90mins On Film

"90mins On Film returns," and we’re headed back to 1995 for 'Get Shorty,' the slick, satirical crime-comedy that turned John Travolta into a cool leading man (again), gave us a peak into Elmore Leonard's swagger (again), and pulled back the velvet curtain on Hollywood’s sleazy underbelly. In this episdoe we break down Barry Sonnenfeld’s precision direction, the perfect casting, and how a movie about making ...

It’s all in the reflexes... and we’re celebrating the anniversary of John Carpenter’s modern Western and kung fu cult classic "Big Trouble in Little China," and this time, we’ve brought backup! 

Joining us all the way from Japan is special guest host (and 1/3 of 'Movies In Trouble') Ben Gonzalez, along with special guest Erns, a Southern Californian lens wizard, to help us shake the pillars of heaven. 

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In this episode we celebrate two milestones: the 63rd birthday of the one and only Tom Cruise, and the 25th Anniversary of the John Woo directed "Mission: Impossible 2." 

Back for her 5th appearance is Producer/Writer/Director Samantha Garcia, returning to defend "M:I 2’s" slow-motion, doves, and the thinly veiled homoerotic love squared plot involving Ethan Hunt, Nyah Hall, Sean Ambrose, and Ambrose's sulki...

After a short hiatus, "90mins On Film returns!" Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of 'Batman Begins,'  we'll examine how Christopher Nolan’s grounded, gritty reboot (starring Christian Bale, Liam Neeson, Michael Caine, and Morgan Freeman), reshaped the superhero movie landscape, launched the acclaimed Dark Knight Trilogy, gave birth to the now defunct DCU, and influenced everything from Marvel’s cinematic am...

"Yippee-ki-yay, mother**ker!" It's been 30 years since John McClane rolled out of bed (with a hangover) and straight into a city-wide terrorist scavenger hunt in 'Die Hard with a Vengeance.' 

In this anniversary episode, we dive headfirst into the explosive third installment, which marked John McTiernan's glorious return to the franchise, and unpack the high-octane action, the unbeatable chemistry betwe...

"Sinners" (2025) is a period piece which spirals from slow-burn drama, into a vampire bloodbath in vain of Quentin Tarantino & Robert Rodriguez's 'From Dusk Till Dawn in its second half, and has taken the box office by storm since its release this April.

Marking the third collaboration between Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan, and set in the sweltering atmosphere of the Mississippi Delta of the 1930's,...

In this episode, we hit the streets for 'Training Day' — and we’re not alone! Joining us is a real-life police detective, known only as “Pac-Man,” who brings insider insight, wild stories, and… more technical difficulties than a precinct’s outdated radio system. 

From Denzel Washington’s iconic chaotic portrayal, to the ethics of crooked cops, and Ethan Hawke's dynamic enbodiment of a naive rookie, we dive deep into o...

In this episode, we dive into 'Colors' (1988), Dennis Hopper’s gritty and controversial look at gang violence in Los Angeles. Starring Robert Duvall and Sean Penn as two LAPD officers caught between community tensions and their own clashing ideologies, the film sparked debate upon release for its raw portrayal of gang life. Listen as we explore its legacy, impact, where it falls in the landscape of late '80s crime dr...

In the chilling finale of Serial Killer Month, we deep dive into Bill Paxton’s eerie directorial debut, 'Frailty' [2001]. This psychological horror-thriller blurs the line between divine justice and delusional madness, featuring powerhouse performances from Paxton, Matthew McConaughey and Powers Boothe. Special guest Jay Johnson returns to unravel the film’s haunting themes, shocking twists, and lasting "under the ra...

It's "Serial Killer Month" on 90mins On Film, and in this episode we deep dive into three chilling classics: 'The Silence of the Lambs,' 'American Psycho,' and 'Zodiac.' 

From Hannibal Lecter’s mind games to Patrick Bateman’s blood-soaked satire and David Fincher’s meticulous true-crime thriller, we explore what makes these films our top choices!

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Jesmoniq returns for the third time to defend her position on a film that took awards season by storm, 2018's "A Star Is Born," the hit remake starring Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga. From years of development struggles, to Cooper’s directorial debut, and the pressure of reimagining a Hollywood classic, we unravel some of the challenges that almost derailed the film before it became an Oscar-winning phenomenon.

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Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, '90mins On Film' takes the field with "The Replacements," a sports comedy that fumbled its way into theaters as Keanu Reeves’ follow-up to "The Matrix." Loosely inspired by the 1987 NFL players' strike, the film follows a ragtag team of misfits led by Keanu Reeves and Gene Hackman, but despite its underdog spirit, it never quite finds the end zone. In this episo...

Mike Judge’s 2006 cult classic, 'Idiocracy'—a film that has sparked debate for nearly two decades. While one of us appreciates it for what it was at the time, the other two think "it’s just plain stupid..." Is it clever satire, or just lowbrow absurdity? In this epsiode we break down its social commentary, its unexpected cultural relevance, and whether it deserves its cult status. 

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Season 3 is finally here!! Amidst treacherous winds storms, a series of wild fires, and massive power outages in Southern California, we are returning for a third season!! Recorded over the course of two weeks, we celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of Brian De Palma and Al Pacino's return to the genre they made famous over a decade prior...

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Wrapping up the year withVampire Month in December, with a deep dive into JoJo Wright’s all-time favorite vampire film starring Brad Pitt & Tom Cruise! But this classic isn’t just a favorite of his—it’s Wrapping up the year with Vampire Month in December and a deep dive into JoJo Wright’s all-time favorite vampire film! But this classic isn’t just a favorite of his—it’s an obsession. So much that he can’t resist quoting its ico...

With a global box office total exceeding $3.36 billion dollars, it was inevitable that one of these iconic films (starring Kristen Stweart & Robert Pattinson) would make its way onto our podcast... In this episode, we're joined by a self-proclaimed "Twi-Hard" savant and eldest daughter of CE Garcia, as she goes head-to-head with our hosts to defend this film—and learn which one of our hosts is a "Twi-Hard&qu...

Happy Halloween, everyone!! Join us as we celebrate a huge milestone—our 50th episode! Guest host Samantha Garcia returns as we welcome back KIIS-FM radio personality and true paranormal enthusiast, the unforgettable JoJo Wright, for a thrilling dive into the eerie origins of the "Warren Cinematic Universe."

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Kick off the spooky season with us as we dive into the world of horror! In this episode, we take a chilling look back at one of the most iconic slasher films of all time (and just in time for its 40th anniversary). Join us as we explore what it was like growing up in an era when horror movies weren’t just entertainment—but nightmare fuel that kept you awake at night!

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29 years ago, a movie starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin Spacey, blurred the line between thriller and horror, and changed the cinematic landscape for crime noir, and to this day, its impact remains. To celebrate its anniversary, we are joined by cinematographer JD Macias, and learn how his appreciation for this film changed over the course of two decades. 

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