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The New Yorker Radio Hour

Paul Scheer Picks the Very Best of the Very Worst Movies

Jun 18, 2024
Actor and comedian Paul Scheer shares his top pick of the very worst movies, like 'The Room' and 'Miami Connection,' discussing the charm and absurdities of these cinematic disasters. The podcast also touches on Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' and its misunderstood nature.
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Quick takeaways

  • Paul Scheer values bad movies for their unintentional humor and unique storytelling.
  • Justin Chang praises 'Megalopolis' for its ambitious and innovative portrayal of a futuristic New York.

Deep dives

The Essence of Bad Movies

Paul Scheer, a film buff, shares the concept behind his podcast 'How Did This Get Made?' where he and his co-hosts discuss hilariously bad movies. He mentions 'The Room' as a standout example of a movie with epic failure turned entertainment. Scheer appreciates movies that are so bizarrely bad that they become enjoyable to watch and dissect, like 'Samurai Cop' and 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull'.

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