650: "Up Yours!" | Independence Day (1996)
About this episode
The episode revisits the 1996 classic 'Independence Day', discussing its impact on the disaster film genre.
Ever have one of those movies that just feels like summer? We’re revisiting the 1996 classic that basically invented the modern disaster epic... complete with Will Smith at his peak, Goldblum being Goldblum, and enough explosions to fill every skyline in America. 🎧 Did you enjoy the episode?Tap that subscribe button and join us for more throwback movie breakdowns, hot takes, and retro film love. 🚀 Want even more content?Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes chatter, and a direct line to the hosts. 📡 For past episodes, show notes, and more:Head to www.30podcast.com. And if you're loving the show, leave us a five-star review—especially on Apple Podcasts. It helps more movie lovers find us!
People in this episode
Host: John W. Reid
Topics covered
- summer movies
- disaster films
- 1990s cinema
- film analysis
- retro film love
Keywords
- Independence Day
- Will Smith
- Goldblum
- 1996 movies
- disaster epic
- film podcast
- movie breakdown
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Independence Day
More episodes of 30something Movie Podcast
- 652: "We got cows" | Twister (1996)
- 651: "To the stars" | Dragonheart (1996)
- 649: "Bunghole!" | Beavis & Butthead Do America (1996)
- 648: "Whose tribe do you belong to anyway?" | Get On The Bus (1996)
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