30something Movie Podcast

Henry Rowengartner is a terrible Little League player... but when a freak accident turns his arm into a weapon of mass strikeouts, he is scooped up by the struggling Chicago Cubs to help turn around their season. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Heoa-AI42bA  

Scotty Smalls has just moved to town, but he doesn't have any friends and doesn't know anything about baseball. That's going to be a problem since all of the local kids are obsessed with it! As he spends his summer learning the game on the sandlot, they'll all get into a series of misadventures that will make for the most memorable time of their lives. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Cool Runnings is an uplifting, comedy-filled sports film based on the true story of Jamaica's first bobsled team, striving against all odds to compete in the 1988 Winter Olympics. The underdogs' journey, peppered with humor and heart, showcases themes of determination, friendship, and defying expectations. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLlmymHRNZg  

Mitch McDeere (Tom Cruise) is fresh out of law school and looking for a firm to fulfill his ambitions and give him the financial security he has always craved. It's a dream come true when he signs on with Bendini, Lambert & Locke in Memphis, Tennessee. That dream becomes a nightmare when he discovers their client base is organized crime, and the last several attorneys in his position met an untime...

Short Cuts is a mosaic of interconnected stories unraveling in Los Angeles over a few days. The film weaves together the lives of 22 characters, grappling with life's unpredictable curveballs. Directed by Robert Altman, it features an ensemble cast, including Tim Robbins, Julianne Moore, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Lemmon, Andie MacDowell, and Madeleine Stowe. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.co...

Buckle up for The Pelican Brief, a movie that's a total blast. Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington thrill in this tale of paranoia and legal suspense. We guarantee this episode will really ignite your interest! Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7seUNbY1_w  

In the merry land of Messina, mirth and mischief dance a lively jig. Kenneth Branagh, as our gallant Benedick, doth spar with Emma Thompson's sharp-tongued Beatrice, their jests as quick as summer lightning, whilst Robert Sean Leonard's Claudio, deceived by foul machinations, doth spurn his fair Hero, played by tender Kate Beckinsale. Amidst the confusion, Denzel Washington, as noble Don Pedro, gu...

All for one and one for all, in a daring adventure you won't forget! This swashbuckling adventure brings Alexandre Dumas' classic tale to life as D'Artagnan, played by Chris O'Donnell, joins forces with the legendary Three Musketeers: Athos (Kiefer Sutherland), Porthos (Oliver Platt), Aramis (Charlie Sheen), and their loyal ally, Cardinal's Guard Captain Rochefort (Michael Wincott). Together, they...

Striking Distance is a thrilling action movie that follows a demoted detective, Tom Hardy (Bruce Willis), who is on a mission to prove that a serial killer, previously believed to be dead, is operating again in Pittsburgh. Despite resistance from his ex-partner (Robert Pastorelli) and his new partner (Sarah Jessica Parker), Hardy tirelessly pursues the truth. Packed with suspenseful river chases,...

Loaded Weapon 1 is a hilarious parody of action films, featuring the absurdly inept cop duo, Sergeant Jack Colt (Emilio Estevez) and Sergeant Wes Luger (Samuel L. Jackson), who are investigating a crime linked to Wilderness Girl cookies. They cross paths with eccentric villains played by Tim Curry and William Shatner, while Kathy Ireland and Jon Lovitz add to the comedic chaos. Watch the trailer:...

Mellow greetings and salutations, citizen. We hope to inspire joy-joy feelings as you listen to our review of the barbaric and savage movie Demolition Man. John Spartan was falsely accused of the deaths of hostages during his takedown of the psychotic Simon Phoenix in 1996. Now it's 2032, and both men have been released from their cryo-prison to be unleashed on a society that isn't equipped to han...

