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One Heat Minute ProductionsTHE DECADE PROJECT: JOHN WICK (2014) w/Kris TapleyIn the latest episode, I catch up with the host of the 50MPH podcast Kris Tapley about the birth of the action franchise of the last decade, JOHN WICK.Kris Tapley has covered the film and television industry for two decades, with bylines at Variety, The New York Times, Empire, Vanity Fair, Netflix Queue, HitFix and The Times of London. He was formerly the host of Variety and iHeartRadio’s Playback podcast where he interviewed filmmakers, actors and more about their work. He also hosted Netflix’s behind-the-scenes podcast The Call Sheet, as well as the popular awards s...2025-01-1237 min

Die Hard On A BlankHARD RAIN with Kris Tapley!It’s Die Hard in a flood!This week, hosts Phil and Liam dive headfirst into the watery chaos of HARD RAIN with special guest Kris Tapley of the 50MPH Podcast!As the small midwestern town of Huntingberg, Indiana is overwhelmed by an epic flood, armored car security guard Tom (Christian Slater) finds himself in the middle of heist plot orchestrated by determined thief Jim (Morgan Freeman). Tom attempts to thwart the thieves by hiding the money, but as the water level rises, he soon discovers that the opportunity presented by this natural disaster br...2025-01-0158 min

Geriatric MamasKris Jenner Wants to Be Pregnant & The Oldest Women Ever to Conceive Naturally!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica weigh in on Kris Jenner’s recent revelation that she would ‘love to get pregnant again’, why the topic came up for her, plus Khloe’s reaction to the thought of her mom having another baby. The Mamas share the names, ages and stories of some of the oldest women in the world who were able to conceive naturally! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and follow us on instagram and TikTok! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Topics Discussed...2024-06-2034 min

50 MPH50 MPH / One More for the RoadIt'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. 2024-06-101h 05

Screen DraftsMTV MOVIE AWARDS BEST KISS WINNERS (with Kris Tapley & Ash Crossan)Join guest GMs Kris Tapley (The 50 MPH Podcast) and Ash Crossan (Entertainment Tonight) as they rank the 7 best films to ever win Hollywood's most prestigious honor: the MTV MOVIE AWARDS BEST KISS AWARD!2024-06-041h 52

50 MPH49 MPH / The Official 50 MPH Speed Commentary TrackThe 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! 2024-06-031h 59

50 MPH48 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). 2024-05-272h 01

DIABOLICAL: Evil Schemes Done BetterKris Tapley (50 MPH) vs. Speed 2: Cruise Control“It’s like a meet-cute for two people who already met some time ago”The Panel of Peril go to the travel agents to book themselves a lovely holiday. Their conditions for travel are thus: nice weather, entertainment provided by British reggae band, and strictly no terrorists. While the agent searches for the ideal trip, they watch this week’s film Speed 2: Cruise Control (Jan De Bont, 1997). Peering over their shoulder to join in the watch party is this week’s guest, Kris Tapley from the 50MPH Pod!How can kind of a similar thing happen to...2024-05-271h 25

50 MPH47 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. 2024-05-202h 07

50 MPH46 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. 2024-05-132h 02

50 MPH45 MPH / Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock: The 50 MPH Interview50 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. 2024-05-0640 min

50 MPH44 MPH / Homestretch Grab BagAs 50 MPH nears the finish, we pause for one more grab bag of fun anecdotes, listener emails and our own version of a sequel: a 7-year-old's take on SPEED 2: CRUISE CONTROL! Hear, among other things, SPEED-adjacent tales from TWISTER and TOP GUN, plus a very special announcement. 2024-04-2947 min

50 MPH43 MPH / The Most Disappointing Sequels Ever (with Jacqueline Coley)From Indiana Jones to the Blair Witch, Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley joins the cause to discuss the sequels that let us down the most. 2024-04-221h 12

50 MPH42 MPH / Speed 2: Lose ControlDirector 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 starring Jason Patric, Willem Dafoe and a returning Sandra Bullock. 2024-04-1548 min

50 MPH41 MPH / The Fallout of a PhenomenonSurveying the aftereffects of SPEED and how its various players parlayed the film's star-making success into their next ventures. 2024-04-0822 min

50 MPH40 MPH / Directors on SpeedFilmmakers Paul Verhoeven, John McTiernan, Guillermo del Toro, Barry Jenkins and Joe Carnahan chime in on SPEED and fellow director Jan de Bont. 2024-04-011h 16

50 MPH39 MPH / Fans Feel the Need for SpeedFrom scrappy theater productions Down Under to epic collector quests to, ahem, podcasts dedicated to a legacy, the fandom surrounding SPEED is a global affair. 2024-03-2558 min

