57 films in a row -- and only bathroom breaks

You really know you're in a Depression when "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" marathons are back.

But this time, it's DVDs. And no Jane Fonda.

In an attempt to get a Guinnes record -- and a life -- Suresh Joachim and Claudia Wavra watched movies for 123 hours, continuously, in a Plexiglas box in New York's Times Square.

The marathon began Thursday with "Iron Man" and ended 57 films later on Tuesday afternoon with "Thelma and Louise," which was personally delivered to the viewing room by Louise, herself, Susan Sarandon, who really doesn't need this kind of publicity.

A representative of Guinness said the record could not be confirmed for about two weeks.

The couple was allowed ten minute breaks between films and was not allowed to fall asleep while watching, which makes it likely that neither "Speed Racer" nor the remake of "The Women" were included.

Joachim, who lives in Canada, claims to have numerous other worthwhile records, including longest time standing on one foot, most bridesmaids at his wedding, longest time rocking in a rocking chair and longest time watching TV, a feat he accomplished on the set of the "Live with Regis and Kelly" show. Really, look it up.

On his website, Joachim says his upcoming feats will include "Elvis singing" for 75 hours.

Thankyouverymuch.

Photo: Joachim, Louise a/k/a Susan Sarandon, and Wavra (PRNewsFoto/Netflix)

Comments

[Myron Murakami]

This was not a movie marathon. It's a video screening. Movies play in theaters, with those uncomfortable theater seats, in a darken room that you share with strangers, with a big image and big sound that makes it hard to sleep. That's a movie marathon, like 50 hour ones Filmex used to have.

[james]

what were the rest of the movies?