E. 06-32: On the Beach (1959) & The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961)

ON THE BEACH (1959)—Set in a world devastated by nuclear war, On the Beach (1959) follows the lives of individuals in Australia awaiting inevitable radioactive fallout. As they grapple with impending doom, relationships form and unravel. The narrative unfolds with a poignant exploration of the human condition in the face of extinction, capturing the desperation, love, and humanity’s resilience in the shadow of impending catastrophe.

THE DAY THE EARTH CAUGHT FIRE (1961)—As Earth faces catastrophic climate changes because of simultaneous nuclear tests by superpowers, chaos ensues. Journalists investigate the anomalies, uncovering a government conspiracy to alter the Earth’s axis. Tensions rise as the world hurtles toward destruction.

Welcome to our fifth double-feature this season, delving into the apocalyptic realms of On the Beach (1959) and The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961). Join us as we explore the poignant aftermath of nuclear war in the former and the consequences of global climate manipulation in the latter. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys awaits the inevitable end of humanity, bleak and remorseful because it is by our own hands.

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Ep. 04-37: Mad Max – Fury Road (2015)

Years after the collapse of civilization, the tyrannical Immortan Joe enslaves apocalypse survivors inside a fortress called the Citadel. When the warrior Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) leads the despot’s five wives in a daring escape, she forges an alliance with Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy), a captive loner. Fortified in the massive, armored truck, the War Rig, they try to outrun the ruthless warlord and his henchmen in a deadly high-speed chase through the Wasteland.

Mad Max : Fury Road

Welcome to the future, fast-paced and action-packed… and a warm welcome back to uber-talented director, George Miller. Thank you for immersing us again in this incredibly imaginative world of yours. Join us as we discuss why Fury Road is far superior to even the leading contenders in car-chase, action features (enough so to earn six Oscars from 10 nominations!). Listen as Johnny Has the Keys journeys once again to the world of Mad Max—a desolate, post-nuclear wasteland where bullets are farmed, gas is gold, and survival is determined as quickly as the flip of a coin… or a vehicle.

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Ep. 03-26: Dawn of the Dead (1978)

As the zombie threat (from Night of the Living Dead) grows, people realize things will never be the same and are doing what it takes to survive. In Philadelphia, television-station employees Stephen (David Emge) and his girlfriend, Francine (Gaylen Ross), escape in the traffic helicopter, accompanied by two renegade SWAT members, Roger (Scott Reiniger) and Peter (Ken Foree). The group retreats to the haven of an enclosed shopping center, attempting to keep the luxuries of their former life when, in reality, they may be humanity’s last stand.

Episode 0326 DAWN OF THE DEAD

When there’s no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth. These are Peter’s (Ken Foree) haunting words that perfectly encapsulate the situation unleashed in this monumentally influential horror movie. Join us as we discuss the origins of this sequel, its production, and its lasting effect on cinema and television. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys goes on the lam, escapes the dead, and defends a home of luxurious refuge… perfect it seems, but really nothing more than a massive tomb.

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Ep. 02-26: Mad Max (1979) & Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)

Episode 26 – Mad Max & Road Warrior

After Max (Mel Gibson) avenges the death of his wife and young son at the hands of the vicious gang leader, Toecutter (Hugh Keays-Byrne), he drives the post-apocalyptic highways of the Australian outback, fending off attacks from nomadic tribes in order to survive. Discovering an encampment led by the relatively peaceful Pappagallo (Mike Preston), Max becomes the group’s reluctant defender against the hulking Humungus (Kjell Nilsson) and his ruthless marauders, in exchange for gas and the promise of a potential paradise.

Welcome to the near future, where survival is slim and gas is gold. In the late seventies, George Miller introduced us to this iconic character and put Australia on the map as a contender in the cinematic world. Join us as we discuss the first 2 installments in this franchise, Mad Max (1979), the insanely cheap but glorious indie, and its follow-up, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), a sequel that not only managed to pack seats but exceeded and enhanced the vision of its predecessor. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys takes you to the dangerous desert roads of the apocalypse, where humanity has been abandoned, chaos rules, and your only hope may be that of a lone stranger in black.