50 MPH38 MPH / The Cinema of 1994 (with Jonathan Foster)Where does SPEED fit in the overall cinema landscape of 1994? Podcast host Jonathan Foster helps dissect a movie year celebrating its ongoing 30th anniversary. 2024-03-181h 36

50 MPH37 MPH / Relitigating the 67th Academy Awards (with Anne Thompson)SPEED deserved its awards but did the Oscars get everything else right 29 years ago? IndieWire's Anne Thompson joins in to check the Academy's work three decades on. 2024-03-1155 min

50 MPH36 MPH / The Glitz! The Glamour! The Oscars!At the 67th annual Academy Awards, held on March 27, 1995, SPEED would walk away with multiple Oscars. Those in the mix recall their Cinderella evening. 2024-03-0434 min

50 MPH35 MPH / The Movie of the YearSPEED hits theaters and it's an instant popular and critical success. Filmmakers and studio brass relive the glory days that came in the wake of June 10, 1994. 2024-02-2629 min

50 MPH34 MPH / Selling SpeedSPEED is ready for its close-up, but first, Fox has to figure out its marketing strategy. How can execs drive interest and turn this potential hit into an actual one? 2024-02-1936 min

50 MPH33 MPH / The '90s Movie Soundtrack Boom (with Todd Gilchrist)In the wake of Billy Idol, Variety's Todd Gilchrist joins the cause for a deep-dive discussion of a bygone era: the 1990s movie soundtrack heyday! 2024-02-121h 24

50 MPH32 MPH / Give Me What I Need!With SPEED in the can and ready for release, rock superstar Billy Idol puts the cherry on top with the soundtrack’s raucous title song!2024-02-0540 min

50 MPH31 MPH / Now Hear ThisA seasoned team races against the clock to craft SPEED's Oscar-winning sound design, with a fast-approaching release date on the horizon! 2024-01-2947 min

50 MPH30 MPH / A New Action ScoreWith the picture locked, SPEED needs a score! Enter newcomer Mark Mancina with a groundbreaking work of action film music composition. DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN! 2024-01-2245 min

Moms at Work with Jeanette TapleySowing Seeds of Faith: A Journey in Children's Book Writing with Kris TarantinoWelcome back to "Moms at Work," your go-to place for inspiration and real-life stories. I'm your host, Jeanette Tapley, and today, we have a delightful guest joining us—Kris Tarantino, a children's book author whose journey is nothing short of remarkable. Kris takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of her writing adventure, sharing the ups and downs of creating her children's book, "Be My Valenslime." From the initial spark of inspiration to the meticulous process of refining and rewriting, she'll reveal the dedication it takes to craft a meaningful story for young hearts. We'll also di...2024-01-1630 min

50 MPH29 MPH / A VFX HybridSettle in for a deep dive into the visual effects elements of SPEED, including old-school practices and cutting-edge post-production applications. 2024-01-151h 19

50 MPH28 MPH / Order Out of ChaosAs SPEED moves into post-production, 50 MPH brings you the final interview ever with the late Oscar-nominated film editor John Wright! 2024-01-0828 min

50 MPH27 MPH / Underground TechniqueFinally, we reach SPEED's gripping subway finale! Deep beneath the surface, Jack Traven faces his foe in a brilliant collision of filmmaking technique. 2023-12-1836 min

50 MPH26 MPH / Going Down?With the bus material shot and in the editing room, it's time to knock out SPEED's opening act: a riveting sequence set in an elevator shaft that, by some accounts, was even more dangerous. 2023-12-1142 min

50 MPH25 MPH / Midpoint Grab BagAt the halfway mark of 50 MPH we pause for a grab bag of SPEED material, including stories that haven't found a home, a 7-year-old's take on the film and a quick dive into director Jan de Bont's temperament on set. 2023-12-0458 min

50 MPH24 MPH / I Hate the AirportThe SPEED production moves to LAX (and Mojave) airport for Bus 2525's final act, including a few more harrowing stunts, roaring Malibu fires and an explosive finale! 2023-11-2753 min

50 MPH23 MPH / The Greatest Action Set Pieces of All Time (with Light the Fuse)In the wake of our study of the jump sequence in SPEED, Drew Taylor and Charles Hood, hosts of "Light the Fuse - The Official Mission: Impossible Podcast," help us count down the greatest action set pieces ever! 2023-11-131h 11

50 MPH22 MPH / Mind the GapIt's time to talk about "the jump." Cast and crew look back at the centerpiece moment of SPEED and film's most immortal sequence: Bus 2525 sailing across a gap in the freeway. 2023-11-0651 min

