30something Movie Podcast

You have to have a bit of a crazy death wish to strap yourself into a vehicle that rockets down a track at breakneck speeds. Either that, or just be crazy good at it. Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman and Michael Rooker star in Days of Thunder. This continues our "Planes and Trains" month, which includes: Air America, Memphis Belle, Days of Thunder, and Cadillac Man. Trailer(s): https://www...

There's one last mission and then a ticket home. They just have to make it back alive. Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, and John Lithgow star in Memphis Belle. This continues our "Planes and Trains" month, which includes: Air America, Memphis Belle, Days of Thunder, and Cadillac Man. Trailer(s): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7e_vAvW0ac  

If you need something delivered with very few questions asked, there is a select group of pilots you can call. Robert Downey Jr. and Mel Gibson star in Air America. This begins our "Planes and Trains" month, which includes: Air America, Memphis Belle, Days of Thunder, and Cadillac Man. Trailer(s): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPc3QVCcVT8  

Families are all a little different. In Charlotte's family, they never stay in one place too long, her mother never stays with one man for too long, and dinner consists of finger sandwiches with marshmallow kabobs. Catholicism-obsessed teenager Charlotte tries to navigate a new home and new school with the added bonus of being more mature than her own mother... who just so happens to be attracted...

Have you ever thought: I'd really love to view a Romeo and Juliet/Bonnie and Clyde kind of story through the macabre lens of a David Lynch love story that features Nic Cage, Laura Dern, and Willem Dafoe? If so, you may really enjoy Wild At Heart. If not... well, listen on and you'll be in good company. Nicolas Cage, Laura Dern, Dianne Ladd, Willem Dafoe and Harry Dean Stanton star in Wild At Heart...

We've seen enough movies by now to know that you should never walk down a dark street at night after leaving the theater. It didn't work for the Waynes and it didn't work for Sam Wheat. A promising young man with a good job and a woman who loves him, cut down in his prime. Oh, but he's not done yet. He's going to go all Jason Lee Crow on his buddy who betrayed him. Okay, maybe not. But that sounds...

What's your dream? Welcome to Hollywood! Everybody's got a dream. Vivian's is to make some money and eventually get out of the life she landed in. Edward's is to buy things, break them apart, then sell them for more money. In the end, they might just save each other. Julia Roberts and Richard Gere star in Pretty Woman. This kicks off our "Love is in the Air" month, which will include: Pretty Woman...

Picture this... you're on a vacation in Los Angeles. You're far away from home and surrounded by a lot of unfamiliar people and places. All you want to do is enjoy a little time to yourself, see the city, and skin a few people before you remove their skulls and polish them for your collection. On second thought... Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, and Gary Busey star in Predator 2. This concludes our "Re...

They're wanted dead or alive, but if they go down it'll be in a blaze of glory. Trying to escape to Mexico, they're halfway there and basically livin' on a prayer. Yeah... it's Young Guns 2. Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, and William Petersen star in Young Guns 2. This continues our "Revenge of the Sequel" or "Who Does #2 Work For?!" month, which will include: Die Hard 2,...

Jesus... had days like this. Okay, not really. But that's just one of the many moments that make RoboCop 2 what it is. And we're not sure what that is. We just know it is. And maybe it didn't need to be. Peter Weller and Tom Noonan star in RoboCop 2. This continues our "Revenge of the Sequel" or "Who Does #2 Work For?!" month, which will include: Die Hard 2, Gremlins 2, RoboCop 2, Young Guns 2, an...

Gremlins: The Untamed Element, Oldest of Asia's Mysteries, Giver of mischief, Destroyer of everything, right now *this* building is filled with Gremlins. Yes! The building is filled with Gremlins! And they're all genetically modified now! Enact the Age Old drama of Self-Preservation! Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates and John Glover star in Gremlins 2: The New Batch. This continues our "Revenge of the S...

You might ask yourself how the same crap can happen to the same guy twice... if so, you and John McClane are pretty much on the same page. Welcome to the 90s and we start the year off with a bang... a really big cargo plane-sized bang. Bruce Willis, William Sadler and Bonnie Bedelia star in Die Hard 2: Die Harder. This begins our "Revenge of the Sequel" or "Who Does #2 Work For?!" month, which wil...

