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Considering the Cinema Ep. 083: The Weekly Watchlist - The Deaths of Redbox and Maggie Smith 04/25/2025

Considering the Cinema Ep. 083: The Weekly Watchlist - The Deaths of Redbox and Maggie Smith Hey! It’s Friday again, which means it’s time for the 10th Edition of Considering the Cinema’s THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST! Here in Episode 083, your hosts — Jason Pyles and Dave Becker (Mack Robins was unable to join us for this episode) — bring you a memorable episode where they discuss the deaths of Redbox and the great veteran actress Maggie Smith. Also, Dave reveals his favorite city in the world! And Jason brings all sorts of random movie minutiae to discuss! Even though Mack is absent, join us, anyway! Note: This episode was recorded on September 27, 2024, and it released on April 24, 2025. THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST is the type of episode where we simply talk about whatever we’ve been watching lately from our own, personal watchlists. Here’s how it works: Jay, Mack and Dave have zero “movie-watching homework.” We are completely free each week to watch whatever we want from any era, year, genre, country, etc! We can finally go through our own personal watchlists and catch up with the films we’ve been meaning to see. So, every week will be vastly different. Let us know what you think of this format. Jay of the Dead also hosts a WEEKLY HORROR MOVIE PODCAST with Mister Watson at . And of course, every Horror fan should check out , The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts. Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 083: The Weekly Watchlist [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Jason welcomes Dave; Mack couldn’t attend this episode – The 10th edition of The Weekly Watchlist – Today’s date is September 27, 2024 — the day Maggie Smith died [ 00:02:21 ] – Dave’s Weekly Watchlist: Hearts of the West (1975) Dave = 7 ( Rental ) September 27, 2024: A Tribute to the Late, Great Maggie Smith The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) Perusing the prolific Maggie Smith’s filmography [ 00:22:18 ] – Jason’s Weekly Watchlist: Note for Mack: When Evil Lurks (2023) physical media has no title listed on its spine! The very first PG-13 Horror film ever…? Find out here: – – Minutiae about the PG-13 rating and some Movie Trivia for Dr. Shock The Inconspicuous and Unceremonious Death of Redbox in July 2024 Filmmaker Jon Watts — from Indie to Big-Time! Wolfs (2024) Jason = 6.5 ( Low-priority Stream ) **Jay recommends watching “The Instigators” (2024) Next of Kin (1989) Jason = 7.5 ( Strong Rental ) Leaving Netflix, going to physical media? Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Catch up with Mack here: – Horror podcast: — Catch up with Dr. Shock here: – Horror podcast: — Blog: — Podcast: — Horror podcast: — Podcast: — has returned for MONTHLY releases — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s with Mister Watson every Sunday! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — CTC on X: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/36304100

Considering the Cinema Ep. 082: The Weekly Watchlist - Make Work Your Favorite 04/18/2025

Considering the Cinema Ep. 082: The Weekly Watchlist - Make Work Your Favorite TGIF! Another Friday, so you know what that means? It’s time once again for the 9th Edition of Considering the Cinema’s THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST! So, as we join the boys here in Episode 082, your hosts — Jason Pyles, Mack Robins and Dave Becker — bring you some reviews of Martin Scorsese short films, the account of attending a beloved ’90s film screening whose score is performed by a live symphony orchestra, and two films with the exact same title but representing two different genres! Oh, and Jay also reveals what he calls “one of the .” Join us! Note: This episode was recorded on September 19, 2024, and it released on April 17, 2025. THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST is the type of episode where we simply talk about whatever we’ve been watching lately from our own, personal watchlists. Here’s how it works: Jay, Mack and Dave have zero “movie-watching homework.” We are completely free each week to watch whatever we want from any era, year, genre, country, etc! We can finally go through our own personal watchlists and catch up with the films we’ve been meaning to see. So, every week will be vastly different. Let us know what you think of this format. Jay of the Dead also hosts a WEEKLY HORROR MOVIE PODCAST with Mister Watson at . And of course, every Horror fan should check out , The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts. Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 082: The Weekly Watchlist [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Jason welcomes Mack and Dave – The 9th edition of The Weekly Watchlist – Mack wants to make a Horror short for a film festival – Dave Becker, the esteemed mayor of Pleasant Grove, Utah? [ 00:03:42 ] – Dave’s Weekly Watchlist: – Shout-out and thanks to Nathan Bartlebaugh for a gift that will be Dr. Shock’s focus for this episode: Scorsese Shorts (2020) – Criterion Collection (Blu-ray) 1. What’s a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This (1963) – 10 min. 2. It’s Not Just You, Murray! (1964) – 16 min. 3. The Big Shave (1967) – 5 min. 4. Italian-American (1974) – 49 min. 5. American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince (1978) – 55 min. [ 00:18:46 ] – Mack’s Weekly Watchlist: Jurassic Park (1993) – Mack attends a live performance of the Jurassic Park score by the Utah Symphony during a public exhibition of the film, thereby adding to his goal to watch the movie 100 times. (This was viewing No. 8 for Mack.) – Paranormal Activity (2009) – Man on Wire (2008) – Rescue From Gilligan’s Island (1978) – One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) [ 00:34:05 ] – Jason’s Weekly Watchlist: – Explore Dr. Shock’s film blog, the side bar links for top / favorites lists, movie quotes, international cinema highlights, and much, much more — etc. – At the time of this recording, he is presently at 2,973: Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) – Peter Sellers Film Festival – The story behind the tagline: “The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting” The Hills Run Red (2009) – Horror Jay of the Dead = 7 ( Buy for Jay / Rental for Horror fans ) The Hills Run Red (1966) – Western Jason = 5.5 ( Rental ) Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Catch up with Mack here: – Horror podcast: — Catch up with Dr. Shock here: – Horror podcast: — Blog: — Podcast: — Horror podcast: — Podcast: — has returned for MONTHLY releases — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s with Mister Watson every Sunday! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — CTC on X: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/36217620

Considering the Cinema Ep. 081: The Weekly Watchlist – Scariest Environment Imaginable 03/14/2025

Considering the Cinema Ep. 081: The Weekly Watchlist – Scariest Environment Imaginable It’s Friday! Time for another installment of Considering the Cinema’s THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST! Here in Episode 081, your hosts — Jason Pyles, Mack Robins and Dave Becker — discuss the losses of James Earl Jones and David Bordwell. Mack tells you about his new goal to watch one film 100 times! We also reveal which films we’ve seen the most, as well as our Desert Island Picks! Jason rants about the shameful ad-whoring on Roger Ebert.com. And of course, we bring you reviews of the movies we’ve been watching lately! Join us! Note: This episode was recorded on September 9, 2024, and it released on March 14, 2025. THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST is the type of episode where we simply talk about whatever we’ve been watching lately from our own, personal watchlists. Here’s how it works: Jay, Mack and Dave have zero “movie-watching homework.” We are completely free each week to watch whatever we want from any era, year, genre, country, etc! We can finally go through our own personal watchlists and catch up with the films we’ve been meaning to see. So, every week will be vastly different. Let us know what you think of this format. Jay of the Dead also hosts a WEEKLY HORROR MOVIE PODCAST with Mister Watson at . And of course, every Horror fan should check out , The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts. Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 081: The Weekly Watchlist [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Jason welcomes Mack and Dave – Jason is under the weather. – Talk of fashionable Blu-ray cases – The loss of James Earl Jones [ 00:00:00 ] – Mack’s Weekly Watchlist: – Mack’s Goal: To Watch One Movie 100 Times: Jurassic Park (1993) – “1,001 Movies That You Must See Before You Die” by Steven Jay Schneider – Mack’s Watchlist Organizational Structure – The IMDb Top 250 list, how it changes over time, and how Mack is going through it – Dr. Shock has the IMDb Top 250 list from 2002; The Top 10 back then… – Which movies we’ve seen the most! – Our Desert Island Picks – Two different versions of the AFI Top 100 list [ 00:00:00 ] – Jason’s Weekly Watchlist: – Jason rants about the sad state of Roger Ebert.com and its oppressive ads onslaught – Jason spotlights “The Film Snob’s Dictionary” by David Kamp and Lawrence Levi, the cinephile equivalent of Strunk and White – Dr. Shock’s movie recommendation: Outlander (2008) Jason = 7 ( Rental ) – Lamenting the loss of David Bordwell: A Brief Tribute – Bad Words (2013) Jason = 7 ( Rental ) [ 00:00:00 ] – Dave’s Weekly Watchlist: British Movies From the 1970s: – The Squeeze (1977) Dave = 7 ( Rental ) – Villain (1971) Dave = 8 ( Rental ) – Fear Is the Key (1972) Dave = 9 ( Buy the Arrow Blu-ray! ) Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Catch up with Mack here: – Horror podcast: — Catch up with Dr. Shock here: – Horror podcast: — Blog: — Podcast: — Horror podcast: — Podcast: — has returned for MONTHLY releases — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s with Mister Watson every Sunday! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — CTC on X: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/35685005

