Paul, Jason, and June break down the mermaid fantasy film The King's Daughter, a movie shot in 2014 that was shelved until 2022. LIVE from the State Theatre in Portland, Maine, the HDTGM crew discuss Pierce Brosnan's Fabio wig, the creepy father/daughter relationship, Captain Jack Boring, and how Chinese movie star Fan Bingbing is the key to answering the question, "How did this get made?" Plus, multiple audience members serenade us with a supercut of Little Mermaid second opinion songs. Renys! Renys! Renys!

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The award-winning comedy podcast that celebrates bad movies. Comedians and actors Paul Scheer (The League), June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie), and Jason Mantzoukas (Big Mouth) break down the very best of the worst films ever made—we’re talkin’ blockbuster flops, cheesy 80s action movies, Lifetime thrillers, obscure cult classics, and if we’re honest… most Nic Cage and Jason Statham movies. Plus, sometimes they’re even joined by hilarious guests like Seth Rogen, Conan O’Brien, Amy Schumer, Nicole Byer, Nick Kroll, and Charlize Theron. And the best part? They watch these bad movies so you don’t have to! 
 
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Lesley Arfin (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Love) joins Paul, June, and Jason to break down Ernest P. Worrell’s antics in the 1990 slapstick comedy Ernest Goes To Jail. They discuss Ernest’s imperviousness to electricity, his ability to fly, and his Rube Goldberg contraptions that seem to always hurt people. Plus, June reveals she thinks that bad Jim Varney's lookin' kinda nice. (Originally Released 05/20/2014)

Matinee Monday: Ernest Goes To Jail

What's the Ugly Truth of this 2009 rom-com starring Katherine Heigl and HDTGM all-star Gerard Butler? Paul, June, and Jason travel all the way to Glasgow, Scotland to crack the case. They analyze the hot air balloon climax, a child bringing Katherine Heigl to orgasm via remote controlled vibrating underwear, all the bonkers fashion choices, and so much more. Plus, June gives flirty texting advice to help all you single listeners.

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Two Arnold Schwarzeneggers?! Paul, June, and Jason get double the Ahhhnold in the 2000 sci-fi clone flick The 6th Day. They discuss the creepy SimPal Cindy doll, the XFL, Arnold's love of cigars, Michael Rapaport's hologram girlfriend, and so much more. Plus, Paul and Jason swap sad childhood stories involving a robot friend and a cowboy costume. (Originally Released 07/15/2021)

Matinee Monday: The 6th Day

Paul responds to your corrections and omissions from The Beekeeper, shares a bonus scene from The Beekeeper live show, and announces next week's new movie. Plus, Paul gives you his picks for all the TV, movies, and podcasts he's currently loving.



PAUL'S PICKS:

Summer House

Knuckles

Hundreds of Beavers

Three

Mind the Game w/ LeBron James and JJ Redick

Last Looks: The Beekeeper

Lauren Lapkus (Jurassic World, Threedom) joins Paul, June, and Jason to break down the 1992 Stephen King horror flick Sleepwalkers. They discuss adults acting terrified of tiny cats, the movie's similarities to Hocus Pocus, Stephen King's cameo, and much more. Plus, June incites an endless debate over whether or not Charles and Mary are actually mother and son or just creatures pretending. (Originally Released 05/24/2018)

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