Overview of Last Looks: Shoot 'Em Up
This Last Looks episode of How Did This Get Made? (host Paul Scheer; guest Jason Mantzoukas appears later) collects listener Corrections & Omissions on the Discord-picked movie Shoot 'Em Up, runs through audience fact-checks and trivia, and closes with a freewheeling “Just Chat” with Jason about recent projects, TV/anime picks, a live script read of a Dan Erickson piece riffing on Three Men and a Baby, and Paul’s spoiler-free impressions of Project Hail Mary. The show also announces next week’s Last Looks feature (Law Abiding Citizen), upcoming live dates, and gives shoutouts to Discord contributors.
Main segments
- Corrections & Omissions — listeners call in and post notes from the Discord to correct, expand, and contextualize details from the Shoot ’Em Up episode.
- Listener phone-ins — experts and fans share trivia (from Mythbusters testing stunts to medical facts).
- Just Chat with Jason Mantzoukas — theater run, live script read, pop culture tangents, and TV/anime recommendations.
- Announcements — upcoming live shows (Largo, dinosaur shows), merch, Discord invites, and next week’s movie pick.
Key corrections, trivia & takeaways
- Monica Bellucci’s character: full name is Donna Quintano, abbreviated “DQ” (ties to Dairy Queen / Dream Queen Easter egg noted).
- Mythbusters tested multiple Shoot ’Em Up stunts: e.g., bullets through the merry-go-round didn’t make it spin; bullets passed through handles unless reinforced.
- “Baby carrot” clarification: many “baby carrots” are actually full-grown carrots cut and shaped into small pieces (developed to reduce food waste). Truly immature small carrots do exist but are less common.
- Carrots/vision myth: carrot-improved night vision is a WWII-era British propaganda story used to conceal radar advances; carrots do contain beta-carotene which supports eye health but don’t grant night-vision.
- Lactation/age-play context: informed caller explains lactation kinks, adult nursing relationships, and ways lactation can be induced or maintained (pumps, expression, hormonal assistance). Paul apologizes for “yucking the yum” tone and clarifies their critique was about the film’s portrayal, not to shame people.
- Bone marrow / cord blood: pediatric oncologist caller notes newborns aren’t viable bone marrow donors; sibling donations can happen (sometimes as young as ~6); cord blood can be used for transplants — a missed detail in the original discussion.
- Ammo-manufacturer policy: caller with firearm-regulation experience confirms many manufacturers strictly prohibit ammo presence with on-site guns; movie glosses over realism for charm.
- Cinematography credit: cinematographer is Peter Pau (Praised for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; veteran of Hong Kong cinema; even has an asteroid named after him).
Notable moments & quotes
- Paul reads and celebrates the Discord contributors; the hosts declare the community “all winners” for well-researched notes.
- Paul on Project Hail Mary (spoiler-free): saw rough cut and final IMAX run; movie gripped him so much he forgot he had to pee; his kids called it exceptionally funny and emotionally moving.
- Live script read anecdote: Dan Erickson’s Three Men and a Baby rewrite — Paul played Leonard Nimoy, Randall Park as Ted Danson, Kumail as Tom Selleck, and Steve Guttenberg appeared to play himself — described as “bananas” and a big treat.
“Just Chat” highlights (Jason & Paul)
- Jason returned from a Broadway run; fans sometimes yelled references (Geostorm) during curtain moments.
- Paul and Jason discussed the rise of sexual mores (funny tangent about “eating ass” becoming normalized among younger people).
- Dan Erickson live table read: comedic horror take on Three Men and a Baby; cast included Steve Guttenberg and other well-known comics — widely praised.
- TV/anime & streaming picks mentioned:
- Anime: Free! (Free Run Season 2), Apothecary Diaries, Sentenced to Be a Hero (action/adventure), Primal (Genndy Tartakovsky).
- Live-action: Percy Jackson (Paul worked on season 3), The Office (binge reflections), Muppet variety show (Seth Rogen / Alex Timbers update praised), Letterkenny / Shoresy (and its connections to Heated Rivalry).
- Documentary/other: Paul’s Taylor Swift doc mentioned (on his site).
- Live fan events: Largo show on April 1 (How Did This Get Made? live), dinosaur-themed live nights selling out; tales of Telluride festival experiences.
Recommendations / What the hosts are watching now
- Project Hail Mary — strong, emotional, comedic sci-fi (Paul recommends; saw multiple times).
- Free Run Season 2 — called “the best season of television this year” (Jason).
- Sentenced to Be a Hero — anime action series with a Suicide-Squad-like premise.
- Muppet Show (new variety revival) — praised for capturing classic tone that isn’t just “for kids.”
- Primal (new season) and Shoresy — recommended for visuals/comedy.
- The Office — being rewatched with kids; noted for characters over plot specifics.
Announcements & action items
- Next week’s Last Looks film: Law Abiding Citizen (2009) — Gerard Butler/Jamie Foxx; plot: man seeks vengeance and exposes system flaws from prison. Streaming availability mentioned: AMC Plus, Philo, or rentable services.
- Live shows: How Did This Get Made? returns to Largo on April 1; dinosaur shows at Largo (3/26) — tickets available.
- Community: submit alt-movie taglines and theme songs at the HDTGM Discord (discord.gg/hdtgm) and via hdtgm.com’s Submit a Song button.
- Contact: voicemail line and social handles encouraged — follow HTDGM for updates; rate & review on Apple/Spotify.
Useful links & credits (from episode)
- Join Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm
- Submit theme songs / taglines: hdtgm.com
- Next film streaming: Law Abiding Citizen (AMC Plus / Philo / rental)
- Hosts & producers: Paul Scheer (host), Jason Mantzoukas (guest), Scott (producer), Molly Reynolds, Casey Holford (engineer), Zoe Applebaum (social), Quinn Jennings (intern), Averill Halley (thanked).
If you want a quick takeaway: this episode is less about deep analysis of Shoot ’Em Up and more a celebration of the community’s trivia, corrections, and funny tangents — capped with a chaotic, delightful “Just Chat” that ranges from theater and live reads to Project Hail Mary impressions and TV/anime recommendations.