Considering the Cinema Ep. 080: The Weekly Watchlist – Sooner or Later, Everyone Who Loves Film Criticism Comes to Kauffmann 01/27/2025

Considering the Cinema Ep. 080: The Weekly Watchlist – Sooner or Later, Everyone Who Loves Film Criticism Comes to Kauffmann Hello again, and welcome to Considering the Cinema’s THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST! Here in Episode 080, your affable hosts — Jason Pyles, Mack Robins and Dave Becker — will bring you discussions of what they have been thinking about pertaining to cinema and enjoying lately from their own, personal watchlists. For instance, Jay talks about film critic Stanley Kauffmann and a couple of intriguing documentaries; Mack discusses his journal entry that explains why he loves movies, as well as some interesting made-for-TV fare; and Dave gets to work by watching three of Mack’s very highly recommended films! Join us! Note: This episode was recorded in September of 2024, and it released on Jan. 26, 2025. THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST is the type of episode where we simply talk about whatever we’ve been watching lately from our own, personal watchlists. Here’s how it works: Jay, Mack and Dave have zero “movie-watching homework.” We are completely free each week to watch whatever we want from any era, year, genre, country, etc! We can finally go through our own personal watchlists and catch up with the films we’ve been meaning to see. So, every week will be vastly different. Let us know what you think of this format. Jay of the Dead also hosts a WEEKLY HORROR MOVIE PODCAST with Mister Watson at . And of course, every Horror fan should check out , The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts. Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 080: The Weekly Watchlist [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Jason welcomes Mack and Dave [ 00:02:51 ] – Jason’s Weekly Watchlist: – PSA: Yes, “Ted Lasso” is incredibly good! Watch it! – Concept Discussion: Roger Ebert’s Roger Ebert: Stanley Kauffmann – “All the World’s a Film” – Fly (2024) = 7 ( See in IMAX / Rental ) – Documentary that has more endings than “The Return of the King” – The Elephant in the Living Room (2010) = 6.5 ( Rental ) [ 00:19:46 ] – Mack’s Weekly Watchlist: – Journal entry: “Why I Really Love Movies by Mack Robins – TV movie: Duel (1971) = 6.4 ( Rental ) – TV movie: Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark (1973) = 6.9 ( Rental ) – TV movie: Epoch (2001) = 5.7 ( Rental ) [ 00:36:09 ] – Dave’s Weekly Watchlist: – Tangerines (2013) = 9.5 ( Buy it! ) – The Cranes Are Flying (1956) = 10 ( Buy it! ) – Babette’s Feast (1987) = 10 ( Buy it! ) Wrap-Up Links for this episode: – – (short films, rap) – Catch up with Mack here: – Horror podcast: — Catch up with Dr. Shock here: – Horror podcast: — Blog: — Podcast: — Horror podcast: — Podcast: — has returned for MONTHLY releases — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s with Mister Watson every Sunday! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — CTC on X: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/35023160

Considering the Cinema Ep. 079: The Weekly Watchlist – I Control the Alligator 01/10/2025

Considering the Cinema Ep. 079: The Weekly Watchlist – I Control the Alligator “I’ve done dirty things in my life, but I wouldn’t plug someone in the back.” Welcome back to Considering the Cinema’s THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST episode with Jason Pyles, Mack Robins and Dave Becker, though you may know them as Jay of the Dead, Mackula and Dr. Shock. Here in Episode 079, Dave discusses some Criterion Collection documentaries; Jason tackles some ’90s and 2000s Action Sci-Fi movies; and Mack explores some films pertaining to the Olympics. In addition to Dave discussing the 40th anniversary of the Criterion Collection, Mack falls into a weird rabbit hole of learning more about the films of “Leni” Riefenstahl, and the guys have a quick little chat about film colorization (without tipping over the entire boat). Join us! Note: This episode was recorded on Aug. 15, 2024, and it released on Jan. 9, 2025. THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST is the type of episode where we simply talk about whatever we’ve been watching lately from our own, personal watchlists. Here’s how it works: Jay, Mack and Dave have zero “movie-watching homework.” We are completely free each week to watch whatever we want from any era, year, genre, country, etc! We can finally go through our own personal watchlists and catch up with the films we’ve been meaning to see. So, every week will be vastly different. Let us know what you think of this format. Jay of the Dead also hosts a WEEKLY HORROR MOVIE PODCAST with Mister Watson at . And of course, every Horror fan should check out , The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts. Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 079: The Weekly Watchlist [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Jason welcomes Mack and Dave – Hear our [ 00:02:43 ] – Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker’s Weekly Watchlist: – Criterion’s first release: Citizen Kane on LaserDisc – November 2024 releases: Paper Moon – Doc has 661 Criterion releases (more than half) – Dave’s first: Time Bandits 3 Unseen Criterion Documentaries Chronicle of a Summer (1961) Dave = 7.5 ( Rental ) Harlan County, USA (1976) Dave = 9.5 ( Buy it! ) Minding the Gap (2018) Dave = 9 ( Buy it! ) [ 00:15:47 ] – Jason’s Weekly Watchlist: – Jay gets Straight Shooting DVD out of the mail. Total Recall (1990) Jason = 6.5 ( Rental ) The Sixth Day (2000) Jason = 7.5 ( Rental ) Total Recall (2012) Jason = 8.5 ( Buy it! ) – Film Terminology: “Castle Thunder” sound effect in movies [ 00:31:08 ] – Mack’s Weekly Watchlist: — Movie Theme: The Olympics Stick It (2006) Mack = 89 out of 100 ( Buy it! ) Race (2016) Mack = 94 out of 100 ( Buy it! ) – Propaganda filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl’s Olympia Part One Festival of Nations (1938) BONUS Tidbit: Mack on the preferred “Aliens” Extended Edition BONUS Tidbit: Dr. Shock on one of his all-time favorite movie books, “Classic Movies,” by Neil Sinyard and his completed goal. — Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Catch up with Mack here: – Horror podcast: — Catch up with Dr. Shock here: – Horror podcast: — Blog: — Podcast: — Horror podcast: — Podcast: — has returned for MONTHLY releases — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s with Mister Watson every Sunday! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — CTC on X: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/34798850

Considering the Cinema Ep. 078: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – Dave’s Top 200 Favorite Movies: December 2024 12/24/2024

Considering the Cinema Ep. 078: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – Dave’s Top 200 Favorite Movies: December 2024 Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, “The Grab Bag of Movie Podcasts,” starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, brings you this 30th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast for December 2024. Once again, Dr. Shock is reviewing three of his Top 200 Favorite Movies with three special guests! The guests are tasked with selecting a film from Dave’s Top 200 Movies that he hasn’t seen before! Here Dave is joined by filmmaker Mack Robins to review “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977), GregaMortis to review “The French Connection” (1971), and Miles Mayle to review “Once Upon a Time in America” (1984). Note: All three reviews contain major plot SPOILERS. Join us! Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 30th Edition – Dave’s Top 200 Favorite Movies: December 2024 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Considering the Cinema presents the 30th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast — Welcome to Episode 078 for December 2024 [ 00:03:07 ] – Guest: Mack Robins: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) – Spoilers! Catch up with Filmmaker Mack “Mackula” Robins here: – – – Email Mackula here: [email protected] – Filmography Page: – Mack’s short film: – Mackula’s – On X: – On Instagram: [ 00:46:22 ] – Guest: GregaMortis: The French Connection (1971) – Spoilers! Catch up with GregaMortis here: – – Podcast: – Instagram: – Facebook: – X: LotC – LotC – YouTube: – Greg’s Instagram: – Email: [email protected] – LotC Hotline Phone Number: 1-804-569-5682 | 1-804-569-LOTC [ 01:24:32 ] – Guest: Miles Mayle: Once Upon a Time in America (1984) – Spoilers! Catch up with Miles here: – Wrap-Up – See all of Dave’s Top 250 Movie picks here: – See Dave’s Links for this episode: Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet: Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Film blog: On Twitter: On Facebook: Land of the Creeps Facebook: On Instagram: On Letterboxd: YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Podcasts: (monthly) horror podcast On X: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s other Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson at , where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was produced by Jason Pyles. /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/34597300

Considering the Cinema Ep. 077: The Weekly Watchlist – Smack That Person in the Mouth 09/21/2024

