30something Movie Podcast

457: ”Leguizamo Ex Machina” | Carlito’s Way (1993)

Carlito's Way is a classic crime drama directed by Brian De Palma, starring Al Pacino as Carlito Brigante, a former drug lord trying to go straight. The film follows Carlito's attempts to leave his criminal past behind, but his loyalty to his friends and his own reputation constantly draw him back into the world he's trying to escape. You could even say... just when he thought he was out... they pulled him back in.
Starring Al Pacino, Sean Penn, and John Leguizamo.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbXrkKmCTok 
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456: ”Peanut Butter Super Chunk Emergency” | Benny & Joon (1993)

Joon is a young artist plagued by hallucinations and schizophrenia but also wants a life of her own apart from her brother's overprotective nature. When she begins to fall in love with a quirky, free-spirited young man, it may just give her the chance she needs to take control of her life.
Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Aidan Quinn star in Benny & Joon.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPjBb1qeiK4
 

455: ”Checkmate” | Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)

A young chess prodigy, Josh Waitzkin, and his father navigate the complex world of competitive chess. The film showcases the struggles of balancing intense pressure and the love of the game.
Joe Mantegna, Ben Kingsley, Joan Allen, Laurence Fishburne, and Max Pomeranc star in Searching for Bobby Fischer.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gghecEHT4PI 

454: ”Everybody Works on Wednesday” | Dave (1993)

If you're too busy to be everywhere at once, clones might be the way to go. However, if it's not 1996 and you're not Michael Keaton, that's still 3 years away. If you're Kevin Kline and the president, you might have to settle for an exact look-alike named Dave.
Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, and Ben Kingsley star in Dave.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taDreDT3E6A 

453: ”Be like water” | Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)

A must-see film for martial arts and Bruce Lee fans alike, this biographical drama tells the story of the legendary martial artist and actor. And don't worry, this one won't be over in sixty seconds.
Jason Scott Lee, Lauren Holly, and Robert Wagner star in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDKTBiHBmeI

452: ”There Be Whales Here!” | Free Willy (1993)

Get ready to dive deep into the world of Free Willy on this week's episode. Can a troubled whale and a troubled foster kid help each other out? Yes. The answer is yes. It's a kid's movie, so nothing terrible will happen.
Starring Keiko, Jason James Richter, and Lori Petty.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk0XY83eEuM 

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!