And honestly? Weird Science hits different when you’re older
Remember that random ’80s movie your parents always quote but you’ve never actually watched? The one with the computer-generated woman and those two awkward guys who somehow created their dream girl using nothing but a Commodore 64 and pure teenage desperation? Yeah, Weird Science is turning 40 this year, and it’s getting the reunion treatment at Florida Supercon 2025.
Why This Matters (Even If You’ve Never Seen It)
Anthony Michael Hall and Ilan Mitchell-Smith – aka Gary and Wyatt, the original tech bros before tech bros were even a thing – are reuniting at the Miami Beach Convention Center July 18-20. And before you roll your eyes at another ’80s nostalgia cash grab, hear us out: this movie was basically predicting our entire relationship with technology and AI decades before ChatGPT made everyone lose their minds.
Think about it: two nerdy teenagers use a computer to create the “perfect” woman, chaos ensues, and they learn valuable lessons about friendship and being yourself. Sound familiar? It’s literally every AI anxiety think-piece rolled into a John Hughes-style comedy, except it came out in 1985 when most people thought computers were just fancy calculators.
The Cast That Defined a Generation
Anthony Michael Hall isn’t just the guy from Weird Science – he’s basically the blueprint for every loveable nerd character that came after. From The Breakfast Club to Sixteen Candles, he perfected the art of being relatable while awkward. Recently, he’s been crushing it in Reacher on Amazon Prime, proving that ’80s stars can absolutely still bring the heat.
Ilan Mitchell-Smith might be less of a household name, but he nailed the “best friend who’s slightly more confident but equally clueless” energy that every teen comedy needs. Plus, he was in Superboy, which automatically gives him superhero cred in our book.
It’s Not Just About Nostalgia
Here’s the thing about Florida Supercon – it’s not just about celebrating old movies for the sake of it. This convention consistently brings together past and present pop culture in ways that actually make sense. You’ve got Star Trek: Voyager legends Kate Mulgrew and Robert Picardo, Doctor Who icons Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper, and John Boyega fresh off Star Wars and They Cloned Tyrone.
It’s the kind of lineup that bridges generational gaps without trying too hard. Your parents get their ’80s fix, you get current stars, and everyone leaves happy.
The Real Tea
The Weird Science reunion is happening during a time when we’re all questioning our relationship with technology and artificial intelligence. Watching a movie from 1985 about creating digital people feels weirdly prophetic now. Plus, there’s something wholesome about seeing actors celebrate a project that, despite its dated elements, was ultimately about friendship and self-acceptance.
Bottom Line
Whether you’re a longtime fan planning your cosplay or someone who just discovered the movie exists, Florida Supercon 2025 is shaping up to be the perfect blend of nostalgia and current pop culture chaos. Plus, Miami Beach in July? The vibes are going to be immaculate.
Tickets are on sale now, and with a lineup this stacked, don’t sleep on getting yours.
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