30something Movie Podcast
John W. Reid 659 episodes Nov 4, 2026
A group of friends discuss movies that have reached their 30th anniversary this year.
Episodes
668: "The Rach 3. It's monumental." | Shine (1996)
It's time to tickle the ivories. This week we're talking about Shine (1996), the acclaimed biographical drama that captured international acclaim and earned Geoffrey Rush an Academy Award for Best Actor. We trace the turbulent, inspiring life of pianist David Helfgott—from his youth under the intense pressure of a strict father to his tragic mental breakdown, decades in institutional care, and tri
667: "We are the weirdos, mister" | The Craft (1996)
Addie Iaccino (one of our Patreon Co-Executive Producers) joins us in the circle to conjure up a true '90s cult classic: The Craft (1996). Together, we dive into Fairuza Balk’s iconic performance, the peak witchy aesthetic that defined a generation, and all the chaos that unfolds when teenage angst meets high school sorcery.
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666: "Mayday. Mayday. I'm being held by a pig lady." | The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)
Sun, sand, and... terrifying human-animal hybrids?
Jeff Johnson (host of A Film By) joins us on the island to tackle one of cinema's most notoriously troubled productions: The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996). Together, we unpack Marlon Brando’s bucket hats, Val Kilmer’s legendary onset antics, and how a classic H.G. Wells tale turned into pure movie-making mayhem. You won't want to miss this one!
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665: "I'm feelin' a little woozy here!" | Scream (1996)
Answer the phone, check the deadbolts, and whatever you do... don't say "I'll be right back." Welcome to Woodsboro, a quiet little town where every teenager is a movie snob, every secret is deadly, and the killer is currently calling from inside the house. Get ready to Scream.
Dust off your voice changer and study your horror movie trivia—Ghostface is turning the slasher genre inside out, and surv
664: "Were they psychos?" | From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
Cross the Mexican border into the neon-lit depths of the Titty Twister, where the only thing hotter than Santanico Pandemonium is the blood soaking the sawdust. Welcome to From Dusk Till Dawn.
Pack up your money and your hostages—the Gecko brothers are running out of time, and the night belongs to the undead. Grab a front-row seat as a hostage crisis gives way to a blood-soaked feeding frenzy, and
663: "You Betcha" | Fargo (1996)
This week we're heading north to break down Fargo, the Coen Brothers' pitch-black crime comedy where a mild-mannered car salesman (William H. Macy) hires two bumbling criminals (Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare) to kidnap his wife, and a very pregnant, very polite police chief (Frances McDormand) follows the trail of bodies through the snow. It's a real good time, you betcha, with a whole lot of '
662: "What's the procedure?!" | Set It Off (1996)
This week we're breaking down Set It Off — F. Gary Gray's heist thriller about four friends (Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, and Kimberly Elise) pushed by South Central L.A. into robbing banks for a way out.
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661: "I do bite my thumb, sir" | Romeo+Juliet (1996)
Join us on stage as we swap daggers for gold-plated 9mm pistols. Whether you're here for the heartbreaking balcony scenes or just staying for Mercutio in drag, grab your sword-named firearms and press play. A plague o' both your houses if you don't listen!
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660: "Sometimes the spaghetti likes to be alone" | Big Night (1996)
This week, we pull up a chair for Stanley Tucci's semi-autobiographical love letter to food and family, Big Night (1996) — joined by special guests Chris Webre and Dayton Johnson (Dockingbay 77 Podcast). We trace Tucci's real family recipes behind the film, stack it up against food-movie royalty like Tampopo and Babette's Feast, and dig into that unforgettable 1950s Italian soundtrack.
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659: "You had me at 'Bring the lights down low'" | Jerry Maguire (1996)
The guys from Accidental Legends join us as we share our mission statement with the masses. And frankly — they... they complete us. It's a super-group of podcasters tackling Jerry Maguire.
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658: "Shut up, Linda!" | The Evil Dead (1981)
We've spoken the forbidden words and this episode came crawling out of the vault ready to swallow all of our souls! Join us for an episode that escaped from behind the paywall as our special guest Rob Perry comes with us to the cabin in the woods to talk about Evil Dead (1981).
