Last Looks: The Forbidden Dance

In this episode of How Did This Get Made?'s Last Looks segment, host Paul Scheer and guest Jason Jones dive into the bizarre and beloved cult film *The Forbidden Dance*, inviting listeners to submit corrections and omissions. The discussion is fueled by fan contributions from Discord and phone calls, uncovering deep cuts like the real-life tragic backstory of actor Richard Lynch, the historical context of taxi dancing, and the surprising cultural impact of the song 'Lombada' re-entering the Billboard charts in 2011 via Jennifer Lopez’s 'On the Floor.' A standout moment comes when an anonymous caller reveals a groundbreaking Spanish PSA that used adult film content to raise funds for ocean cleanup—earning the caller a humorous, fictional prize of free bodyguard and healing services from a Brazilian shaman. The episode then transitions into a lively chat with Jason, who shares his excitement over the new Jackass 5 set visit, the jaw-dropping injury of 'Poopies' during Shark Week, and the ongoing revival of Jackass content. Jason also praises the documentary-style mockumentary *Nirvana*, the new *Young Sherlock* series, and the laugh-packed comedy *The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins*, lamenting how great shows struggle to find audiences on platforms like Peacock. The episode closes with the announcement of next week’s film: *Mindhunters* (2005), a thriller with Val Kilmer and Christian Slater, described as a cult misfire with a 25% Rotten Tomatoes score.