The Movie Loft Podcast

Weird Science 1985


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I (admittedly) don’t know about you, but I do know what this movie symbolized to me as an adolescent. It’s the dream that the seeds of who you believe, or imagine yourself to be, can be seen by others. And that you can end up living your (day)dream at the end of the day. Someday. With that boy or girl you've pined for. Quite simple. Even as an adult, being fully capable of digesting the subtext….I stand by that. 

Now let's get weird with this outlier in John Hughes' teen comedy canon. If you ask us, it's still funny and lovable, but with a zanier charm than his other movies. You’re stewed, buttwad!

However, if you’re offended by the social or gender dynamics and stereotypes in this movie, the DeLorean is pulled over. So feel free to get out. See what we did there? Back To The Future was number one at the box office the weekend Weird Science opened. That and things were very different back then. And if you try to go back and change something, you could end up in a relationship with your mom. 
 
You see, a theme is about as serious as the sense of humor it's wrapped in when delivered....at least that's what we're telling ourselves. Lalalalalala, we're not listening, but we hope you are!

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