50 MPH21 MPH / Hell on Wheels50 MPH goes deep inside production on the first half of the bus section of SPEED as cast and crew recall a hair-raising hell-ride through Los Angeles aboard Bus 2525. 2023-10-301h 26

50 MPH20 MPH / They Don’t Make ’Em Like They Used ToAs SPEED launches into production, let’s take a moment to meet the production department heads and other artisans tasked with lifting Graham Yost’s (and Paul Attanasio’s and Joss Whedon’s) screenplay off the page and onto the screen! 2023-10-2337 min

50 MPH19 MPH / The Ultimate L.A. Movie Guide (with Katie Walsh)SPEED is an all-time great Los Angeles film. In that spirit, 50 MPH is joined by Tribune Publishing film critic Katie Walsh to help us forge the ultimate LA movie guide, from LA LA LAND and SWINGERS to NIGHTCRAWLER and COLLATERAL and all points in between! 2023-10-161h 28

50 MPH18 MPH / Location, Location, LocationBefore the cast and crew for SPEED really get out to set, what IS the set? From Venice to Long Beach, downtown to LAX, strap in for a guided tour of the many locations from the film as Jan de Bont and company set up shop in Hollywood's back yard. 2023-10-0937 min

50 MPH17 MPH / The Passengers of Bus 2525It's high time we met the passengers of SPEED's doomed city workhorse... ALL of them. 50 MPH goes deep into the film's ensemble with insights from the many character actors who filled out Bus 2525. 2023-10-021h 52

Die Hard On A BlankSPEED with Kris Tapley (of 50 MPH)!It’s Die Hard on a bus!For the show’s 20th episode, Phil and Liam are joined by special guest Kris Tapley - film journalist for Variety, host of the 50 MPH podcast and the world’s foremost expert on this week’s film: SPEED!When hotshot LA SWAT cop Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves) incurs the wrath of mad bomber Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper), Payne responds by rigging a city bus with a unique explosive device, that will arm when the vehicle hits 50mph…and detonate if it drops below it. The first question to ask here is: is this the greate...2023-09-271h 44

50 MPH16 MPH / Speed and the Action Movie Canon (with Nick de Semlyen)In his new book "The Last Action Heroes," author Nick de Semlyen charts the rise and stall of the '80s action gods. This week 50 MPH talks to de Semlyen about the era that paved the way for SPEED and where Jan de Bont's film fits in the action movie canon. 2023-09-251h 04

50 MPH15 MPH / Dennis Hopper, Hollywood Hotshot (with Mark Harris)An examination of the Easy Rider himself! 50 MPH talks to journalist and author Mark Harris (Pictures at a Revolution) about the life and times of one Dennis Hopper and what he brought to SPEED. 2023-09-181h 02

50 MPH14 MPH / The Perfect FoilWe still need a bad guy! And we won't get one until two weeks into production. The team recounts the whirlwind search for Howard Payne, a role that would be offered to any and everyone under the sun, from Robert Duvall to Christopher Walken. In the end, the film ends up with American icon Dennis Hopper. Hopper passed away in 2010 but his spirit is kept alive by those who remember him and his impact on SPEED. 2023-09-1124 min

50 MPH13 MPH / Jeff Daniels Needs a JobWe need a bad guy, but it's hard to discuss the villain of SPEED without also discussing the journey of Harry Temple, Jack Traven's LAPD SWAT team partner who, until the big 11th-hour rewrite, was actually revealed to be the mad bomber at the center of the story. Actor Jeff Daniels comes to the table with his memories and experiences as a character actor, at the time, desperate for a career turnaround. 2023-09-0427 min

50 MPH12 MPH / The Script Doctors Are InWith production imminent, the suits at Fox decide the script for SPEED needs a tune-up. In a sprawling, uncommonly candid account that takes you behind the scenes of the screen(re)writing process and the under-the-hood efforts that get a project camera-ready, screenwriters Paul Attanasio and Joss Whedon chime in along with producers Walter Parkes and Laurie Macdonald. All would be uncredited for their considerable contributions to the success of SPEED. 2023-08-281h 15

50 MPH11 MPH / A Crash Course in Sandra Bullock (with Kate Erbland)From "America's Sweetheart" to Oscar-winning Hollywood titan, Sandra Bullock is the topic of discussion. 50 MPH talks to IndieWire executive editor Kate Erbland about the rise and continued dominance of a beloved actress who commands an audience to this day. And it all started with SPEED! 2023-08-2149 min

50 MPH10 MPH / A Star Is BornWith an action hero in the pocket, an action heroine is in order! But the search for unsuspecting bus-passenger-turned-driver Annie proves to be an exhaustive one lasting up until the brink of production. Hear all about the series of events that led to casting a ready-to-ignite Sandra Bullock. 2023-08-1427 min

