30something Movie Podcast

Episode #396: ”Draw Me Like One of Your Texas Boys” | Single White Female (1992)

Allison is looking for a new roommate after breaking up with her boyfriend when she finds out he cheated on her. After running through the application process she meets Hedra (Hedy) and the two women start to become good friends. Maybe a little TOO good, because Hedy doesn't want to be friends with Allison. She was to BE Allison.
Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in Single White Female.
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Episode #395: ”Dirty Hitchcock” | Basic Instinct (1992)

Catherine Tramell is a beautiful crime novelist who probably killed a bunch of men. She's being *ahem* "investigated" by homicide detective Nick Curran, who has way too many issues to be a good cop. It's an homage to Hitchcock from the guy who directed RoboCop, with a dash of murder and a generous helping of "aggressive snuggling."
Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone star in Basic Instinct.
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Episode #394: ”No Crying in Baseball!” | A League of Their Own (1992)

While the men are away at war, the women of America get a chance to shine as they take the field to keep the national pastime alive. Just don't forget to lay off the high ones.
Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna, and Rosie O'Donnell star in A League of Their Own.
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Episode #393: ”Always Bet On Black” | Passenger 57 (1992)

Wesley Snipes is John Cutter, a security expert who has just taken a new job as the head of counter-terrorism for a major airline. It's barely the first day on the job when Charles Rane — who is definitely not insane and hijacking a plane — kills his FBI handlers and hijacks the plane. Can Cutter roundhouse kick his way out of this one?
Wesley Snipes, Bruce Payne, Elizabeth Hurley, and Alex Datcher star in Passenger 57.
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To Kill A Mockingbird: Patreon Exclusive Preview

Scout is growing up in Maycomb, Alabama, during the Great Depression. Over the next couple of years, she will experience one of the most dramatic and formative times of her life as she observes her father defending a black man accused of rape. In the film version, Gregory Peck is a master at bringing the character of Atticus Finch to life and showcasing the struggle to defend a man the whole town would rather see dead.
Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, and Brock Peters star in To Kill A Mockingbird.
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Episode #392: ”Yeah, you blend” | My Cousin Vinny (1992)

Vinny has driven down with his girlfriend to help defend his cousin who was wrongfully arrested for the murder of a convenience store clerk. If he can con the court long enough, he might just get them acquitted. So what if he's never tried a case before!
Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio, and Fred Gwynne star in My Cousin Vinny.
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Episode #391: ”I’m gonna do what I gotta do!” | Hoffa (1992)

This biopic details the rise — and mysterious disappearance — of the famous Teamster boss, Jimmy Hoffa. With the help of his right-hand man, Bobby Ciaro, he elevated the Teamsters Union to one of the most powerful and prominent organizations in the United States. Then in 1975, Hoffa mysteriously disappeared. Was it the government? The mafia? Faked his own death? How many licks *does* it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?
Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, and Armand Assante star in Hoffa.
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Episode #390: ”Step into my orifice” | Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)

We're back for another year: 1992! Riggs and Murtaugh are back again too, teaming up with Leo Getz and the new Internal Affairs officer, Lorna Cole, to take down a gun-smuggling operation run by a crooked former cop.
Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and Rene Russo star in Lethal Weapon 3.
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Episode #389: ”Find Your Smile” | City Slickers (1991)

Mitch is driving his wife and kids crazy, so now he's off to a supervised cattle drive with his two best friends to try and find himself.
Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby, and Jack Palance star in City Slickers.
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Episode #388: ”Go get your holster fixed” | Homicide (1991)

Bobby Gold is a cop who's having a crisis of identity. He'll need to figure out whether his Jewish heritage or loyalty to the badge is more important.
Joe Mantegna and William H. Macy star in Homicide.
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