Hidden Gems

S3E19 - a simple plan (1998)

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:06:53 -0000

Thank you for tuning in for Hidden Gems with Johnny Hobbs! If you enjoyed this episode please LIKE & Subscribe for MORE Every Monday & Comment Your FAvorite Billy Bob Thornton Memory! Hidden GEM a simple plan (1998) Stars: Billy Bob Thornton + Bill Paxton + Bridget Fonda Director: Sam Raimi "While in the woods near their small town, upstanding local Hank Mitchell (Bill Paxton), his dim brother Jacob (Billy Bob Thornton) and their friend Lou (Brent Briscoe) discover a crashed plane with two things in it -- a dead pilot, and a stash of more than four million dollars. Although Hank is reluctant to keep the money, Jacob and Lou convince him otherwise, and they devise a plan to split the fortune. Things quickly go wrong, however, dramatically affecting the trio and those around them." -IMBD

S3E18 - Kenny & Company (1976)

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:09:55 -0000

Kenny & Company (1976) Director Don Coscarelli "A coming-of-age story about the lives of a teenage boy and his friend as they traverse the highs and lows of boyhood in the run-up to Halloween."

S3E17 - "Bad Boys" 1983

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:21:00 -0000

80's Movie with a Young & Grumpy Sean Penn in "Bad Boys" Bad Boys 1983 Director Rick Rosenthal "Teen delinquent Mick O'Brien (Sean Penn) is sent to juvenile hall after unintentionally killing the younger sibling of a rival gang leader, Paco Moreno (Esai Morales), in a drug-deal con gone wrong. Prison life proves even more brutal than the streets when Mick is forced to face off against reigning prison toughs Viking (Clancy Brown) and Tweety (Robert Lee Rush). Worse yet, on the outside, Paco is threatening to take revenge on those close to Mick -- including his girlfriend (Ally Sheedy)." -IMBD

S3E16 - Angel Heart (1987)

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:18:00 -0000

Another Hidden Gems with Johnny Hobbs! This thriller has some dark twisted turns that keep you glued to the screen the entire ride! Angel Heart (1987) Director Alan Parker Stars Mickey Rourke +Robert De Niro + Lisa Bonet "Harry Angel (Mickey Rourke) is a private detective contracted by Louis Cyphre (Robert De Niro) to track down the iconic singer Johnny Favorite. However, everybody that Angel questions about Favorite seems to meet a tragic demise. Eventually the trail leads Angel to New Orleans where he learns that Favorite had dabbled in the black arts. As Favorite's whereabouts and true identity become clear, Angel learns that being hired by Cyphre was not a random choice." -IMBD

S3E15 - Over The Edge (1979)

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:30:00 -0000

"With only a recreation center to distract them, most of the teenagers in the drab planned community of New Granada have turned to drugs and delinquency. Carl (Michael Kramer), the son of a town councilman, is an exception, but he can't seem to help falling in with a charismatic and troubled classmate, Richie (Matt Dillon). Soon after, a trigger-happy sheriff (Harry Northrup) shoots Richie, and sole witness Carl has to go on the run, eventually inciting a dramatic teenage riot." Tubi FREE https://tubitv.com/movies/100028530/o... New Movie EVERY Monday #overtheedge #70smovie #movierecommendation #moviereview #hiddengemswithjohnnyhobbs #movies #70s

S3E14 - Sleepers (1996)

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:39:00 -0000

Sleepers (1996) Director Barry Levinson "Four teenage friends from Hell's Kitchen end up being sent to reform school after almost killing a man. There they are brutalized by the guards. John (Ron Eldard) and Tommy (Billy Crudup) grow up to be hit men who recognize their abuser years later and kill him. Their trial is prosecuted by another member of their gang, who is now the assistant DA." Stream MOVIE RENT on YouTube • Sleepers

S3E13 - The Wanderers (1979)

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:56:39 -0000

Hidden Gem with Johnny Hobbs 70's Classic Movie The Wanderers (1979) Director: Philip Kaufman "The Wanderers are an Italian-American gang vying for respect on the streets of the Bronx in 1963. Between rumbles with rivals such as the Ducky Boys and the Fordham Baldies, the group of toughs learn some difficult lessons about life -- and love. Leader Richie Gennaro (Ken Wahl) finds himself entangled with Despie Galasso (Toni Kalem), the daughter of a mobster, while the artistically inclined Joey (John Friedrich) falls hard for Nina (Karen Allen).

