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by John W. Reid
One movie each week. 30 years in the making.
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- Today1h 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!
- 1 weeks ago1h 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!
- 2 weeks ago1h 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!
- 3 weeks ago1h 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!
- 4 weeks ago1h 46m
660: "Sometimes the spaghetti likes to be alone" | Big Night (1996)
This week, we pull up a chair for Stanley Tucci's semi-autobiographical love letter to food and family, Big Night (1996) — joined by special guests Chris Webre and Dayton Johnson (Dockingbay 77 Podcast). We trace Tucci's real family recipes behind the film, stack it up against food-movie royalty like Tampopo and Babette's Feast, and dig into that unforgettable 1950s Italian soundtrack. 🎧 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 3, 20261h 23m
659: "You had me at 'Bring the lights down low'" | Jerry Maguire (1996)
The guys from Accidental Legends join us as we share our mission statement with the masses. And frankly — they... they complete us. It's a super-group of podcasters tackling Jerry Maguire. 🎧 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!
- Aug 26, 20261h 28m
658: "Shut up, Linda!" | The Evil Dead (1981)
We've spoken the forbidden words and this episode came crawling out of the vault ready to swallow all of our souls! Join us for an episode that escaped from behind the paywall as our special guest Rob Perry comes with us to the cabin in the woods to talk about Evil Dead (1981). 🎧 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!
- Aug 20, 20261h 17m
657: "Specifics, Bob" | Phenomenon (1996)
John Travolta plays an ordinary, small-town auto mechanic who gets struck by a mysterious flash of light on his 37th birthday and suddenly develops super-intelligence and telekinesis. But when the government and local townspeople become terrified and overwhelmed by his extraordinary gifts, he discovers that his sudden brilliance comes with a heartbreaking, earthly catch. 🎧 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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