Clint Eastwood is a Secret Service agent who is haunted by his failure to save President Kennedy. John Malkovich is a psychopathic assassin planning to kill the current President. In The Line of Fire follows the cat-and-mouse game between the two men as Eastwood's character tries to prevent the assassination and redeem himself. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuZdS9da4S4  

Philadelphia follows the story of a successful lawyer (Andrew Beckett, played by Tom Hanks) who is fired from his law firm after they discover he has AIDS. Andrew hires a homophobic attorney, Joe Miller (Denzel Washington), to represent him in a wrongful termination suit. As they work together, Joe's prejudices are challenged, and he begins to see Andrew as a human being rather than a disease. Wat...

Join us on the battle field as we dive into the epic historical drama film, Gettysburg (1993). We discuss the film's portrayal of the famous battle, the performances of the star-studded cast, and the use of music to enhance the story's emotional impact. Music used in this episode includes "Two Brothers (Trad.)" by Javolenus. 2023 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) Wa...

Pat joins a whole MI6 field office full of other podcasters to participate in the Bond Girls Draft, commemorating the 70th anniversary of releasing the original Ian Fleming novel, Casino Royale.

A Bronx Tale is a captivating coming-of-age drama set in the 1960s, showcasing the struggle between love, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life. Starring Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri, and Lillo Brancato, the movie chronicles the life of a young boy who must choose between the father he loves and the mob boss he idolizes. As the streets of the Bronx become a battleground for influence and co...

In a world where love knows no distance, Sleepless in Seattle takes us on a wild ride through the radio waves! Widower Sam, played by Tom Hanks, pours his heart out on-air, catching the attention of hopeless romantic Annie, our beloved Meg Ryan. This unlikely duo, separated by miles and engaged to others, becomes entangled in a cosmic quest to meet atop the Empire State Building. Watch the trailer...

For the first time in four years, the gang is back together in-person to dive off the prison bus and into the action-packed mystery thriller The Fugitive. When Dr. Richard Kimble is framed for his wife's murder, he must outrun and outwit federal agents, a crooked pharmaceutical company, and a one-armed man to clear his name. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETPVU0acnrE  

Falling Down is a 1993 drama-thriller film that follows a disgruntled and unhinged man named William "D-Fens" Foster (played by Michael Douglas) as he goes on a violent rampage across Los Angeles. In other words, it's basically a day in the life of an average LA commuter. Foster's quest to reach his daughter's birthday party takes a dark turn as he encounters various characters and situations that...

In a world where passion and danger collide, a young couple named Clarence and Alabama find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of crime and chaos. With a suitcase full of drugs and a heart full of love, they embark on a wild journey to escape the clutches of a ruthless gangster and pursue their dreams of a better life. From the seedy underbelly of Detroit to the bright lights of Hollywood, True R...

Groundhog Day is a 1993 American fantasy-comedy film directed by Harold Ramis. The movie follows the story of Phil Connors, a TV weatherman played by Bill Murray, who finds himself trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again. Alongside Murray, the film features actors Andie MacDowell and Chris Elliott in leading roles. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GncQtU...

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride with Cliffhanger! Starring Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Michael Rooker, and Janine Turner, this action-packed blockbuster follows a group of mountain climbers who must battle the elements and a group of ruthless hijackers in a race against time. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c55DDQT8zDA  

Carlito's Way is a classic crime drama directed by Brian De Palma, starring Al Pacino as Carlito Brigante, a former drug lord trying to go straight. The film follows Carlito's attempts to leave his criminal past behind, but his loyalty to his friends and his own reputation constantly draw him back into the world he's trying to escape. You could even say... just when he thought he was out... they p...

Joon is a young artist plagued by hallucinations and schizophrenia but also wants a life of her own apart from her brother's overprotective nature. When she begins to fall in love with a quirky, free-spirited young man, it may just give her the chance she needs to take control of her life. Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Aidan Quinn star in Benny & Joon. Watch the trailer: https://www.yout...

A young chess prodigy, Josh Waitzkin, and his father navigate the complex world of competitive chess. The film showcases the struggles of balancing intense pressure and the love of the game. Joe Mantegna, Ben Kingsley, Joan Allen, Laurence Fishburne, and Max Pomeranc star in Searching for Bobby Fischer. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gghecEHT4PI