DECEMBER 25, 2006

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• Headline: Children of Men: Dystopian Vision Explored. Impact: If only someone had whispered to the filmmakers that a dystopian future and children don’t exactly mix well, we might have avoided countless 'dark future' tropes in cinema. But hey, at least we got a few more films that made us question humanity's ability to reproduce.. Fact: The movie Children of Men was so bleak that even the sun reportedly filed a complaint for defamation. It's hard to shine bright when you're overshadowed by human despair!.
• Headline: The Decline of Lad Magazines. Impact: The decline of lad magazines marked a turning point in male culture, leading to the rise of self-help books and avocado toast. Thanks, lads, for your noble sacrifice in the name of emotional intelligence.. Fact: According to studies, most lads now prefer to scroll through their phones rather than flip through magazines. Who knew that the real modern-day battle was between print and pixels?.
• Headline: Children of Men Film Review Insights. Impact: See previous entry. The cinematic universe clearly didn’t get the memo about lad culture on the decline when they decided that portraying a future without children would be a solid plan. Spoiler: It was not.. Fact: Alfonso Cuarón is known for his attention to detail, so it’s ironic that in a world where children are extinct, no one bothered to ask the kids if they wanted to be in a film about their impending doom..
• Headline: Wall St. Bonuses: So Much Money, Too Few Ferraris. Impact: This massive bonus culture led to the creation of more hedge funds than there are people who can actually pronounce 'hedge fund.' As the rich got richer, the rest of us were left wondering if we should just take up knitting.. Fact: Rumor has it that some bankers have started naming their Ferraris after their bonuses. So if you ever see a car named 'Sixty Million,' just know it probably has more horsepower than your entire life savings..