JUNE 3, 1994

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• Headline: Midday Cowboys in Manhattan: A Review. Impact: When two rubes traipsed through Manhattan, they unknowingly inspired generations of clueless tourists who still think it’s acceptable to wear socks with sandals.. Fact: Did you know that this film’s tagline was actually 'Two rubes, one city, zero laughs'? A true classic in the negative review hall of fame..
• Headline: Mockumentary Satire on Rap Music. Impact: The mockumentary format here led to a slew of hipster filmmakers thinking they're the next big thing, resulting in thousands of awful films where people just talk in front of the camera while pretending to be deep.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'Spinal Tap' is now used to describe any situation that spirals out of control, like trying to explain why you love this film to your friends..
• Headline: Coming-of-Age in 1920s Sweden. Impact: This coming-of-age tale inadvertently set the stage for every coming-of-age story since, leading to a world where every teenager thinks they have a unique story worth telling. Spoiler: They don't.. Fact: Did you know that the 'tough but winsome' trope is basically Hollywood's way of saying 'this character is sad but has great hair'?.
• Headline: Review/Film; DeVito Gets Lessons From Soldier Students. Impact: When DeVito tried to educate Army recruits, it created a ripple effect that led to the 'anything is better than a boring lecture' movement, inspiring countless students to daydream about their own escape plans.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'big letdown' is often used to describe both the film and 90% of the ad campaigns in the '90s?.
• Headline: Review/Film; In Their Job Descriptions?. Impact: This film's exploration of gay tensions led to a cultural awakening, resulting in countless awkward dinner conversations where dad tries to articulate his feelings about what he just saw.. Fact: Fun fact: The film was so sluggish that critics actually recommended it as a sleep aid for insomniacs..
• Headline: Waterfront Condominium Development; Stalled Project Revived onteh Bay in Bensonhurst. Impact: Reviving this stalled project ignited a real estate frenzy, causing every wannabe developer to think they could transform anything into a luxury condo, including that creepy abandoned warehouse down the street.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase '20-minute drive from Manhattan' has become synonymous with 'you might as well be in a different state'?.