MARCH 21, 1996

Full News Archive

• Headline: Young, Geeky Girl's Hilarious Struggles. Impact: This young geek's struggles inspired a generation of awkward teens to embrace their quirks. Fast forward a few decades, and we have a billion-dollar geek culture industry, fueled by nostalgia and overpriced memorabilia.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'geek' was once used to describe circus performers who bit the heads off live chickens? Now it's just a badge of honor in the fandom universe..
• Headline: Marseilles Film Festival Explores Social Strife. Impact: The immigrant brothers’ story sparked a series of films showcasing the immigrant experience, leading to Hollywood’s obsession with diverse narratives. Now, every studio is scrambling to cast the next 'relatable' immigrant character.. Fact: Fun fact: Marseilles is known for its rich history of immigration, which is ironic considering that in many films, it seems like the only thing immigrants bring is drama..
• Headline: High Schoolers Race Solar-Powered Cars. Impact: These high schoolers' solar-powered escapade inspired eco-friendly initiatives, leading to the rise of electric cars, which ironically still can’t seem to get through a high school parking lot without drama.. Fact: Did you know that the Australian desert is so vast, it has more kangaroos than people? So if you’re ever lost, just ask a kangaroo for directions..
• Headline: FILM REVIEW;Forget the Cerebral. Just Kill Him.. Impact: This murder conspiracy flick paved the way for countless thrillers where every love triangle ends in bloodshed, teaching us that nothing says romance like betrayal and a little bit of murder.. Fact: Interestingly, the French have a long cinematic history of love and murder. It's like they can't decide whether to serve croissants or corpses..
• Headline: FILM REVIEW;Rotten to the Core? Try a Little Fatherhood. Impact: The trope of the self-absorbed parent finding redemption has spawned a genre of films that make you question if you should ever have children—or if you should just stick to houseplants.. Fact: Did you know that in the UK, yuppies are often called 'DINKYs'? Dual Income, No Kids Yet. Because who needs children when you can have overpriced lattes?.
• Headline: FILM REVIEW;Finding a Career in Telephone Sex. Impact: This phone-sex job plot twist led to a surge in films exploring unconventional careers, proving that you can truly make a living talking dirty—if only your parents knew about the career fair.. Fact: Fun fact: The phone sex industry once had a brief moment of fame in the 90s when it was considered 'cutting edge' technology. Now, it’s just a text away..
• Headline: FILM REVIEW;Unexpected Branches On a Quest for Roots. Impact: This odyssey of a new dad searching for his biological parents has inspired countless search-and-reunion stories, leading to a thriving market for DNA tests—because who doesn't want to find out that they’re related to a distant cousin who collects spoons?. Fact: Did you know that ancestry searches often lead to unexpected family reunions? Just remember, sometimes the family you find is more bizarre than you could have ever imagined..