50 MPH

Kris Tapley
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50 MPH

Get ready for rush hour! 50 MPH is a podcast dedicated to the making and legacy of Jan de Bont’s 1994 summer movie blockbuster SPEED. Across 50 episodes, this one-of-a-kind oral history takes you on a breakneck journey from conception to execution, distribution and beyond. Join entertainment journalist Kris Tapley as he talks to the people who made it happen and discusses their memories of an electrifying thrill ride that defied expectations and became a global, star-making phenomenon. Through conversations with actors, executives, filmmakers, film scholars and film fans, 50 MPH will attempt to secure SPEED’s rightful place in the canon of action cinema on the way to celebrating its fast-approaching 30th anniversary in style. Don’t forget to fasten your seatbelts! Visit us today: 50mphpodcast.com.

  1. 10 OCT

    SPECIAL REPORT / Victory Lap at the Egyptian

    Less than 24 hours after Beyond Fest’s 30th-anniversary screening of SPEED, director Jan de Bont sits down to discuss his historic reunion with stars Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock. Plus choice excerpts from the post-screening conversation!

    45 min

  2. 12 SEPT

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT / Speed Reunion Set for Beyond Fest!

    In case you missed the news, announcing a special 30th anniversary screening of SPEED at Beyond Fest in October with Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock and Jan de Bont in attendance.

    5 min

  3. 10 JUN

    50 MPH / One More for the Road

    It’s the series finale of 50 MPH! Raise a glass to SPEED on the film’s 30th anniversary as we celebrate a year(s)-long endeavor and drive off into the sunset.

    1h 6m

  4. 3 JUN

    49 MPH / The Official 50 MPH Speed Commentary Track

    The end is nigh for 50 MPH, but before we bring things home, a recap and review is in order. What better way than the official 50 MPH commentary track for SPEED? Watch and listen along as your humble host, Kris Tapley, throws out choice insights while pointing you to various episodes of the podcast for deeper dives along the way!

    1h 60m

  5. 27 MAY

    48 MPH / The Best Films of the '90s (with Guy Lodge)

    Rounding out a three-week focus on SPEED’s place in the ’90s movie canon, 50 MPH welcomes film critic Guy Lodge to discuss the best films of the decade, period. He and host Kris Tapley go year by year to spotlight their top picks from 1990 to 1999 (plus a bonus round).

    2h 1m

  6. 20 MAY

    47 MPH / The Best Directorial Debuts of the '90s (with Owen Gleiberman)

    In a continuing series meant to chart SPEED’s place in ’90s cinema, Variety film critic Owen Gleiberman joins in to discuss the decade’s greatest directorial debuts. From David Fincher and the Wachowskis to Quentin Tarantino and the Hughes brothers, find out where Jan de Bont’s electric first outing figures in.

    2h 7m

  7. 13 MAY

    46 MPH / The Best Action Movies of the '90s (with Die Hard on a Blank)

    It’s time to place SPEED in the context of ’90s cinema, beginning with an assessment of the decade’s best action films. From TERMINATOR 2 to THE MATRIX and all points in between, Die Hard on a Blank hosts Philip Gawthorne and Liam Billingham join the fun to discuss.

    2h 3m

  8. 6 MAY

    45 MPH / Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock: The 50 MPH Interview

    50 MPH proudly presents an exclusive interview with the stars of SPEED, Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, as they look back on the film’s chemistry-fueled production, its impact on their careers and the lightning strike of a Hollywood success story.

    41 min
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Get ready for rush hour! 50 MPH is a podcast dedicated to the making and legacy of Jan de Bont’s 1994 summer movie blockbuster SPEED. Across 50 episodes, this one-of-a-kind oral history takes you on a breakneck journey from conception to execution, distribution and beyond. Join entertainment journalist Kris Tapley as he talks to the people who made it happen and discusses their memories of an electrifying thrill ride that defied expectations and became a global, star-making phenomenon. Through conversations with actors, executives, filmmakers, film scholars and film fans, 50 MPH will attempt to secure SPEED’s rightful place in the canon of action cinema on the way to celebrating its fast-approaching 30th anniversary in style. Don’t forget to fasten your seatbelts! Visit us today: 50mphpodcast.com.

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  • Creator
    Kris Tapley
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    50 MPH

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