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by Johnny Andrews
A spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s. 500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema 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 Spotify under Tomm Matthews. All other music excerpts remain the property of their respective owners. Follow the journey on 500genrefilms.com, and please support this project by backing the Patreon at patreon.com/500GenreFilms.
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- 6 days ago18 min
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’s music on Spotify. All other music excerpts remain the property of their respective owners.Follow the journey on 500genrefilms.com, and please support this project by backing my Patreon. Go to patreon.com/500GenreFilms.Check out my other podcast, MY MOVIE DNA, where I interview people about their favourite movies, available wherever you get your podcasts.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or tell a friend. New listeners are always welcome. Join me next episode as our journey continues, and I’ll see you at the movies!
- 1 weeks ago22 min
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 music on Spotify. All other music excerpts remain the property of their respective owners.Follow the journey on 500genrefilms.com, and please support this project by backing my Patreon. Go to patreon.com/500GenreFilms.Check out my other podcast, MY MOVIE DNA, where I interview people about their favourite movies, available wherever you get your podcasts.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or tell a friend. New listeners are always welcome. Join me next episode as our journey continues, and I’ll see you at the movies!
- 2 weeks ago19 min
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 music on Spotify. All other music excerpts remain the property of their respective owners.Follow the journey on 500genrefilms.com, and please support this project by backing my Patreon. Go to patreon.com/500GenreFilms.Check out my other podcast, MY MOVIE DNA, where I interview people about their favourite movies, available wherever you get your podcasts.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or tell a friend. New listeners are always welcome. Join me next episode as our journey continues, and I’ll see you at the movies!
- 3 weeks ago15 min
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 music on Spotify. All other music excerpts remain the property of their respective owners.Follow the journey on 500genrefilms.com, and please support this project by backing my Patreon. Go to patreon.com/500GenreFilms.Check out my other podcast, MY MOVIE DNA, where I interview people about their favourite movies, available wherever you get your podcasts.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or tell a friend. New listeners are always welcome. Join me next episode as our journey continues, and I’ll see you at the movies!
- May 10, 202617 min
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 out Tomm’s music on Spotify. All other music excerpts remain the property of their respective owners.Follow the journey on 500genrefilms.com, and please support this project by backing my Patreon. Go to patreon.com/500GenreFilms.Check out my other podcast, MY MOVIE DNA, where I interview people about their favourite movies, available wherever you get your podcasts.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or tell a friend. New listeners are always welcome. Join me next episode as our journey continues, and I’ll see you at the movies!
- May 3, 202632 min
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 Spotify. All other music excerpts remain the property of their respective owners.Follow the journey on 500genrefilms.com, and please support this project by backing my Patreon. Go to patreon.com/500GenreFilms.Check out my other podcast, MY MOVIE DNA, where I interview people about their favourite movies, available wherever you get your podcasts.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or tell a friend. New listeners are always welcome. Join me next episode as our journey continues, and I’ll see you at the movies!
- Apr 26, 202630 min
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. You can check out Tomm’s music on Spotify. All other music excerpts remain the property of their respective owners.Follow the journey on 500genrefilms.com, and please support this project by backing my Patreon. Go to patreon.com/500GenreFilms.Check out my other podcast, MY MOVIE DNA, where I interview people about their favourite movies, available wherever you get your podcasts.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or tell a friend. New listeners are always welcome. Join me next episode as our journey continues, and I’ll see you at the movies!
- Apr 19, 202616 min
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 Tomm’s music on Spotify. All other music excerpts remain the property of their respective owners.Follow the journey on 500genrefilms.com, and please support this project by backing my Patreon. Go to patreon.com/500GenreFilms.Check out my other podcast, MY MOVIE DNA, where I interview people about their favourite movies, available wherever you get your podcasts.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or tell a friend. New listeners are always welcome. Join me next episode as our journey continues, and I’ll see you at the movies!
About 500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
A spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s. 500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema 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 Spotify under Tomm Matthews. All other music excerpts remain the property of their respective owners. Follow the journey on 500genrefilms.com, and please support this project by backing the Patreon at patreon.com/500GenreFilms.
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