30something Movie Podcast

Episode #405: ”Yeah, well... I also cook” | Under Siege (1992)

An ex-Navy Seal turned cook is the only person who can stop a group of terrorists when they seize control of a U.S. battleship.
Steven Seagal, Gary Busey, and Tommy Lee Jones star in Under Siege.
We also review the (INfamous?) action movie trailer we created 10 years ago as a bunch of teachers with too much time on our hands. It’s confusing without the visuals, so the audio is edited out of this episode. You can see the full video here: 
The Band Director (2012 Trailer)
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Episode #404: ”Peeping Tom Satellites” | Patriot Games (1992)

Former CIA agent Jack Ryan foils an IRA terrorist attack in London, killing one of the terrorists in the process. That happens to have been the brother of another terrorist, Sean Miller. He vows to get his revenge on Ryan and tries to kill his wife and daughter. In order to save his family, Ryan will rejoin the CIA and track down the terrorists before they can strike again.
Harrison Ford, Anne Archer, Sean Bean, and James Earl Jones star in Patriot Games.
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Episode #403: ”Worst Oscar Night Ever” | The Bodyguard (1992)

It's likely the worst Oscar night ever for a singer-turned-actor. (If you're reading this too far out from March 2022, the reference might be lost on you!) Frank is an ex-Secret Service agent hired to keep Rachel safe, but she seems to be more interested in sabotaging all of his attempts. In the meantime, she was him to do more than just *guard* her body, if you know what I mean.
Kevin Kostner and Whitney Houston star in The Bodyguard.
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Episode #402: ”HOO-AH!” | Scent of A Woman (1992)

Frank is a retired Lt. Col. in the US army who is blind and a little rough around the edges. Charlie is a student at a prestigious prep school and needs a job in order to afford the trip home for Christmas, so he signs on to watch Frank while his family travels for the holiday. Frank and Charlie end up spending a very memorable and unexpected Thanksgiving together in New York City that will change both of them forever.
Al Pacino and Chris O'Donnell star in Scent of A Woman.
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Episode #401: ”I will find you!” | The Last of the Mohicans (1992)

This sweeping historical epic romance follows Hawkeye (not the Avenger) as he tries to protect the Munro sisters from the French army and rival native tribes. In the meantime, he and Cora Munro begin to fall in love with each other.
Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Wes Studi, and Russell Means star in The Last of the Mohicans.
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Deathtrap: Patreon Exclusive Preview

Murder... intrigue... deception... Clark Kent and Alfred Pennyworth. Or more accurately, it's Christopher Reeve and Michael Caine in the murder mystery comedy, Deathtrap!
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Episode #400: ”Re-Doing the First” | Ghostbusters, Gremlins, Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

That in-famous first episode is finally getting its due now that we've hit 400 episodes! We go back to the very beginning and tackle Ghostbusters, Gremlins, and A Nightmare on Elm Street. We're also joined by a member of the Windy City Ghostbusters!
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Ghostbusters
Gremlins
A Nightmare on Elm Street

Episode #399: ”Captain Moonlight” | Far and Away (1992)

Joseph and Shannon are both running away from their past. Joseph because he attempted to kill his landlord and Shannon because she feels like she doesn't have the freedom to be the progressive woman she's destined to be. So they run off to America together... at first as reluctant partners, but over time they become something more.
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman star in Far and Away.
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Episode #398: ”I think I’ve found a hand” | Jennifer 8 (1992)

Former LA cop, John Berlin, is not doing well after the end of his marriage. Now he's in a smaller town and is diving right into a new case that may involve a serial killer targeting blind women. It complicates things when John falls in love with their prime witness.
Andy Garcia, Lance Henriksen, and Uma Thurman star in Jennifer 8.

Episode #397: ”Nuns and Guns” | Sister Act (1992)

Delores accidentally saw her mobster boyfriend execute one of his men for talking with the cops. She knows that snitches get stitches, so the authorities decide to hide her out in a convent... because sisters only get blisters...? 
Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, and Harvey Keitel star in Sister Act.
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