Considering the Cinema Ep. 077: The Weekly Watchlist – Smack That Person in the Mouth During Episode 077 of THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST for Considering the Cinema, your hosts Jason Pyles (aka Jay of the Dead), Mack Robins (aka Mackula), and the esteemed host of , Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker, discuss Jay’s mental illness of intentionally purchasing multiple versions of films he loves — simply because he loves them. True mental illness. We also spend time learning about Mack’s reckoning and determining of his “birthday” movies, so break out your abacus for that one! And Dave tells us of a World War II film that he deems to be “a Masterpiece”! Join us! Note: This episode was recorded on Aug. 6, 2024, and it released on September 21, 2024. THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST is the type of episode where we simply talk about whatever we’ve been watching lately from our own, personal watchlists. Here’s how it works: Jay, Mack and Dave have zero “movie-watching homework.” We are completely free each week to watch whatever we want from any era, year, genre, country, etc! We can finally go through our own personal watchlists and catch up with the films we’ve been meaning to see. So, every week will be vastly different. Let us know what you think of this format. Jay of the Dead also hosts a WEEKLY HORROR MOVIE PODCAST with Mister Watson at . And of course, every Horror fan should check out , The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts. Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 077: The Weekly Watchlist [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Jason welcomes Mack and Dave [ 00:01:53 ] – Mack’s Weekly Watchlist: — 1986 “Birth-DAY Movies” — Critters (1986) — Invaders From Mars (1986) — Aliens (1986) on 4K (Theatrical Cut) — One Crazy Summer (1986) Twisters (2024) Mack = 8.5 ( Theater / Buy it! ) [ 00:16:45 ] – Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker’s Weekly Watchlist: — 1949 To Be Continued… Battleground (1949) Dave = 9.5 ( Masterpiece / Buy it! ) On the Town (1949) Dave = 7.5 ( Rental ) Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer Boris Karloff (1949) Dave = 5 ( Low-priority Rental ) [ 00:30:55 ] – Jason’s Weekly Watchlist: — Movie Trivia Minutiae: Jay suggests that a “Stranger Than Fiction” tagline was inspired by “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” Non-Spoiler Trailer Talk: “Alien: Romulus” trailer’s riff on the original “Alien” movie’s tagline — Cyrus (2010) Jason = 7 ( A Buy for Jay ) War Dogs (2016) Jason = 6 ( Rental ) Suggested Double Feature: Lord of War (2005) — Jay also has multiple copies of “Mean Streets” and “Lonesome Dove.” — Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Catch up with Mack here: – Horror podcast: — Catch up with Dr. Shock here: – Horror podcast: — Blog: — Podcast: — Horror podcast: — Podcast: — has returned for MONTHLY releases — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s with Mister Watson every Sunday! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — CTC on X: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/33149977

Considering the Cinema Ep. 076: The Weekly Watchlist - A Finite Number of Films 09/07/2024

Considering the Cinema Ep. 075: Mack on Movies - The World on Film: Checklists by Country and Language 08/25/2024

Considering the Cinema Ep. 075: Mack on Movies - The World on Film: Checklists by Country and Language Bienvenue! Willkommen! Welkom! Witaj! Karibu! Welcome from around the world to Considering the Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting! Here in Episode 075, we have a special MACK ON MOVIES edition, where Mack and Jason discuss The World on Film: Checklists by Country and Language by going through Mack’s two personal checklists where he tracks movies he’s seen from various countries, as well as the films he’s seen that feature different languages from around the world. This was recorded on May 11, 2024, and released on August 25, 2024. Join us! If you’re a huge Horror fan, you can view all of Jay’s HORROR ONLY episodes at . Jay of the Dead also hosts a WEEKLY HORROR MOVIE PODCAST with Mister Watson and Projectile Varmint at . And of course, every Horror fan should check out , The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts. Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 075 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Thanks to Dave Becker for keeping this feed alive with The DVD Infatuation Podcast – Hear Mack’s “Collectors” series on Jay of the Dead’s Horror Movies – This is a “Mack on Movies” episode, which means the episode topic is Mack’s idea and Mack edited, as well – Mack has special occasion movies to watch on certain dates (this episode has been recorded but is still unreleased) – Jason explains how serious Mack is about movies – Jason’s double-buying of movies and pushing them off on Mack – The obligation to watch movies that others recommend – Making movie recommendations to other people [ 00:19:08 ] – Mack’s Checklist of Countries Whose Movies He’s Seen [ 00:56:25 ] – Mack’s Checklist of Movies That Feature Various Languages Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Catch up with Mack here: – Horror podcast: — Catch up with Dr. Shock here: – Horror podcast: — Blog: — Podcast: — Horror podcast: — Podcast: — has returned for MONTHLY releases — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s with Mister Watson every Sunday! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — CTC on Twitter: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/32730057

Considering the Cinema Ep. 074: The Weekly Watchlist - Dye of the Tiger 08/24/2024

Considering the Cinema Ep. 074: The Weekly Watchlist - Dye of the Tiger Is Deckard a replicant? What are some alternate ways to ingest objectively horrible candy? What are Mack’s personal safety recommendations for documentary filmmaking? And what were some of the Academy Award nominees celebrated from the year 1960? All of this and much more is answered here in Episode 074 of Considering the Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting. For this week’s edition of The Weekly Watchlist, your mercurial hosts, Jason Pyles (aka Jay of the Dead); his co-host, Mack Robins (aka Mackula); and the esteemed host of , Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker are back again to talk about whatever they have been watching lately from their own personal watchlists! Give it a listen! First time listener? Here’s how The Weekly Watchlist episodes work: Jay, Mack and Dave have zero “movie-watching homework.” We are completely free each week to watch whatever we want from any era, year, genre, country, etc! We can finally go through our own personal watchlists and catch up with the films we’ve been meaning to see. So, every week will be vastly different. Let us know what you think of this format. Join us! Notes: This episode was recorded on July 26, 2024, and it released on August 23, 2024. Jay of the Dead also hosts a WEEKLY HORROR MOVIE PODCAST with Mister Watson at . And of course, every Horror fan should check out , The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts. Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 074: The Weekly Watchlist [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Jason welcomes Mack and Dave – Dave’s Philadelphia visitation habits – Dave was formerly a Boyz II Men singer – Wawa and Piggly Wiggly visitation habits – Pink bubble gum cigars and candy cigarettes – Jay declares The Worst Candy in the World – The only way to eat Good & Plenty candies [ 00:06:00 ] – Mack’s Weekly Watchlist: The Gray Man (2022) Mack = 83 out of 100 ( Must-Watch / Rental ) Skywalkers: A Love Story (2024) Mack = 62 out of 100 ( Stream on Netflix ) Blade Runner 2049 (2017) Mack = refused to rate it after only one viewing [ 00:24:51 ] – Jason’s Weekly Watchlist: The Limey (1999) Jason = 6.5 ( Rental ) The Beastmaster (1982) Jason = 5.5 ( Strong Rental ) [ 00:42:55 ] – Dave’s Weekly Watchlist: – Some Nominees for the 33rd Academy Awards (Celebrating the Films of the Year 1960) The Apartment (1960) The Alamo (1960) Elmer Gantry (1960) The Sundowners (1960) Sons and Lovers (1960) Pollyanna (1960) Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Catch up with Mack here: – Horror podcast: — Catch up with Dr. Shock here: – Horror podcast: — Blog: — Podcast: — Horror podcast: — Podcast: — has returned for MONTHLY releases — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s with Mister Watson every Sunday! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — CTC on X: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/32722772

Considering the Cinema Ep. 073: The Weekly Watchlist - EntertainMART 08/17/2024

Considering the Cinema Ep. 072: The Weekly Watchlist - Chekhov's Gun 08/10/2024

Considering the Cinema Ep. 072: The Weekly Watchlist - Chekhov's Gun Great news! Considering the Cinema episodes are finally back, and we will earnestly strive to release them weekly! Jason Pyles (aka Jay of the Dead), his co-host, Mack Robins (aka Mackula), and the esteemed host of , Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker will bring you a new, short-form format called THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST, which should release on Fridays. Here’s how it works: Jay, Mack and Dave have zero “movie-watching homework.” We are completely free each week to watch whatever we want from any era, year, genre, country, etc! We can finally go through our own personal watchlists and catch up with the films we’ve been meaning to see. So, every week will be vastly different. Let us know what you think of this format. Join us! Notes: This episode is dedicated to The Wise One, Dr. Rick Moody. It was recorded on June 30, 2024, and it released on August 9, 2024. Jay of the Dead also hosts a WEEKLY HORROR MOVIE PODCAST with Mister Watson at . And of course, every Horror fan should check out , The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts. Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 072: The Weekly Watchlist [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – This episode is dedicated to The Wise One, Dr. Rick Moody — Jason welcomes Mack and Dr. Shock — Reminiscing on our most recent CTC episode together: — The subjects of “Cinemania” are a little too close to home for us… — Jay, Mack, Dave are scarily obsessed with movies — PREFACE: The Concept of CTC’s “The Weekly Watchlist” episode format [ 00:08:43 ] – Jason’s Weekly Watchlist: Dolores Claiborne (1995) Jason = 7.5 ( Strong Rental ) Concept Discussion: Chekhov’s Gun Raging Boll (2010) Jason = 7 ( Strong Rental but Jay Owns It ) – Wikipedia’s [ 00:19:06 ] – Mack’s Weekly Watchlist: — Mack does the quite literal “Movie Minute” on his brother’s podcast — All four of Mack’s films this week are streaming on Tubi — Mack’s Goal: Watch a Feature Film From Every Year of Cinema History! Broken Blossoms (1919) Mack = 71 out of 100 Stella Maris (1918) Mack = 79 out of 100 Straight Shooting (1917) Mack = 81 out of 100 Prehysteria! (1993) Mack = 31 out of 100 ( Avoid ) [ 00:28:37 ] – Dave’s Weekly Watchlist: — Dave randomly opens to a page of four movies (he hasn’t seen) in his big movie binders American Girl (2002) (aka Confessions of an American Girl) Dave = 7 ( Rental ) Colette (2018) Dave = 7 ( Rental ) Cookie (1989) Dave = 8.5 ( Strong Rental ) Come Back, Little Sheba (1952) Dave = 8.5 ( Strong Rental ) Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Catch up with Mack here: – Horror podcast: — Catch up with Dr. Shock here: – Horror podcast: — Blog: — Podcast: — Horror podcast: — Podcast: — has returned for MONTHLY releases — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s with Mister Watson every Sunday! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — CTC on X: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/32523222

