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30something Movie Podcast

John W. Reid

One movie each week. 30 years in the making.

tv & film film history

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02:16:13

Episode #254: "Electrical Ear Cleaner" | SD Comic Con...

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/07/31

We start off with John and Jeff discussing the plethora of trailers and announcements to come out of San Diego Comic Con last week. Then we shift gears with John and Pat to talk about the Steve Martin movie Parenthood and how it has a little something for everyone. As we mention on this episode, we are currently a BONUS podcast on the Podcoin app, meaning that if you listen to us through the app, you'll be awarded more coins that usual for listening to a featured show. Use the promo code:

01:37:00

Episode #253: "Put Me Back In!" | Look Who's Talking...

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/07/25

Last week we brought you the horrors of war and the struggle of returning to a world you no longer belong in... this week, it's childbirth. Mollie didn't plan to get pregnant by one of her wealthy clients, but she is and she's keeping the baby. When it turns out that the baby daddy is more of a sugar daddy, she's left all alone until one fateful cab ride to the hospital. Kirstie Alley, John Travolta, and Bruce Willis star in Look Who's Talking. Intro: Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00] This Week in '89

01:32:35

Episode #252: "I Love America" | Born On The Fourth...

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/07/17

Oliver Stone started his Vietnam trilogy with a look at the horrors of warfare in Platoon, but in this second outing he brings us back home to experience life after hell. Born on the Fourth of July stars Tom Cruise, Willem Dafoe, and Kyra Sedgwick. Intro: Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00] This Week in '89 [12:50] The Movie: Born on the Fourth of July info/trailer [13:47] Born on the Fourth of July discussion [18:26] Five Questions [59:50] Wrap-Up

01:13:15

Episode #251: "I'm your dad's brother alright" |...

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/07/11

When there's something strange in your neighborhood... who did you call? UNCLE BUCK! John Candy is everybody's favorite (?) uncle in this John Hughes comedy. Welcome back guest host Jason Colvin, as well! Intro: Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00] This Week in '89 [8:39] The Movie: Uncle Buck info/trailer [9:54] Uncle Buck discussion [17:02] Five Questions [38:27] Voicemail [1:03:55] Wrap-Up [1:09:12] Trailer(s): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQaeUz7K83w

02:23:44

Episode #250: "Top Five 80s Cartoons"

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/07/06

As part of our 250th episode extravaganza, Jeff took the reins of this one and had us duke it out over our Top Five Favorite 80s Cartoons. Why are the theme songs so long? How does Pepé Le Pew hold up in the #MeToo era? Why is co-host Dennis so old? What the heck is Bananaman?! All of these questions and more!

01:02:00

Episode #249: "My Way or the Highway" | Road House...

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/06/26

Dalton isn't just a bouncer. He's a cooler. He's the one you call when the bar patrons are getting a little out of control and someone just needs to help them "cool down." He's not afraid to throw a punch now and then, though... and that'll come in handy when he's hired to help clean up the Double Deuce — a rough honky tonk bar in the town of Jasper, Missouri. He'll get more than he bargained for when he realizes that the town is being run by a corrupt businessman who doesn't like out-of-towners

01:10:00

Episode #248: "Bad Cop... Worse Cop!" | Tango & Cash...

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/06/20

Ray Tango is Armani with a badge. Gabe Cash is a little rough around the edges. When the two cops from separate jurisdictions have disrupted too much of a wealthy crime boss's business, the east side will meet the west side of L.A. when they're framed and sent to prison. Will they be able to get out alive, clear their names and take down the crooks? Do we really care as long as there's enough shootouts and explosions? It's Tango & Cash. Intro: Intro/Spoiler Alert [0:00] News [2:47] The Batman

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Episode #247: "We played a game you couldn't win......

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/06/12

**We try to be a family-friendly podcast, but the subject matter of this movie is not appropriate for children, so you may want to skip listening to this one in the car with family.** This movie is about Bob. Bob's a junkie. Bob's wife is a junkie. Bob's friends are junkies. And you can't talk a junkie out of using... but there's also nothing more life-affirming that getting the crap kicked out of you. Drugstore Cowboy is based on the real-life struggles of the writer, James

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Episode #246: "Can't we just talk about Billy Dee...

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/06/05

**We try to be a family-friendly podcast, but the subject matter of this movie is not appropriate for children, so you may want to skip listening to this one in the car with family. We don't get vulgar or anything, but the movie's called "Sex, Lies, and Videotape..." so... y'know.** We learned that when it comes to movies like sex, lies, and videotape... Pat doesn't get angry... that's the thing. He's ALWAYS angry. So if you enjoy artsy movies about mostly-irredeemable characters who cheat on each

01:37:20

Episode #245: “Be Good” | E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial...

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/05/29

E.T. is one of the most heartwarming movies from the 80s about a boy who is growing up a little separate from everyone: his mother, his brother, his sister, the kids at school, his estranged father… until one day he meets and befriends an alien who has been separated from his people. They’ll need each other to get E.T. home before government scientists take him away. Intro: Intro/Spoiler Alert [0:00] News [3:39] This Week in ’82 [6:53] The Movie: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial info/trailer [9:03] E.T

01:11:29

Episode #244: "I Didn't Mean to Call You A Meatloaf"...