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657: "Specifics, Bob" | Phenomenon (1996)
John Travolta plays an ordinary, small-town auto mechanic who gets struck by a mysterious flash of light on his 37th birthday and suddenly develops super-intelligence and telekinesis. But when the government and local townspeople become terrified and overwhelmed by his extraordinary gifts, he discovers that his sudden brilliance comes with a heartbreaking, earthly catch.
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656: "Not That Kind of Angel" | Michael (1996)
John Travolta plays an ordinary, cigar-smoking, pie-loving archangel sent down to Earth. But when a group of cynical tabloid reporters come to investigate him, they end up taking a whimsical, life-changing road trip filled with miraculous detours.
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655: "Please don't shoot the nuclear WEAPONS!" | Broken Arrow (1996)
Get ready for some high-flying 90s action! In this episode, we’re joined by Andy Frye, author of 90 Days in the 90s to break down John Woo’s explosive thriller, Broken Arrow (1996).
Tune in as we talk stolen nukes, John Travolta chewing the absolute scenery, Christian Slater playing it cool in the desert, and all the glorious, slow-motion, action-packed cheese that makes 90s blockbuster cinema so
654: “Did Blevins Ever Get His Pizza?“ | Eraser (1996)
Of course, a group of teachers is going to enjoy a movie called Eraser! Arnold's in charge of protecting those in high-stakes witness protection. But when a witness's life is in danger because she holds the secrets of a new high-tech weapon, Arnold starts deleting bad guys. Join us as we erase all doubts about the maximum absurdity/destruction of this 90s action blockbuster.
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653: "How in name of Zeus' BUTTHOLE" | The Rock (1996)
VX gas. Alcatraz. This week: The Rock (1996) — Nicolas Cage is bringing the chemical warfare, Sean Connery is escaping the inescapable, and we've got Matthew and Dirk from the Accidental Legends podcast joining us to break down the ultimate 90s action masterpiece.
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652: "We got cows" | Twister (1996)
Cows fly. Trucks fly. Bill Paxton chases the wind like it owes him money. This week: Twister (1996) — "Maximum Destruction" month rolls on with the disaster flick that made a generation scared of Oklahoma weather reports.
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651: "To the stars" | Dragonheart (1996)
We’re revisiting the 1996 fantasy classic Dragonheart... a film that perfectly captures the mid-90s urge to put a cynical knight and a wisecracking dragon in the same scene. We’re talking about the CGI revolution, Sean Connery voicing a giant lizard, and, of course, Dennis Quaid’s legendary decision to do… whatever accent that was supposed to be.
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650: "Up Yours!" | Independence Day (1996)
Ever have one of those movies that just feels like summer? We’re revisiting the 1996 classic that basically invented the modern disaster epic... complete with Will Smith at his peak, Goldblum being Goldblum, and enough explosions to fill every skyline in America.
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649: "Bunghole!" | Beavis & Butthead Do America (1996)
Join us this week as we, uh, look at this movie where we, like, go on a road trip across the country. We end up meeting these people like Muddy and Dallas, and there’s, like, guns and stuff. It’s pretty cool. You should watch it, or you’re a dumb@$$.
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648: "Whose tribe do you belong to anyway?" | Get On The Bus (1996)
Join us this week as we take a look at Spike Lee's 1996 indie drama Get On The Bus, a raw, character-driven examination of race, unity, and conflict on the road to the Million Man March.
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647: "Are you or are you not the Black Angel of Death?" | Black Sheep (1996)
Chris Farley and David Spade reunited just one year after Tommy Boy to prove that politics is a dirty, chaotic, and heavily concussed business. This time around, Spade is a straight-laced campaign lackey tasked with babysitting his candidate's secret weapon of mass PR destruction: a well-meaning, boulder-tumbling brother played by Farley. Can they expose an incumbent governor’s voter fraud scheme,
646: "Let's get lucky" | Bottle Rocket (1996)
Anthony just got out of the mental hospital in time for his friend, Dignan, to bring him along on the epic 75-year crime spree he's got planned. As they go further down the road toward a life of crime, they begin to realize they know nothing about committing crimes.
