30something Movie Podcast

451: ”I’m gonna scare the pants off America” | Matinee (1993)

Join us for a rollicking good time as we delve into the zany world of Joe Dante's cult classic: Matinee! Join us in the fallout shelter as we deconstruct the film's off-the-wall plot, bizarre characters, and over-the-top special effects. But beware, you may never look at giant ants the same way again.
Starring John Goodman, Robert Picardo, and Cathy Moriarty star in Matinee.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GmhD-MnoQM 

450: ”Hold On to Your Butts” | Jurassic Park (1993)

When scientists discover the secret to reviving dinosaurs from extinction and create a prehistoric zoo, who could've imagined that their experiment would go awry when the dinos escape their enclosures?
Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Richard Attenborough star in Jurassic Park.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jKEqDKpJLw 

449: ”Light the Lamp, Not the Rat!” | Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

The Muppets are at it again, this time teaming up with Ebenezer Scrooge to bring the Christmas spirit to life in a musical retelling of the classic Charles Dickens holiday tale.
Michael Caine, Kermit the Frog, and Miss Piggy star in Muppet Christmas Carol.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVAUtzgfumk 

448: Batman Animated Series and X-Men ’92

1992 was a pivotal year for some great comic book storylines — and two amazing cartoon series. Batman: The Animated Series from Bruce Timm and Paul Dini would be the definitive portrayal of Batman for a new generation of fans. The X-Men cartoon would open up the world of mutants and their struggles to live in a world that hates and fears them. As our special Christmas gift to you, John runs down his favorite episodes and a little history of these two animated series. Be excellent to each other and go watch these cartoons!

447: ”Here I Go Again On My Own” | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)

Kevin McCallister gets lost in New York City and has to save the holiday proceeds for a children's hospital from a pair of bumbling burglars, all while his family vacations in Florida without him... again.
Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern star in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h9VDUNtoto

446: ”Christmas Parent Trap” | All I Want for Christmas (1991)

Ethan and Hallie are two young siblings who launch a convoluted scheme to get their divorced parents back together for Christmas. 
Harley Jane Kozak, Jamey Sheridan, Kevin Nealon, and Leslie Nielsen star in All I Want for Christmas.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpP2LJv_Bc0

445: ”That’ll do, pig” | The Babe (1992)

Babe Ruth rose from humble beginnings to become synonymous with the sport of baseball. From "calling the shot" to "the House that Ruth built," he was one of the greatest ever to play the game. Life and relationships were a little more of a struggle for him, though.
John Goodman and Kelly McGillis star in The Babe.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ7oY0tA7qU

444: ”FREEEE???” | Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)

Patreon co-executive producer Padraig joins us to talk about one of his favorite holiday movies — Santa Claus: The Movie. Starting with the origin story of Santa himself, Christmas becomes threatened when an unscrupulous businessman wants to take over and make Christmas *his* holiday.
Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, and Burgess Meredith star in Santa Claus: The Movie.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzFDcjesuVs

443: Interview with Steve Bryant | 40 Years of The Rocketeer

Dave Stevens created The Rocketeer in 1982 as a backup story for another comic. From that point on, the character has captured imaginations for four decades. John sits down with Steve Bryant, the creator of comic book character, Athena Voltaire. Steve and his work have been heavily influenced by Dave Stevens and he was more than happy to geek out with us!

442: ”Religion and Fly Fishing” | A River Runs Through It (1992)

Two sons of a rural pastor grow up in 1920s Montana. They spend much of their time fly fishing and learning some important life lessons from it.
Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt, and Craig Sheffer star in A River Runs Through It.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsIolBViUmc