âSwedingâ turns Hollywood classics into DIY entertainment
By Ty Burr Globe Staff,Updated February 11, 2021, 2:00 p.m.
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Just think of Bob and Judy/
theyâre happy as can be/
Inventing situations/
- Talking Heads, âFound a Jobâ
How prescient was David Byrne back in 1978? He predicted the Internet, YouTube, TikTok â and sweding. Wait, whatâs sweding? To âswedeâ is to remake a classic movie at home, with friends and family, no budget, and whatever props are at hand. It can be a lot of fun. More critically it can be a lifeline to sanity during a time of forced home stays and monthslong lockdowns.