“Weapons” is a Modern Horror Classic (and “Happy Gilmore 2” is an Abomination)

This week on FoF we review certainly my favourite film we've ever discussed on the pod so far in "Weapons", including why I think it's a modern horror classic with a full tapestry of horror treats. We also discuss the abomination that is "Happy Gilmore 2" in a fast-track rant, as well as tip my cap to the success of "The Naked Gun". Oh, and I also read through some hate comments I got on my Superman reel hahahaha. All this and more! Check the timestamps below...
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TikTok & Insta
01:36 The "Megalopolis" Documentary is my Roman Empire
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03:52 "The Naked Gun" REVIEW - spoilers!
04:57 Is it funny?
05:29 My favourite joke
06:10 The gag rate - effective?
06:44 It's not the second coming
07:59 Feature-length Comedy Fatigue - discuss
10:10 Looked cinematic
10:30 LETTERBOXD RATING
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11:15 My Star Rating System is elite
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13:00 "Happy Gilmore 2" REVIEW - spoilers (but don't watch it)
13:40 "It's a comedy, don't expect too much" - shush
14:47 Here's why it's bad.
16:08 The final act is unforgivable.
17:28 Not a speck of the original's spirit in sight.
18:20 Silly Comedy is about PRECISION. Not sloppiness.
20:30 It's ok to enjoy whatever you want. But it's ok that I didn't.
21:50 LETTERBOXD RATING
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22:10 "Weapons" REVIEW - spoilers (go watch it)
24:23 This is an extension of the strengths shown in "Barbarian"
27:18 This is like if PTA directed a horror movie (a good thing)
28:51 It feels cinematic and timeless.
29:41 This made me feel fear like I haven't felt for a long time.
30:42 Every flavour of horror is mastered here.
33:15 VERY funny - authentically, tastefully funny.
35:17 A pure Stephen King-esque horror tale
36:45 This could perform better than "Bring Her Back" for all audiences
38:07 I'm blown away by this movie.
38:35 Julia Garner is here to stay.
40:31 This movie disturbed me all the way home hahaha
41:57 I will talk about this film for the rest of my life
43:30 LETTERBOXD RATING
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44:13 Superman hate comments YAY!
45:24 Who is allowed to watch Comic-Book movies and have an opinion
47:10 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TikTok & Insta