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by John W. Reid
One movie each week. 30 years in the making.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 14m
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 triumphant return to the piano. 🎧 Did you enjoy the episode? Tap that subscribe button and join us for more throwback movie breakdowns, hot takes, and retro film love. 🚀 Want even more content? Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes chatter, and a direct line to the hosts. 📡 For past episodes, show notes, and more: Head to www.30podcast.com. And if you're loving the show, leave us a five-star review—especially on Apple Podcasts. It helps more movie lovers find us!
- 2 weeks ago1h 21m
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. 🎧 Did you enjoy the episode? Tap that subscribe button and join us for more throwback movie breakdowns, hot takes, and retro film love. 🚀 Want even more content? Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes chatter, and a direct line to the hosts. 📡 For past episodes, show notes, and more: Head to www.30podcast.com. And if you're loving the show, leave us a five-star review—especially on Apple Podcasts. It helps more movie lovers find us!
- 3 weeks ago1h 46m
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! 🎧 Did you enjoy the episode? Tap that subscribe button and join us for more throwback movie breakdowns, hot takes, and retro film love. 🚀 Want even more content? Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes chatter, and a direct line to the hosts. 📡 For past episodes, show notes, and more: Head to www.30podcast.com. And if you're loving the show, leave us a five-star review—especially on Apple Podcasts. It helps more movie lovers find us!
- 4 weeks ago1h 39m
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 surviving means playing by the rules (or breaking them). We're also joined by special guest and Patreon Co-Executive Producer, Rob Perry! Wait a minute... is he the killer?? 🎧 Did you enjoy the episode? Tap that subscribe button and join us for more throwback movie breakdowns, hot takes, and retro film love. 🚀 Want even more content? Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes chatter, and a direct line to the hosts. 📡 For past episodes, show notes, and more: Head to www.30podcast.com. And if you're loving the show, leave us a five-star review—especially on Apple Podcasts. It helps more movie lovers find us!
- Oct 8, 20261h 25m
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 see if you can make it till dawn. We're also joined by special guest and Patreon Co-Executive Producer, Rob Perry! 🎧 Did you enjoy the episode? Tap that subscribe button and join us for more throwback movie breakdowns, hot takes, and retro film love. 🚀 Want even more content? Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes chatter, and a direct line to the hosts. 📡 For past episodes, show notes, and more: Head to www.30podcast.com. And if you're loving the show, leave us a five-star review—especially on Apple Podcasts. It helps more movie lovers find us!
- Sep 30, 20261h 30m
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 'oh jeez' and 'yah, no, for sure' on the way to some of the coldest murders in the movies. Grab a hotdish, bundle up, and join us. 🎧 Did you enjoy the episode? Tap that subscribe button and join us for more throwback movie breakdowns, hot takes, and retro film love. 🚀 Want even more content? Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes chatter, and a direct line to the hosts. 📡 For past episodes, show notes, and more: Head to www.30podcast.com. And if you're loving the show, leave us a five-star review—especially on Apple Podcasts. It helps more movie lovers find us!
- Sep 23, 20261h 15m
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. 🎧 Did you enjoy the episode? Tap that subscribe button and join us for more throwback movie breakdowns, hot takes, and retro film love. 🚀 Want even more content? Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes chatter, and a direct line to the hosts. 📡 For past episodes, show notes, and more: Head to www.30podcast.com. And if you're loving the show, leave us a five-star review—especially on Apple Podcasts. It helps more movie lovers find us!
- Sep 16, 20261h 25m
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! 🎧 Did you enjoy the episode? Tap that subscribe button and join us for more throwback movie breakdowns, hot takes, and retro film love. 🚀 Want even more content? Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes chatter, and a direct line to the hosts. 📡 For past episodes, show notes, and more: Head to www.30podcast.com. And if you're loving the show, leave us a five-star review—especially on Apple Podcasts. It helps more movie lovers find us!
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