In 2015 we mark 25 years since the release of the original Total Recall film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The film garnered positive praise upon release and has since become an sci-fi action movie classic that was remade as a vehicle for Colin Farrell. Of course, both films find their origin in a short story by Philip K. Dick, “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale.” Here’s a fun video that compares the original film to Dick’s short story, illuminating the originality and zaniness of flick while also taking a few good-natured swings at Dick and his penchant for awkward titles… Stay Awake! Please subscribe to my YouTube channel where I archive all of the videos I curate at Insomnia. Click here to check out more Cinema posts.
Total Recall, Recalled
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