How Did This Get Made? Hudson Hawk w/ Emily Gordon (HDTGM Matinee)
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Aug 26, 2025 Emily Gordon, writer and producer known for co-writing The Big Sick, joins the crew to dissect the cult classic Hudson Hawk. They hilariously explore Bruce Willis's five earrings, his cappuccino obsession, and the bizarre candy bar-named villains. Nostalgia hits as they reminisce about the film's chaotic plot and critique its comedic absurdities. The conversation also leads to the creation of a future blockbuster idea, NUNDERCOVER, blending crime with hilarity—and you won't believe this nun's habits!
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Tonality Is All Over The Map
- Hudson Hawk mixes slapstick, cartoonish sound effects, and brutal violence, creating a jarring tonal mismatch.
- The cast committed fully, but the movie feels like a vanity project gone off the rails.
Sing-Along Heist Goes Wrong
- The burglars audibly sing and dance during a timed heist, celebrating mid-robbery.
- Paul and guests call out how impractical and sloppy that makes the caper.
Heist Logic Feels Toylike
- The film treats complex heists as trivial, with instant lockpicks and lax security logic.
- That toy-like logic undermines any tension or credibility in the action scenes.
