It's finally time to say, "Fair is fair!"

Producer and Academy Award-nominated writer Emily V. Gordon joins Mark and Jacqueline on today's show and brings in one of her all-time favorite films, the 1985 classic 'The Legend of Billie Jean,' to defend its honor against its wretched 39% Rotten rating on the Tomatometer.

Set in Jacqueline's hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas, the film follows Helen Slater's Billie Jean as she fights wealthy bullies, saves abused children, and becomes an icon for the ages.

Have you seen 'The Legend of Billie Jean?' Do you side more with its 75% Audience Score? Or is it a film best left to 1985?

If you'd like to give your thoughts on this movie or have another movie you feel like Rotten Tomatoes got wrong, email us at RTisWrong@RottenTomatoes.com.

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158: We're Wrong About... The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) with Emily V. Gordon

Why do fans love some Rotten films and hate some Fresh ones? What did critics make of a cult classic&nbsp;before&nbsp;it earned its cult status?&nbsp;In this bi-weekly podcast, hosts Jacqueline Coley, Mark Ellis, and guests go deep and settle the score on some of the most beloved –&nbsp;and despised –&nbsp;movies and TV shows ever made, directly taking on the statement we hear from so many fans: “Rotten Tomatoes is wrong.”

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The time has come for us at the 'Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong' podcast family to say, "so long, farewell."

When this podcast premiered in September of 2020, we wanted to shed a light on some of the films that may have been maligned by critics at the time. We wanted to cover the movies that, after watching them, made us think, "That was awesome!" or "That was such a good movie!" only to see that said film had a Rotten rating on the Tomatometer.

Inspired by our book, Rotten Movies We Love, we set out to defend audience favorites and cult classics such as 'Sister Act 2,' 'Hocus Pocus,' and 'The Mummy.'

After four years of fighting the good fight, Mark and Jacqueline are joined by Producers Lucy Bruckner and Brian Perez, and Mr. "Two Minutes with Tim" himself, Tim Ryan, to look back at some of their favorite moments and guests over the years, talk about their favorite films we covered, and discuss which films we wish we had the chance to defend: 'Eddie and the Cruisers II,' anyone?

This podcast would not have been possible without the fans. We are so appreciative of the community we created and the support we received from you each and every week.

Thank you from everyone here at 'Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong,' and in case we don’t see you... good afternoon, good evening, and good night!

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166: Series Finale

Who am I?! Sho'nuff!

It's time to look back at the baddest showdown between Bruce Leeroy and Sho'nuff, and harness the power of "The Glow!"

That's right, we're revisiting the 1985 cult classic 'The Last Dragon' starring Taimak and Vanity to see if Rotten Tomatoes is wrong about its barely Fresh 61% Tomatometer score.

Screenwriter and podcaster Brandon Collins joins Mark and Jacqueline to break down the delightful insanity that is 'The Last Dragon.'

Have you seen this film? Was it a big influence on you growing up like it was for our panel? Let us know in the comments below!

And tune in two weeks from now to hear our series finale as we say goodbye from 'Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong.'

If you'd like to give your thoughts on this movie or have another movie you feel like Rotten Tomatoes got wrong, email us at RTisWrong@RottenTomatoes.com.

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165: We're Wrong About... The Last Dragon (1985) with Brandon Collins

We're king and they know it! Can you top that?!

It's time to step back into 1989 to revisit the magical story of Louise Miller becoming a witch on her 16th birthday in the cult classic 'Teen Witch.'

Although 'Teen Witch' is Rotten at 43% on the Tomatometer, audiences have come to know and love this unintentionally hilarious fantasy film, given its 74% Audience Score.

On today's show actor Heather Grace Hancock joins Mark and Jacqueline to discuss whether Rotten Tomatoes is wrong about 'Teen Witch!'

Have you seen this film? Did it change your life and can you quote it endlessly like our guest? Let us know in the comments below!

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164: We're Wrong About... Teen Witch (1989) with Heather Grace Hancock

No need to worry because this week the team at Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong looks back at the controversial psychological thriller, "Don't Worry Darling," which is Rotten at 38% on the Tomatometer.

However with an Audience Score of 74%, uber fans of Harry Styles and/or Florence Pugh may have actually enjoyed the film.

Producer Brian Perez joins Mark and Jacqueline to discuss whether Rotten Tomatoes is wrong about "Don't Worry Darling."

Do you like this film? Do you feel like it got a bad rap based on the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding the production? Leave a comment below and let us know!

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163: We're Wrong About... Don't Worry Darling (2022) with Brian Perez

It's time to jump into your flying boots as we look back at the epic space opera 'Jupiter Ascending,' directed by The Wachowskis, and is Rotten with a dismal 28% on the Tomatometer.

Guest Claire Lim joins Mark and Jacqueline to discuss whether Rotten Tomatoes is wrong about this incredibly ambitious interplanetary film, or if 'Jupiter Ascending' is a movie best left in our distant memories.

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158: We're Wrong About... The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) with Emily V. Gordon

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