APRIL 4, 1992

Full News Archive

• Headline: Celebrating Life: A Film Festival Review. Impact: The film's audacious celebration of life in the face of adversity inspired countless artsy souls to throw epic parties, leading to an unforeseen surge in 80s-themed disco nights across the globe. Who knew that the vibrant spirit of two H.I.V.-positive men could spark a disco revival?. Fact: Did you know that the 'Footloose' dance-off was almost replaced by a complicated interpretive mime battle? Thank goodness for small miracles..
• Headline: Val Kilmer's Role as F.B.I. Agent. Impact: This film reminded Hollywood that crime dramas could be set outside of the usual urban landscape, leading to a decade-long trend of F.B.I. agents solving crimes in increasingly ridiculous locations, from underwater cities to the moon. Watch out for 'F.B.I. on Mars' coming soon!. Fact: Did you know Val Kilmer actually thought he was auditioning for a superhero movie? Can you imagine him as 'F.B.I. Man'? Now that's a film I'd watch!.
• Headline: A Heartwarming Tale of Canine Courage. Impact: The rise of canine-centric films led to a bizarre cultural phenomenon where dogs became the new therapists, resulting in a nationwide shortage of couches as they were all chewed to bits. Thanks, evil veterinarian!. Fact: Did you know that this film was originally titled 'Dad's Day Out'? They changed it when they realized no one would show up for a movie about a dad just hanging out..
• Headline: Sweet Victory for Feminist Pioneer at Law School. Impact: Herma Hill Kay's groundbreaking achievements spurred a generation of feminist legal scholars, which inadvertently led to a world where courtroom dramas became the new rom-coms, complete with love interests arguing about property rights. Who knew law could be so romantic?. Fact: Did you know that Herma once argued against the idea of wearing heels in the courtroom? Apparently, justice is best served in flat shoes..
• Headline: Housing Auction; U.S. Sets a Property Sale in New Jersey. Impact: This auction marked the beginning of the 'flipping houses' craze, where people soon learned that buying a house at an auction is just a fancy way of saying, 'I really want to ensure my weekends are filled with endless renovations.'. Fact: Did you know that the last time New Jersey held a property auction, they accidentally sold a haunted house? Talk about a buyer’s remorse!.
• Headline: Review/Film; Dolly Parton Dominates A Comedy. Impact: Dolly Parton's dominance in comedy led to an unprecedented rise in country-themed sitcoms, resulting in a world where every family had a talking dog and a 10-gallon hat. Who needs normalcy when you have Dolly?. Fact: Did you know Dolly once considered a career in stand-up comedy but decided to stick to singing because her punchlines just weren't hitting as hard?.