Welcome to our final entry for 1989... and our final 80s movie of the 30Something Movie Podcast! It's bittersweet ending to the decade we love so much, but in many ways this is the perfect movie to end it with. As we have moved from the teen movies of the 80s and are "graduating" to the 90s, this movie feels like an 80s teen movie that's "growing up." John Cusack, Ione Skye and John Mahoney star i...

The holidays can be a stressful time. Whether you're hosting family you enjoy spending time with... or your own personal Cousin Eddie, we all have our holiday horror stories. Clark Griswold's may just top them all, but it's also guaranteed to make you laugh!   Trailer(s): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLVd4ipC5Lc&t=50s  

I was able to see The Rise of Skywalker last night on opening day. I have a lot of thoughts and a lot of feelings about this one. Join me and together… We can discuss this movie and bring order to the galaxy! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gke7vi/276-RiseOfSkywalker.mp3     Trailer(s): https://youtu.be/8Qn_spdM5Zg  

Maybe men and women can't be friends, but podcasters can be friends... and we are. My friends Pat and Bo hop in the podcasting car with me and roadtrip our way through the Rob Reiner romantic comedy classic: When Harry Met Sally.  Trailer(s): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmSpCLefjnw  

Join us as we dive into a whole new world... wrong movie... a kingdom under the sea and talk about the history and impact of Disney's The Little Mermaid. We also spend some time talking about what's got us most excited about Disney+. Intro: Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00] The Toys That Made Us [3:27] Scorcese vs. Marvel [6:41] The Soundtrack Show [10:56] WDW Radio Episode #511 [15:13] Disney+ [18:03]...

"Well... that's disappointing" seemed to be the regular refrain in this episode. We all love Star Trek, and we even enjoy watching Star Trek V... but we recognize the hot mess that it is. Come... share your pain with us as we talk about The Final Frontier. Intro: Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00] This Month in '89: Sports [2:10] The Movie: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier info/trailer [3:12] Star Trek V...

Fourscore and...seven minutes ago... we, your podfathers, were brought forth upon a most excellent adventure conceived with our new friends, Bo... and Pat. These two great gentlemen are dedicated to a proposition which was true in my time, just as it's true today. Be excellent to each other. And... PARTY ON, DUDES! Trailer(s): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3fx6TugN7g  

Something's got to be done about this podcast! We don't become @$$holes or anything, but we do love a good Back to the Future / time travel / embrace the paradox discussion. And you'll get plenty of that when Bo, Patrick, and John start fluxing their capacitors and power-lacing their shoes. We might not need roads, but you're gonna want to buckle up. Trailer(s): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdE...

Nietzsche wrote: "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And if you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you." So clearly he deserves some story credit on this movie! Come dive into this underwater first contact story with us as he explore The Abyss. Intro/Spoilers/News [0:00] This Month in '89 [10:18] Background Info/Trailer [12:45]...

We finish out our Horror Month with the deep sea Alien-knock off, Leviathan, and Wes Craven's electrifying creation that was meant to be his next Freddy-esque franchise: Shocker. Trailer(s): LEVIATHAN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ugObcErgc   SHOCKER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMS2dbL2hMo    

Freddy's back again and this time he's looking for more than just terrorizing your dreams. He wants to be a daddy. Prepare yourself for nightmarish over-eating, demonic motorcycles, and a truly bizarre comic book superhero Freddy... it's A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. Intro: Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00] The Movie: A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 info/trailer [4:54] A Nightmare on Elm St...

Stephen King has said that Pet Sematary is possibly the darkest book he has ever written. John and Pat might just agree with him and with the film's tagline: Sometimes dead is better. Trailer(s): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMao8sg4DPA      

Arthur Fleck has only ever wanted to bring joy and laughter to the world. Instead the world has brought him nothing but pain and ridicule. Everyone has their breaking point and in this film, you'll find out what Arthur Fleck's is. Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, and Robert De Niro star in JOKER. Intro: Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00] The Movie: Joker info/trailer [3:34] Joker discussion [9:52] Wrap-Up...