Rephonic
Artwork for 500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema

500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema

Johnny Andrews
Tremors
Alfred Hitchcock
John Carpenter
Hollywood
In a Lonely Place
The Fog
The Empire Strikes Back
La Dolce Vita
1980s Cinema
Rashomon
Film History
Genre Cinema
Public Shaming
Kevin Bacon
Nicholas Ray
Gloria Graham
Ron Underwood
Ghost Stories
Horror Films
Halloween

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 50... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes51Foundeda year ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Film HistoryTV & Film

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for 500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema

Latest Episodes

Paul Sheldon may only be one man,

But Annie sees him and makes a plan,

After they squabbled,

Ankles are hobbled,

And she says: “I’m your number one fan!”

*

500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at... more

When they both get fired and feel down,

Harry and Skip head out of town,

One of them rides,

While the other hides,

As a prison rodeo clown.

*

500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from... more

The latest diamond smuggling batch,

Is a victim of Tiffany’s snatch,

Big girls and small,

Bond likes them all,

As long as the collars and cuffs match.

*

500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at mov... more

Searching for someone to intervene,

Guns for hire are few and far between,

So good so far,

But who’s the star,

Is it Yul Brynner or Steve McQueen?

*

500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies f... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

With Gourley And Rust
With Gourley And RustMatt Gourley and Paul Rust
Gone Medieval
Gone MedievalHistory Hit

Recent Guests

Tarquin Gotch
Music supervisor who worked with John Hughes; guest on this episode
Tarquin Gotch
Episode: 045. Home Alone (1990, Chris Columbus)
Jim Abrahams
Filmmaker and one of the Airplane! creators
ZAZ Productions / Airplane!
Episode: 039. Airplane! (1980, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker & Jerry Zucker)
David Zucker
Filmmaker and one of the Airplane! creators
ZAZ Productions / Airplane!
Episode: 039. Airplane! (1980, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker & Jerry Zucker)
Jerry Zucker
Filmmaker and one of the Airplane! creators
ZAZ Productions / Airplane!
Episode: 039. Airplane! (1980, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker & Jerry Zucker)

Host

Johnny Andrews
Host of the show; focuses on film history, genre cinema, and behind-the-scenes storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Bravo

    Great show. Do you have plans to review Nobody’s Fool, Taps or Lords of Discipline?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YouLikeHerAlfie
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate the host's ability to connect historical context to modern cinema discussions.
Some episodes' spoiler-filled analyses are noted as particularly thorough and entertaining.
Listeners praise the show's deep production-history focus and its wealth of archival detail.
Several listeners mention high-quality recommendations and thoughtful guest selections.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

045. Home Alone (1990, Chris Columbus)
Q: How did Macaulay Culkin come to be cast as Kevin McAllister?
Columbus and Hughes recognized Culkin's natural energy and on-screen presence after seeing his work in Uncle Buck, andطع the casting process involved auditions of over 200 actors before finalizing Culkin.
045. Home Alone (1990, Chris Columbus)
Q: What was the turning point that kept Home Alone moving forward after Warner Brothers pulled out?
The decision to pursue talks with 20th Century Fox, led by Joe Roth, and the encouragement to move forward with the project despite earlier setbacks.
024. The Shining (1980, Stanley Kubrick)
Q: What are the three separate aspects of The Shining that link the film to A, Rocky Balboa, B, James Bond, and C, Indiana Jones?
The answers revealed that the Steadicam popularized by Kubrick on The Shining was first used on two films in 1976, Barry Nelson was the first actor to portray James Bond, and Raiders of the Lost Ark was the next film shot on the Elstree Studio stages.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A spoiler-filled, behind-the-scenes look at mid-20th-century to late-20th-century genre cinema, with deep dives into production histories, casting decisions, and cultural impact. Each episode offers meticulous context, archival quotes, and entertaining anecdotes that illuminate how classic films were made and how they shaped film history. The host stacks insights from multiple angles—direction, performance, music, location, and industry politics—creating a rich, reference-heavy experience for film fans, students, and industry professionals seeking thoughtful, craft-focused storytelling. A standout throughline is the emphasis on production challenges and legacy, with a consistently accessible voice that makes complex histories engaging for b... more

Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does this podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for this podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:

1. With Gourley And Rust
2. The Rest Is Entertainment
3. Gone Medieval
4. The Rest Is History
5. The Rest Is Politics

How many episodes of this podcast are there?

this podcast launched a year ago and published 51 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact this podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on this podcast?

Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Tarquin Gotch
2. Jim Abrahams
3. David Zucker
4. Jerry Zucker

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days