Considering the Cinema Ep. 071: The DVD Infatuation Podcast - Dave's Top 200 Favorite Movies: August 2024 08/06/2024

Considering the Cinema Ep. 071: The DVD Infatuation Podcast - Dave's Top 200 Favorite Movies: August 2024 Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, “The Grab Bag of Movie Podcasts,” starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, brings you this 29th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast for August 2024. In this episode, Dave is introducing a new series where he reviews his Top 200 Favorite Movies with a guest! The guest is tasked with selecting a film from Dave’s Top 200 Movies that he or she hasn’t seen before! Here Dave is joined by Jay of the Dead to review “The Black Cat” (1934), Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop to review “Days of Heaven” (1978), and Nathan Bartlebaugh to review “Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession” (2004). Note: All three reviews contain SPOILERS. Join us! Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 29th Edition – Dave’s Top 200 Favorite Movies: August 2024 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Considering the Cinema presents the 29th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast — Welcome to Episode 071 for August 2024 — Dave introduces a new series involving his Top 200 Favorite Movies! [ 00:01:50 ] – Guest: Jay of the Dead: The Black Cat (1934) – Spoilers! Jay of the Dead = 8 ( Buy it! ) Dr. Shock = Top 200 Favorite! Catch up with Jay of the Dead here: – – – – [ 00:21:50 ] – Guest: Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop: Days of Heaven (1978) – Spoilers! Dr. Walking Dead = 9 ( Buy Criterion Blu-ray ) Dr. Shock = Top 200 Favorite! Catch up with Dr. Walking Dead here: – – – Kyle’s solocast: [ 00:51:14 ] – Guest: Nathan Bartlebaugh: Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) – Spoilers! Catch up with Nathan Bartlebaugh here: – – Wrap-Up – See all of Dave’s Top 200 Movie picks here: Links for this episode: Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet: Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Film blog: On Twitter: On Facebook: Land of the Creeps Facebook: On Instagram: On Letterboxd: YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Podcasts: (monthly) horror podcast On X: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s other Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson at , where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was produced by Jason Pyles. /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/32453557

Considering the Cinema Ep. 070: The DVD Infatuation Podcast - April 2024 04/25/2024

Considering the Cinema Ep. 070: The DVD Infatuation Podcast - April 2024 Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, “The Grab Bag of Movie Podcasts,” starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, brings you this 28th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast for April 2024. For this episode, Dave welcomes special guest Greg Buzzelli from the , a Horror and Heavy Metal-themed podcast. Doc Shock and Greg discuss Six Movies They’ve Never Seen Before! And of course, they talk about some Music in the Movies. Join us! Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 28th Edition – April 2024 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Considering the Cinema presents the 28th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast — Welcome to Episode 070 for November 2024 — Dave welcomes special guest Greg Buzzelli [ 00:03:18 ] – Six Movies We’ve Never Seen Before (or Movies We Just Want to Discuss) Greg: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) Dave: Rad (1986) Greg: The Mummy (1999) Dave: Heruko the Goblin (1991) Greg: The St. Francisville Experiment (2000) Dave: The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) Greg: From Hell (2001) Dave: Busting (1974) BONUS: Reflecting on Shaun of the Dead (2004) Dave: Space Camp (1986) Greg: Swiss Army Man (2016) Greg: I’m Too Old for This Sh*t: A Heavy Metal Fairy Tale (2021) Dave: The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) [ 01:57:34 ] – Music in the Movies Greg: “Don’t Stop Me Now” from Shaun of the Dead Dave: “Breaking the Sound Barrier” from The Right Stuff Greg: “Red Right Hand” from Scream Dave: “What a Feeling” from Flashdance Wrap-Up – – See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: Links for this episode: Don’t forget to check out Greg Buzzelli’s show: Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet: Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Film blog: On Twitter: On Facebook: Land of the Creeps Facebook: On Instagram: On Letterboxd: YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Podcasts: (monthly) horror podcast On Twitter: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at , where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles. /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/30979143

Considering the Cinema Ep. 069: The DVD Infatuation Podcast - November 2023 11/28/2023

Considering the Cinema Ep. 069: The DVD Infatuation Podcast - November 2023 Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, brings you a very interesting episode for November of 2023. First, here in Ep. 069, the 27th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast, Dave begins by reciting a portion of his 100 Favorite Movie Quotes, some of which include live performances as the characters who delivered the lines. Next, by using his famous stream-of-consciousness style, Dave discusses a GameSpot.com article titled, . And for the third segment of this episode, Dave brings you the first of a three-part series where Dave will present his Top 20 movies (all genres) from a specific decade. For this show, Dave is going to bring you his Top 20 Movies of the 1960s, as well as 5 Movies That Didn’t Make the List but Eventually Could Someday. Join us! Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 27th Edition – November 2023 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Considering the Cinema presents the 27th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast — Welcome to Episode 069 for November 2023 — Dr. Shock does a Jay of the Dead podcast intro – Dave recommends Horror Movie Weekly – Dave also recommends checking out Dr. Walking Dead’s Dead Man Still Walking: – And Doc also recommends Land of the Creeps and [ 00:02:33 ] – Highlighting Some of Dave’s 100 Favorite Movie Quotes (from 1. “Look what your brother did to the door! Ain’t he got no pride in his home?” – The Cook, from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 5. “The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist” – Verbal, The Usual Suspects 14. “You’re gonna be dumb enough to pull a gun on a man, you better be smart enough to pull the trigger” – Tyrone Washington, The Boys in Company C 17. “You gonna eat your fat?” – Spalding, Caddyshack 20. “What we got here is… failure to communicate” – Captain, Cool Hand Luke 22. “We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold” – Raoul Duke, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 24. “You best start believing in ghost stories, Miss Turner… you’re in one!” – Capt. Barbossa, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl 26. “Have you ever heard of Kurgaal? It is a prison below Omsk. Many men have gone there. Few have returned. I have returned. After fifteen years… I… have returned” – Dr. Vitus Verdegast, 1934’s The Black Cat 27. “No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to DIE!” – Auric Goldfinger, Goldfinger 32. “My mom and dad are gonna be so mad at me!” – Stu, Scream 34. “We blew it” – Wyatt, Easy Rider 36. “And to think… I hesitated” – Channing Cenobite, Hellbound: Hellraiser II 40. “That which is eternal cannot die. But if it’s any consolation, sweet Alex, THAT HURT LIKE HELL!” – The Djinn, Wishmaster 47. “All right, no one is to stone ANYONE until I blow this whistle” – Jewish Official, Life of Brian 48. “Our battle, our struggle, is to create art. Our weapon is the moving picture. Because we have the moving picture, our paintings will grow and recede; our poetry will be shadows that lengthen and conceal; our light will play across living faces that laugh and agonize; and our music will linger and finally overwhelm, because it will have a context as certain as the grave. We are scientists engaged in the creation of memory… but our memory will neither blur nor fade” – F.W. Murnau, Shadow of the Vampire 50. “Thank you, honey, this is a beautiful party. You invited all my friends. Good thinking!” – Johnny, The Room 51. “Gentlemen, you can’t fight in here! This is the War Room!” – President Merkin Muffley, Dr. Strangelove, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 52. “God, how I hate the twentieth century” – Gen. George S. Patton, Patton 53. “This car is 100% death proof. Only to get the benefit of it, honey, you really gotta be sitting in my seat” – Stuntman Mike, Death Proof 54. “Aren’t you a healer and a vessel for the holy spirit? When are you coming over and make my son hear again? Can’t you do that?” – Daniel Plainview, There Will Be Blood 55. “For as long as I can remember I always wanted to be a gangster” – Henry Hill, Goodfellas 56. “Men, you are about to embark on a great crusade to stamp out runaway decency in the west. Now you men will only be risking your lives, whilst I will be risking an almost certain Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor” – Hedley Lamaar, Blazing Saddles – Here you can find Dave’s blog post for his ! [ 00:29:53 ] – Dave’s Prep for LotC’s “Killer Cars” Episode: – Stream-of-consciousness style, Dave discusses a GameSpot.com article titled: – Killdozer (1974) – The Wraith (1986) – The Hearse (1980) – Joy Ride (2001) – The Car (1977) – Repo Man (1984) – Maximum Overdrive (1986) – Death Proof (2007) – Christine (1983) – Duel (1971) – Land of the Creeps [ 00:56:17 ] – 5 Movies That Didn’t Make the List but Eventually Could Someday (in alphabetical order) – Django (1966) – The Haunting (1963) – The Innocents (1961) – Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) – Lawrence of Arabia (1962) [ 00:00:00 ] – Dave Becker’s Top 20 Movies of the 1960s (ranked) 1. Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) 2. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) 3. The Wild Bunch (1969) 4. Psycho (1960) 5. The Manchurian Candidate (1962) 6. 8 1/2 (1963) 7. Midnight Cowboy (1969) 8. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) 9. The Graduate (1967) 10. It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) 11. Night of the Living Dead (1968) – Check out and 12. Andrei Rublev (1966) 13. The Producers (1967) 14. Easy Rider (1969) 15. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) 16. Inherit the Wind (1960) 17. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) 18. The Lion in Winter (1968) 19. The Magnificent Seven (1960) 20. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) – – See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet: Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Film blog: On Twitter: On Facebook: Land of the Creeps Facebook: On Instagram: On Letterboxd: YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Podcasts: (monthly) horror podcast On Twitter: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at , where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles. /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/28820593

