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500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema

Johnny Andrews
500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
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  • 500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema

    046. The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951, Robert Wise)

    21/06/2026 | 17 mins.
    A flying saucer led conflicto,
    Of nuclear apocalypto,
    They just don’t belong,
    If something goes wrong, 
    Just say “Klaatu barada nikto”. 

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    500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.

    Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out ⁠⁠Tomm’s music on Spotify⁠⁠. 

    All other music excerpts remain the property of their respective owners.

    Follow the journey on ⁠⁠500genrefilms.com⁠⁠, and please support this project by backing my Patreon. Go to ⁠⁠patreon.com/500GenreFilms⁠⁠.

    Check out my other podcast, ⁠⁠MY MOVIE DNA⁠⁠, where I interview people about their favourite movies, available wherever you get your podcasts.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or tell a friend. New listeners are always welcome. 

    Join me next episode as our journey continues, and I’ll see you at the movies!
  • 500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema

    045. Home Alone (1990, Chris Columbus)

    14/06/2026 | 30 mins.
    Kevin’s know-how is adaptable, 
    His booby traps are admirable, 
    He wants to eat a,
    Delicious pizza, 
    Keep the change ya filthy animal!

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    500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.

    Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out ⁠⁠Tomm’s music on Spotify⁠⁠. 

    All other music excerpts remain the property of their respective owners.

    Follow the journey on ⁠⁠500genrefilms.com⁠⁠, and please support this project by backing my Patreon. Go to ⁠⁠patreon.com/500GenreFilms⁠⁠.

    Check out my other podcast, ⁠⁠MY MOVIE DNA⁠⁠, where I interview people about their favourite movies, available wherever you get your podcasts.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or tell a friend. New listeners are always welcome. 

    Join me next episode as our journey continues, and I’ll see you at the movies!
  • 500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema

    044. Superman II (1980, Richard Lester & Richard Donner)

    07/06/2026 | 18 mins.
    In search of a Kryptonion God,
    Come along the supervillain squad,
    Lois and Clark, 
    Develop a spark, 
    But he won’t kneel before General Zod.

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    500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.

    Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out ⁠⁠Tomm’s music on Spotify⁠⁠. 

    All other music excerpts remain the property of their respective owners.

    Follow the journey on ⁠⁠500genrefilms.com⁠⁠, and please support this project by backing my Patreon. Go to ⁠⁠patreon.com/500GenreFilms⁠⁠.

    Check out my other podcast, ⁠⁠MY MOVIE DNA⁠⁠, where I interview people about their favourite movies, available wherever you get your podcasts.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or tell a friend. New listeners are always welcome. 

    Join me next episode as our journey continues, and I’ll see you at the movies!
  • 500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema

    043. Play Misty For Me (1971, Clint Eastwood)

    31/05/2026 | 22 mins.
    In terms of radio prevelance, 
    The choice of music is Evelyn’s, 
    A first for Clint, 
    Wind, reel and print, 
    Piano jazz is malevolence.

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    500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.

    Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out ⁠⁠Tomm’s music on Spotify⁠⁠. 

    All other music excerpts remain the property of their respective owners.

    Follow the journey on ⁠⁠500genrefilms.com⁠⁠, and please support this project by backing my Patreon. Go to ⁠⁠patreon.com/500GenreFilms⁠⁠.

    Check out my other podcast, ⁠⁠MY MOVIE DNA⁠⁠, where I interview people about their favourite movies, available wherever you get your podcasts.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or tell a friend. New listeners are always welcome. 

    Join me next episode as our journey continues, and I’ll see you at the movies!
  • 500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema

    042. Spartacus (1960, Stanley Kubrick)

    24/05/2026 | 19 mins.
    Roman gladiators startle us, 
    With battles that are so marvellous, 
    Approaching Rome,
    Without a home, 
    Always remember: “I’m Spartacus!”

    *

    500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews.

    Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out ⁠⁠Tomm’s music on Spotify⁠⁠. 

    All other music excerpts remain the property of their respective owners.

    Follow the journey on ⁠⁠500genrefilms.com⁠⁠, and please support this project by backing my Patreon. Go to ⁠⁠patreon.com/500GenreFilms⁠⁠.

    Check out my other podcast, ⁠⁠MY MOVIE DNA⁠⁠, where I interview people about their favourite movies, available wherever you get your podcasts.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or tell a friend. New listeners are always welcome. 

    Join me next episode as our journey continues, and I’ll see you at the movies!
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About 500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema
A spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s. 500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema is written, produced and hosted by Johnny Andrews. Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Matthews. You can check out Tomm’s music on Spotify under Tomm Matthews. All other music excerpts remain the property of their respective owners. Follow the journey on 500genrefilms.com, and please support this project by backing the Patreon at patreon.com/500GenreFilms.
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