OCTOBER 5, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: Decadence and Creation in 1970s Paris. Impact: If only the fashionistas of the '70s had known that their hedonistic choices would lead to Instagram influencers in the future, they might have reconsidered all those oversized sunglasses and questionable hairstyles.. Fact: The '70s were so decadent that even the mirrors were on a first-name basis with everyone who looked at them..
• Headline: Ellen's Vision for a Joyful Oscars. Impact: Ellen’s quest for a fun Oscars may have inadvertently spawned a generation of memes that took the world by storm, leading to countless hours lost in the dark abyss of internet humor.. Fact: This was the year when Hollywood collectively decided that having fun was a revolutionary concept, likely in response to the unrelenting sadness of their box office returns..
• Headline: Reich Turns 70; Celebrations Break Out. Impact: Steve Reich turning 70 might have inspired a whole new wave of avant-garde composers, leading to some truly bizarre soundtracks that would haunt moviegoers for decades.. Fact: At his age, Steve Reich has officially reached the stage where he can make music for the elderly without even trying..