JULY 29, 1994

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Mask: A Cinematic Wild Card. Impact: If Jim Carrey hadn't donned that green face, we might have never gotten the 'quirky character' trope that led to the rise of every 'wacky friend' in rom-coms. You're welcome, Hollywood.. Fact: Did you know that Jim Carrey initially wanted to play the character with a more serious tone? Thank goodness someone stopped him before we ended up with 'The Mask: The Dark Origin'..
• Headline: O'Brien's World Record Bid at Goodwill Games. Impact: Little did they know, Dan O'Brien's choice of pump-up music would inspire every athlete since to consider a Walkman as essential gear—right next to energy gels and questionable pre-race rituals.. Fact: Fun fact: Dan O'Brien's decathlon training playlist has more hits than most modern pop stars. Maybe he should have been managing a boy band instead!.
• Headline: Cultural Clashes in 1950s Film Review. Impact: This cinematic gem sparked a wave of interest in cultural exchange programs, which led to an increase in awkward dinner parties where someone inevitably tries to explain why their homemade sushi is not sushi.. Fact: The 1950s: a time when cultural clashes meant you had to explain why you don't put ketchup on your sushi. Ah, progress!.
• Headline: FILM REVIEW;Stillman's Yuppies, a Bit Older, in Spain. Impact: This film's portrayal of yuppies led to a decade-long fascination with avocado toast and overpriced artisanal coffee, ultimately ruining brunch for everyone involved.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'yuppie' was originally a marketing strategy to sell more overpriced products? Thanks, capitalism, for ruining our weekends!.
• Headline: About Real Estate;Court Ruling May Hurt Co-op Lending. Impact: This ruling sent shockwaves through the co-op lending world, causing a ripple effect where millennials now believe they’ll never afford a home—thanks for the motivation to just keep renting, New York!. Fact: In case you were wondering, rent stabilization is just a fancy way of saying, 'You’ll pay more for less space until the end of time.' Good luck out there!.