90mins On Film

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 ambitions, to modern action filmmaking. Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!

"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 between Bruce Willis & Samuel L. Jackson, and how it redefined the buddy-cop action formula. Complete with riddles, Germans, Samuel L. Jackson yelling, Bruce Willis shooting, bombs, blood, and explosions, we'll get to the bottom as to why this sequel still hits hard three decades later.Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!

"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, Jordan plays dual roles as identical twin brothers caught in a web of family, guilt, and death.In this special truncated episode, we unpack how Coogler and Jordan continue to raise the bar, and if this film will leave a lasting legacy, or be lost in the shuffle of countless releases that will hit the market before Awards Season.Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!

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's iconic chaotic portrayal, to the ethics of crooked cops, we dive deep into one of the grittiest cop dramas ever made — with a few digital hiccups along the way. And yes, we promise "Pac-Man" is real, and not just a voice lost in static...Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!

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 dramas, and just how dated the film has become.Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!

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 radar" impact it left on the genre.Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!

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!Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!

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.Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!

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 Reeves and Gene Hackman, but despite its underdog spirit, it never quite finds the end zone. In this episode, we break down the film's hits and misses, its place in Reeves' career, and why it remains a curious entry in the world of football movies.Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!

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. Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!

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...Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!

Wrapping up the year withVampire Month in December, with a deep dive into JoJo Wright's all-time favorite vampire film! 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 iconic lines every five minutes. Get ready for an entertaining mix of fandom, fun facts, and fang-filled commentary as we close out the year with a bang!Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!

With a global box office total exceeding $3.36 billion dollars, it was inevitable that one of these iconic films 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" in their own right.Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!

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."Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

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!Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

29 years ago, one movie 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. Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

“If it bleeds, we can kill it…” At the peak of their powers, in the 1980's, for better or worse, action movie stars ruled the Hollywood landscape. Listen as we deep dive into one of Arnold's most notorious action films, along with special guest Jeff Reyes, and returning guest host, Samantha Garcia. Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

In an unconventional film choice, we're discussing Todd Phillips 2003 comedic outing, 'Old School.'  Listen as one host pleads his case on why Phillips is a cinematic genius, and how the other can't stand his films. Whether you're a fan of frat house antics, or more skeptical of lowbrow humor, this episode promises to be an entertaining ride through one of the more polarizing comedies of the early 2000's.Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

Love it or hate, the release of Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus on August 16th has proven that it is a truly divisive film. In this short, but sweet, special episode, filled with spoilers, our hosts use it as a means of getting a few gripes off their chest about this new entry into a truly iconic film franchise. Send us a Text Message.Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

In a selection that is straight out of "left field," one of our hosts chose a movie that's been called by baseball fans one of the greatest baseball movies ever made, and by film lovers one of the worst movies ever made - Sam Raimi's pre-Spiderman outing starring Kevin Costner, "For Love Of The Game."Send us a Text Message.Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

"Yo, homie!! Is that my briefcase??” - In this jam packed 2 hour episode we're celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Michael Mann's nocturnal neo-noir crime thriller, 'Collateral' - joined by guest host and film producer, Samantha Garcia, and vinyl collector and movie super-fan, Jay Johnson, we dig into what some consider to be the only film that rivils 'Heat.'Send us a Text Message.Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

“Are you not entertained!!?”Hot off the heels of the release of the trailer for "Gladiator II," we commemorate the 24th Anniversary of Ridley Scott's epic tale of a disgraced Roman General's quest for revenge, "Gladiator" starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. Send us a Text Message.Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

In celebration of Tom Cruise's 62nd birthday, we are joined by Photographer & Videographer, Ben Gonzalez, all the way from Tokyo, Japan, to have an in-depth conversation about the birthday boys' second and final sci-fi collaboration with Steven Spielberg, 'War of the Worlds.'Send us a Text Message.Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

Not only has Ted Stryker been a staple of the West Coast radio waves for over three decades, but he's also a a true connoisseur of cinema, who's brought to us one of the most intense music oriented films of the 2010's: Damien Chazelle's breakout hit, Whiplash!Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

From Al Pacino's electrifying portrayal of the enigmatic John Milton, to Keanu Reeves' poignant performance as the conflicted Kevin Lomax, listen as we unravel the layers of Taylor Hackford's cinematic gem, and explore the intricacies of power, temptation, and morality, as we dissect why this film holds a special place in one of our host's heart.Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

"Be excellent to each other, and party on, dude..." In 1989, Bill S. Preston, Esq. and Ted "Theodore" Logan embarked on a journey, that could've had a "most heinous" outcome if it weren't for one literary legend's input. Have a listen as we breakdown this most excellent movie in the most triumphant fashion.Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

In our longest episode ever, we dive deep into Guy Ritchie's comedic, British, crime noir caper, 'Snatch,' with the foremost expert on the subject, iHeartMedia & Big Boy's Neighborhood Senior Producer, Sketch O'matic. Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

Fresh off the heels of its 6th Anniversary, and as the world prepares for the release of 'A Quiet Place: Day One,' the trio discusses this sci-fi / horror smashup, how this movie almost became part of the Cloverfield universe, and just how much comedy can be gleaned from an otherwise depressing tale of a world ravaged to extinction by creatures with super-hearing.Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

“For the greater good” and the 17th Anniversary of this dynamic take on the "buddy-cop" genre, we welcome writer/director David Wong to the podcast, and breakdown this wild, British, action/comedy, the upcoming film he's both writing and directing, and exactly why Mr. Wong is our favorite bro/bruh. Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

