FEBRUARY 28, 1992

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• Headline: Murder Mystery at Brighton Resort. Impact: This murder mystery flick inspired an entire genre of crime-solving reality shows, leading to the rise of armchair detectives who believe they can solve crimes better than the police. Spoiler: they can't.. Fact: The only thing more complex than a love triangle is figuring out who actually did the dishes in a shared apartment..
• Headline: A Doctor's Unlikely Journey Unfolds. Impact: The rise of fake doctors in film led to a real-world surge in people believing they can self-diagnose using WebMD. Thanks to this film, half of the internet now thinks they have a rare tropical disease.. Fact: In the film, the 'doctor' actually prescribes more Netflix and chill—it's a groundbreaking treatment plan!.
• Headline: Forster's First Novel on Screen. Impact: E.M. Forster's portrayal of Edwardian Britons in Tuscany sparked a wave of British expatriates flocking to Italy, leading to an influx of tea-drinking tourists and the unfortunate invention of the 'British pub' on every corner.. Fact: Forster's characters likely spent more time discussing their feelings than actually enjoying the stunning Tuscan views..
• Headline: About Real Estate; 2 Co-op Conversions in Down Market. Impact: The co-op conversion trend turned into a real estate rollercoaster that made property owners feel like they were on a reality show called 'Survivor: Housing Market Edition.' Spoiler alert: nobody wins.. Fact: Real estate agents often use the term 'down market' to mean 'we're all just pretending this is fine.'.
• Headline: Review/Film; Tale of Cuban Brothers in New York. Impact: This film's depiction of Cuban brothers led to a resurgence of Latin dance in the U.S., resulting in every wedding playlist being hijacked by salsa music. Sorry, Uncle Bob, it's not the 'Macarena' anymore.. Fact: Ricky Ricardo's 'elan' was so unmatched that he still has a fan club, while the Cuban brothers are still waiting for their invite to the dance-off..
• Headline: Review/Film; Finns' Plea for Amazon. Impact: The plea for Amazon sparked a whole new wave of environmental activism, leading to a world where people now fight over who can plant the most trees on Instagram—it's the ultimate flex.. Fact: The only thing rarer than finding gold in the jungle is finding someone who hasn't heard of the Amazon rainforest..