500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
A spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s. The podcast is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews. It features podcast art by Willow Van As and music by Tomm Matthews. The show encourages listeners to follow the journey on 500genrefilms.com and support via Patreon.
Episodes
047. The Magnificent Seven (1960, John Sturges)
Searching for someone to intervene,Guns for hire are few and far between,So good so far, But who’s the star,Is it Yul Brynner or Steve McQueen?*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check ou
046. The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951, Robert Wise)
A flying saucer led conflicto,Of nuclear apocalypto,They just don’t belong,If something goes wrong, Just say “Klaatu barada nikto”. *500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out Tomm’s
045. Home Alone (1990, Chris Columbus)
Kevin’s know-how is adaptable, His booby traps are admirable, He wants to eat a,Delicious pizza, Keep the change ya filthy animal!*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out Tomm’s mu
044. Superman II (1980, Richard Lester & Richard Donner)
In search of a Kryptonion God,Come along the supervillain squad,Lois and Clark, Develop a spark, But he won’t kneel before General Zod.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out Tomm
043. Play Misty For Me (1971, Clint Eastwood)
In terms of radio prevelance, The choice of music is Evelyn’s, A first for Clint, Wind, reel and print, Piano jazz is malevolence.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out Tomm’s mu
042. Spartacus (1960, Stanley Kubrick)
Roman gladiators startle us, With battles that are so marvellous, Approaching Rome,Without a home, Always remember: “I’m Spartacus!”*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out Tomm’s
041. The Man In The White Suit (1951, Alexander Mackendrick)
There’s a magical new pattern,Capital and Labour will flatten, A white so brill,Trouble at t’Mill All because of Sidney Stratton.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out Tomm’s mus
040. Miller's Crossing (1990, Joel Coen)
Against Leo, Caspar goes to bat, But his plans to overthrow fall flat, But ignore the brawl, Because after all,Tom Reagan keeps losing his hat.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check ou
039. Airplane! (1980, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker & Jerry Zucker)
It’s all a bit mysterious,Food makes people delirious,From fish abstain,To fly this plane,Surely you can’t be serious?*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out Tomm’s music on Spoti
038. The French Connection (1971, William Friedkin)
Frog One’s shipment will make you tipsy, As you’d expect from a French gypsy, Aside from the blow,Popeye wants to know,Ever picked your feet in Poughkeepsie?*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. Yo
037. The Time Machine (1960, George Pal)
H.G. Welles knew a thing or two,About travel and time-in-lieu, Advancing the clocks,And meeting Morlocks, He’ll help the Eloi stage a coup. *500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out
036. Strangers On A Train (1951, Alfred Hitchcock)
A tennis player without a loss, Meets a bachelor with too much gloss,Politeness can drain, Riding on the train, As Bruno suggests to Guy, Criss Cross!*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can c
035. Goodfellas (1990, Martin Scorsese)
Henry and Tommy bleed Brooklyn dry, With their fingers in every pie, But Henry flays,When Tommy says,“What do you mean, ‘I’m a funny guy’”?*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out
034. The Blues Brothers (1980, John Landis)
Though the brothers couldn’t be whiter, For a band they couldn’t be tighter, In a car ex-police,Says Jake post-release,‘Elwood, fix the cigarette lighter’.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You
033. Wake In Fright (1971, Ted Kotcheff)
Joining Doc and Jock for a blabber, Daughter Janette wants you to grab her, At this time of year, Don’t have too much beer, You’ll never escape from the Yabba.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews.
032. Ocean's 11 (1960, Lewis Milestone)
Frank Sinatra, Sammy and Deano,Want more from Las Vegas than Keno,In a town full of sights,They turn out the lights, And steal the cash from the casino.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can
031. The Lavender Hill Mob (1951, Charles Crichton)
All Henry wants is some more power,As talk of heists begin to flower,The plan is bold, Steal all the gold, Smuggle it out to the Eiffel Tower. *500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check ou
030. Men At Work (1990, Emilio Estevez)
A councilman becomes too brashIn Las Playas he make a splash, At the end of the day, As James and Carl say, This is the last year we throw trash. *500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check
029. Night Of The Juggler (1980, Robert Butler & Sydney J. Furie)
In the Bronx, never take it easy, For a thriller that’s really breezy, One thing about Boyd,Don’t get him annoyed, New York has never looked so sleazy.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can
028. Walkabout (1971, Nicholas Roeg)
The man takes a drive out of Sydney,But then pulled a gun on them did he, They live off the land,Find water in sand, With help from an Aborigine.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check
027. Village Of The Damned (1960, Wolf Rilla)
Mothers with no one between their thighs, Gave birth to an alien surprise,The town was conned, Their hair is blonde,Just never look them straight in the eyes. *500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews.