50 MPH9 MPH / The Tao of Keanu Reeves (with Alex Pappademas)It's time to contextualize our star and how SPEED set him up for the action-hero superstardom he enjoys to this day. 50 MPH talks to journalist Alex Pappademas, author of the book "Keanu Reeves: Most Triumphant - The Movies and Meaning of an Irrepressible Icon," to discuss the enigmatic persona and his eclectic 40-year career. 2023-08-071h 13

50 MPH8 MPH / Next Action HeroThe search is on for SPEED's leading man. Once again, forget the A-list. John McClane ain't happening, and the studio has its eyes on Topper Harley. The guy from BILL & TED? He wasn't on anyone's wishlist. The team recalls the unlikely casting of Keanu Reeves and the forging of a new action hero. 2023-07-3133 min

50 MPH7 MPH / Jan de Bont’s Excellent Adventure (with Bilge Ebiri)From Holland to Hollywood! 50 MPH talks to New York Magazine film critic Bilge Ebiri about the career and influence of Jan de Bont. They discuss the cinematographer's early days collaborating with a young Paul Verhoeven, his studio success behind the camera of classics like DIE HARD, FLATLINERS and BASIC INSTINCT and his transition to the director's chair from SPEED to TWISTER and beyond. 2023-07-241h 11

50 MPH6 MPH / A Workhorse Takes the ReinsFox searches high and low for a filmmaker willing to take on this silly "DIE HARD on a bus" premise. But having no luck with the A-list set, will the studio play it safe with a journeyman for a single or a double, or will they roll the dice on Jan de Bont, a cinematographer-turned-first-time director who just might hit it out of the park? 2023-07-1731 min

50 MPH5 MPH / New Life at a New FoxAs a second studio takes a bite at the SPEED apple, more development voices join the mix. Former Fox junior executive Jorge Saralegui and production president Tom Jacobson talk about their interest in the project as Peter Chernin's new regime takes hold in Century City. 2023-07-1020 min

50 MPH4 MPH / Paramount Hits the BrakesThrough a connection to co-producer Allison Lyon, Graham Yost finds a producer to take on SPEED in the up-and-coming Mark Gordon. The trio finds interest at Paramount Pictures for a time with former Vice President of Production Don Granger. But after a year of development the studio would hit the brakes on the project. 2023-07-0330 min

50 MPH3 MPH / An Exercise in StructureScreenwriter Graham Yost details the genesis of SPEED and his efforts to work it out on the page while toiling away as a TV writer in Hollywood at the dawn of a new decade: the 90s! 2023-06-2622 min

50 MPH2 MPH / Is Speed a Masterpiece? (with Justin Chang)50 MPH talks to Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Chang about the achievement and significance of SPEED, as well as the film's place in the modern context. 2023-06-1953 min

50 MPH1 MPH / Getting Up to... Speed50 MPH host Kris Tapley sets the stage for what listeners can expect on his year-long study of SPEED, plus an electrifying 8-minute sizzle reel of coming attractions. Voices include director Jan de Bont, producer Mark Gordon, screenwriter Graham Yost, stars Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Daniels and Joe Morton, a roll call of filmmaking talent behind the camera, studio personnel who saw the project through development at two major Hollywood studios and tons more! 2023-06-1219 min

50 MPHGet Ready for Rush Hour (50 MPH Trailer)Welcome to 50 MPH, a behind-the-scenes podcast hosted by entertainment journalist Kris Tapley that charts the development, production and legacy of director Jan de Bont’s Oscar-winning 1994 summer blockbuster SPEED, starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Dennis Hopper and Jeff Daniels. (TRAILER) 2023-06-0302 min

One Heat Minute ProductionsHEAT 2 BOOK CLUB - "Part Six - Los Angeles, 2000" w/Niles Schwartz and Kris TapleyIn this special episode of ONE HEAT MINUTE, the HEAT 2 BOOK CLUB, host Blake Howard joins two “ride or die” crew members - recovering movie journalist Kris Tapley and the author of Off the Map: Freedom, Control, and the Future in Michael Mann’s Public Enemies Niles Schwartz - to discuss "Part Six - Los Angeles, 2000" of the novel HEAT 2.*** SPOILERS WITHIN***One Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPodsMERCH: https://kategabrielle.threadless.com/collections/miami-nice/PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/OneHeatMinuteABOUT NILES SCHW...2022-12-281h 21

The Worst Part of My Favorite MovieSpeed (with Kris Tapley)Writer and journalist Kris Tapley discusses his favorite action movie, Speed.2022-12-2748 min