Considering the Cinema Ep. 068: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – Euro-Crime Films – September 2023 09/24/2023

Considering the Cinema Ep. 068: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – Euro-Crime Films – September 2023 Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes back special guest Ian Irza to discuss the Euro-Crime Film Genre, the Italian Crime cinema of the 1970s and 1980s! Ep. 068 is the 26th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast. During this show, Dave and Ian talk about the Actors Who Appear in Euro-Crime Films Most Often; they give their Top 10 lists of their favorite Euro-Crime films, and of course, they close with the famous Music in the Movies segment! Join us! Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 26th Edition – September 2023 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Considering the Cinema presents the 26th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast — Welcome to Episode 068 — Dave welcomes special guest Ian Irza to discuss Italian Crime Films of the 1970s and 1980s — Ian’s opening thoughts about the Polizieschi or Euro-Crime Genre — Ian’s list of “Actors Who Appear in Euro-Crime Films Most Often” (Third-Billed or Higher) 1. Tomas Milian (23 films) 2. Maurizio Merli (15 films) 3. Luc Merenda (12 films) 4. Fabio Testi (12 films) 5. Henry Silva (10 or 11? films) 6. Martin Balsam (10 or 11? films) 7. Antonio Sabato (9 films) 8. Enrico Maria Salerno (8 films) 9. Franco Nero (7 films) 10. Claudio Cassinelli (5 films) [ 00:15:47 ] – List Segment: Top 10 Euro-Crime Films Ian’s Top 10 Euro-Crime Films 1. Almost Human (1974) 2. The Big Racket (1976) 3. Confessions of a Police Captain (1971) 4. Manhunt in the City (1975) (aka “The Manhunt”) 5. Free Hand for a Tough Cop (1976) (aka “Tough Cop”) 6. The Smuggler (1980) (aka “Contraband”) 7. The Italian Connection (1972) (aka “Manhunt”) 8. The Tough Ones (1976) 9. Caliber 9 (1972) 10. Silent Action (1975) Dave’s Top 10 Euro-Crime Films 1. Caliber 9 (1972) 2. The Big Racket (1976) 3. Savage Three (1975) 4. The Boss (1973) 5. Lucky Luciano (1973) 6. Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970) 7. Street Law (1974) 8. Illustrious Corpses (1976) 9. Rulers of the City (1976) (aka “Mr. Scarface”) 10. Killer Cop (1975) See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: [ 02:28:47 ] – Segment: Music in the Movies Ian’s Music Picks: “Un amico” by Ennio Morricone from Revolver (1973) “Princes of the Universe” by Queen from Highlander (1986) Dave’s Song Picks: “Institutionalized” by Suicidal Tendencies from Repo Man (1984) “Let’s Have a War” by Fear from Repo Man (1984) Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Catch up with Ian Irza here: On “X” (Twitter): Blog: On Instagram: Land of the Creeps Horror Podcast Daily Double Episodes: “Black Glove Mysteries” – – Ian also recommends his friend’s work: On IMDb: Documentary: YouTube Channel: Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet: Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Film blog: On Twitter: On Facebook: Land of the Creeps Facebook: On Instagram: On Letterboxd: YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Podcasts: (monthly) horror podcast On Twitter: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at , where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles. /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/28127099

Considering the Cinema Ep. 067: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – Documentaries – August 2023 08/06/2023

Considering the Cinema Ep. 067: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – Documentaries – August 2023 Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes special guest “That Horror Teacher” Mike Capizzani to discuss Documentaries! Ep. 067 is the 25th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast. During this show, Dave asks Mike to share his Top 5 Favorite Movies. Then they do their list segments, where they discuss 20 documentaries — some are favorites; some are recent watches. And as always, Dave concludes with his Music in the Movies segment. It’s good stuff! Join us! Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 25th Edition – August 2023 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Considering the Cinema presents the 25th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast — Welcome to Episode 067 — Dave welcomes special guest Mike Capizzani, “That Horror Teacher” [ 00:00:35 ] – That Horror Teacher’s Top 5 Favorite Movies (at the time of this recording) 1.The Princess Bride (1987) 2. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 3. Almost Famous (2000) 4. Big Fish (2003) 5. JAWS (1975) [ 00:01:54 ] – List Segment: 20 Documentaries 10 Documentaries That Were New to Mike: — Beastie Boys Story (2020) — Strangers at the Gate (2022) – documentary short film — All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022) — Waiting for Superman (2010) — 20 Feet From Stardom (2013) — The Alpinist (2021) — Gimme Shelter (1970) — Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) — Jurassic Punk (2022) — American Masters: Mel Brooks: Make a Noise (2013) Six Documentaries That Were New to Dave (and Four of His Favorites): — The Cruise (1998) — Town Bloody Hall (1979) — An Accidental Studio (2019) — One Million Dubliners (2014) — All-American High Revisited (2014) — Streetwise (1984) — Woodstock (1970) — Grey Gardens (1975) — Gates of Heaven (1978) — Finding Vivian Maier (2013) See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: [ 01:37:44 ] – Segment: Music in the Movies Mike’s Song Picks: “People Are Strange” from The Lost Boys (1987) “American Girl” from The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Dave’s Song Picks: “Brian,” theme from Life of Brian (1979) “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” from Life of Brian (1979) Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Catch up with That Horror Teacher here: On Twitter: On Instagram: Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet: Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Film blog: On Twitter: On Facebook: Land of the Creeps Facebook: On Instagram: On Letterboxd: YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Podcasts: (monthly) horror podcast On Twitter: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at , where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles. /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/27670908

Considering the Cinema Ep. 066: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – May 2023 05/09/2023

Considering the Cinema Ep. 066: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – May 2023 Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes special guests Derek and Sam from the ! Ep. 066 is the 24th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast, where Derek and Sam Name Three Movies From the New Millennium That They Enjoy. Dave’s guests also discuss The Career of John Williams, and you’ll hear Dave and Derek’s Five Worst Remakes of Classic Films, while Sam gives her Five Best Remakes of Classic Films! And of course, the listener-favorite, Music in the Movies segment. Join us! Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 24th Edition – May 2023 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Considering the Cinema presents the 24th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast — Welcome to Episode 066 — Dave welcomes special guests Derek and Sam from the — About the I Love Old Movies Podcast: [ 00:07:30 ] – Derek and Sam Name Three Movies From the New Millennium That They Enjoy Derek’s Three Movies – The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001), (2002), (2003) – Inception (2010) – Dunkirk (2017) Sam’s Three Movies – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) – Knives Out (2019) – Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) [ 00:12:12 ] – Derek and Sam present: The Career of John Williams The artistic peak of John Williams’ career (1975-1982) – JAWS (1975) – Star Wars (1977) – Superman (1978) – The Empire Strikes Back (1980) – Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Derek and Sam highly recommend Spain’s Film Symphony Orchestra: – — Favorite John Williams scores — 1970s nostalgia surrounding the cinema [ 00:31:27 ] – List Segment: The Five Worst Remakes of Classic Films and Sam’s Five Best Remakes of Classic Films Derek’s Five Worst Remakes of Classic Films (in no particular order) 1. Planet of the Apes (2001) – Most egregious example 2. Friday the 13th (2009) – and – Rob Zombie’s Halloween (2007) 3. King Kong (1976) 4. Rio Lobo (1970) 5. Gus Van Sant’s Psycho (1998) Dishonorable Mention: All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) Sam’s Five BEST Remakes of Classic Films (in no particular order) 1. The Thing (1982) 2. The Ten Commandments (1956) 3. The Maltese Falcon (1941) 4. The Italian Job (2003) 5. Ocean’s Eleven (2001) Dave’s Five Worst Remakes of Classic Films (in no particular order) 1. Clash of the Titans (2010) 2. King Kong (2005) 3. The Mummy (2017) 4. Nine (2009) 5. Fame (2009) See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: — Casablanca (1942) and The Sound of Music (1965) – Two films that should never be remade — Dave will never watch the remake of Poltergeist (2015) — Sam never wants JAWS to be remade — “The Shark Is Broken” stage play — A pitch for a remake of John Huston “Victory” (1981) — aka “Escape to Victory” [ 01:36:05 ] – Segment: Music in the Movies Derek’s Song: “Kalasnjikov” from the Yugoslavian film, “Underground” (1995) Sam’s Song: OneRepublic’s “Secrets” from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010) Dave’s Song: Blue Swede’s “Hooked on a Feeling” from Reservoir Dogs (1992) Wrap-Up [ 01:48:32 ] – Post-Credits Addendum: Dave, Jackie and Jay at Starbucks in 2017 Links for this episode: Catch up with Derek and Sam: Audio Podcast: YouTube: Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet: Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Film blog: On Twitter: On Facebook: Land of the Creeps Facebook: On Instagram: On Letterboxd: YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Podcasts: (monthly) horror podcast On Twitter: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at , where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles. /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/26784855

