In Memory of Avaryl Halley (Shadow in the Cloud Matinee)
4 November - 1 hour 21 mins explicitIt's with a broken heart that we share that our beloved Movie-Picking Producer, the incomparable Avaryl Halley, passed away last week after a year and a half long battle with breast cancer. Avaryl was a kind, funny, and talented soul who was responsible for so much of what everyone loves about HDTGM. In today's episode, Paul pays tribute to Avaryl by sharing memories, playing clips of her hilarious work, and reflecting on her unparalleled ability to recognize amazing films. Additionally, for our matinee we'll play the complete episode covering Avaryl's favorite bad movie of 2020, Shadow in the Cloud.
Watch MovieBitches' full Shadow of the Cloud episode here and the full Sleepaway Camp ep...
John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars LIVE! w/ Nick Kroll
explicitA movie with flashbacks within flashbacks within flashbacks?! HDTGM all-star Nick Kroll returns to help Paul, Jason, & our space expert June Diane Raphael break down the 2001 sci-fi horror film John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars starring Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, & a pre-bald Jason Statham. LIVE from Largo in L.A. they discuss the oxygen goggles, Big Daddy Mars' low boobs, if the Martians come from orca whales, flying a hot air balloon on Mars, the super slow train, Clea Duvall's beheading via circular saw blade, Ice Cube's Leeroy Jenkins moment, and so much more. Plus, June tells us about her recent encounter with a Geostorm and her struggle with shower loneliness.
1 hour 16 mins
31 October Finished
Chopping Mall LIVE! w/ Mary Holland (HDTGM Matinee)
explicitMary Holland (Ghosts, Happiest Season) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1986 sci-fi horror film Chopping Mall. LIVE from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about the slow-moving robots protecting the house of almonds, janitor bullies, the “furniture storgy,” and so much more. (Ep. #167 Originally Released 07/21/2017)
1 hour 12 mins
28 October Finished
Last Looks: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan w/ Adam Pally
explicitHDTGM all-star Adam Pally (Sonic the Hedgehog) joins Jason & Paul to chat all about starting out in the comedy scene, Adam's new HBO special An Intimate Evening with Adam Pally, and if he fared better than June on The Great American Baking Show. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on our Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan episode. And as always, we announce next week's movie!
1 hour 1 min
24 October Finished
Sleepaway Camp w/ Zack Pearlman (HDTGM Matinee)
explicitThis week, Paul, Jason, and June, welcome Zack Pearlman to discuss the 1983 film, Sleepaway Camp. The crew tries their hardest to figure out this movie, from the who's-who of it all to trying to make sense of the geography and economics of the camp, to Robert Earl Jones (father to James Earl Jones) appearance in this film. (Ep. #48 Originally Released 10/30/2012)
1 hour 6 mins
21 October Finished
Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
explicitLight your long candles and set your trash cans on fire, because this week, Paul, June, and Jason are breaking down the 1989 movie, Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan. The crew questions if the title of this movie was inspired by the Muppets, ponder the mythology of Jason, and discuss the importance of water safety.
1 hour 6 mins
17 October Finished