SEPTEMBER 17, 1993

Full News Archive

• Headline: Life and Struggles in Depression-era Georgia. Impact: This film's portrayal of Depression-era hardships inspired a wave of indie films about struggling ex-cons, ultimately leading to a renaissance of sad but relatable characters in cinema. Who knew that one ex-con's quest for redemption would set off a trend of brooding protagonists that still haunt our screens today?. Fact: Did you know that 'Some Folks Just Can't Look Bad' was originally going to be titled 'Some Folks Just Can't Look at Their Finances' but they thought it was too on-the-nose?.
• Headline: Traveler Boys and Their Magical Horse. Impact: The magical white stallion was later discovered to be a distant cousin of the horse that inspired 'My Little Pony', leading to an avalanche of merchandising that created a generation of kids convinced they could have magical horses too. Spoiler alert: they can't.. Fact: Fun fact: the 'magical' aspect of the stallion was actually just a clever marketing ploy to distract from the fact that it had a slight limp. They figured kids wouldn't notice..
• Headline: Three Rivers, Two Officers, One Killer. Impact: This film made serial killers the hottest topic in Hollywood, prompting a spike in true crime documentaries. Thanks to this, your aunt who used to bake cookies now thinks she can write a bestseller about her cat's adventures with a serial killer. Good luck with that, Aunt Karen.. Fact: Ironically, this film's brisk pacing led to a lot of people watching it in fast-forward due to their own short attention spans. And they still thought it was riveting!.
• Headline: COLLEGE BASKETBALL; Jamming With Joie de Vivre. Impact: Olivier's journey from soccer to basketball sparked a global trend of European athletes trying their hands at American sports, eventually leading to the creation of the 'Soccer to Basketball Olympics' – where athletes just try to switch sports mid-game for the glory of social media.. Fact: Did you know that this recruitment story led to Michigan's basketball team adopting the slogan 'From Soccer to Slam Dunk'? They never actually explained how that worked, but it sounded catchy!.
• Headline: Manhattan Apartments; Hanging Out the 'For Sale' Sign Again. Impact: The re-listing of apartments in Manhattan set off a chain reaction of overpriced real estate trends, leading to the phenomenon of million-dollar shoeboxes that people still insist are 'cozy'. It’s like living in a fancy sardine can.. Fact: Did you know that the Boulevard apartments were initially marketed as 'luxury living'? Because nothing screams luxury like sharing an elevator with a dozen other people and their dogs!.