Considering the Cinema Ep. 065: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – March 2023 – 2 of 2 04/01/2023

Considering the Cinema Ep. 065: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – March 2023 – 2 of 2 Welcome back again as Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes special guest Karen Wagner to discuss the Fantasy film genre. Specifically, here in Ep. 065, Dave and Karen discuss Animated Fantasy Films and TV Shows From Childhood, their Top 10 Fantasy Movies, and of course, the listener-favorite, Music in the Movies segment. Join us! Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 23rd Edition – March 2023 – 2 of 2 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast — Dave welcomes special guest Karen Wagner [ 00:01:20 ] – Topic: Animated Fantasy Films and TV Shows From Childhood – The Secret of NIMH (1982) – The Last Unicorn (1982) – Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (1975) – Watership Down (1978) – Pete’s Dragon (1977) – The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964) – Wizards (1977) – The Lord of the Rings (1978) – Fire and Ice (1983) – The Hobbit (1977) – The Herculoids (1967) – Jonny Quest (1964) – The Pirates of Dark Water (1991) [ 00:12:28 ] – List Segment: Top 10 Fantasy Movies Karen’s Top 10 Fantasy Movies 1. Labyrinth (1986) 2. The Dark Crystal (1982) 3. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) 4. Spirited Away (2001) 5. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 6. Willow (1988) 7. Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) 8. Big Trouble in Little China (1986) 9. Edward Scissorhands (1990) 10. Clash of the Titans (1981) Dave’s Top 10 Fantasy Movies 1. A Matter of Life and Death (1946) 2. Excalibur (1981) 3. Jason and the Argonauts (1963) 4. Being John Malkovich (1999) 5. Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) 6. The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) 7. The Princess Bride (1987) 8. Mighty Joe Young (1949) 9. Where the Wild Things Are (2009) 10. The Thief of Bagdad (1940) See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: [ 02:01:09 ] – Segment: Music in the Movies Karen’s Songs: Burning Brides’ “Flesh and Bone” from Suck (2009) A Perfect Circle’s “Passive” from Constantine (2009) Dave’s Songs: The Ronettes’ “Be My Baby” from Mean Streets (1973) The Chips’ “Rubber Biscuit” from Mean Streets (1973) Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Catch up with Karen here: On Twitter: On Land of the Creeps horror podcast: On Phantom Galaxy movie podcast: Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet: Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Film blog: On Twitter: On Facebook: Land of the Creeps Facebook: On Instagram: On Letterboxd: YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Podcasts: (monthly) horror podcast On Twitter: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at , where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles. /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/26411172

Considering the Cinema Ep. 064: The 100-Year Anniversary of Harold Lloyd's 'Safety Last!' (1923) 03/28/2023

Considering the Cinema Ep. 063: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – March 2023 – 1 of 2 03/23/2023

Considering the Cinema Ep. 062: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – November 2022 11/13/2022

Considering the Cinema Ep. 062: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – November 2022 Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes special guest Ian Irza, whom you can follow on Twitter . Episode 062 is the 21st Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast. In this content-rich episode, Dave and Ian explore an especially dark and devious corner of Italian cinema, the mysterious and murderous Giallo genre, which often incorporates varying blends of sub-genres like the Slasher, Crime, Psychological Thriller, Psychological Horror, Sexploitation — and sometimes, touches of Supernatural Horror. So, Dr. Shock and Ian begin with some general thoughts about Italian genre films. Then they provide a Giallo-related preface, which leads into their Top 10 Giallo Films list, followed by the Music in the Movies segment. Join us! The DVD Infatuation Podcast has another BONUS release coming later this month. Thanks for listening! Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 00th Edition – November 2022 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast — Dave welcomes special guest Ian Irza — Ian met Gary Busey – Topic for this episode: Top 10 Giallo Movies [ 00:02:37 ] – Italian Genre Films [ 00:14:06 ] – Giallo Preface [ 00:19:39 ] – Top 10 Giallo Films Ian Irza’s Top 10 Giallo Films 1. The New York Ripper (1982) 2. A Bay of Blood (aka Twitch of the Death Nerve) (1971) 3. All the Colors of the Dark (1972) 4. Don’t Torture a Duckling (1972) 5. What Have You Done to Solange? (1972) 6. The Case of the Scorpion’s Tail (1971) 7. Death Walks at Midnight (1972) 8. The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave (1971) 9. The Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971) 10. The House With the Laughing Windows (1976) Dr. Shock’s Top 10 Giallo Films 1. Deep Red (1975) 2. Blood and Black Lace (1964) 3. Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key (1972) 4. The Bird With the Crystal Plumage (1970) 5. Strip Nude for Your Killer (1975) 6. The Cat o’ Nine Tails (1971) 7. Torso (1973) 8. The Psychic (aka Murder to the Tune of the Seven Black Notes) (1977) 9. The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh (1971) 10. Seven Deaths in the Cat’s Eyes (1973) See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: [ 02:35:52 ] – Music in the Movies Ian Irza’s Music Picks 1. “Comfortably Numb” from The Departed (2005) 2. “In Vito All’amore” from The Great Silence (1968) Dr. Shock’s Music Picks 1. “What’s Up” from The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018) 2. “The Wrestler” from The Wrestler (2008) Wrap-Up — BONUS: Post-credits tidbits about Italian / English dubbing Links for this episode: Catch up with Ian Irza here: On Twitter: On Instagram: Blog: Hear Ian’s recent guest appearance on The Horror Countdown Podcast: Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet: Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Film blog: On Twitter: On Facebook: Land of the Creeps Facebook: On Instagram: On Letterboxd: YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Podcasts: (monthly) horror podcast On Twitter: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at , where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles. /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/24990597

Considering the Cinema Ep. 061: The DVD Infatuation Podcast: Six Pack - September 2022 09/29/2022

Considering the Cinema Ep. 061: The DVD Infatuation Podcast: Six Pack - September 2022 Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself. In this installment Dave continues the ongoing series called DVD Infatuation Showcase which will feature reviews of new and old films that he’s been watching from his daunting, personal collection. For this series, Dave will be regularly joined by Nathan Bartlebaugh of the , as they cover the following segments: Six-Pack Movie Reviews: Every episode, Dave and Nathan will choose six films available on physical media and review them. This batch includes a wild French thriller that features full opera sequences and exciting motorbike chases through the subway, all in the same film; an epic WW2 saga featuring the collision of Peter O’Toole, Omar Shariff and Donald Pleasance; the surreal but fascinating Burt Lancaster starrer The Swimmer; Soldiers, aliens, Nazis and laser beams mix it up in Zone Troopers; A little girl sees Frankenstein for the first time and it changes her life in the film that inspired Pan’s Labyrinth; and one of the weirdest adaptations of ‘Island of Dr. Moreau’ you’ve ever seen! Artist Spotlight: Dave and Nathan continue their series, “The Films of Nicholas Ray,” with the experimental documentary film, “Lightning over Water” from 1979, which ends up being a final document of Ray’s life and directing career. The film is a collaboration between Wenders and Ray, chronicling Ray’s last days due to terminal cancer. The film is partially an homage to Ray who had a strong influence on Wenders’ work and partially an investigation on life and death. The Year in Movies: Top 10 of 2001 Dave and Nathan take turns sharing their top 10 movies of 2001. Music in the Movies: Each host picks one song either specifically from or prominently featured in a movie. The DVD Infatuation Showcase is an intermittent release alongside the regular episode of DVD Infatuation, so watch for another installment in 2023! Dave Becker and Jason Pyles would like to offer a special thanks to Nathan Bartlebaugh, who recorded and produced this episode. Thanks for listening! Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via Twitter: SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Showcase – September 2022 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast — Dave welcomes co-host Nathan Bartlebaugh and they briefly recap last episodes movies. [ 00:04:53 ] – Six-Pack Movie Reviews 1.) Diva (1981) 2.) Night of the Generals (1958) 3.) The Swimmer (1968) 4.) Zone Troopers (1986) 5.) The Spirit of the Beehive (1971) 6.) The Twilight People (1972) [ 02:15:35 ] – Artist Spotlight: The Films of Nicholas Ray Lightning Over Water (1979) [ 02:32:07 ] – The Year in Movies: Top 10 of 2001 See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: [ 04:38:13 ] – Music in the Movies Nathan: “Mad World” from Donnie Darko (2001) Dave: “House of 1,000 Corpses” from House of 1,000 Corpses (2003) Links for this episode: Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet: Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Film blog: On Twitter: On Facebook: Land of the Creeps Facebook: On Instagram: On Letterboxd: YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Podcasts: (monthly) horror podcast On Twitter: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at , where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Nathan Bartlebaugh. /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/24527997

