EPISODE · May 30, 2025 · 24 MIN
Movies in 2025: reduce, reuse, recycle
from Reasonably Optimistic · host The Washington Post
Over Memorial Day weekend, Americans went to the movies in record numbers. They were drawn by a live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch,” the ninth Mission Impossible movie, and perhaps some good air-conditioning. Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Will Leitch talk about why Hollywood continues to cash in on remakes, and what makes a film worth getting off your couch and going to the theater for.Additional reading:Will Leitch: ‘Sinners’ is leading the movies out of the streaming desertCheck out this limited time offer to subscribe to the Washington Post. It’s for just $2, every four weeks, for your first year and it’s ending soon.
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Over Memorial Day weekend, Americans went to the movies in record numbers. They were drawn by a live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch,” the ninth Mission Impossible movie, and perhaps some good air-conditioning. Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Will Leitch talk about why Hollywood continues to cash in on remakes, and what makes a film worth getting off your couch and going to the theater for.
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