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645: "Astronomical Sweat Budget" | A Time to Kill (1996)
It's the John Grisham film that begs the question: What would you do? This gripping courtroom thriller forces us to confront our deepest biases, exposing the fractures in the American legal system through a harrowing story of vengeance, race, and moral crisis in the deep South.
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644: "Put That Cookie Down. NOW!" | Jingle All The Way (1996)
When you forget to buy your child the coveted Christmas toy everyone wants, do you just apologize and model healthy and honest behavior? Heck no! You tear up the entire city, hold a radio station hostage, and endanger countless lives in an attempt to get that colorful hunk of plastic for your kid.
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643: "ACK ACK" | Mars Attacks (1996)
The Martians have decimated the world's major cities, they've vaporized our celebrities... but you still have the 30something Movie Podcast working for you... and that ain't bad.
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642: "Choose Life" | Trainspotting (1996)
This week, we kick off our 'Pre-Prequel Parts' month by diving into 1996's Trainspotting. Join us to explore how Ewan McGregor’s chaotic, star-making performance as Renton provided a glimpse of the actor who would soon become our definitive Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Phantom Menace.
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641: "Spontaneity has its time and place" | The Sure Thing (1985)
We’re digging into the archives to bring you a former Patron-exclusive! This week, we’re unlocking a classic episode from a few years ago for everyone to enjoy: our breakdown of the 1985 quintessential road-trip rom-com, The Sure Thing.
Before he was a cynical high-fidelity record store owner, a young John Cusack was Walter "Gib" Gibson, a college freshman braving a cross-country trek for the prom
640: "Between nowhere and not much else" | Lone Star (1996)
In the dusty border town of Frontera, Texas, history has a way of refusing to stay buried. When a skeleton is unearthed in the desert alongside a rusted sheriff’s badge, current Sheriff Sam Deeds finds himself digging into a cold case that leads directly to his own father—a local legend whose heroic reputation might be built on a foundation of lies.
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639: "All I'm guilty of is bad taste" | The People vs Larry Flynt (1996)
Larry Flynt didn't set out to be a constitutional hero; he just wanted to sell a few magazines and cause a little trouble. But when his unapologetically tacky empire runs head-first into the buttoned-up world of moral watchdogs, the "scum of the earth" finds himself an unlikely champion of the First Amendment.
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638: "Revenge, sweet, lasting revenge" | Sleepers (1996)
For four childhood friends in Hell's Kitchen, a single afternoon prank gone wrong doesn't just end their innocence—it lands them in the Wilkinson Home for Boys. There, under the shadow of a sadistic guard, they endure a nightmare of systemic abuse that bonds them in a brotherhood of shared trauma and silence.
Fifteen years later, a chance encounter in a pub offers a bloody shot at revenge. As a hi
637: "Don't Shoot" | Bound (1996)
Corky thought her life was just a series of cold showers and cheap paint until she was pulled through a literal hole in the wall by her seductive neighbor, Violet. What started as a plumbing gig quickly spirals into a lethal game of "keep away" involving $2 million in laundered Mafia cash.
Trapped in a claustrophobic web of double-crosses, the two women must outmaneuver a crew of high-strung wiseg
636: "No more Miss Nice Girl!" | Matilda (1996)
After years of surviving her family's TV obsession and her father’s shady car-dealership schemes, Matilda Wormwood finally goes to school—only to face the hammer-throwing tyranny of Miss Trunchbull.
She quickly discovers that a lifetime of reading has ignited a telekinetic spark fueled by a fierce sense of justice. Armed with this new power, Matilda will do her best to ensure that no child is over
635: "Sanctuary! Sanctuary!" | The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
Following a public shaming at the Feast of Fools, Quasimodo is swept from his lonely bell tower into the city’s gritty underground: the Court of Miracles.