Considering Horror Cinema Ep. 060: Suspiria (1977) and Suspiria (2018) with Dave Z 08/17/2022

Considering Horror Cinema Ep. 060: Suspiria (1977) and Suspiria (2018) with Dave Z Happy birthday, Mister Watson! Thank you to Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker for holding down the fort and keeping this feed alive with his releases of The DVD Infatuation Podcast. Considering the Cinema and its alter ego, Considering Horror Cinema, are finally back after a long hiatus. So, for EEpisode 0060 here, Jay of the Dead invites special guest Dave Zee of and to join him for in-depth Feature Reviews to consider the merits of Dario Argento’s Suspiria (1977) and the remake Suspiria (2018). This episode is dedicated to our friend, Mister Watson, so we also bring you various comments and anecdotes about the 38-year-old man himself! Join us! If you’re a huge Horror fan, you can view all of Jay’s HORROR ONLY episodes at . Jay of the Dead also hosts a WEEKLY HORROR MOVIE PODCAST with Mister Watson and Projectile Varmint at . And of course, every Horror fan should check out , The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts. Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering Horror Cinema Ep. 060 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Welcome back to Considering Horror Cinema! — Who the hell is this Jason Pyles / Jay of the Dead guy? — Brief update — This special episode of Considering Horror Cinema is dedicated to Mister Watson on his 38th birthday, August 17, 2022. — Welcome to special guest Dave Z — Celebrating Mister Watson — Thoughts on the beginnings of Watson’s podcasting career — The dilemma of rewatching movies — Movie watching approaches, beliefs and lifestyles — We’re jealous of Watson’s reviewing talents — How this episode came about [ 00:36:02 ] – Feature Review: Suspiria (1977) (SPOILERS) Jay of the Dead = 6 ( Rental / Every Horror fan should see at least once ) Dave Z = 10 ( Buy it on 4K! ) [ 01:33:55 ] – Intermission: The Man We Call Mister Watson [ 01:40:07 ] – Feature Review: Suspiria (2018) (SPOILERS) Jay of the Dead = 8 ( Buy it! ) — REVISED RATING Dave Z = 10 ( Buy it on 4K! ) Wrap-Up Links for this episode: — — — review — — — On Twitter: — has returned for MONTHLY releases — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s with Mister Watson and Projectile Varmint every Sunday! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — CTC on Twitter: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/24082566

Considering the Cinema Ep. 059: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – May / June 2022 06/26/2022

Considering the Cinema Ep. 058: The DVD Infatuation Podcast: Six Pack - March / April 2022 04/27/2022

Considering the Cinema Ep. 058: The DVD Infatuation Podcast: Six Pack - March / April 2022 Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself. In this installment Dave begins a new, ongoing series called DVD Infatuation Showcase, that will feature reviews of new and old films he’s been watching from his daunting, personal collection. For this series, Dave will be regularly joined by Nathan Bartlebaugh of the podcast, as they cover the following segments: Six-Pack Movie Reviews: Every episode, Dave and Nathan will choose six films available on physical media and review them. In future episodes, each host will choose three movies, but Dave picks the first six covered here. This batch includes a wild Western that may have been partially directed by Dario Argento; one of Elvis Presley’s self-proclaimed favorite roles; a nearly 30-year-old Natalie Wood playing 15; a coke-addled Sherlock Holmes mixing it up with Sigmund Freud; Gene Tierney in the creepiest rowboat scene you’re likely to see; and the film that prompted Martin Scorsese to seek out and cast Joe Pesci in Raging Bull! Artist Spotlight: Dave and Nathan continue their “The Films of Nicholas Ray” series with his 1956 tour de force “Bigger than Life,” featuring James Mason as a school teacher struggling with the disastrous side effects of a life-saving miracle drug. Music in the Movies: Each host picks one song either specifically from or prominently featured in a movie. The DVD Infatuation Podcast is typically a monthly release, so watch for Dave’s May 2022 (18th Edition). Thanks for listening! Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Showcase – March / April 2022 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast — Dave welcomes co-host Nathan Bartlebaugh – Discussion about the Six-Pack segment [ 00:03:30 ] – Six-Pack Movie Reviews 1.) Family Enforcer(1976) 2.) King Creole (1958) 3.) Inside Daisy Clover (1965) 4.) Leave Her To Heaven (1945) 5.) Five Man Army (1969) 6.) The Seven Percent Solution (1976) [ 01:50:00 ] – Artist Spotlight: The Films of Nicholas Ray Bigger Than Life (1956) [ 02:15:13 ] – Music in the Movies Nathan: “Wise-Up” from Magnolia (1999) Dave: “Miles from Nowhere” from Harold and Maude (1971) See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: Links for this episode: Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet: Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Film blog: On Twitter: On Facebook: Land of the Creeps Facebook: On Instagram: On Letterboxd: YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Podcasts: (monthly) horror podcast On Twitter: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at , where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Nathan Bartlebaugh. /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/22923848

Considering the Cinema Ep. 057: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – February 2022 03/09/2022

Considering the Cinema Ep. 057: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – February 2022 Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes special guest Matt Rawlings of podcast (as well as Matt’s three puppies). During Episode 057, the topic is THE FILMS OF “THE DUKE,” JOHN WAYNE. You will also get some inside info about Bruce Dern and many other inside scoop stories (that you’ve never heard before). Also, Matt does a very convincing John Wayne impersonation. You will hear a great story about “The Quiet Man” (1952), as well as the tale of when Dr. Shock fell in love with the film “The Shootist” (1976). Dave and Matt even mention a couple of John Wayne’s worst movies. In this episode, Matt tells a story about the one time he was truly star-struck in L.A. … Which actor did he meet? Listen to find out! During this show, you can also hear which contemporary filmmaker Dave refers to as “a Modern-Day Hitchcock.” And somehow, Dave and Matt even end up talking about “The Nail Gun Massacre” (1985) — not a John Wayne film, but maybe it should have been… Oh, and Dave tells the saddest story you’ve ever heard about the pre-VHS / home video era involving the movie “Superman” (1978). Episode 057 is a fascinating must-listen! The DVD Infatuation Podcast is a monthly release, so watch for Dave’s March 2022 (18th Edition). Thanks for listening! Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 17th Edition – February 2022 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast — Dave welcomes special guest Matt Rawlings – John Wayne’s offensive remarks about Black Americans in Playboy Magazine John Wayne’s 1970s Output, Stories and More! The Cowboys (1972) – (Spoilers) Matt met Bruce Dern McQ (1974) and Brannigan (1975) The Shootist (1976) Detour back to 1956: The Searchers Big Jake (1971) [ 01:10:33 ] – List Segment: Top 10 John Wayne Films Matt Rawlings’ Top 10 John Wayne Films 1.) The Searchers (1956) 2.) The Quiet Man (1952) 3.) The Shootist (1976) 4.) The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) 5.) True Grit (1969) 6.) Big Jake (1971) 7.) The Alamo (1960) 8.) Stagecoach (1939) 9.) The Cowboys (1972) 10.) The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) Matt’s Honorable Mention John Wayne Films – The Green Berets (1968) – Rio Bravo (1959) – El Dorado (1966) Dave Becker’s Top 10 John Wayne Films 1.) The Searchers (1956) 2.) Rio Bravo (1959) 3.) The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) 4.) The Cowboys (1972) 5.) Stagecoach (1939) 6.) She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) 7.) The Big Trail (1930) 8.) McQ (1974) 9.) In Harm’s Way (1965) 10.) Reap the Wild Wind (1942) – mild spoilers Dave’s Honorable Mention John Wayne Films – The Were Expendable (1945) – The Shootist (1976) – The Quiet Man (1952) – Brannigan (1975) See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: [ 01:54:20 ] – Music in the Movies Matt: “Footloose” from Footloose (1984) Dave: “Superman theme” from Superman (1978) Matt: “Santa Claus Is Back in Town” from The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) Dave: “Stand by Me” from Stand by Me (1986) Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Catch Up With Matt Rawlings here: Podcast: On Twitter: Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet: Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Film blog: On Twitter: On Facebook: Land of the Creeps Facebook: On Instagram: On Letterboxd: YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Podcasts: (monthly) horror podcast On Twitter: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at , where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded by Joel Robertson and produced by Jason Pyles. /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/22389497

