30something Movie Podcast

588: "Stampede!!!" | Jumanji (1995)

Grab the dice and watch out for monkeys, because we’re diving headfirst into the stampede of sound, spectacle, and emotional storytelling that is Jumanji (1995). It’s a jungle-in-a-box, people! Vines through the ceiling, carnivorous plants in the kitchen, and a board game that makes Monopoly look like a nap.
Robin Williams swings in as a man-child with jungle PTSD, Bonnie Hunt brings the therapy and the sarcasm, and two traumatized kids have to survive a suburban safari of crocodiles, monsoons, and—you guessed it—giant freakin’ mosquitoes. Roll those dice, face your fears, and join us as we crack open this wild '90s time capsule—because in Jumanji, the only way out… is through.
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587: "From now on that's how you drive!" | Bad Boys (1995)

Buckle up, check your badges, and crank that Inner Circle track—we’re diving back into the bullet-riddled, wisecrack-packed chaos of Bad Boys (1995). It's the full Michael Bay treatment: slo-mo shootouts, gratuitous gun fights... It’s Mike and Marcus at their loudest, baddest, and most dysfunctional—and we’re here to celebrate every excessive explosion!
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586: "All for One — and One More Time" | The Three Musketeers (1993)

Grab your swords, dust off your Bryan Adams albums, and unsheath your sense of nostalgia—our 10th anniversary rewatch takes us back to The Three Musketeers (1993), a film we couldn’t resist the first time and love even more now. We’re revisiting this rollicking, feather-plumed adventure to celebrate its mix of bravado, bromance, and peak ‘90s charisma.
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585: "The only Stardust I want is in Rogue One" | Showgirls (1995)

Strut with us through the neon-lit fantasy of Showgirls, where ambition grinds against excess under the hot lights of the Vegas strip. We’re diving into this Paul Verhoeven-directed spectacle of sex, satire, and shattered dreams, unpacking Elizabeth Berkley’s raw, chaotic turn as Nomi Malone.
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584: "Tommy Want Wingy" | Tommy Boy (1995)

Step into the rustbelt boardrooms and brake pad warehouses of Tommy Boy, where slapstick meets sincerity under the flickering lights of a family-run auto parts empire. We’re diving into this Chris Farley–driven blend of heart, hilarity, and hijinks, unpacking the unlikely charisma of Farley and David Spade, the redemption arc of a lovable screw-up, and what this film says about loyalty, legacy, and finding your footing—one disastrous sales call at a time.
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583: "My name is Andrew Shepherd, and I *am* the President." | The American President (1995)

Walk with us through the West Wing and into the heart of The American President, where romance meets realpolitik under the soft glow of the White House. We’re diving into this Aaron Sorkin-penned blend of idealism, charm, and sharp political drama, unpacking the chemistry between Michael Douglas and Annette Bening, the dream of a more noble presidency, and what this film says about leadership, image, and the power of personal conviction.
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582: "I'm tired of being alone" | Leaving Las Vegas (1995)

This week, we're watching Leaving Las Vegas, a film that doesn’t ask for redemption, only recognition. Nicolas Cage gives us Ben, unraveling with grace and fire, while Elisabeth Shue’s Sera offers a love that doesn’t try to fix—just to see. Together, they create something devastatingly honest: a portrait of two broken souls who find fleeting solace in each other’s ruin.
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581: "I'll Podcast Anything That Moves!" | Blue Velvet (1986)

Draw the curtains and lean in close as we descend into the dreamy, disquieting world of Blue Velvet. For our 10th anniversary rewatch, we’ll peel back the facade of small-town America to explore the shadows underneath—desire, violence, and the search for truth. Through David Lynch’s surreal lens, we’ll examine the collision of innocence and corruption, the intoxicating pull of mystery, and the way darkness often hides in plain sight.
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580: "You found the beat" | Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)

Pick up your instruments as we dive into the decades-spanning score of Mr. Holland's Opus. We’ll explore the poignant journey of a composer who puts his magnum opus on hold for a teaching career, the profound, evolving impact he has on generations of students, and the complex sacrifices demanded by family and unforeseen life paths.
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579: "One of those 'I glued a bird to my head' days" | Forget Paris (1995)

This week, we're grabbing a courtside seat and catching a flight back to Forget Paris. There's the often-comedic chaos of married life, the clever friends-at-a-restaurant framing device, and that signature Billy Crystal charm. Is it a funny, insightful look at making love last beyond the honeymoon phase—or does the reality of career clashes make you want to, well, forget Paris?
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