He joins a crew of spirited outcasts to plot a high-stakes rebellion against Judge Frollo, dodging Parisian guards and existential gargoyle advice along the way. Quasi soon discovers that a little inner strength can turn a lifetime of hiding int
634: "I tawt I taw Michael Jordan" | Space Jam (1996)
After a humiliating run-in with basketball-stealing aliens, Michael Jordan is yanked through a golf hole and tumbled into the world’s strangest comeback story: Looney Tune Land.
He teams up with a crew of animated underdogs—part slapstick troupe, part desperate athletes—as they train for a high-stakes showdown against the Monstars while dodging cartoon anvils and existential bunny banter. Along th
633: "Try looking at it another way" | James and the Giant Peach (1996)
After a tragically crunchy run-in with a rogue rhinoceros, young James escapes two nightmare aunts and tumbles into the world’s strangest road trip: a skyscraper-sized peach rolling across the countryside.
Inside, he teams up with a crew of oversized insect roommates—part found family, part traveling circus—as they sail the fruit across the Atlantic while dodging sharks, seagulls, and the occasion
632: "Wibbly-Wobbly Ooby Dooby" | Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
Haunted by his past and a Borg collective that lives rent-free in his head, Captain Jean-Luc Picard must stop the cybernetic zombies from sabotaging Earth’s first warp flight—the very moment that puts humanity on the galactic map.
While the crew fights a high-stakes game of "hide and seek" in the Jefferies tubes, Picard must find his inner Ahab to stop the Borg Queen. Meanwhile, Commander Riker ha
631: "She said hand-some, not hand-less" | Kingpin (1996)
After losing his bowling hand (and his dignity) to a vengeful scheme, washed-up pro Roy Munson survives on cheap booze and a comb-over that deserves its own zip code. His luck turns when he discovers Ishmael, an Amish bowling prodigy with a killer hook and zero world experience.
The duo embarks on a road trip to Reno, dodging angry landlords and "milking" accidental bulls to reach a million-dollar
630: "Just tap it in" | Happy Gilmore (1996)
When a failed hockey player with a lethal slap shot and a short-fused temper discovers his grandmother is about to lose her home, he decides to trade the ice for the links. Happy Gilmore isn't your average golfer—he’s a beer-slugging, foul-mouthed underdog in a sport of country club snobs.
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629: "My pants are filled with starfish" | Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
After inheriting a mysterious treasure map, young Jim Hawkins sets sail for the high seas with a crew of felt-covered misfits and a clueless captain. But the horizon turns dark when the ship’s charismatic cook, Long John Silver (Tim Curry), reveals he’s more interested in gold than gourmet meals. From psychedelic 'Cabin Fever' hallucinations to a tropical showdown with a pig-worshipping tribe, it’
628: "You need human contact. Touch it." | The Cable Guy (1996)
Newly single Steven Kovacs (Matthew Broderick) slips a $50 bribe to a manic technician (Jim Carrey) for free movie channels, but he gets more than "preferred" service. Soon, the pop-culture-obsessed Cable Guy is inserting himself into Steven’s life—from "Medieval Times" brawls to high-stakes games of Password. It’s a dark, static-filled nightmare of forced friendship where Steven must "cut the cor
627: "The Spandex!" | The Phantom (1996)
Deep in the heart of the Bengalla jungle, Kit Walker takes up the mantle of the twenty-first "Ghost Who Walks" to battle the cutthroat Sengh Brotherhood. When a ruthless businessman seeks to unite the mystical Skulls of Touganda—ancient artifacts with the power to cause total global destruction—The Phantom must trade his island sanctuary for the skyscrapers of 1930s New York. It’s a pulse-pounding
626: "So much for rule number one" | Multiplicity (1996)
Overworked and spread thin, Doug Kinney (Michael Keaton) accepts a miracle solution from a scientist: a secret clone to handle the office while he enjoys life. But when the clones start making clones, Doug finds himself juggling a high-maintenance "Number Two," a sensitive "Number Three," and a child-like "Number Four." It’s a whimsical, high-wire act of identity as Doug tries to save his marriage
625: "Man down, Ethan" | Mission: Impossible (1996)
Framed for a massacre in Prague, Ethan Hunt goes rogue to hunt down a mole and recover the stolen NOC list. From the silent, sweat-inducing vaults of Langley to a high-speed helicopter chase through the Channel Tunnel, Hunt must outmaneuver his own agency to clear his name. It’s a high-stakes race to stop a master traitor from exposing every undercover agent on Earth.
