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500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
Johnny Andrews
26 episodes
1 day ago
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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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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Episodes (20/26)
500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
025. Die Hard 2 (1990, Renny Harlin)

For Christmas Eve, John McClane’s advice

Is to steer clear of the snow and ice,

Come to think of it,

How can the same shit, 

Happen to the same guy twice?


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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, 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!

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1 month ago
20 minutes 19 seconds

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
024. The Shining (1980, Stanley Kubrick)

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.


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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, 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!

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1 month ago
34 minutes 1 second

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
023. McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971, Robert Altman)

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.


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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, 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!

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1 month ago
18 minutes 22 seconds

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
022. Psycho (1960, Alfred Hitchcock)

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.


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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, 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!

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1 month ago
27 minutes 51 seconds

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
021. All About Eve (1950, Joseph L. Mankiewicz)

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.


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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, 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!

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1 month ago
18 minutes 42 seconds

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
020. Total Recall (1990, Paul Verhoeven)

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.


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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, 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!

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1 month ago
20 minutes 32 seconds

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
019. Friday The 13th (1980, Sean S. Cunningham)

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.


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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, 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!

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2 months ago
21 minutes 47 seconds

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
018. Vanishing Point (1971, Richard C. Sarafian)

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.


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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, 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!

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2 months ago
24 minutes 12 seconds

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
017. The Apartment (1960, Billy Wilder)

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.


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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, 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!

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2 months ago
19 minutes 35 seconds

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
016. Rashomon (1950, Akira Kurosawa)

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.


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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, 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!

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2 months ago
19 minutes 57 seconds

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
015. Miami Blues (1990, George Armitage)

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. 


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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, 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!

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2 months ago
21 minutes 54 seconds

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
014. The Empire Strikes Back (1980, Irvin Kershner)

The rebel struggle is fraternal,

Han’s love for Leia is eternal,

Luke visits Yoda, 

And in a strange coda, 

Finds out something paternal.


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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, 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!

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2 months ago
27 minutes 32 seconds

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
013. Get Carter (1971, Mike Hodges)

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. 


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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, 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!

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2 months ago
22 minutes 48 seconds

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
012. Peeping Tom (1960, Michael Powell)

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.


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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, 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!

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2 months ago
17 minutes 39 seconds

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
011. Sunset Boulevard (1950, Billy Wilder)

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.


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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, 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!

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2 months ago
22 minutes

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
010. The Hunt For Red October (1990, John McTiernan)

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.


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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, 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!

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3 months ago
20 minutes 24 seconds

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
009. Cruising (1980, William Friedkin)

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.


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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, 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!

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3 months ago
28 minutes 54 seconds

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
008. Joe (1970, John G. Avildsen)

Bill and Joe are a different class,

They go to a party, smoke some grass

Bill kills a hippy,

His defence is slippy,

And we get to see Sarandon’s ass.


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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, 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!

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3 months ago
18 minutes 26 seconds

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
007. Purple Noon (1960, René Clément)

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.


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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, 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!

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3 months ago
21 minutes

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
006. In A Lonely Place (1950, Nicholas Ray)

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.


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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, 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 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!

Show more...
3 months ago
15 minutes 56 seconds

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.