How Did This Get Made? Last Looks: Date with an Angel
Feb 20, 2026
They reveal the fan-picked movie poll results and dive into wild Last Looks corrections and mysteries from Date with an Angel. Short, funny stories include a CPR fail, a bachelor party finger mystery, and a deleted live-show scene. Then they shift to TV chatter praising Wonder Man, recommending Astro City, 30 Rock, Girls5Eva, and a must-see Sarah Sherman special.
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Tumor As A Running Explanation
- Date With an Angel revels around the recurring gag that the main character might have a brain tumor, which the hosts lean into as an explanatory trope.
- The tumor becomes a running lens for interpreting bizarre behavior throughout the film.
Born Sexy Yesterday Defined
- The hosts identify the 'Born Sexy Yesterday' trope as a concise label for many films where naive women (or beings) are infantilized.
- They note the trope enables mansplaining and power imbalances in storytelling.
Surprised By A White Sushi Chef
- Paul recounts being surprised by a white sushi chef and reflects on joking judgments about chefs' appearances.
- He admits to judging by appearance but praises hardworking non-Japanese chefs who face uphill battles.