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/05/22

A couple of nice American boys go backpacking across Europe, but wouldn't you know it... they get attacked by a werewolf in rural England, which begins a killing spree throughout the city of London on the next full moon. Don't let the naked American man steal your balloons. Intro: Intro/Spoiler Alert [0:00] IT Chapter 2 trailer [5:26] Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer [6:40] Smallville memories [9:58] This Week in '81 [11:25] The Movie: An American Werewolf in London info/trailer [15:26] An American

01:06:29

Episode #243: "It's great to be young and insane" |...

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/05/15

When a doctor hatches a plan to take four psychiatric patients to a Yankees game in the Big Apple, what could possibly go wrong? Billy has a history of compulsive lying and violence, Henry thinks he's a doctor, Jack believes he is Jesus Christ returned, and Albert is a man of very few words. Together they'll have to navigate New York City when their doctor is attacked and left comatose — and they're blamed for it. THE DREAM TEAM starring Michael Keaton, Christopher Lloyd, Peter Boyle, Stephen Furst,

01:35:55

Episode #242: "Proctology and Other Related...

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/05/08

We could fire up a black Trans Am, but that's already been done. Instead, let's hop in the ambulance and join in on the craziest cross-country auto race this side of the Bay of Pigs. It's The Cannonball Run starring Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Farrah Fawcett and Roger Moore. Intro: Intro [0:00] Avengers: Endgame box office & upcoming post-Endgame Marvel movies [8:30] This Week in '81 [12:30] The Movie: The Cannonball Run info/trailer [18:36] The Cannonball Run discussion [24:36] Five Questions

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Episode #241: "Inevitable" | Avengers Endgame (2019)

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/05/03

No spoilers here, but once you click that play button... hold on to your Infinity Stones! John gives his initial thoughts on Avengers Endgame.

01:00:00

Episode #240: "I Can't Drive 35" | Driving Miss Daisy...

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/04/24

Hoke may be driving Miss Daisy, but she's certainly driving him crazy. This heartwarming story of a friendship that develops over many years — and many makes and models — is a must-see performance by Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman. Intro: Intro [0:00] This Week in '89 [6:13] The Movie: Driving Miss Daisy info/trailer [7:13] Driving Miss Daisy discussion [11:16] Five Questions [40:50] Wrap-Up [57:38] Trailer(s): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ3wXC5jqKE

01:24:25

Episode #239: "Livin' on the Edge" | Star Wars...

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/04/21

Our resident Disney expert, Jeff Mouse-zzuca... yeah, he'll definitely hate that nickname... has done his homework when it comes to the soon-to-be-open Disney park: Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. We would be honored if you would join us as we discuss the new features, rides, food, shopping and more that will transport visitors to that galaxy far, far away. The Show: Intro. [0:00] Disney+ updates [4:40] Galaxy's Edge general info [10:38] Galaxy's Edge rides [21:16] Galaxy's Edge food [36:27] Galaxy's Edge

01:35:00

Episode #238: "Carpe Diem" | Dead Poets Society (1989)

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/04/18

As the powerful play of great motion pictures goes on, this Robin Williams masterpiece certainly contributes its part. Intro: Star Wars Celebration recap / The Rise of Skywalker [6:42] This Week in '89 [26:59] The Movie: Dead Poets Society info/trailer [29:12] Dead Poets Society discussion [34:21] Five Questions [59:49] Wrap-Up [1:29:50] Trailer(s): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lj185DaZ_o

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Episode #237: "A thousand generations live in you...

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/04/17

At Star Wars Celebration last week I was in the room where it happened and got to be among the first to see the trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. So what does one do after seeing a 2 minute teaser trailer...? PICK IT APART. Lovingly, though... Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adzYW5DZoWs Episode IX Panel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnhiLZOprZE

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Episode #236: "The Marble in the Oatmeal" | UHF (1989)

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/04/10

Last week we watched a touching and inspiring film about a man who became a renowned writer and artist despite being born with cerebral palsy. This week... we watched "Weird Al" eat a Twinkie-weiner sandwich. Intro/News: Ghostbusters 2020 cast members announced [5:01] John's headed to Star Wars Celebration 2019 [8:10] This Week in '89 [11:33] Movie Discussion: UHF background info [12:34] UHF movie discussion [16:01] 5 Questions [39:48] Wrap-Up

01:14:30

Episode #235: "Looks Can Be Deceiving" | My Left Foot...

30something Movie Podcast ·

2019/04/03

Christy Brown was born in Ireland in 1932 with cerebral palsy. At the time, a child born differently-abled was likely to be placed in a home and forgotten. Instead, with the help of his mother who always believed in him, he became a renowned painter and writer. MY LEFT FOOT starring Daniel Day Lewis. Intro/News: Mark Hamill is the new Chucky [13:15] The Dead Don't Die (2019) trailer released [14:15] Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt [18:55] This Week in '89 [25:40] Movie Discussion: My Left Foot

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