It's time to embrace fall in all its hues—with a touch of drama, a dash of longing, and plenty of sepia tones in today's edition of #FreakyFriday. Plus, we're featuring a Hollywood Memories favorite that we haven't shown in quite a while. Here 's: A WALK IN THE CLOUDS (1995)! 1/10

You like movies? 🎞️ Were born in the US? 🇺🇸 And really really like to talk about Hollywood and all things related? 🍿 Then we're looking for you! Our US case study is about to start, and we want to find out about your movie memories. Register now! hollywood-memories.com/en/participa...

Check out the video essay on OM SHANTI OM (2007) we made! intransition.openlibhums.org/article/id/1... So glad to be part of IVERN and this collaborative experiment.

This week, we remember Robert Redford—founder of the Sundance Institute, director, activist, and, of course, one of the actors who immediately springs to mind when you think of movie stars. That's why we have a Redford film for this #FreakyFriday: THE GREAT GATSBY (1974)! 1/12

Another day, another release of a Stephen King adaptation—this time with #TheLongWalk! And since we have a plethora of remakes of King adaptations to choose from, we're obviously doing something fitting for #FreakyFriday. Here 's: CHILDREN OF THE CORN (2020)! 1/9

Two of the most famous paranormal investigators are back on the job and working on their last case—that's right, THE CONJURING: LAST RITES is out! That calls for another horror movie for today's #FreakyFriday. Today we're investigating: THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (2005)! 1/10

Wedding season may be about to start, but the release of THE ROSES may put this joyous occassion into perspective. Of course, weddings don’t always have to end in divorce, sometimes they can also reveal some secrets … like in today’s #FreakyFriday entry. Here’s AFTER THE WEDDING (2019)! 1/7

Psst: Our US case study is about to start, and we are looking for people from the US who love to talk about everything Hollywood. 🤩 Sounds like you or someone you know? Then share this information and register on our website: hollywood-memories.com/en/participa...

With SCARY MOVIE 6 underway, we thought we'd do something fitting for this #FreakyFriday, something with sneers, guffaws, and ... Regina Hall! And we can already reveal one spoiler: she doesn't die in this one. Here's DEATH AT A FUNERAL (2010)! 1/7

Check out today's issue of @nzz.ch, starring our own @kathleenloock.bsky.social! The piece is about the "déjà vu" many people experience at the movie theater, with releases like SUPERMAN, JURASSIC WORLD, and LILO & STITCH. Read the German article via the link below, or by getting the print version!

FRANK'S FILM REVIEW: FREAKIER FRIDAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 In a world where movies often strive to outdo themselves with complex plots and high-stakes drama, Freakier Friday is a refreshing reminder of the joy that comes from a film that wants to entertain... #FreakierFriday franksfilmreview.com/2025/08/08/f...

This is for our French-speaking audience: France Info interviewed @kathleenloock.bsky.social! The article is about one of the hottest topics of this summer – remakes, and their omnipresence today. You can read the full article in French via the link below. ⬇️ www.franceinfo.fr/culture/cine...

Today we're doing something different for #FreakyFriday, because one of the most successful German movies has just gotten a sequel, and @kalliloo has been busy talking to German news outlets about it. So today we present: DAS KANU DES MANITU (2025)! 1/9

Don't miss out on this! Kathleen @kathleenloock.bsky.social was interviewed on German TV, talking about the sequel to one of the most successful German movies — DAS KANU DES MANITU. And we don't want to sound too dramatic, but you have 24h to watch the clip on the ntv website. 👀 Link below! 👇

Good news for movie fans, people born in the 1990s, and anyone who runs a weekly series on remakes called #FreakyFriday: FREAKIER FRIDAY is coming out today! And that's why we're doing a little re-run with a special on our very first feature – it's time for another FREAKY FRIDAY (2003)! 1/12

Self-righteous police officers, all kinds of puns, and pedestrians being run over on sidewalks—it looks like THE NAKED GUN is back. We've gotta keep this silly mood going with our #FreakyFriday series, so today we're talking about FLUBBER (1997)! 1/9

Ausführliche Antworten auf die Frage gibt es übrigens in meinem neuen Buch HOLLYWOOD REMAKING! @ucpress.bsky.social www.ucpress.edu/books/hollyw...