026. The Thing From Another World (1951, Christian Nyby)
The thing is a plant in disguise, Who sabotages their supplies, By the next morning, Send out a warning,Keep looking, keep watching the skies.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out
025. Die Hard 2 (1990, Renny Harlin)
For Christmas Eve, John McClane’s adviceIs to steer clear of the snow and ice,Come to think of it,How can the same shit, Happen to the same guy twice?*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can c
024. The Shining (1980, Stanley Kubrick)
The Torrance clan will become tighter,Though what Wendy sees will fright her, Checking up on Jack, A slow walk back, At what she finds on his typewriter.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You ca
023. McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971, Robert Altman)
McCabe’s arrival opens doors, As he checks out the local stores,Miller arrives, And changes their lives, The one thing this town needs is whores.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check
022. Psycho (1960, Alfred Hitchcock)
Over Norman mother has power, His love for Marion will flower,There’s quite a smell,Behind the motel, After she stepped in the shower.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out Tomm’s
021. All About Eve (1950, Joseph L. Mankiewicz)
Relationships will become muddy, In Eve, Margo’s found a new buddy,Up there on stage, You can’t hide your age,So never trust your understudy.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out
020. Total Recall (1990, Paul Verhoeven)
We have left Earth to visit the stars, It’s the future so robots drive cars,Up there in cities,Girls with three titties,Don’t think twice, get your ass to Mars.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews.
019. Friday The 13th (1980, Sean S. Cunningham)
The plans to reopen were exhumed, It must be safe now they all assumed, A little boy drowned, At an old campground, As Crazy Ralph said, they’re all doomed.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You
018. Vanishing Point (1971, Richard C. Sarafian)
Frisco in three days is his goal, But too many uppers take their toll, He’ll do it in four, With his foot to the floor,Cheered on by DJ Super Soul.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can chec
017. The Apartment (1960, Billy Wilder)
Of his bosses Baxter should beware,As his apartment doesn’t compare,He’ll lend out his place,So he can save face,For a seedy evening affair.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out T
016. Rashomon (1950, Akira Kurosawa)
Sometimes facts can be a bit flaky, Who killed who is all a big maybe, The truth will out,Leaving no doubt,Ending with Three Men and a Baby.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out T
015. Miami Blues (1990, George Armitage)
Here comes Frederick J. Frenger,Whose love for Susie does linger, His plans might prevail, But Hank’s on his tail, All because of a broken finger. *500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can chec
014. The Empire Strikes Back (1980, Irvin Kershner)
The rebel struggle is fraternal,Han’s love for Leia is eternal,Luke visits Yoda, And in a strange coda, Finds out something paternal.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out Tomm’s m
013. Get Carter (1971, Mike Hodges)
Here comes Jack Carter on the train, To avenge his brother who’s been slain, When he’s in a fight, He doesn’t sound right, Because he’s played by Michael Caine.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews.
012. Peeping Tom (1960, Michael Powell)
Here’s an idea that I might float,Have you heard of a killer of note,Mark is rather shy, As he looks you in the eye, And then he’ll stab you in the throat.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You
011. Sunset Boulevard (1950, Billy Wilder)
Joe Gillis is broke but he’s no fool, On screenplays he takes Norma to school, Her monkey has died,With Max by her side,And Joe ends up floating in a pool.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You
010. The Hunt For Red October (1990, John McTiernan)
Sean’s accent is mighty silly,Out of the sub, things get chilly,Jack Ryan has checked,If Sean will defect,Give me one ping only, Vasily.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out Tomm’
009. Cruising (1980, William Friedkin)
Undercover, seeking a tryst,Steve wants to be next on the list, A killer’s on the loose, Who he has to seduce,But he’s in deep up to his wrist.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check ou
008. Joe (1970, John G. Avildsen)
Bill and Joe are a different class,They go to a party, smoke some grassBill kills a hippy,His defence is slippy,And we get to see Sarandon’s ass.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check
007. Purple Noon (1960, René Clément)
Tom Ripley’s escape is assured, When his yacht is finally moored,Jealous of Philippe, He sent him to sleep,And dumped his body overboard.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out Tomm
006. In A Lonely Place (1950, Nicholas Ray)
Dixon’s anger is quite chilling, To read a book he’s unwilling,In love with Laurel,A constant quarrel, Then he’s accused of a killing.* 500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. Podcast art is by Willow
005. Tremors (1990, Ron Underwood)
Val and Earl have a connection, In their beautiful desert section,They fight the worms,On their own terms,To save the town of Perfection.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. Podcast art is by Will
004. The Fog (1980, John Carpenter)
Antonio Bay can’t get a break, Because their town was built on a fake,Secrets are blown,By Father Malone,Tonight he’ll get a visit from Blake.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. Podcast art is by
003. Patton (1970, Franklin J. Schaffner)
For battle Patton has awaited, Victory for him is belated,A wartime slap, Was a bad mishap,Good job he was reincarnated.* 500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podca
002. La Dolce Vita (1960, Federico Fellini)
It’s Rome Marcello can be found in,His disappointment with life mounting,He goes to the bars, And hates all the stars,Except when a girl's in a fountain.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. Po
001. Stage Fright (1950, Alfred Hitchcock)
Jonathan's a cad and a burden,A friend to Eve this much is certain,In love with a singer,And put through the wringer,He then gets killed by a curtain.*500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. Podcast a
000. An Introduction
Hello, and welcome to a new podcast series - 500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA - a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out Tomm’s music on Spotify. All ot
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