JULY 21, 1995

Full News Archive

• Headline: Greenwich Village Apartment Developments Unveiled. Impact: The construction of these apartment buildings sparked an urban renaissance that led to overpriced avocado toast and hipster cafes invading every corner of Greenwich Village. Fast forward a few decades, and you have a thriving market for artisanal pickles and overpriced thrift shops that only cater to people who think wearing vintage is a personality.. Fact: Did you know that the average rent in Greenwich Village today could buy you a small country back in the '90s? Just kidding, but it feels like it!.
• Headline: The Troubled Youths of Manhattan. Impact: The plight of these troubled youths became the inspiration for an entire genre of gritty dramas, which eventually led to a wave of actors playing 'troubled youth' in a way that made their therapy sessions a whole lot more dramatic and profitable. Thank you, Manhattan, for giving us a lifetime of emotional baggage to explore in film!. Fact: Fun fact: Many of these 'troubled youths' likely went on to become the basis for every rebellious character in teen dramas, ensuring that angst remains a Hollywood staple for generations..
• Headline: Hugh Grant's Early Days in Liverpool. Impact: Hugh Grant's early theater work was the butterfly that flapped its wings and eventually led to the rise of charmingly awkward romantic comedies. Without those humble beginnings, we might never have had 'Notting Hill' or the phrase 'I'm just a boy, standing in front of a girl.'. Fact: Did you know Hugh Grant's first big break was in a film where he played a character who was essentially just a more charming version of himself? It's like they knew he was destined to become the king of 'charming but slightly disheveled' roles!.