S3E12 - Roadie (1980)

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:52:16 -0000

Hidden Gems with Johnny Hobbs Presents Roadie (1980) Director: Alan Rudolph "Nice-guy trucker Travis W. Redfish (Meat Loaf) wants to win the heart of Lola Bouilliabase (Kaki Hunter), a roadie and rock 'n' roll fan, so he goes on tour with all sorts of musical acts to be near her. Despite Travis earning cult-star status himself for his roadie skills, Lola still lusts after Alice Cooper (Alice Cooper), the biggest rock star in the world. With a chance to meet Cooper on the horizon, Travis must choose whether to follow his heart or go back to the simple life. " Stream FREE on YouTube

S3E11 - Detroit Rock City (1999)

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:48:59 -0000

Hidden Gem Movie Review with Comedian Johnny Hobbs Detroit Rock City (1999) Director Adam Rifkin "Rock-loving teens and aspiring musicians Hawk (Edward Furlong), Lex (Giuseppe Andrews), Trip (James DeBello) and Jam (Sam Huntington) can't wait to see their favorite band, KISS, perform at an upcoming concert. However, when Jam's pious mother (Lin Shaye) finds the tickets to the event, she incinerates them, leaving the boys desperate for a way to see the show. In their attempts to see KISS, the lads endure misunderstandings, humiliation and violence, all just to see their beloved idols." #detroitrockcity #kiss #movie #movierecommendation #moviereview #review #90s #90smovie #mcurdyscomedytheatre #comedy

S3E10 - Hard Times (1975)

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:46:49 -0000

Hard Times (1975) Director: Walter Hill "During the Great Depression, the mysterious drifter Chaney befriends the promoter of illegal street fights Speed and they go to New Orleans to make money fighting on the streets. Speed is welcomed by his mistress Gayleen Schoonoverand invites his former partner Poe to team-up with them. Meanwhile Chaney has a love affair with the local Lucy Simpson. Speed has a huge debt with the dangerous loan shark Doty and borrows money to promote the fight of Chaney and the local champion Jim Henry, who is managed by the also promoter. Casey wins the fight, they make a lot of money but Speed is an addicted gambler and loses his share in the dice table. But Doty wants his money back and Speed's only chance is Chaney accepts to bet his own money that he is saving and fight a winner that Gandil brought from Chicago. Will he accept the challenge?—Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil" Steam to Watch FREE on Tubi

S3E9 - DAYS OF RAGE (2020 Documentary)

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:44:33 -0000

Days of Rage (2020) "The decade that began with peace and love was shattered in the late 1960s amidst riots, assassinations and a war that wouldn't end. The Rolling Stones became the voice of this new era, which came to a horrific end at the Altamont festival" IMBD

S3E8 - "Hardcore" (1979)

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:15:35 -0000

"Hardcore" (1979) Director: Paul Schrader Viewers Discretion Advised "Jake VanDorn is a businessman from the American heartland who shares strong Calvinist convictions with most of his countrymen. When his teenage daughter goes missing from her church youth convention, VanDorn hires a private investigator to find her, and the investigator spots the girl in a cheap X-rated movie. VanDorn decides to bring her back personally and during the quest he becomes familiar with the pornographic underworld.—Dragan Antulov" -IMBD

S3E7 - "Hot Stuff" (1979)

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:13:50 -0000

Late 70's Movie Recommendation "Hot Stuff" (1979) Directed by Dom DeLuise "Three cops try to set up a sting by establishing their own Fencing operation. They have less than complete support from above and as they begin mingling more and more with the underworld elements decide to finance the operation through re-selling some of the proceeds.—John Vogel IMBD" Stream NOW Tubi FREE

S3E6 - "The End" (1978)

