How Did This Get Made? VelociPastor (HDTGM Matinee)
Feb 18, 2025
Dive into the riotous world of a vengeful priest who transforms into a velociraptor! The hosts hilariously dissect the campy charm and absurdities of the film, drawing unexpected connections to sauna therapy and humorous personal anecdotes. They explore B-movie tropes, the simplicity of its $35,000 budget, and the quirks of modern humor, including TikTok's potential for education. Plus, laughter ensues as they critique martial arts scenes and touch on the importance of voter engagement. It's a wild ride through cinematic chaos!
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Sauna Bed Viewing
- June Diane Raphael watched the first hour of VelociPastor in her at-home sauna bed.
- She usually uses the sauna bed to watch The Sopranos but only had access to HBO.
Intentional vs. Unintentional Bad Moviemaking
- VelociPastor intentionally mimics B-movie tropes but also seems to genuinely fall into some of those pitfalls.
- This makes it hard to tell where the intentional "wink" to the audience ends and genuine amateur filmmaking begins.
Dinosaur Transformation Mystery
- June Diane Raphael questioned how the priest became a dinosaur, leading to confusion about whether the China scene was a dream.
- Paul Scheer clarifies that the transformation occurred in the park.