How Did This Get Made? My Boyfriend's Back LIVE!
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Nov 14, 2025 Dive into the hilariously chaotic world of a 1993 teen horror rom-com! The hosts dissect Philip Seymour Hoffman's wild performance and question the creepiness of the lead character. Enjoy stories from childhood VHS antics and debates about body horror and necrophilia vibes. Curious about the film's zombie logic? They tackle that too! Audience Q&A adds even more spice as they explore the film's themes and quirky moments. Finally, the panel reflects on nostalgia versus the movie's narrative flaws, all while keeping the laughs coming!
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Campy Tonal Mix Wins Some Fans
- My Boyfriend's Back (1993) is a low-budget teen zom-com that polarizes critics but entertains the hosts.
- The film's odd mixture of comic-book style and camp creates an offbeat tone that some find charming.
Hosts Lost In The Movie
- Paul and Jason admit they often get sucked into movies and stop taking notes when enjoying them.
- That happened here, showing the film's ability to engage despite flaws.
Zombieism As Puberty Allegory
- The hosts place the film in a 1993 wave of teen/zombie comedies and note its era-specific sensibility.
- They compare it to Teen Wolf as a puberty allegory but with zombieism replacing werewolfism.
