30something Movie Podcast

471: ”Who’s the best cop?!” | Striking Distance (1993)

Striking Distance is a thrilling action movie that follows a demoted detective, Tom Hardy (Bruce Willis), who is on a mission to prove that a serial killer, previously believed to be dead, is operating again in Pittsburgh. Despite resistance from his ex-partner (Robert Pastorelli) and his new partner (Sarah Jessica Parker), Hardy tirelessly pursues the truth. Packed with suspenseful river chases, the movie unfolds as a gritty, high-stakes cat-and-mouse game filled with unexpected twists and turns.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OrboKJz0jU 

470: ”Meecrofilm” | Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)

Loaded Weapon 1 is a hilarious parody of action films, featuring the absurdly inept cop duo, Sergeant Jack Colt (Emilio Estevez) and Sergeant Wes Luger (Samuel L. Jackson), who are investigating a crime linked to Wilderness Girl cookies. They cross paths with eccentric villains played by Tim Curry and William Shatner, while Kathy Ireland and Jon Lovitz add to the comedic chaos.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ET5XJqPAW0 

469: ”Violating Verbal Morality Statutes” | Demolition Man (1993)

Mellow greetings and salutations, citizen. We hope to inspire joy-joy feelings as you listen to our review of the barbaric and savage movie Demolition Man. John Spartan was falsely accused of the deaths of hostages during his takedown of the psychotic Simon Phoenix in 1996. Now it's 2032, and both men have been released from their cryo-prison to be unleashed on a society that isn't equipped to handle 90s levels of violence.
Starring Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, and Sandra Bullock.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B5v6QZ5R3g 

468: ”Rendezvous With Death” | In The Line of Fire (1993)

Clint Eastwood is a Secret Service agent who is haunted by his failure to save President Kennedy. John Malkovich is a psychopathic assassin planning to kill the current President. In The Line of Fire follows the cat-and-mouse game between the two men as Eastwood's character tries to prevent the assassination and redeem himself.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuZdS9da4S4 

467: ”But would it make you more comfortable?” | Philadelphia (1993)

Philadelphia follows the story of a successful lawyer (Andrew Beckett, played by Tom Hanks) who is fired from his law firm after they discover he has AIDS. Andrew hires a homophobic attorney, Joe Miller (Denzel Washington), to represent him in a wrongful termination suit. As they work together, Joe's prejudices are challenged, and he begins to see Andrew as a human being rather than a disease.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKDz2LVHz0Y 

466: ”As Brutally Clear As This” | Gettysburg (1993)

Join us on the battle field as we dive into the epic historical drama film, Gettysburg (1993). We discuss the film's portrayal of the famous battle, the performances of the star-studded cast, and the use of music to enhance the story's emotional impact.
Music used in this episode includes "Two Brothers (Trad.)" by Javolenus.
2023 - Licensed under Creative CommonsAttribution Noncommercial (3.0)
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vz5f9NOVuk 

465: ”Plenty O’Cantagallo” | Bond Girls Draft

Pat joins a whole MI6 field office full of other podcasters to participate in the Bond Girls Draft, commemorating the 70th anniversary of releasing the original Ian Fleming novel, Casino Royale.

464: ”A Full Full Service Bathroom” | A Bronx Tale (1993)

A Bronx Tale is a captivating coming-of-age drama set in the 1960s, showcasing the struggle between love, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life. Starring Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri, and Lillo Brancato, the movie chronicles the life of a young boy who must choose between the father he loves and the mob boss he idolizes. As the streets of the Bronx become a battleground for influence and control, the characters must navigate the complexities of family, friendship, and the moral dilemmas they face. Don't miss this powerful and unforgettable story directed by Robert De Niro himself.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z50PjmZYS4A 

463: ”Love Across, Like, 26 States” | Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

In a world where love knows no distance, Sleepless in Seattle takes us on a wild ride through the radio waves! Widower Sam, played by Tom Hanks, pours his heart out on-air, catching the attention of hopeless romantic Annie, our beloved Meg Ryan. This unlikely duo, separated by miles and engaged to others, becomes entangled in a cosmic quest to meet atop the Empire State Building.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahI9LaOGYcE 
Check out our Joe Versus the Volcano episode: https://www.30podcast.com/episode-296-brain-cloud-joe-versus-the-volcano-1990/ 

462: ”Deputy Marshal Sam’s Giardiniera” | The Fugitive (1993)

For the first time in four years, the gang is back together in-person to dive off the prison bus and into the action-packed mystery thriller The Fugitive. When Dr. Richard Kimble is framed for his wife's murder, he must outrun and outwit federal agents, a crooked pharmaceutical company, and a one-armed man to clear his name.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETPVU0acnrE