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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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- 1 weeks ago16 min
050. Misery (1990, Rob Reiner)
Paul Sheldon may only be one man, But Annie sees him and makes a plan,After they squabbled, Ankles are hobbled, And she says: “I’m your number one fan!”*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 ago30 min
049. Stir Crazy (1980, Sidney Poitier)
When they both get fired and feel down, Harry and Skip head out of town, One of them rides, While the other hides, As a prison rodeo clown. *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 ago23 min
048. Diamonds Are Forever (1971, Guy Hamilton)
The latest diamond smuggling batch,Is a victim of Tiffany’s snatch, Big girls and small, Bond likes them all,As long as the collars and cuffs match.*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!
- Jun 28, 202617 min
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 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!
- Jun 21, 202617 min
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 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!
- Jun 14, 202630 min
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 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!
- Jun 7, 202618 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!
- May 31, 202622 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!
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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