Our very own @kathleenloock.bsky.social was interviewed by the German Press Agency about all the remakes coming out this summer. The piece has been published in several news outlets (in German). For more, also check out her new book HOLLYWOOD REMAKING.

Thunderbolts, Superman and now the release of the newest version of the Fantastic Four ... we really need some superhero representation in our weekly #FreakyFriday. And we've got you covered, with this week's entry about: PUNISHER: WAR ZONE (2008)! 1/12

Even if your memory’s a bit spotty, the cue #IKnowWhatYouDidLastSummer is sure to bring back some memories - not just of awkward vacation experiences. And since summertime is slasher time, we've got another one for #FreakyFriday. Here’s THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT (2009)! 1/7

Great news: Alejandra and Kathleen just published an article on piracy among Mexican audiences with the Brazilian journal Rebeca! You can read the whole article (in Spanish! and ... legally) online, if you go here: rebeca.socine.org.br/1/article/vi... Check it out! @kathleenloock.bsky.social

As you know, we're part of #HoMERIstanbul2025! (Scroll down for some pics 😎) So, #FreakyFriday will look a little different - but don't worry, we have your weekly dose of remake history with an article by Selen Ozturk about Turkish remakes of Hollywood movies: brightlightsfilm.com/gay-e-t-musl...

Here's more from our panel yesterday at #HoMERIstanbul2025! Thank you also to our panel chair, the fantastic Ana Rosas Mantecón, a long-term friend and associated member of the "Hollywood Memories" project! @kathleenloock.bsky.social @homer-network.bsky.social

A new #Gremlins was confirmed to be in the works. Source: Deadline | https://deadline.com/2025/01/warner-bros-executive-exits-2025-movies-1236256895/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=d5b3065c-f2f5-46ae-91be-46b00fe851e3&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky#Gremlins| #ICYMI

We're at #HoMERIstanbul2025! Our panel was today and we're looking forward to the rest of the conference. It's so great to be back with the HoMER crowd and present the progress of our project. A big thanks to the organizers for having us!

Something about today really makes you want a hot dog real bad. No, this #FreakyFriday will not be about LEGALLY BLONDE 2, since that’s not a remake. But we do have another fun, lighthearted movie for you this 4th of July: SUMMER HOLIDAY (1948)! 1/8

If you're a fan of fast cars, the smell of gasoline and the thrill of the road, the #F1 movie is probably right up your alley. To get you and us up to speed with more thrilling car chases, we've got another movie for you this #FreakyFriday: THE ITALIAN JOB (2003)! 1/8

While it's not #28YearsLater since we’ve last been exposed to Alex Garland and Danny Boyle’s vision of the post-apocalypse, it’s still been some time since we’ve had an entry in this franchise. This calls for another zombie(like) film for #FreakyFriday: QUARANTINE (2008)! 1/9

The next screening of our #Original&Remake series at KOKI Cinema in Hannover will be a TRUE GRIT double feature with the 1969 classic starring John Wayne and the Coen brothers' 2010 remake with Jeff Bridges. I will introduce both films next Monday! www.hannover.de/Kommunales-K...

We presented our video essay at this year's DGfA conference! You can watch it here: youtu.be/zo6NaAAfD1w?...

