MARCH 15, 1996

Full News Archive

• Headline: Terror in the Skies: A Film Review. Impact: This thrilling showdown between techies and terrorists sparked a wave of action films that convinced millions that the best way to deal with crisis is to grab a laptop and perform advanced hacking while simultaneously punching someone in the face. As a result, we now have a generation of 'hackers' who think they can solve any problem with a few keystrokes and a lot of bravado.. Fact: The real-life airlines were not too pleased with this film, as they had just spent millions on safety campaigns. Spoiler alert: none of those campaigns included magical techie powers..
• Headline: Who's on Third? A Hilarious Mascot Tale. Impact: This delightful family comedy featuring a chimp mascot led to the eventual rise of animal co-stars in Hollywood, which somehow culminated in the creation of reality shows where humans compete with their pets for fame. Thank you, 'Who's on Third?'.. Fact: The chimp in the film was actually more talented than the human actors. This led to a brief but intense debate about whether chimps should be eligible for Oscars. Spoiler: They still aren’t..