JANUARY 11, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: Living in a Violent World: A True Story. Impact: The film's portrayal of Colombia's realities sparked a surge in 'look how edgy we are' cinema, leading to an entire genre of movies where directors pat themselves on the back for showing violence while conveniently forgetting the actual human cost. Thanks, Hollywood!. Fact: Did you know that for every violent film made about a drug-laden city, a kitten loses its chance for a loving home? Just a thought..
• Headline: Exploring the World of Street Fighting. Impact: This film's relentless violence set the standard for subsequent blockbusters, leading to the invention of the 'gore factor' in marketing. Soon, action stars would be judged less on their acting skills and more on how many liters of fake blood they could wear.. Fact: Fun fact: The more blood you show in a film, the less plot you need! It's like magic, but with more screaming..
• Headline: Sally Field's Film Review Explores Love and Conflict. Impact: The absurdity of this film's premise made it a cult classic, inadvertently creating a niche market for films where everything is just wildly improbable. This eventually led to the birth of reality TV, as producers thought, 'Why not just let real people be as ridiculous as fictional characters?'. Fact: Did you know that Sally Field's most fervent role was actually convincing us that this film was worth watching? Now that’s acting!.
• Headline: Judge's Overruling of Crack Law Brings Turmoil. Impact: The judge's ruling triggered a domino effect, leading to a series of legal challenges that would eventually redefine how society views drug laws, and surprise, surprise - it only took a few decades and countless lives affected to get there.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'justice is blind' is often taken literally, especially when it comes to laws that impact marginalized communities? Go figure!.