Hit Factory
A podcast about the films of the 1990s, their politics, and how they inform today's film landscape. Exploring the output of a seemingly bottomless decade. America's first and only movie podcast.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 248
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
UNLOCKED: Contact feat. Aaron Thorpe
UNLOCKED: Podcaster, writer, and Twitter's Most Wanted Man™ Aaron Thorpe joined us back in April to discuss Robert Zemeckis's 1997 science fiction masterpiece 'Contact' starring Jodie Foster and Matt…
Pusher feat. Michael Snydel *TEASER*
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DOUBLE FEATURE: The War Room & SPIN feat. Grimm
Prestigious podcaster and poster Grimm joins us to discuss two documentaries chronicling the 1992 presidential election cycle from very different perspectives.
First, we discuss Chris Hegedus and D.A…
The Lost World: Jurassic Park feat. Peter Raleigh *TEASER*
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Irma Vep feat. Brandon Streussnig
Writer Brandon Streussnig joins us to discuss Olivier Assayas's 1996 postmodern masterpiece 'Irma Vep'. It's a revelatory metatextual exploration of creation, capitalism, and cinema - past, present &…
Late Bloomers feat. Lindsay Lee Wallace *TEASER*
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The Fugitive
We discuss the 1993 box office sensation 'The Fugitive' a meticulously detailed and expertly crafted thriller without an ounce of fat on it. Topics include the film's unusual and effective narrative …
Unlawful Entry *TEASER*
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Diggstown feat. Matt Christman
We're joined by one of the hosts of Chapo Trap House, Matt Christman to discuss Michael Ritchie's highly entertaining con-man/sports movie mashup 'Diggstown'. We explore the film's distinct 70s throw…
Citizen Ruth *TEASER*
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Happiness feat. 30 Years Later
We're joined by hosts of 30 Years Later Podcast, Ricky Camilleri and Chris Chafin, to discuss Todd Solondz's grimly funny ensemble comedy 'Happiness'. We discuss the writer/director's singular talent…
UNLOCKED: Jade
No new episode this week, so enjoy this unlocked Patreon epsiode...
We explore a fascinating critical and commercial dud from the great William Friedkin: 1995's erotic thriller 'Jade'. Topics include …
The Fisher King
For the first time in Hit Factory history, we're recording from separate locales to discuss Terry Gilliam's 1991 fantasy drama 'The Fisher King'. We discuss the bevy of brilliant performances (includ…
Malice feat. Jack Wranovics *TEASER*
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Apollo 13 feat. Dadcore Cinema Club
Masters of the Middlebrow and hosts of Dadcore Cinema Club Podcast, Brandon & Charlie, join us to discuss the Space Race drama 'Apollo 13', a technically masterful ode to the patriotism & resolve of …
Contact feat. Aaron Thorpe *TEASER*
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PREVIEW: Secs, Guys and Videotapes #63 w/ Parents Just Don't Understand
**Our April Fools Episode** A special advance preview of Aaron & Carlee's new limited series, Secs, Guys, and Videotapes: an exploration of Steven Soderbergh's 1998 crime thriller 'Out Of Sight'...on…
Lone Star *TEASER*
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Out For Justice feat. Jeremy Herbert
Writer and filmmaker Jeremy Herbert joins us to discuss the fascinatingly flawed 1991 action thriller, 'Out For Justice' and its star Steven Seagal, a singularly minted Hollywood asshole. We examine …
Point Break feat. Eli Olsberg *TEASER*
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