native American history, leading to a wave of documentaries. Unfortunately, it also led to a bunch of clueless tourists showing up at powwows in headdresses. Thanks, Hollywood!. Fact: The film's portrayal of the Sioux was so compelling that it actually prompted descendants to hold a reenactment—because who doesn't love a good historical drama with a side of authenticity?.
• Headline: Affordable Housing; Projects Being Priced to Sell in Queens. Impact: This headline started a chain reaction in the New York housing market, where suddenly everyone thought they could join the 'affordable' club, only to realize that 'affordable' is just a fancy word for 'still too expensive'.. Fact: Did you know that in New York, 'affordable housing' means you can afford to live in a shoebox instead of a closet? Progress!.
• Headline: COMPANY NEWS; McDonnell's New Jet Is Ready for Delivery. Impact: The MD-11's introduction led to a new era of air travel, which ultimately caused a rise in frequent flyers and a subsequent global shortage of neck pillows. Sorry, travelers!. Fact: The MD-11 was so advanced that it came with the first-ever in-flight Wi-Fi. Too bad no one thought to ask if anyone wanted to check their emails while flying at 35,000 feet!.