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HEADLINES ON October 29, 1993
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- Headline: Exploring Film Noir Parody in Reviews. Impact: This film review inadvertently led to a new genre of 'parody' films, where every plot twist is just a winking nod to previous hits. With every passing year, we get more movies that are basically the same but with a different cast. Thank you, mixology!. Fact: Did you know that 'film noir parody' is just a fancy way of saying 'we ran out of ideas'?.
- Headline: Review/Film; A Lust for the (Supposedly) Lifeless. Impact: This zombie film review marked the beginning of a love affair with the undead. Fast forward to today, and we've got zombie reality shows, zombie-themed weddings, and even zombie fitness classes. Because nothing says 'commitment' like sharing a brain with your spouse.. Fact: Fact: Zombies are the only creatures that can make a career out of being lifeless and still get more roles than most actors..
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Oracle - If you invested $1,000 in 1993, it would be worth $317,737 today (317.7x return)