30something Movie Podcast

Frankie is a waitress in a New York City diner. Johnny is an ex-con looking for a second chance, love, and human connection. Frankie isn't looking for any of that, but Johnny might just change her mind. Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino star in Frankie and Johnny. Trailer:

Roman and Margaret are deeply in love. Mike and Grace just met and she doesn't even know who she is. Their problem? They're all the same people separated by decades, reincarnation, and MURDER. Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Derek Jacobi, and Robin Williams star in Dead Again. Trailer:

Jack has traveled all the way to the Yukon territory to finish what his father started before he died... to strike it rich. Along the way he befriends Alex and Skunker, who help him trek through the treacherous terrain to his father's claim. The friend that changes his life the most is White Fang, a wolfdog he rescues from a dogfighting pit. Ethan Hawke, Klaus Maria Brandauer, and James Remar star in White Fang. Trailer:

They call him Flipper, Flipper, faster than lightning, No one you see, cheats quicker than he, And we know Flipper, Flipper, gets with a white girl, Upends his whole world, in a film by Spike Lee! Trailer:

Shep Ramsey is an unstoppable intergalactic warrior... until he has to spend a few weeks on Earth. It's a nice place to live, but he doesn't want to visit. Hulk Hogan, Christopher Lloyd, and Shelley Duvall star in Suburban Commando. Trailer:

Kirk, Spock, and McCoy are off on one more adventure to save the galaxy, but this time it involves escorting the Klingon Chancellor to a peace summit to end years of hostility between the Klingons and the Federation. And we know how James "I have had enough of you" Kirk feels about Klingons. William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, and Christopher Plummer star in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Trailer:

This time around Bill S. Preston, Esq., and Ted "Theodore" Logan aren't traveling through time. They've been killed by Evil Robot Usses and have to traverse the afterlife with The Grim Reaper in order to get back in time to save the Babes and play at the totally most non-heinous Battle of the Bands. Station! Trailer:

He promised he'd be back... and he is. But this time the T-800 Terminator is the hero who must protect John and Sarah Connor from the prototype T-1000 liquid metal Terminator. I know now why you cry, but it is something I can never do... you can, however, listen to us talk about one of the greatest action movies ever! Trailer:

MTV turns 40 today and that's got me thinking about growing up watching all of those early music videos — in particular, that "Little Ol' Band from Texas" that was a big part of my childhood memories. With the passing of Dusty Hill this week, I thought it was a good time to dust off my ZZ Top memories and share some favorites. Thanks, Dusty... so long, amigo.  

Peter Banning is a ruthless corporate pirate who never seems to have time for his kids and wishes everyone would just grow up. Little does he know, he used to be the boy who claimed he would never grow up. He'll have to remember how to fly, fight, and crow if he's going to save his kids from the evil Captain Hook. Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Bob Hoskins, and Julia Roberts star in Hook.  

Robin of Locksley has returned from the Crusades to find his father murdered and his country under the sway of the corrupt and villainous Sheriff of Nottingham. With the help of Marian, Azeem, and Little John and the Merry Men, the outlaw known as Robin Hood might just stand a chance against the armies of the Sheriff. Kevin Costner, Alan Rickman, Morgan Freeman, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio star in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.  

Jimmy Rabbitte is convinced that if he can build a Soul band in his hometown of Dublin, Ireland, that the crowds of working-class folks will come. Even though the band comes together and the all-white group initially struggles with the music, they have some small successes. That may be all they have unless he can get them to stop fighting with each other all the time. Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Angeline Ball star in The Commitments.  

Ralph Jones just got ousted from his Vegas show by a psychic monkey. Fortunately, the entire British royal family has just perished in spectacular fashion and he happens to be the next in line for the throne. He'll do just fine as long as he can overcome the restrictions, the social functions, and the awkwardly named desserts! John Goodman, Peter O'Toole, Camille Coduri, and John Hurt star in King Ralph.  

Terrorists take over a boarding school filled with the sons of elite politicians and business leaders. Little did they know, the boys don't like being told what to do. Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, and Keith Coogan star in Toy Soldiers.

Jim Garrison and his team are on the trail of possible conspirators involved in the assassination of President Kennedy. Was there more than one shooter? Was the CIA involved? The truth might be out there... Kevin Costner, Laurie Metcalf, Gary Oldman, and Tommy Lee Jones star in JFK. Trailer:

Topper Harley has to overcome the checkered legacy of his father in order to save the day from greedy arms dealers. He'd also like to get in the Ramada — and we're not talking the hotel chain!    Charlie Sheen, Cary Elwes, Valeria Golino and Lloyd Bridges star in Hot Shots!  

Frank Drebin is back and this time he's ready to take down a plot to trash the environment that will line the pockets of wealthy energy companies. He might also be able to win back the affections of Jane if he can convince her that her new boyfriend is the mastermind behind the whole plot! Join us as we discuss this movie just like the responsible adults that we are. Isn't that right, Mr... Poopy Pants? Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, and Robert Goulet star in Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear.

Police officer Nick Styles put a dangerous killer, Earl Talbot Blake, away for what should have been a very long time. Years later, Styles is an up-and-coming D.A. with a family. Blake has been plotted his escape and revenge. Now that Blake has broken out of prison, he's ready to tear Styles' life apart. Denzel Washington, John Lithgow, and Ice-T star in Ricochet.  

Johnny Utah is a young FBI agent investigating a string of bank robberies who must go deep undercover in a gang of surfers to crack the case. Between the engaging life philosophies of the surfer-guru, Bodhi, and the fact that Johnny has fallen in love with surfer/waitress Tyler, Johnny might be too far into the deep end.  Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Patrick Swayze and Lori Petty star in Point Break.  

Joe Hallenbeck is a former secret service agent turned private investigator who can't seem to keep his life on track. When he gets a job to bodyguard a stripper, Cory, he gets entangled in a plot to legalize sports gambling. Jimmy Dix is a former professional quarterback who also happens to be Cory's boyfriend. When she's killed, Joe and Jimmy team up to bring down the bad guys and try not to get blown up in the process. Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, Chelsea Field, and Noble Willingham star in The Last Boy Scout.