How Did This Get Made? Cobra LIVE! w/ Brian Posehn & Rhett Miller (HDTGM Matinee)
Jul 29, 2025
Dive into the chaotic world of 'Cobra' with Brian Posehn and Rhett Miller as they hilariously compare it to 'Dirty Harry.' Discover Stallone's quirky food obsessions and laugh at the blunders of a renegade cop. From bizarre modeling scenes to 80s action movie absurdities, they dissect plot holes and character weirdness. Childhood fears of clowns make an appearance, and the discussion explores the peculiar charm of this cinematic gem. Don't miss their speculative thoughts on a potential sequel and plenty of comedic banter!
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Cobra as Dirty Harry Ripoff
- "Cobra" is essentially "Dirty Harry" but intensified with more violence and an army of killers instead of one.
- The movie lacks the original's wit but heightens brutality and overstated cop heroics.
Stallone's Food Obsession
- Sylvester Stallone's character in "Cobra" shows an odd fixation on food throughout the movie.
- This likely reflects Stallone's personal obsession with food during filming, coloring the character's quirks.
Four-Minute Music Video Break
- The four-minute music-video-style modeling shoot breaks up the movie, highlighting bizarre wigs and robots.
- This sequence feels oddly detached from the plot, functioning like an embedded video instead of integrated storytelling.
