How Did This Get Made? The Specialist LIVE! w/ Nicole Byer (HDTGM Matinee)
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Aug 5, 2025 Nicole Byer, a comedic force known for her role in Nailed It!, joins the hilarious trio for a spirited breakdown of the 1994 thriller The Specialist. They dive into the absurdity of James Woods' performance and dissect Rod Steiger's over-the-top Cuban accent. Nicole hilariously compares a steamy hotel scene to Everything Everywhere All at Once. Expect witty banter about bomb precision, the femme fatale trope, and goofy Hollywood rivalries—plus plenty of laughs at movie clichés and quirky character choices!
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Nicole Byer on Shower Scene
- Nicole Byer shared how the shower sex scene in The Specialist was unintentionally funny due to Stallone's large hands.
- She compared it to a memorable scene involving hot dog hands in Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Bombing Logic Flaws
- The opening bombing scene is illogical; a bridge destroyed by an explosion that only sends a truck off without damaging the bridge.
- The movie favors using bombs over more precise methods like snipers, though with less effectiveness.
Stallone's Alien-like Kiss
- Stallone's intense kiss in the sex scene is compared to an alien implanting embryo.
- His lips tightly seal on Sharon Stone's mouth, creating a visually overwhelming effect.
