How Did This Get Made? Babes in Toyland LIVE! (HDTGM Matinee)
Dec 23, 2025
Join the laughs as the hosts delve into the bizarre world of the 1986 Christmas musical featuring Keanu Reeves and Drew Barrymore. They dissect the absurdity of Cincinnati and a confusing car scene, while questioning the film’s musical status and dark undertones. A surprise guest appearance by Drew Barrymore herself brings unexpected insights about her childhood on set. The hosts also cut through the chaos to celebrate the odd character designs and the strange charms of Toyland, ending on a high note with a call for the film's revival.
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Hosts React To The Film's Surreal Tone
- Paul, Jason, and June describe watching Babes in Toyland as a surreal live experience blending nostalgia and absurdity.
- They repeatedly call out the film's strange mix of child peril, odd music, and campy performances as both disturbing and entertaining.
Watching In A Parking Lot Then With Her Son
- June watched half the movie parked at a basketball practice and feared being reported for odd behavior while taking notes on an iPad.
- She then finished the film with her son, who loved the creatures and cookies, proving the film appeals to kids despite adult discomfort.
Movie Is Musically Undercooked
- The film sits awkwardly between musical and non-musical, with too few songs to fully qualify but too many to ignore.
- Paul and Jason conclude the makers likely cut much more musical content, leaving uneven pacing and poor vocal performances.