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624: "If you've gotta go..." | Goldeneye (1995)
The fate of the global economy hangs in the balance as James Bond is thrust into a race against time to recover the keys to a devastating satellite weapon. From the dizzying heights of the Verzasca Dam to the gritty streets of St. Petersburg, Bond must face a ghost from his past and a syndicate of lethal traitors. Guided by the new M and armed with Q’s latest gadgets, he must outmaneuver the bone-
623: "FATALITY!!" | Mortal Kombat (1995)
Prepare your soul! This week, we step into the arena to witness the high-kicking, soul-stealing mayhem of Mortal Kombat (1995)!
The fate of Earthrealm hangs in the balance as three legendary fighters—Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, and Sonya Blade—are lured to a mysterious island to compete in a lethal, inter-dimensional tournament. Guided by the thunder god Rayden, they must face the sorcerous tyranny of
622: "LAWWW!!!" | Judge Dredd (1995)
This week, we head to the scorched remains of the Cursed Earth to take on the dystopian excess of Judge Dredd (1995)!
We analyze Sylvester Stallone’s uncompromising lawman alongside the scenery-chewing villainy of Armand Assante’s Rico. Our discussion centers on the film’s attempt to translate the gritty satire of 2000 AD into a mid-90s blockbuster, from the Gianni Versace-designed uniforms to the
621: "Suck in the guts, guys" | Ghostbusters (1984)
This week, we’re crossing the streams one last time as we conclude our 10th-anniversary rewatch series with the ultimate supernatural classic: Ghostbusters (1984)!
We revisit the lightning-in-a-bottle chemistry of Murray, Aykroyd, Ramis, and Hudson, dissecting how their deadpan improvisational style redefined the summer blockbuster. As we close out a decade of the show by revisiting the movies tha
620: "For-EV-ERRR" | Batman Forever (1995)
This week, we dive into the neon-soaked psychological chaos of Batman Forever (1995)! We analyze Val Kilmer’s fractured Bruce Wayne, the dynamic debut of Chris O'Donnell's Robin, and Nicole Kidman’s Dr. Chase Meridian. The focus: the spectacular, highly theatrical war waged by Jim Carrey's Riddler and Tommy Lee Jones' Two-Face, as they attempt to steal the minds of Gotham with a mass-hypnosis devi
619: "Now, little man, I give the gun to you" | Nick of Time (1995)
In Nick of Time, Johnny Depp is Gene Watson, a mild-mannered accountant whose arrival at Union Station turns into a living nightmare. Cornered by the menacing Mr. Smith (Christopher Walken), Gene is handed a gun and a horrific choice: assassinate the Governor before her speech ends, or his kidnapped daughter dies. Unfolding in relentless real-time, Watson must navigate a crowded hotel where conspi
618: "Dial Up for Murder" | The Net (1995)
A floppy disk, a hacker conspiracy, and a life erased in a keystroke. In The Net, Sandra Bullock is Angela Bennett, a systems analyst whose isolated digital life makes her the perfect target. When she stumbles upon a deeply dangerous government conspiracy, her identity is digitally stolen, replaced by a criminal record, and every piece of her past vanishes. Chased by shadowy figures who control ev
617: "The King of Kustomizers - George Barris"
Start your engines! This episode, we’re peeling back the custom chrome to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday year of the undisputed King of Kustomizers: George Barris!
