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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

tv & film film history

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00:20:19

025. Die Hard 2 (1990, Renny Harlin)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/07/09

For Christmas Eve, John McClane’s adviceIs to steer clear of the snow and ice,Come to think of it,How can the same shit, Happen to the same guy twice?*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

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00:34:01

024. The Shining (1980, Stanley Kubrick)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/07/06

The Torrance clan will become tighter,Though what Wendy sees will fright her, Checking up on Jack, A slow walk back, At what she finds on his typewriter.*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

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00:18:22

023. McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971, Robert Altman)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/07/02

McCabe’s arrival opens doors, As he checks out the local stores,Miller arrives, And changes their lives, The one thing this town needs is whores.*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

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00:27:51

022. Psycho (1960, Alfred Hitchcock)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/06/29

Over Norman mother has power, His love for Marion will flower,There’s quite a smell,Behind the motel, After she stepped in the shower.*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

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00:18:42

021. All About Eve (1950, Joseph L. Mankiewicz)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/06/25

Relationships will become muddy, In Eve, Margo’s found a new buddy,Up there on stage, You can’t hide your age,So never trust your understudy.*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

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00:20:32

020. Total Recall (1990, Paul Verhoeven)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/06/22

We have left Earth to visit the stars, It’s the future so robots drive cars,Up there in cities,Girls with three titties,Don’t think twice, get your ass to Mars.*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

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00:21:47

019. Friday The 13th (1980, Sean S. Cunningham)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/06/18

The plans to reopen were exhumed, It must be safe now they all assumed, A little boy drowned, At an old campground, As Crazy Ralph said, they’re all doomed.*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

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00:24:12

018. Vanishing Point (1971, Richard C. Sarafian)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/06/15

Frisco in three days is his goal, But too many uppers take their toll, He’ll do it in four, With his foot to the floor,Cheered on by DJ Super Soul.*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

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00:19:35

017. The Apartment (1960, Billy Wilder)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/06/11

Of his bosses Baxter should beware,As his apartment doesn’t compare,He’ll lend out his place,So he can save face,For a seedy evening affair.*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

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00:19:57

016. Rashomon (1950, Akira Kurosawa)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/06/08

Sometimes facts can be a bit flaky, Who killed who is all a big maybe, The truth will out,Leaving no doubt,Ending with Three Men and a Baby.*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

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00:21:54

015. Miami Blues (1990, George Armitage)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/06/04

Here comes Frederick J. Frenger,Whose love for Susie does linger, His plans might prevail, But Hank’s on his tail, All because of a broken finger. *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

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00:27:32

014. The Empire Strikes Back (1980, Irvin Kershner)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/06/01

The rebel struggle is fraternal,Han’s love for Leia is eternal,Luke visits Yoda, And in a strange coda, Finds out something paternal.*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

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00:22:48

013. Get Carter (1971, Mike Hodges)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/05/28

Here comes Jack Carter on the train, To avenge his brother who’s been slain, When he’s in a fight, He doesn’t sound right, Because he’s played by Michael Caine. *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

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00:17:39

012. Peeping Tom (1960, Michael Powell)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/05/25

Here’s an idea that I might float,Have you heard of a killer of note,Mark is rather shy, As he looks you in the eye, And then he’ll stab you in the throat.*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

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00:22:00

011. Sunset Boulevard (1950, Billy Wilder)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/05/21

Joe Gillis is broke but he’s no fool, On screenplays he takes Norma to school, Her monkey has died,With Max by her side,And Joe ends up floating in a pool.*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

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00:20:24

010. The Hunt For Red October (1990, John McTiernan)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/05/18

Sean’s accent is mighty silly,Out of the sub, things get chilly,Jack Ryan has checked,If Sean will defect,Give me one ping only, Vasily.*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

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00:28:54

009. Cruising (1980, William Friedkin)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/05/14

Undercover, seeking a tryst,Steve wants to be next on the list, A killer’s on the loose, Who he has to seduce,But he’s in deep up to his wrist.*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

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00:18:26

008. Joe (1970, John G. Avildsen)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/05/11

Bill and Joe are a different class,They go to a party, smoke some grassBill kills a hippy,His defence is slippy,And we get to see Sarandon’s ass.*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

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00:21:00

007. Purple Noon (1960, René Clément)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/05/07

Tom Ripley’s escape is assured, When his yacht is finally moored,Jealous of Philippe, He sent him to sleep,And dumped his body overboard.*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

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00:15:56

006. In A Lonely Place (1950, Nicholas Ray)

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema ·

2025/05/04

Dixon’s anger is quite chilling, To read a book he’s unwilling,In love with Laurel,A constant quarrel, Then he’s accused of a killing.* 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. 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

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