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:11:40 -0000

Hidden Gems with Johnny Hobbs Presents "The End" (1978) This 70's Movie Recommendation is jam packed with stars such as, Burt Reynolds and Sally Field. Directed by Burt Reynolds "Wendell Lawson has only 6 months to live. Not wanting to live his last few months of life waiting for the end, he decides to take his own life. He enlists the help of a humorously delusional mental patient, and the movie chronicles his many unsuccessful attempts to off himself. Will he ever succeed...?—Afterburner" IMBD Stream this movie Online FREE on Tubo

S3E5 - "Frailty" 2001

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:55:07 -0000

Early 2000's Movie Recommendation - Hidden Gem "Frailty" 2001 Director: Bill Paxton "One day, a widowed blue-collar worker has a revelation: he must destroy those revealed to him as demons. He then begins the serial killings of `God's Hand Killer' across Texas, but he also has two young sons, the younger of whom idolises him and believes in the cause, while his older brother is revolted but cannot bring himself to stop his father. Twenty years later, the elder son walks into a police station and confesses." Stream Online Hulu https://www.hulu.com/movie/frailty-2d...

S3E4 - "The Day After" 1983

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:53:25 -0000

Hidden Movie Gem of the 80's "The Day After" 1983 "The effects of a devastating nuclear holocaust on small-town residents of eastern Kansas." Stream Online Watch FREE on YouTube • The Day After (1983) #mccurdyscomedytheatre #movierecommendation #movies #thedayafter #80smovies #80s

S3E3 - The One and Only (1978)

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:51:39 -0000

Movie Recommendation from The 70's The One and Only (1978) "Henry Winkler portrays an outrageously self-confident but out-of-work actor, a young man who dreams of stardom and leaves college to pursue fame and fortune." Rent on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detai... Rent on Apple TV https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-one... #movies #oldmovies #moviereview #movierecommendation #movierecap #movierecaps #moviereaction #hiddengemswithjohnnyhobbs #mccurdyscomedytheatre #theoneandonly

S3E2 - "Club Paradise" 1986

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:23:39 -0000

"Club Paradise" 1986 "A retired Chicago firefighter partners with a reggae singer to turn a seedy Caribbean nightclub into a resort for affluent tourists."

S3E1 - "Miracle Mile" (1988)

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:22:45 -0000

Season 3 is On it's way with Hidden Gems with Johnny Hobbs where Comedian Johnny Hobbs recommends the best Classic Movies that truly didn't get the attention they deserved. Today is "Miracle Mile" (1988) "A young man hears a chance phone call telling him that a nuclear war has started and missiles will hit his city in 70 minutes."

S2E7 - This Movie Sucks! Great white (1981)

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 01:40:57 -0000

This week we picked the Worst movie we could find! Jaws rip off has everyone scratching their heads! A movie with many names, but we'll call it Great White Stream on YouTube FREE

S2E6 - The Island 1980

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:08:47 -0000

"Journalist Blair Maynard takes his son Justin to investigate pirate activity off the Florida coast. A plane crash strands them on an island of modern-day pirates, who brainwash Justin. Blair tries to rescue him and take him home."

S2E5 - Resurrection 1980

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:06:11 -0000

A woman enters the afterlife briefly after a car crash that kills her husband. But she survives - and finds herself possessing strange powers." Johnny Hobbs gives you the movie rundown for this Hidden Movie Gem and 3 reasons why you GOTTA check it out!

S2E4 - Race with the Devil 1975

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:02:21 -0000

RV Trip Gone WRONG! This episode of Hidden Movie Gems with Johnny Hobbs is spotlight "Race with the Devil is a 1975 American action horror film directed by Jack Starrett, written by Wes Bishop and Lee Frost, and starring Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Loretta Swit, and Lara Parker. Its plot follows two couples on a road trip who are pursued by a Satanic cult after witnessing a human sacrifice while camping in rural Texas. This was the second of three films Fonda and Oates would star in together (The Hired Hand, (1971) was their first, and 92 in the Shade (1975) was their third). Race with the Devil is a hybrid of the horror, action, and car chase genres."

