OCTOBER 4, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hannibal Lecter Returns to the Screen. Impact: If only Hannibal Lecter had opted for a salad instead of human flesh, perhaps the entire genre of horror wouldn’t have spiraled into a frenzy of cannibal-themed blockbusters. Who knew a taste for fava beans could lead to a surge in culinary-themed horror films?. Fact: Did you know that Anthony Hopkins' portrayal of Lecter is so iconic that it single-handedly made dining etiquette a matter of life and death in Hollywood?.
• Headline: The Forsyte Saga Returns to Screen. Impact: The Forsyte Saga's continual reboots have created a time loop where each generation believes they are the first to discover the joys of melodrama, ensuring that future descendants will suffer through endless family sagas and existential crises—thanks, Galsworthy!. Fact: Did you know that every time The Forsyte Saga is remade, an additional 10,000 cups of tea are consumed in Britain? Coincidence? I think not!.
• Headline: Mah-Jongg Madness: Have Tiles, Will Travel. Impact: The Mah-Jongg tournament in Vegas inadvertently set off a chain reaction leading to the establishment of senior citizen gambling clubs across the nation, proving that retirement can be a wild ride if you have enough tiles and a decent sense of humor.. Fact: Did you know that the odds of winning at Mah-Jongg are roughly equivalent to finding a parking space at a casino during a major event? Good luck with that!.