Join us as we pop the hood on the man who built Hollywood's wildest rides. We’ll tune up the history of his iconic creations—from the original Batmobile and the Munster Koach to the legendary Beverly Hillbillies’ jalo
616: "The Oscar Goes to... Flash Bangwell!" | Cutthroat Island (1995)
Ahoy, Mateys! Prepare to set sail on the most infamous box-office voyage of the 1990s: Cutthroat Island (1995)! Join us as we weigh anchor on this high-seas spectacle starring Geena Davis and Matthew Modine. We'll chart the course of its production, uncover the buried treasure of its ambitious action, and see if this movie truly deserves its status as one of Hollywood's biggest flops a-hoy! Get re
615: "Dances with Whales" | Waterworld (1995)
Waterworld (1995) — the post-apocalyptic epic where Kevin Costner grows gills, drinks his own pee, and still manages to look vaguely heroic. It’s Mad Max, but wetter, weirder, and somehow more expensive. Jet skis, dirt myths, and a lot of damp denim — welcome to the future, hope you brought floaties.
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614: "Float the Buoy" | Crimson Tide (1995)
Two acting titans, Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington, go head-to-head aboard a nuclear submarine when a questionable missile launch order arrives. We're diving into this Tony Scott thriller, breaking down the psychological battle between a hardened captain and his measured second-in-command with all of the claustrophobic tension that comes with it. Is this the definitive submarine movie? We're ta
613: "A Well-Conceived Plan” | Species (1995)
Species (1995) — Sexy, slimy, and scientifically suspect, Species crashes onto the screen with H.R. Giger creature designs, government scientists in panic mode, and a half-alien femme fatale on the loose. We’re diving into the film’s weird mix of horror, sci-fi, and skinemax energy — breaking down its bonkers plot, surprising cast, and whether it’s smarter (or dumber) than it thinks. Is it B-movie
612: "This Town Needs An Enema!" | Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)
Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995) — Mel Brooks sinks his teeth into gothic comedy with Leslie Nielsen as the most bumbling Count ever to grace the silver screen. We’re breaking down the slapstick, the satire, and the surprisingly gorgeous production design in this often-overlooked spoof. From rubber bats to ballroom bites, we ask the ultimate question: does Brooks’ final parody still have life af
611: "Would you follow Macaulay Culkin up a flight of stairs?" | Jacob's Ladder (1990)
For our tenth anniversary rewatch, we descend once again into the haunting nightmare of Jacob’s Ladder (1990). Joined by Patreon Co-Executive Producer and horror aficionado Rob Perry, we revisit Adrian Lyne’s psychological thriller to unpack its twisting layers of grief, trauma, and reality-bending terror. From Vietnam to New York and beyond, we explore how the film mixes horror with heartbreak —
610: "Schindler's Lips" | The Addiction (1995)
In this episode, we sink our teeth into The Addiction (1995), Abel Ferrara’s moody, black-and-white vampire film that’s as much about Sartre and sin as it is about blood. We unpack the heavy philosophy behind the movie’s take on evil, addiction, and moral decay — and ask whether vampirism is just a metaphor for being human. Along the way, we wrestle with Nazi imagery, existential dread, and whethe
609: "I already had Italian" | Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)
Sink your teeth into this one—we’re diving fang-first into Vampire in Brooklyn! Eddie Murphy brings the bite and the sass as a smooth-talking bloodsucker looking for love (and maybe a little chaos) in the Big Apple. It’s part horror, part comedy, and all Eddie. So grab some garlic (or don’t, if you’re trying to impress him)—this episode is gonna be a bloody good time.
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608: "Return to Toon Town" | Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988)
It’s our 10th anniversary year, and what better way to celebrate than revisiting the zany, genre-blending classic Who Framed Roger Rabbit! We dive back into the ToonTown chaos, the noir vibes of Eddie Valiant, and the groundbreaking mix of animation and live-action that still stuns decades later. Grab your Acme props—this rewatch is going to be one wild ride!
