MARCH 9, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: Cops vs Crack: A Film Review. Impact: This film's portrayal of cops and drug lords set the stage for every cop drama in the next three decades, leading to a rise in both action movie clichés and the public’s obsession with crime shows. Thank you, Mario, for giving us a never-ending supply of 'based on a true story' biopics that no one asked for!. Fact: Did you know that Mario Van Peebles also directed this film? It's almost like he was trying to make a statement about how directors can also act! Shocking!.
• Headline: Transformative Journey of a Bad Girl. Impact: This femme fatale flick sparked a cultural revolution in cinema, leading to a wave of stylish assassins that eventually culminated in the rise of the Mary Sue characters we know and love today. Who knew Parisian drug punks could be so influential?. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'femme fatale' comes from French, which is fitting since it seems like every French film has at least one. Or maybe they just needed an excuse for all those dramatic plot twists..
• Headline: Hollywood's Cop Role in NYC Exploration. Impact: By showcasing a Hollywood star in a cop role, this film inadvertently paved the way for all future actors to think they could just waltz into law enforcement roles. Thanks to this, we now have a plethora of celebrity-led police shows that are about as authentic as a three-dollar bill.. Fact: Did you know that 'playing cop' on screen doesn’t actually qualify you to carry a badge in real life? Shocking, I know! Who would have thought?.