Considering the Cinema Ep. 056: The DVD Infatuation Podcast - January 2022 02/01/2022

Considering the Cinema Ep. 056: The DVD Infatuation Podcast - January 2022 Happy New Year! It’s 2022 and for this year’s first episode of Considering the Cinema and The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes special guest The Gillman Joel Robertson to discuss two of their favorite underrated directors — Mick Garris and Brian Trenchard-Smith! Next in Episode 056, Dave and Joel bring you their Top 10 (Not-So) Guilty Pleasures (in alphabetical order). And of course, the guys wrap up with a Music in the Movie segment. This is truly a great episode for movie-lovers, and a hilarious, must-listen! The DVD Infatuation Podcast is a monthly release, so watch for Dave’s February 2022 (17th Edition). Thanks for listening! Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 16th Edition – January 2022 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast — Dave welcomes special guest The Gillman Joel Robertson — Introducing Joel’s topics for this episode – The Perils of Podcasting: When Everything You Say Is Recorded [ 00:07:24 ] – Two Favorite Underrated Directors Joel’s director: Mick Garris Dave’s director: Brian Trenchard-Smith [ 00:46:16 ] – List Segment: Top 10 (Not-So) Guilty Pleasure Movies Joel’s Top 10 (Not-So) Guilty Pleasure Movies (in alphabetical order) The Borrower (1991) Cloak and Dagger (1984) Dead Heat (1988) Dolly Dearest (1991) The Heavenly Kid (1985) Munchies (1987) Over the Top (1987) Popcorn (1991) Shakma (1990) Sleepwalkers (1992) Dave’s Top 10 (Not-So) Guilty Pleasure Movies (in alphabetical order) An American Hippie in Israel (1972) The Cannonball Run (1981) Dolemite (1975) Domino (2005) Even Dwarfs Started Small (1970) The Green Slime (1968) Hello Mary Lou, Prom Night II (1987) Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers (1988) The Man With Bogart’s Face (1980) Roar (1981) See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: [ 01:48:33 ] – Music in the Movies Joel: “Meet Me Half Way” from Over the Top (1987) Dave: “The Man Comes Around” from Dawn of the Dead (2004) Joel: “Boadicea” from Sleepwalkers (1992) Dave: “Tiny Dancer” from Almost Famous (2000) Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Catch Up With Gillman Joel’s Many Other Great Podcasts: Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet: Film blog: On Twitter: On Facebook: Land of the Creeps Facebook: On Instagram: On Letterboxd: YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Podcasts: (monthly) horror podcast On Twitter: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at , where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded by Joel Robertson and produced by Jason Pyles. /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/21976367

Considering the Cinema Ep. 055: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – November / December 2021 12/24/2021

Considering the Cinema Ep. 055: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – November / December 2021 Merry Christmas Jones! (Yes, I would marry Christmas Jones…) Do we expect you to laugh? No, we expect you to die … laughing! OK, sorry. Considering the Cinema proudly presents… the 15th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast for November and December 2021. In Episode 055, “the Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” an American Treasure, the Amazing but Subtle Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker is joined by special guest Greg Bensch to examine the James Bond series! If you’re a big fan of the 007 movies, then this is a must-listen episode for you! During this show, Dr. Shock and Greg deep dive into this franchise about the spy with a license to kill. This show is packed with trivia and deep-cut James Bond minutiae. Also, Greg talks about the important people in his life that he shared James Bond movies with, and Dave talks about his Bond song memories from Reno, Nevada! Join us! The DVD Infatuation Podcast is typically a monthly release, so watch for Dave’s January 2022 edition with special guest The Gillman Joel Robertson! Thanks for listening. Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 15th Edition – November / December 2021 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast — Dave welcomes special guest Greg Bensch – Greg’s personal history with the James Bond franchise – Dave’s earliest encounters with James Bond movies – The various casting for 007 himself – James Bond tropes, gadgets, Bond girls, title sequences and theme songs – No Time to Die (2021) – no spoilers – Mere speculation about the future of the James Bond series – Who will play the next James Bond? – Favorite Bond girl [ 00:37:18 ] – List Segment: Top 5 Favorite James Bond Movies Dave Becker’s Top 5 Favorite Bond Films 1. Goldfinger (1964) 2. Skyfall (2012) 3. The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) 4. Casino Royale (2006) 5. Thunderball (1965) Greg Bensch’s Top 5 Favorite Bond Films 1. Goldfinger (1964) 2. Skyfall (2012) 3. Live and Let Die (1973) 4. Casino Royale (2006) 5. Goldeneye (1995) See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: [ 01:08:07 ] – The Most Disappointing James Bond Films [ 01:19:37 ] – Music in the Movies: Memorable James Bond Soundtrack Songs Greg: Louis Armstrong’s “We Have All the Time in the World” from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Dave: Paul McCartney and Wings – Live and Let Die theme song Greg: Moonraker theme song (live performance) Dave: Adele’s “Skyfall” Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Follow Greg Bensch: On Twitter: Hear Greg’s previous guest appearances on Considering the Cinema: – – Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet: Film blog: On Twitter: On Facebook: Land of the Creeps Facebook: On Instagram: On Letterboxd: YouTube Channel: Dr. Shock’s Podcasts: (monthly) horror podcast On Twitter: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at , where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles. /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/21593288

Considering the Cinema Ep. 054: The DVD Infatuation Podcast - October 2021 10/19/2021

Considering the Cinema Ep. 054: The DVD Infatuation Podcast - October 2021 Happy Halloween! This is not a trick — it’s a treat! Yes, you are getting the October episode during October! Considering the Cinema proudly presents… the 14th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast for October 2021. Here in Episode 054, “the Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” an American Treasure, the Amazing but Subtle Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker discusses his Top 10 Survival Horror Movies with special guest Jason “Jay of the Dead” Pyles from the , and . Dave and Jay also spend some time discussing “Moving to Mars Movies.” And of course, we conclude with the Music in the Movies segment, where Dave and Jay talk about some favorite Horror and Comedy soundtrack songs. Join us! The DVD Infatuation Podcast is a monthly release, so watch for Dave’s November 2021 edition — coming soon! Thanks for listening. For those who don’t know, since 2010, Dave has been the author of the prolific film blog , with which Dave completed a remarkable challenge where he reviewed 2,500 movies! Jay conducted two great interviews with Dave during and after this challenge. Listen to those here: and . Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 14th Edition – October 2021 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast – Dave welcomes special guest Jay of the Dead – The DVD Infatuation Podcast is making Jay spend all his money – The last time Dr. Shock and Jay of the Dead podcasted about Horror together [ 00:04:37 ] – The Growing Trend of “Moving to Mars Movies” – The Martian (2015) – Red Planet (2000) – Mission to Mars (2000) – Total Recall (1990) – Stowaway (2021) [ 00:19:13 ] – List Segment: Top 10 Survival Horror Movies – and – Top 10 Survival Horror Movies (You Might Not Have Seen) Dave’s list (in chronological order) The Most Dangerous Game (1932) The Omega Man (1971) Severance (2006) Eden Lake (2008) Carriers (2009) Frozen (2010) Backcountry (2014) Green Room (2015) Crawl (2019) Jay of the Dead’s list (Top 10 Survival Horror Movies You Might Not Have Seen) Hidden (2015) Burning Bright (2010) Black Water (2007) Centigrade (2020) Downrange (2017) Open Water 2: Adrift (2006) Buried (2010) Cargo (2017) No Escape (2015) Cujo (1983) Jay’s Non-Horror Honorable Mention Survival Movies: The Impossible (2012) Deliverance (1972) 127 Hours (2010) The Last Descent (2016) See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: [ 01:15:05 ] – Music in the Movies: Dr. Shock’s Horror Tracks and Jay’s Comedy Tracks Two of Jay’s Very Favorite Uses of Music in the Movies Jay: Theme Song from Caveman (1981) Jay: Delinquent Habits’ “Return of the Tres” from “Double Take” (2001) Dr. Shock Horror Movie Soundtrack picks for Halloween Dave: Main Theme, “Dies Irae,” from “The Shining” (1980) Dave: Opening Theme from John Carpenter’s “The Thing” (1982) Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at , where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast! Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet: Film blog: On Twitter: On Facebook: On Instagram: On Letterboxd: YouTube Channel: Dr. Shock’s Podcasts: (monthly) horror podcast On Twitter: Film Blog / Audio Podcast: HORROR-Only Content: Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music: — — This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles. /episode/index/show/consideringthecinema/id/20867765

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