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Kris Tapley
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...
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5.0 stars from 59 ratings
Speed gets justice!
Speed has been one of favourite films since I saw it at the cinema as a 14 year old, and it’s great that it’s finally being celebrated with such depth and passion. I particularly loved the Mark Mancina interview and his defence of themes in film scores.
Ric Rawlinzo via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/06/24
The Way Movies Used To Be
Being a Gen X’er, I absolutely love this podcast and the look back at how old school action movies used to be made. Kris’ level of detail about Speed is awe-inspiring. I especially loved the early episode that discussed where Keanu and Sandra were in their careers right before, during, and...Read full review »
Kyfrancik via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/01/24
I’m at episode 24 and in tears
The depth of feeling and inquisitive insight into a movie I simply like, though not one I revisit very often, is ridiculously fascinating. Our intrepid guide Kris further proves himself as the expert journalist chronicling the many highs and lows of the making of this film. Highly recommended,...Read full review »
viralsquirrel via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/27/24
Recent Episodes
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Published 04/22/24
Published 04/22/24
Director Jan de Bont and others unfortunate enough to be involved in SPEED 2: CRUISE CONTROL (plus a few who dodged the bullet) discuss SPEED’s disastrous 1997 sequel.
Published 04/15/24
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