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)

 

[Link]

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]

 

[Frodo]

THE LAST SONG (1980)



Made a Year after Wonder Woman went off the air , Lynda Carter starred in The Last Song is an entertaining drama, thriller, action tele-film .

Carter stars as a country singer whose Husband is involved with a job which ultimately turns her life upside down and on the run from mysterious Hitmen, and the corrupt Corporation who hired them .

I gotta say, I didn't know where the film was going as it shifts from dramatic moments, to on the edge of your seat scenes, to a stunning helicopter climax worthy of The A-Team or Knight Rider .

Lynda Carter puts in a great performance of a Hitchcock-like protagonist thrown into a situation she doesn't understand , with antagonists who want something from her, but won't tell her what it is.

Ronnie Cox shows up in the third act and steals every scene he's in , with his character becoming an unlikely allie in unraveling the conspiracy , behind it all .


So , pretty entertaining little thriller with some good acting, and singing by the icon , Lynda Carter.

Airing October 23rd, 1980, one of the top ten tunes , in keeping with the theme of the film, was a country song by Johnny Lee.