500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema

046. The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951, Robert Wise) 21.06.2026 17min

A flying saucer led conflicto,Of nuclear apocalypto,They just don’t belong,If something goes wrong, Just say “Klaatu barada nikto”. *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!

045. Home Alone (1990, Chris Columbus) 14.06.2026 30min

Kevin’s know-how is adaptable, His booby traps are admirable, He wants to eat a,Delicious pizza, Keep the change ya filthy animal!*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!

044. Superman II (1980, Richard Lester & Richard Donner) 07.06.2026 18min

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.*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!

043. Play Misty For Me (1971, Clint Eastwood) 31.05.2026 22min

In terms of radio prevelance, The choice of music is Evelyn’s, A first for Clint, Wind, reel and print, Piano jazz is malevolence.*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!

042. Spartacus (1960, Stanley Kubrick) 24.05.2026 19min

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!

041. The Man In The White Suit (1951, Alexander Mackendrick) 17.05.2026 15min

There’s a magical new pattern,Capital and Labour will flatten, A white so brill,Trouble at t’Mill All because of Sidney Stratton.*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!

040. Miller's Crossing (1990, Joel Coen) 10.05.2026 17min

Against Leo, Caspar goes to bat, But his plans to overthrow fall flat, But ignore the brawl, Because after all,Tom Reagan keeps losing his hat.*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!

039. Airplane! (1980, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker & Jerry Zucker) 03.05.2026 32min

It’s all a bit mysterious,Food makes people delirious,From fish abstain,To fly this plane,Surely you can’t be serious?*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!

038. The French Connection (1971, William Friedkin) 26.04.2026 30min

Frog One’s shipment will make you tipsy, As you’d expect from a French gypsy, Aside from the blow,Popeye wants to know,Ever picked your feet in Poughkeepsie?*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!

037. The Time Machine (1960, George Pal) 19.04.2026 16min

H.G. Welles knew a thing or two,About travel and time-in-lieu, Advancing the clocks,And meeting Morlocks, He’ll help the Eloi stage a coup. *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!

036. Strangers On A Train (1951, Alfred Hitchcock) 12.04.2026 19min

A tennis player without a loss, Meets a bachelor with too much gloss,Politeness can drain, Riding on the train, As Bruno suggests to Guy, Criss Cross!*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!

035. Goodfellas (1990, Martin Scorsese) 05.04.2026 34min

Henry and Tommy bleed Brooklyn dry, With their fingers in every pie, But Henry flays,When Tommy says,“What do you mean, ‘I’m a funny guy’”?*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!

034. The Blues Brothers (1980, John Landis) 29.03.2026 20min

Though the brothers couldn’t be whiter, For a band they couldn’t be tighter, In a car ex-police,Says Jake post-release,‘Elwood, fix the cigarette lighter’.*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!

033. Wake In Fright (1971, Ted Kotcheff) 22.03.2026 23min

Joining Doc and Jock for a blabber, Daughter Janette wants you to grab her, At this time of year, Don’t have too much beer, You’ll never escape from the Yabba.*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!

032. Ocean's 11 (1960, Lewis Milestone) 15.03.2026 18min

Frank Sinatra, Sammy and Deano,Want more from Las Vegas than Keno,In a town full of sights,They turn out the lights, And steal the cash from the casino.*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!

031. The Lavender Hill Mob (1951, Charles Crichton) 08.03.2026 18min

All Henry wants is some more power,As talk of heists begin to flower,The plan is bold, Steal all the gold, Smuggle it out to the Eiffel Tower. *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!

030. Men At Work (1990, Emilio Estevez) 01.03.2026 18min

A councilman becomes too brashIn Las Playas he make a splash, At the end of the day, As James and Carl say, This is the last year we throw trash. *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!

029. Night Of The Juggler (1980, Robert Butler & Sydney J. Furie) 22.02.2026 23min

In the Bronx, never take it easy, For a thriller that’s really breezy, One thing about Boyd,Don’t get him annoyed, New York has never looked so sleazy.*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!

028. Walkabout (1971, Nicholas Roeg) 15.02.2026 20min

The man takes a drive out of Sydney,But then pulled a gun on them did he, They live off the land,Find water in sand, With help from an Aborigine.*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!

027. Village Of The Damned (1960, Wolf Rilla) 08.02.2026 17min

Mothers with no one between their thighs, Gave birth to an alien surprise,The town was conned, Their hair is blonde,Just never look them straight in the eyes. *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!