SEPTEMBER 27, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: Chinese Girl's Struggle in the Old West. Impact: This film inadvertently led to a resurgence in interest about the Old West, causing a bunch of hipsters to dress like cowboys and think they can yodel. Who knew a poker game could change fashion trends for decades?. Fact: Did you know that during the gold rush, you were more likely to find a poker table than a dentist? Talk about high stakes!.
• Headline: Juries and the Debate on Natural Law. Impact: The push for juries to follow natural law sparked a debate that led to the invention of the phrase 'fake news,' which is now used to describe any opinion that differs from your own. Thanks, natural law enthusiasts!. Fact: Fun fact: Natural law has been around longer than your last three relationships combined. Still waiting for that to work out well for anyone..
• Headline: Necessary Roughness: A Comedy of Errors. Impact: This film’s stellar reviews encouraged thousands to try out for college football despite having never seen a football game. The future of American sports? More like the future of American confusion.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'ragtag' could also describe your last family reunion? It’s all about perspective!.
• Headline: A Multifamily Alternative; Princeton Development Designed on a Large Scale. Impact: The large-scale development sparked a housing boom that eventually led to a crisis where people forgot what it was like to live in a house instead of a glorified shoebox. Thanks, Catalyst Properties!. Fact: Did you know that 'affluent' is just a fancy way of saying 'they have more bathrooms than people'? Welcome to modern living!.
• Headline: Reviews/Film; A Woman, Her Husband And Secrets He Didn't Tell. Impact: This film inspired a generation of couples to hide their secrets, leading to an increase in relationship therapy cases. Turns out, honesty is still the best policy, but Netflix isn't helping.. Fact: Did you know that most art experts can spot a forgery faster than you can spot your partner's lies? Now that’s a talent!.
• Headline: Reviews/Film Festival; A Road Movie About Male Hustlers. Impact: The road movie genre exploded after this film, inspiring countless wannabe filmmakers to hit the road without a clue, believing they were the next Tarantino. Spoiler alert: they weren't.. Fact: Did you know that River Phoenix was so talented that even his coffee had a dramatic backstory? Just imagine the conversations!.
• Headline: BASEBALL; Dodgers' Mr. September Stumbles. Impact: Darryl Strawberry’s slump had fans questioning everything, leading to a season of superstitions that involved lucky socks, bizarre rituals, and a whole lot of crying in the bleachers.. Fact: Did you know that a baseball player's performance can make or break your week? Welcome to the emotional rollercoaster of being a sports fan!.
• Headline: BUSINESS PEOPLE; New President Named At Faltering L.A. Gear. Impact: L.A. Gear's desperate attempt to revive itself led to the rise of the 'dad sneaker' trend, where comfort became the new cool, much to the horror of fashionistas everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that L.A. Gear was once a fashion staple? Now it’s more of a ‘what were we thinking?’ moment in history..
• Headline: Lily Tomlin, Translated From Stage To Screen. Impact: Lily Tomlin’s transition from stage to screen encouraged countless comedians to try their hand at acting, resulting in some of the most cringe-worthy performances ever seen. Thanks for that!. Fact: Did you know that Lily Tomlin was so good she could make even the worst script sound funny? Now that's a superpower!.