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607: "He hid the soul in the only place he knew they wouldn't find it..." | The Prophecy (1995)
This week we’re descending into The Prophecy (1995), the cult supernatural thriller where angels aren’t exactly playing harps. Christopher Walken commands the screen as Gabriel—less a messenger of God, more a celestial hitman with a serious grudge. As a second war brews in Heaven, a soul too dark for Hell becomes the battlefield, and humanity hangs in the balance. With Elias Koteas as the weary de
606: "Signed, Sealed, and Psychotic" | Copycat (1995)
Copycat is the sinister psychological thriller where a reclusive profiler and a hard-nosed detective race to stop a serial killer with a twisted hobby: reenacting the crimes of history’s most infamous murderers. Sigourney Weaver is riveting as Dr. Helen Hudson, a brilliant mind trapped by trauma, while Holly Hunter brings grit and guts as the detective who pulls her back into the fray.
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605: "Apple Vision Cerebro" | Strange Days (1995)
Virtual reality, Y2K paranoia, and noir-drenched chaos—it’s all wired into Kathryn Bigelow’s Strange Days (1995). Ralph Fiennes plays a black-market memory dealer caught in a web of murder, conspiracy, and past trauma, while Angela Bassett brings the fire as a bodyguard with a conscience (and some serious action chops). Set in the final hours of 1999, the film is a pulsing, POV-shot thrill ride th
604: “Nicky rigged the car with an F-bomb“ | Casino (1995)
Martin Scorsese’s glitzy, blood-soaked chronicle of power, greed, and betrayal in the neon-lit mirage of Las Vegas: Casino. Robert De Niro plays Ace Rothstein, the meticulous casino manager who knows every bet, every angle, and every cheat—until love and loyalty start skewing the odds. Joe Pesci is a walking powder keg as Nicky Santoro, a mob enforcer with no off-switch, and Sharon Stone delivers
603: "We gotta GREAT PODCASST!" | Heat (1995)
We’re diving into Heat (1995), Michael Mann’s sprawling crime saga where Al Pacino’s relentless detective and Robert De Niro’s meticulous thief circle each other in a deadly dance of professionalism, obsession, and inevitability. It’s a masterclass in tension and style—where bank heists roar, downtown streets crackle, and two cinematic titans meet across a diner table for one of film’s great showd
602: "You Got Knocked the %^&# Out!" | Friday (1995)
This week we’re chilling out on the porch with Friday (1995), the laid-back comedy that gave us smoky backyards, unforgettable one-liners, and the kind of neighborhood drama you can only survive with a good friend and a bad plan. Craig (Ice Cube) just got fired on his day off, Smokey (Chris Tucker) owes a drug dealer $200 by tonight, and Big Worm isn’t exactly known for his patience. Between dodgi
601: "Dick is Good!" | The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
This week we’re rewinding to The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) for one of our 10th anniversary rewatch episodes, because what better way to celebrate a decade of podcasting than with Eddie Murphy running for Congress on a technicality? He plays Thomas Jefferson Johnson, a small-time con man who discovers the biggest scam of all might just be Washington, D.C. Armed with charm, hustle, and a dead C
600: "Look at Me" | Get Shorty (1995)
Get Shorty (1995) — the only Hollywood story where the mobster is the most charming guy in the room. John Travolta smooth-talks his way from loan shark to movie producer, Gene Hackman bumbles through toupee trauma, and there’s enough double-crossing, script-flipping, and industry satire to make you wonder if crime actually is showbiz.
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599: "Want to Touch the Heinie" | Billy Madison (1995)
This time it’s Billy Madison (1995) — the only back-to-school story where the student is a 27-year-old man-child. Adam Sandler baby-talks his way through every grade, Chris Farley turns a bus ride into a meltdown, and there’s enough gibberish, dodgeball, and shampoo-conditioner drama to make you question the education system entirely.
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598: "Simon Says" | Die Hard With A Vengeance (1995)
This time it's Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) — the loudest scavenger hunt New York’s ever seen. Bruce Willis is back as John McClane, hungover and out of patience, Samuel L. Jackson’s the reluctant partner who didn’t sign up for this, and Jeremy Irons plays a villain who treats citywide chaos like an art project. It’s riddles, explosions, and nonstop banter at 90 miles an hour.
