MARCH 28, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Franny's Way: Redefining Summer Theatre. Impact: If only this play had been a summer blockbuster instead, we might have had fewer conventions to melt in the first place. Can you imagine a world where summer plays ruled the box office instead of superhero movies? A true dystopia.. Fact: Franny's Way sounds like a lovely little romp, but it actually paved the way for summer theater to be taken as seriously as winter hibernation. Who knew dramatic arts could melt the hearts of audiences so effectively?.
• Headline: Andersen CEO Resigns for Company Survival. Impact: Little did anyone know that Berardino’s 'sacrifice' would become the blueprint for future executives everywhere—'If you can’t save the company, at least make a dramatic exit!' The corporate world is basically a soap opera now.. Fact: Did you know that resignation can sometimes be a form of self-care? It's quite the trend in corporate America—just resign and leave the mess for someone else to sort out!.
• Headline: Jim Brown's Defiant Stance in Prison. Impact: Jim Brown's refusal to eat sparked a nationwide debate on the lengths people will go to for a cause—though, it mostly resulted in people just skipping lunch and sharing memes about 'being on a water diet.'. Fact: Jim Brown was once a football legend but found himself trapped in a different kind of game: the one where the food is limited, and the drama is high. Talk about a rough tackle with life choices!.
• Headline: Footlights. Impact: The exhibitions opened a time portal for photography enthusiasts, creating a ripple effect where every Instagram influencer now believes they are the next W. Eugene Smith. Thanks, Manhattan, for the delusions of grandeur.. Fact: Fun fact: W. Eugene Smith was so dedicated to his craft that he once took a photo that changed the way we view photojournalism. Too bad today’s photographers are more interested in filters than facts!.