Dragons? On our #FreakyFriday? It’s more likely than you think. Well, especially since #HowToTrainYourDragon releases on June 13. And because dragons are one thing pop culture can never get enough of, we have another fitting feature for you today: PETE’S DRAGON (2016)! 1/8

Everyone loves a good revenge story, so today's release of John Wick's BALLERINA is a welcome opportunity to take a hard look at Hollywood's embrace of vigilante stories. For today's #FreakyFriday, we present: DEATH WISH (2018)! 1/10

With the release of #KarateKidMovie, we are once again reminded that martial arts just look incredibly cool. And because everyone and their mother knows about the 2010 Karate Kid remake, we've got something else for you: Here's FIST OF LEGEND (1994)! 1/8

After 23 years, we're reminded again what Ohana means: you guessed it, the live-action LILO & STITCH is out! And since we know that family can be found in the strangest places, we want to introduce you to another friend/alien on this #FreakyFriday. Here’s THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (2008)! 1/10

Last Thursday was a very exciting day for us: we took part in @unihannover.bsky.social's Citizen Science Day, which encourages public participation in scientific projects. Thank you to everyone who talked to us, asked questions and showed interest in our project. It was lovely to meet you!

As another #FinalDestination asks the question of whether death can be cheated, we thought it would be appropriate to seek out a movie that confronts similar matters - namely increasing paranoia and a pervasive fear of death. This #FreakyFriday we present CUBE (2021)! 1/9

Stuck in a rut? Looking for new adventures outside your comfort zone? Or just looking to kill some time? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then today's #FreakyFriday feature might be just the thing for you: THE TIME MACHINE (2002)! 1/11

With the recent success of horror film SINNERS (2025) and Dracula's adventures beginning tomorrow (the novel opens May 3!), it's only right to dive into the world of gothic horror for this week's #FreakyFriday. Here's WOLF MAN (2025)! 1/13

Not that we ever need a reason to see a film, but sometimes it's nice to celebrate a special occasion with a rewatch (even if it's the centennial of a fictional seaside town in a John Carpenter film and you're four days late). This #FreakyFriday we celebrate: THE FOG (2005)! 1/8

🚨 This is happening today! 🚨 If you're in the Hannover area, come and join us for some Hollywood glamour and insights on remaking, starting at 17:00!

If you read our last post, you already know that we have a special event at Kommunales Kino (KOKI) next week (if not, head to the end of this thread!). As a teaser, this #FreakyFriday will be all about the first entry in the “Original & Remake” series: A Star Is Born (2018)! 1/9

We have an exciting announcement: Starting next Wednesday, April 23, the Kommunales Kino Hannover (KOKI) and our research project are launching the “Original & Remake” film series! The start is a special occasion, and in addition to an A Star Is Born double feature, … 1/2

It's official: starting 2028, stunt performances will be honored in the new “Achievement in Stunt Design” category at the Academy Awards. High time to look back at some films with breakneck action! Join us on this #FreakyFriday for: Stagecoach (1966) 🤠 1/8

The flowers are blooming, the birds are a-singing and there's something in the air - this time of year is truly dedicated to the romantics among us. And our #FreakyFriday joins in with a dreamy picture for all yearners: here's Enchanted April (1991) 🌸 1/8

Did you make it through the start of summer time already, or do you have to wait until Sunday? The days after can be a little confusing for some. So for #FreakyFriday, we have a film about the ramifications of suddenly living in a different time: Just Visiting (2001)! 1/9

And we were very lucky to have @jemsaunders1.bsky.social here with us! Don't miss out on her amazing video essay on everyone's favorite outlaw in tights! 🏹

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? This question just got a little trickier, because as of today there’s a new #SnowWhite and with her an evil stepmother. For our #FreakyFriday, we're fighting this cliché of evil stepparents. Here’s Overboard (2018)! 1/9

You know we've been busy working on our video essay on audience memories of Disney films and their live-action remakes. ✨ For those of you who didn't make it to our screening (or want to rewatch it 👀), this is your chance to see what we came up with: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zo6N...

If you're a sports fan, you probably know that Major League Baseball season is about to kick off. ⚾ Admittedly, we're more bush league players and prefer to stick to movies. Take, for example, this week's #FreakyFriday feature: Fever Pitch (2005)! 1/8

It's time for spring break! Or at least in some places. In any case, the weather is getting warmer, the days longer and the clothes shorter. Today's #FreakyFriday has to follow suit, so here's a film that's all about loosening up and partying: Where the Boys Are (1984)! 1/9