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597: "They blew up the bookstore. Kill them all." | Desperado (1995)
This week we’re diving into Desperado (1995), Robert Rodriguez’s bullet ballet of blood, guitars, and grit. Antonio Banderas is the slickest mariachi with a mission, Salma Hayek sets the screen on fire, and every shootout feels like a rock concert with a body count. It’s tequila-soaked mayhem, slow-mo carnage, and enough style to make your sunglasses sweat. Lock the case. Load the guns. Let’s blow
596: "You have the right to remain unconscious" | Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
We’re diving back into Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) for one of our 10th anniversary rewatch episodes—because nothing says “celebrating a decade of podcasting” like explosions, bickering, and a saxophone-heavy score. Riggs is still unhinged, Murtaugh’s somehow even closer to retirement (again), and the city’s being torn apart by a corrupt ex-cop with armor-piercing bullets and a bad attitude. Toss in Ren
595: "Enter The Hackman" | The Quick and The Dead (1995)
This week we’re saddling up with The Quick and the Dead (1995), Sam Raimi’s spaghetti western by way of a Looney Tunes fever dream. Sharon Stone rides into town with a score to settle, Russell Crowe tries to outrun his past, and Gene Hackman chews the scenery like it’s a steak he overcooked himself. Leonardo DiCaprio is all charm and babyface bravado, and every gunfight is a crash zoom carnival of
Bonus: "Brewster's Millions" (1985)
Between illness and travel and family stuff, life has been a little crazy lately. That's also thrown off the recording schedule for the podcast! But we don't want you to miss out on great movies, so here's a compromise: We're pulling a Patreon exclusive episode out of the vault and sharing it with the masses. This one is in honor of our first Patreon member: Padraig from Ireland! I got the chance
594: "And like that... he's gone." | The Usual Suspects (1995)
This week we’re unraveling The Usual Suspects (1995), the twisty noir where five crooks walk into a lineup and never walk out the same. Kevin Spacey spins his web as Verbal Kint, Gabriel Byrne simmers with guilt, and the specter of Keyser Söze looms larger than life—or maybe larger than myth. It’s a puzzle box of lies, loaded guns, and smoky backrooms, where the truth is as slippery as the devil h
593: "What's in the Box?" | Se7en (1995)
This week we’re descending into Se7en (1995), David Fincher’s rain-soaked nightmare where gluttony, greed, and wrath aren’t just sins—they’re crime scenes. Brad Pitt’s the hot-headed rookie, Morgan Freeman’s the weary sage, and Kevin Spacey’s waiting in the shadows with a plan that’s been rotting for a long time. It’s a bleak dive into moral decay, a city that feels cursed, and a final box that st
592: "Chasing Amy" | Congo (1995)
This week we’re cracking open Congo (1995), the jungle romp where killer gorillas guard diamonds and a gorilla named Amy talks with a Nintendo Power Glove. Laura Linney’s armed, Dylan Walsh brought juice boxes for a primate, and Ernie Hudson is the only one who knows what movie he’s in. It’s corporate espionage meets theme park ride—and we’re digging through the chaos to see why this ’90s relic is
591: "Outbreakin' 2: Electric Pile-o-Goo" | Outbreak (1995)
This week we’re diving into Outbreak (1995), the viral thriller that turned sneezing into a death sentence. Dustin Hoffman’s a scrappy Army virologist, Rene Russo’s his ex with better instincts, and Morgan Freeman’s somewhere between helpful and horrifying. From monkey smugglers to military cover-ups, we’re breaking quarantine to figure out how this ‘90s pandemic panic still infects our brains tod
590: "Do ya feel lucky... punk?" | Repo Man (1984)
Buckle up, weirdos—this week we’re cruising into the irradiated heart of 1984’s Repo Man, a punk-fueled odyssey of car repossession, government conspiracies, alien corpses, and existential dread… all wrapped in a glowing Chevy Malibu. Emilio Estevez is the disaffected punk turned repo apprentice, Harry Dean Stanton is his nihilist mentor with a code, and the whole thing spirals into a cosmic joke
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