FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Oscars Viewership Declines Amid Diversity Issues. Impact: The Academy's diversity issues led to an eventual social media movement, causing influencers to stage an elaborate protest involving award-themed chicken costumes. Who knew poultry could be so politically charged? This resulted in the establishment of the 'Chickens for Change' foundation.. Fact: Did you know that the Oscars once had a category for 'Best Title'? Yes, because apparently the name of a movie is just as important as the actual film. Talk about priorities!.
• Headline: Universal Pictures Returns to Glory in 2015. Impact: Universal's revival sparked a nostalgic trend, leading to the rebranding of retro 80s fashion, which in turn resulted in a surge of neon-colored leg warmers and shoulder pads that took over the fashion runways in 2016. So much for moving forward, right?. Fact: Did you know Universal once tried to reboot Jaws into a family-friendly film? Imagine a shark that just wants to be friends. That’s a ‘fin’-tastic idea, right?.
• Headline: Review: In ‘The Events,’ a Shooting Leaves a Survivor in Purgatory. Impact: After 'The Events' premiered, it inadvertently led to a spike in existential dread among theater-goers, causing a nationwide shortage of self-help books as everyone tried to find meaning again. Nothing like a good dose of despair to boost the self-help industry!. Fact: Did you know that 'The Events' was originally going to feature a musical number about cupcakes? Because nothing says 'trauma' quite like a cheerful dessert interlude, right?.
• Headline: David Carr, Times Critic and Champion of Media, Dies at 58. Impact: David Carr's passing inspired a wave of new media critics, resulting in a bizarre trend where aspiring journalists began to wear oversized glasses and sport beards in homage to his style. Because when you can’t write, you might as well look the part!. Fact: Did you know that before becoming a media critic, Carr was a professional magician? Too bad he couldn’t make the truth disappear—oh wait, that’s what the media does sometimes!.