Do you know your ones, your twos, and your threes..? Celebrating its anniversary this year, the story of Jamie Escalante and his crusade to help the students of Garfield High School pass the AP Calculus Exam, is still as iconic and inspirational as it was 36 years ago. Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

"You're a smooth, smoothie, yah know?"  - Join us as we celebrate the 28th Anniversary of this 'homespun murder story,'  from the brilliant minds of the filmmaking duo, the Coen Brothers, and discover why we think this movie works so well, and why it's one of the most flawless pieces of cinema ever made.  Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

In this very special bonus episode, we talk Oscar predictions, which one of us has seen the most nominated films this year, and who we think will be worthy enough to take home the gold.Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

It's a rare occasion when we all get to see a new movie at the same time, let alone a blockbuster, sci-fi, epic such as Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part Two.' In this episode, we discuss the high & lows of this magnum opus, and discover which one of us has replaced their all time favorite movie, with this one.Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

In the early 90's, Shane Black was the highest paid screenwriter in Hollywood, Bruce Willis one of the highest paid action stars, and Tony Scott was quickly becoming the most sought after director when it came to spectacle. As we close out "football season," we breakdown whether or not 'The Last Boy Scout' was worth the $43 million dollar price tag.Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.

It's Valentine's Day everybody!! And in celebration of this special day, we welcome the return of Jesmoniq, wife of CE Garcia, to discuss the timeless love story of Noah & Allie. That's right!! “The Notebook.” 

"Life is a contact sport..."  On the jumbo-sized season 2 premiere, we dive headfirst into the adrenaline-fueled world of football, and football movies, spotlighting a film that the director wanted to resemble a scene out of Saving Private Ryan, Oliver Stone's 1999 gridiron epic, "Any Given Sunday."

Chirstmastime is upon us, and in the Season One ender, we take an unconventional approach to the Xmas movie genre, and try to prove if movies like Prometheus, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Rocky IV, are in fact, actually, Christmas movies.

As the new year approaches, and with the awards season on the horizon, we sit and dissect the elements that made two of the most anticipated films of the year just that, and which one of these titans of cinema, did it better. 

Clocking in at 3 hours and 26 minutes, Martin Scorsese's latest entry has been acclaimed by viewers and critics alike, but whose box office numbers have been dwindling since it's release. On this episode, we weigh in on just where this film ranks in the director's filmography, and if it's worthy enough to take home an Oscar come March.

The drinks were flowing as we celebrated the 10th Anniversary of Martin Scorsese 's off kilter, drug-filled, anxiety inducing, impov-ridden, biopic of the rise and fall of Jordan Belfort, with special guest Fidel Medina of BETAMAX podcast. 

On a bonus Black Friday episode, we dive into the timeless portrayal of high school stereotypes, as the crew attempts to dissect The Breakfast Club's long lasting impact, and unravel the secrets behind this film's enduring relevance in pop culture, as well as other John Hughes teenage angst ridden films of the 1980's.

On this episode we're going back in time with Executive Producer of 'The Cruz Show' on Real 923 in Los Angeles, Jeff Garcia, as we talk about a movie that was made just around the corner from where he grew up, and how this movies impacted him so much, he's passed on the film's legacy to his own children. Great, Scott!!

"Momma don't like tattletales..." Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of John Carpenter's "They Live," the hosts discuss alternating views on whether this film deserves to hold the title of cult classic,  or is just plain overrated. 

Closing out the Halloween season, we welcome Student Academy Award Winning Documentary Film Producer, Samantha Garcia, to discuss life after NYU, the state of the film industry, upcoming projects, and her love for a film that revitalized the horror genre.

Recently our hosts had the opportunity to see David Gordon Green's latest foray into the horror world on the big screen as a group, which quickly turned into an outing they regretted. Have a listen to their thoughts on a movie that is so far removed from the original that it barely resembles the film it was trying to imitate. 

Renowned radio personality, and KIIS-FM DJ, JoJo Wright, joins us to discuss the film that is #1 on his list of top 30 horror films, his fascination with the paranormal, and the strange experiences he had while visiting The Stanley Hotel, which served as inspiration for the Stephen King novel, "The Shining."

It's one of our hosts first time watch, and it's just in time for 'The Exorcist: Believer,' which comes out October 6th. Join us as we get their reaction to this iconic film on this episode, which also celebrates its 50th Anniversary this December.

On our first episode for the spooky season, we discuss Edgar Wright's feature film debut, the situation, comedic "rom-com" which takes place during a zombie apocalypse, "Shaun of the Dead." Celebrate with us the entire month of October as we focus on solely scary movies for the Halloween season.

Hip-Hop artist and founder of THOPFest, 60 East, joins us at iHeart Radio in Burbank, to chat about "Go" - a film with three converging stories, all centered around Los Angeles rave culture, and the madness which ensues on Christmas Eve, 1999.

Welcoming comedian Aaron Villagran to iHeart Radio in Burbank, we chat about his all-time favorite movie, James Cameron's sci-fi, action / horror film, The Terminator. Listen as the guys dissect the films horror movie roots, its influence on action movies to come, and which character is the most annoying.

We return to iHeart Radio in Burbank, California for a special episode, celebrating the release of “The Equalizer 3,” and revisit the first teaming of Denzel Washington & Dakota Fanning, and the second of five team-ups with director Tony Scott, for the 2004 revenge, action spectacle, “Man On Fire.”