500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema

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.

Episodes

June 22, 2025 20 mins

We have left Earth to visit the stars, 

It’s the future so robots drive cars,

Up there in cities,

Girls with three titties,

Don’t think twice, get your ass to Mars.


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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 T...

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The plans to reopen were exhumed, 

It must be safe now they all assumed, 

A little boy drowned, 

At an old campground, 

As Crazy Ralph said, they’re all doomed.


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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’...

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Frisco in three days is his goal, 

But too many uppers take their toll, 

He’ll do it in four, 

With his foot to the floor,

Cheered on by DJ Super Soul.


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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 o...

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Of his bosses Baxter should beware,

As his apartment doesn’t compare,

He’ll lend out his place,

So he can save face,

For a seedy evening affair.


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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 m...

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June 8, 2025 19 mins

Sometimes facts can be a bit flaky, 

Who killed who is all a big maybe, 

The truth will out,

Leaving no doubt,

Ending with Three Men and a Baby.


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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 Spoti...

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Here comes Frederick J. Frenger,

Whose love for Susie does linger, 

His plans might prevail, 

But Hank’s on his tail, 

All because of a broken finger. 


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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 o...

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The rebel struggle is fraternal,

Han’s love for Leia is eternal,

Luke visits Yoda, 

And in a strange coda, 

Finds out something paternal.


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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....

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May 28, 2025 22 mins

Here comes Jack Carter on the train, 

To avenge his brother who’s been slain, 

When he’s in a fight, 

He doesn’t sound right, 

Because he’s played by Michael Caine. 


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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 Tom...

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Here’s an idea that I might float,

Have you heard of a killer of note,

Mark is rather shy, 

As he looks you in the eye, 

And then he’ll stab you in the throat.


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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...

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Joe Gillis is broke but he’s no fool, 

On screenplays he takes Norma to school, 

Her monkey has died,

With Max by her side,

And Joe ends up floating in a pool.


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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...

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Sean’s accent is mighty silly,

Out of the sub, things get chilly,

Jack Ryan has checked,

If Sean will defect,

Give me one ping only, Vasily.


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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

Undercover, seeking a tryst,

Steve wants to be next on the list, 

A killer’s on the loose, 

Who he has to seduce,

But he’s in deep up to his wrist.


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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 othe...

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May 11, 2025 18 mins

Bill and Joe are a different class,

They go to a party, smoke some grass

Bill kills a hippy,

His defence is slippy,

And we get to see Sarandon’s ass.


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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 ot...

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Tom Ripley’s escape is assured, 

When his yacht is finally moored,

Jealous of Philippe, 

He sent him to sleep,

And dumped his body overboard.


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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<...

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Dixon’s anger is quite chilling, 

To read a book he’s unwilling,

In love with Laurel,

A constant quarrel, 

Then he’s accused of a killing.


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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. Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music ...

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April 30, 2025 16 mins

Val and Earl have a connection, 

In their beautiful desert section,

They fight the worms,

On their own terms,

To save the town of Perfection.


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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. Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast musi...

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April 27, 2025 23 mins

Antonio Bay can’t get a break, 

Because their town was built on a fake,

Secrets are blown,

By Father Malone,

Tonight he’ll get a visit from Blake.


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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. Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast...

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For battle Patton has awaited, 

Victory for him is belated,

A wartime slap, 

Was a bad mishap,

Good job he was reincarnated.


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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. Podcast art is by Willow Van As. Podcast music is by Tomm Mat...

Mark as Played

It’s Rome Marcello can be found in,

His disappointment with life mounting,

He goes to the bars, 

And hates all the stars,

Except when a girl's in a fountain.


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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. Podcast art is by Willow ...

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Jonathan's a cad and a burden,

A friend to Eve this much is certain,

In love with a singer,

And put through the wringer,

He then gets killed by a curtain.


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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. Podcast art is by Willow Van As....

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