• 028. Walkabout (1971, Nicholas Roeg)
    Feb 15 2026

    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.


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


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    21 Min.
  • 027. Village Of The Damned (1960, Wolf Rilla)
    Feb 8 2026

    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.


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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.


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    18 Min.
  • 026. The Thing From Another World (1951, Christian Nyby)
    Feb 1 2026

    The thing is a plant in disguise,

    Who sabotages their supplies,

    By the next morning,

    Send out a warning,

    Keep looking, keep watching the skies.


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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.


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    22 Min.
  • 025. Die Hard 2 (1990, Renny Harlin)
    Jul 9 2025

    For Christmas Eve, John McClane’s advice

    Is to steer clear of the snow and ice,

    Come to think of it,

    How can the same shit,

    Happen to the same guy twice?


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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.


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    20 Min.
  • 024. The Shining (1980, Stanley Kubrick)
    Jul 6 2025

    The Torrance clan will become tighter,

    Though what Wendy sees will fright her,

    Checking up on Jack,

    A slow walk back,

    At what she finds on his typewriter.


    *


    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.


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    34 Min.
  • 023. McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971, Robert Altman)
    Jul 2 2025

    McCabe’s arrival opens doors,

    As he checks out the local stores,

    Miller arrives,

    And changes their lives,

    The one thing this town needs is whores.


    *


    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.


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    18 Min.
  • 022. Psycho (1960, Alfred Hitchcock)
    Jun 29 2025

    Over Norman mother has power,

    His love for Marion will flower,

    There’s quite a smell,

    Behind the motel,

    After she stepped in the shower.


    *


    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.


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    28 Min.
  • 021. All About Eve (1950, Joseph L. Mankiewicz)
    Jun 25 2025

    Relationships will become muddy,

    In Eve, Margo’s found a new buddy,

    Up there on stage,

    You can’t hide your age,

    So never trust your understudy.


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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!

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    19 Min.