S2E3 - MACON COUNTY LINE 1974

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 16:33:18 -0000

MACON COUNTY LINE 1974

S2E2 - MIDNIGHT MADNESS 1980

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 06:15:06 -0000

MIDNIGHT MADNESS 1980

S2E1 - All You Need is Cash THE RUTLES 1979

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:53:57 -0000

Johnny Hobbs is BACK with a 2nd Season of Hidden Gems | A Video Podcast all about helping you discover some RAD Vintage & Current movies that slipped under the radar hosted by long time professional comedian Johnny Hobbs! S2E1 The Rutles All You Need is Cash 1979 A mockumentory that spoofs the career of The Beatles & more. Watch to the END to see 3 Reasons you should watch this comedic satire goldmine. Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for a NEW Hidden Gem Every Monday

S1E10 - Grizzly

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 19:37:03 -0000

Before "Cocaine Bear" there was "Grizzly" |Grizzly (1976) "An eighteen-foot-tall grizzly bear terrorizes a state park, leaving it up to a Park Ranger to save the day."

S1E9 - Miami Blues

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:35:26 -0000

Miami's Police Force was never the same | Miami Blues (1990) "An ex-con's first act of freedom is moving to Miami where he restarts his old criminal ways with even more potency."

S1E8 - Americathon

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:33:37 -0000

Will America Will be Saved by a Telethon? - Americathon (1979) "In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankrupt USA to organize a telethon in order to prevent the country from being repossessed."

S1E7 - Demon Seed

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:31:46 -0000

The 70's Predicted AI Taking Over - Demon Seed (1977) "A scientist creates Proteus--an organic super computer with artificial intelligence which becomes obsessed with human beings, and in particular the creator's wife."

S1E6 - Charley Varrick

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:30:07 -0000

"A man, his wife and their friend stage a bloody bank robbery without realizing they are stealing from the Mob."

S1E5 - Elvis Meets Nixon

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:28:29 -0000

Elvis Meets Nixon (1997) "A "mockumentary" about Elvis's real-life trip to the White House to become a federal marshal under the DEA, but meets the President instead. Along the way, the film exposes Elvis's humor, drug problem, and even him pulling a gun out at a doughnut shop." Check out a NEW Hidden Gem Every week - Be Sure to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to Follow Along Links to Watch BELOW

S1E4 - Used Cars

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:26:36 -0000

Movie Review of Used Cars (1980) "When the owner of a struggling used car lot is killed, it's up to the lot's hot-shot salesman to save the property from falling into the hands of the owner's ruthless brother and used-car rival." Comedian Johnny Hobbs recommends this Hidden Gem of a comedy flick staring Kurt Russell. This film is filled with scheming, tricks, and laughs as well as a stereo type we all know..the used car salesman. Great for a good laugh curled up with the fur-babies or a group of friends looking to laugh together. This one has it all!

S1E3 - Tucker and Dale Vs Evil

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:25:27 -0000

Movie Review of Tucker and Dale Vs Evil (2010) "Affable hillbillies Tucker and Dale are on vacation at their dilapidated mountain cabin when they are mistaken for murderers by a group of preppy college students." Comedian Johnny Hobbs takes us through the twisting and turning comedy horror story of Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil. Comedy, suspense, and some very unfortunate situations arise for everyone just trying to enjoy a little adventure with friends. Lessons learned and perspectives earned... that is for sure. Check out this Hidden Gem and let us know what you think!

S1E2 - Dark Night of the Scarecrow

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:23:09 -0000

Movie Review Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981) "In a small Southern town, four vigilantes wrongfully execute a mentally-challenged man, but after the court sets them free mysterious "accidents" begin to kill them off one by one." Comedian Johnny Hobbs takes us through this Hidden Gem of a Movie. Make Sure to LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE to get a NEW Hidden Gem every week!

S1E1 - The Funhouse

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:21:10 -0000

Review of The Funhouse (1981) "Four teenagers visit a local carnival for a night of innocent amusement, but soon discover that nothing there is innocent or amusing." Comedian Johnny Hobbs takes us through one wild hidden gem of a movie. The Horror Classic "The Funhouse" Make Sure to LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE to get a NEW Hidden Gem every week!