What was the last movie you watched? Part 2

[Dave McFly]

The Running Man (2025) while the 87 film holds a special place my heart this film was A W E S O M E I enjoyed every minute of it

 

[ObiWanCon]

Being Eddie (2025)

 

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A few weeks ago, I (unknowingly) ended up watching a Finnish remake of this film. Its approach to technology and queer representation felt like something written a decade ago, and needless to say, my instincts were correct. In hindsight, Täydelliset vieraat is a supremely lazy remake of Perfetti sconosciuti, which isn’t surprising given that it’s already the 26th remake of this damn thing.

Perfetti sconosciuti, or Perfect Strangers, is a perfectly entertaining, theater-esque drama about a group of friends who, during a dinner party, commit to reading every incoming message aloud and playing their phone calls on the loudspeaker. Everyone has secrets, and plenty of conflict arises. It's an arrestingly simple concept.

In total, there are now 30 remakes of the film, with more in production. Unfortunately, most of them, as far as I understand, are as cookie-cutter as the Finnish one; the differences are largely tonal. Still, the idea of experiencing this story through the lens of multiple countries, continents, and cultures is fascinating. So, being the madman that I am, I’m going to watch every single one. Wish me luck!

 

[Shinobi Shaw]

Did a double feature yesterday:

Saw the OG movie for the first time ever on Paramount+


And then saw the new one at my theater


Fun and timely movies.

 

[Dave McFly]

I need to re watch the 87 one its so cheesy fun it reeks of cheddar

 

[Ash J. Williams]