30something Movie Podcast

628: "You need human contact. Touch it." | The Cable Guy (1996)

Newly single Steven Kovacs (Matthew Broderick) slips a $50 bribe to a manic technician (Jim Carrey) for free movie channels, but he gets more than "preferred" service. Soon, the pop-culture-obsessed Cable Guy is inserting himself into Steven’s life—from "Medieval Times" brawls to high-stakes games of Password. It’s a dark, static-filled nightmare of forced friendship where Steven must "cut the cord" before his life is permanently canceled.
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627: "The Spandex!" | The Phantom (1996)

Deep in the heart of the Bengalla jungle, Kit Walker takes up the mantle of the twenty-first "Ghost Who Walks" to battle the cutthroat Sengh Brotherhood. When a ruthless businessman seeks to unite the mystical Skulls of Touganda—ancient artifacts with the power to cause total global destruction—The Phantom must trade his island sanctuary for the skyscrapers of 1930s New York. It’s a pulse-pounding, old-school throwback featuring high-flying seaplanes, a fearless journalist, and a purple-clad hero proving that even without superpowers, justice is immortal.
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626: "So much for rule number one" | Multiplicity (1996)

Overworked and spread thin, Doug Kinney (Michael Keaton) accepts a miracle solution from a scientist: a secret clone to handle the office while he enjoys life. But when the clones start making clones, Doug finds himself juggling a high-maintenance "Number Two," a sensitive "Number Three," and a child-like "Number Four." It’s a whimsical, high-wire act of identity as Doug tries to save his marriage and his sanity from a household full of himself.
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625: "Man down, Ethan" | Mission: Impossible (1996)

Framed for a massacre in Prague, Ethan Hunt goes rogue to hunt down a mole and recover the stolen NOC list. From the silent, sweat-inducing vaults of Langley to a high-speed helicopter chase through the Channel Tunnel, Hunt must outmaneuver his own agency to clear his name. It’s a high-stakes race to stop a master traitor from exposing every undercover agent on Earth.
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624: "If you've gotta go..." | Goldeneye (1995)

The fate of the global economy hangs in the balance as James Bond is thrust into a race against time to recover the keys to a devastating satellite weapon. From the dizzying heights of the Verzasca Dam to the gritty streets of St. Petersburg, Bond must face a ghost from his past and a syndicate of lethal traitors. Guided by the new M and armed with Q’s latest gadgets, he must outmaneuver the bone-crushing thighs of Xenia Onatopp. From the explosive train wrecks to the final showdown in the Cuban jungle, it’s a desperate battle to stop the Janus syndicate from resetting the world's clock.
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623: "FATALITY!!" | Mortal Kombat (1995)

Prepare your soul! This week, we step into the arena to witness the high-kicking, soul-stealing mayhem of Mortal Kombat (1995)!
The fate of Earthrealm hangs in the balance as three legendary fighters—Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, and Sonya Blade—are lured to a mysterious island to compete in a lethal, inter-dimensional tournament. Guided by the thunder god Rayden, they must face the sorcerous tyranny of Shang Tsung and a gauntlet of supernatural killers. From the frozen chill of Sub-Zero to the four-armed fury of Goro, it’s a desperate battle to prevent an invasion from Outworld.
The tournament for our world begins now.
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622: "LAWWW!!!" | Judge Dredd (1995)

This week, we head to the scorched remains of the Cursed Earth to take on the dystopian excess of Judge Dredd (1995)!
We analyze Sylvester Stallone’s uncompromising lawman alongside the scenery-chewing villainy of Armand Assante’s Rico. Our discussion centers on the film’s attempt to translate the gritty satire of 2000 AD into a mid-90s blockbuster, from the Gianni Versace-designed uniforms to the practical effects of the ABC Warrior. We debate whether the film’s campy action does justice to the source material—or if removing the helmet was a crime worthy of life in the ISO-Cubes.
Prepare to be judged.
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621: "Suck in the guts, guys" | Ghostbusters (1984)

This week, we’re crossing the streams one last time as we conclude our 10th-anniversary rewatch series with the ultimate supernatural classic: Ghostbusters (1984)!
We revisit the lightning-in-a-bottle chemistry of Murray, Aykroyd, Ramis, and Hudson, dissecting how their deadpan improvisational style redefined the summer blockbuster. As we close out a decade of the show by revisiting the movies that defined us, we ask the final question: Does this blend of spectral slime and sharp wit still hold up today?
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620: "For-EV-ERRR" | Batman Forever (1995)

This week, we dive into the neon-soaked psychological chaos of Batman Forever (1995)! We analyze Val Kilmer’s fractured Bruce Wayne, the dynamic debut of Chris O'Donnell's Robin, and Nicole Kidman’s Dr. Chase Meridian. The focus: the spectacular, highly theatrical war waged by Jim Carrey's Riddler and Tommy Lee Jones' Two-Face, as they attempt to steal the minds of Gotham with a mass-hypnosis device. Did Joel Schumacher's vision strike the perfect balance between pop-art spectacle and darkness? Tune in!
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619: "Now, little man, I give the gun to you" | Nick of Time (1995)

In Nick of Time, Johnny Depp is Gene Watson, a mild-mannered accountant whose arrival at Union Station turns into a living nightmare. Cornered by the menacing Mr. Smith (Christopher Walken), Gene is handed a gun and a horrific choice: assassinate the Governor before her speech ends, or his kidnapped daughter dies. Unfolding in relentless real-time, Watson must navigate a crowded hotel where conspirators are everywhere, racing against the clock to outwit a professional killer before the countdown hits zero.
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