OCTOBER 2, 1992

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lessons In Baseball And Life In Japan. Impact: Tom Selleck's charming role as Big Tom in Japan inspired a generation of actors to don mustaches and try their hand at baseball, leading to an unexpected boom in 'dad bod' endorsements across the globe. You're welcome, America.. Fact: Did you know that in Japan, baseball is considered a national pastime? And here we thought it was just a way to sell hot dogs..
• Headline: Review/Film Festival; Chinese Woman in Search of Justice. Impact: The determination of a farm wife seeking justice inspired countless others to stand up for their rights, leading to a worldwide movement for equality, all thanks to a poignant drama and a very brave woman.. Fact: Fun fact: Zhang Yimou once tried to make a film about a man seeking justice over a missing sock, but it didn't test well..
• Headline: New Condominium Development; Upstate Project Gambles on Low Price and Location. Impact: This low-priced condominium project somehow convinced a generation that living in a shoebox outside a major city was the pinnacle of success, leading to a real estate bubble that would make even Monopoly players blush.. Fact: Did you know that 60 miles north of Manhattan is just enough distance to make you question your life choices while still being able to complain about traffic?.
• Headline: Review/Film; New Facets Highlighted in a Classic. Impact: Highlighting new facets of Steinbeck's work led to a revival of interest in classic literature, which sparked a wave of hipster book clubs where members would argue about the best way to brew artisanal coffee while discussing existential despair.. Fact: Fun fact: Steinbeck originally intended to write a cookbook, but realized that no one wanted recipes for depression..
• Headline: Review/Film; The Giving And Taking Of Credit. Impact: The film about giving and taking credit inadvertently instigated a new trend in Hollywood where actors would start crediting their hair stylists and personal trainers for their performances, leading to the most narcissistic Oscars in history.. Fact: Did you know that Hoffman once tried to take credit for the weather? Spoiler: it didn't work out so well..