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Considering the Cinema Ep. 094: The Weekly Watchlist – Someone Needs to Make a Documentary About This Guy Making This Documentary
09/01/2026
Considering the Cinema Ep. 094: The Weekly Watchlist – Someone Needs to Make a Documentary About This Guy Making This Documentary
In Episode 094 of Considering the Cinema, your hosts Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”), filmmaker Mack Robins (aka “Mackula”), and Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker return for the 17th installment of The Weekly Watchlist! Mack kicks things off with American Movie (1999) and its infamous companion short, Coven (1997). Inspired by Mark Borchardt’s struggles to complete his film, Mack wrestles with whether the documentary is an inspiring celebration of artistic perseverance or a frightening warning about the hardships of independent filmmaking. His investigation also leads him into an existential crisis over whether a 36-minute production can officially count as a feature film. Dave brings two dramatically different selections: First, he strongly praises the intriguing, papal-election drama, Conclave (2024), and its powerhouse ensemble cast. Then he revisits National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985) after nearly 40 years to determine whether the Griswolds’ overseas adventure deserves a critical pardon. Finally, Jason gets personal while discussing his lifelong passion for songwriting and his efforts to resurrect the musician within him. This leads to reviews of two Elton John documentaries: Classic Albums: Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (2001) and Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin (1991). Jay also celebrates Bernie Taupin’s extraordinary lyrics, reveals his favorite lesser-known Elton John songs, and names the song he would choose to cover. Naturally, the episode continues long after everybody supposedly wraps up, spiraling into hilarious conversations about Elvis Presley movies, Burt Reynolds’ romantic history, Barney the Dinosaur, irritating children’s videos, and a hypothetical cross-country movie road trip. Join us! Note: This episode was recorded on Friday, January 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.
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Considering the Cinema Ep. 093: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 20 Films Prominently Featuring Los Angeles
08/15/2026
Considering the Cinema Ep. 093: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 20 Films Prominently Featuring Los Angeles
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! For this epic edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast, Dave welcomes special guest Anthony Ragucci, contributor to Land of the Creeps and co-host of the MRAC Film Club, for an extensive cinematic tour of the City of Angels. Inspired in part by the documentary Los Angeles Plays Itself, Dave and Anthony each bring 10 films that prominently feature Los Angeles — movies in which the neighborhoods, streets, architecture, culture, history, and unmistakable atmosphere of the city become an essential part of the story. From classic and neo-noir to crime films, character dramas, surreal Hollywood nightmares, punk-rock science fiction, and action classics, Doc Shock and Anthony explore 20 very different visions of Los Angeles. Note: This episode was recorded May 22, 2026. 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 – 20 Films Prominently Featuring Los Angeles Introduction – Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast – Dave welcomes special guest Anthony Ragucci – Anthony discusses living in Los Angeles and seeking out movies that truly capture the city – Anthony plugs Land of the Creeps and the MRAC Film Club – Dave and Anthony discuss the documentary Los Angeles Plays Itself – Los Angeles as more than a filming location — the city as a character – The importance of recognizable neighborhoods, architecture, streets, landmarks, and changing L.A. locations Film noir and Los Angeles – Dave explains that many of his selections were first-time watches or movies he had not seen in decades – Anthony explains his criteria: movies that would not feel like the same film if they were set somewhere other than Los Angeles List Segment: 20 Films Prominently Featuring Los Angeles Anthony’s Top 10 L.A. Films 1. To Live and Die in L.A. 2. Body Double 3. Mulholland Drive 4. Heat 5. Falling Down 6. Repo Man 7. Point Break 8. Who Framed Roger Rabbit 9. The Long Goodbye 10. L.A. Confidential Dave’s 10 L.A. Films 1. The Exiles 2. Killer of Sheep 3. Less Than Zero 4. Wonderland 5. Tangerine 6. Model Shop 7. Boulevard Nights 8. Devil in a Blue Dress 9. Why Do Fools Fall in Love 10. Hollywood 90028 See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: Additional L.A. Films and Filmmakers Discussed – Quentin Tarantino and his Los Angeles films – Paul Thomas Anderson and his Los Angeles films – Robert Altman and his Los Angeles films Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Night of the Comet Bone Boyz n the Hood Chinatown Jackie Brown Training Day Sunset Boulevard A Woman Under the Influence Collateral The Omega Man Speed The Player Short Cuts Segment: Music in the Movies Anthony’s Song Picks: “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” — Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Featured in The Deer Hunter “Amoreena” — Elton John Featured in Dog Day Afternoon Dave’s Song Picks: “A Hazy Shade of Winter” — The Bangles Featured in Less Than Zero “Shooting Star” — Bad Company Featured in Wonderland Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Catch up with Anthony R: – Listen to the – Hear Anthony participate on 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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.
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Considering the Cinema Ep. 092: I Haven't Watched Them All. I Don't Think I Ever Will.
06/19/2026
Considering the Cinema Ep. 092: I Haven't Watched Them All. I Don't Think I Ever Will.
In this episode of Considering the Cinema, your hosts Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”) and Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker kick things off with a Feature Review of the documentary, Movie Hoarders: From VHS to DVD and Beyond (2021), a celebration of physical media collecting that feels tailor-made for cinephiles, collectors, and movie obsessives. Jason and Dave discuss the joys of movie collecting, video store nostalgia, the challenges of organizing massive collections, the enduring appeal of physical media, and the peculiar psychology behind buying movies you may never actually watch. Along the way, they share personal collecting stories, discuss rare and obscure titles, and reflect on the communal experience of movie watching that many feel has been lost in the streaming era. Then, in a special, BONUS segment, Mack Robins welcomes his 10-year-old son, Ford, to the podcast for a pair of family-friendly movie recommendations. Ford enthusiastically shares his thoughts on The Secret Garden (1993) and Alaska (1996), delivering heartfelt reviews that showcase both his love of movies and his budding podcasting skills. The result is a charming and surprisingly insightful discussion that reminds us why discovering movies together remains one of life’s greatest pleasures. Listeners will also hear discussion about video stores, LaserDiscs, VHS collecting, Los Angeles movies, polar bears, Charlton Heston villains, movie-hoarding habits, and why Mack may have found his people in Movie Hoarders. 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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 092 Introduction – Jason welcomes Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker – Dave opens a fresh Amazon movie haul live on the show – Jack of Diamonds (1967) – Cube Zero (2004) – Still Alice (2014) – Robin and Marian (1976) – The Last Hard Men (1976) – Skyriders (1976) – Discussion of The Cowboys (1972) – Grand Hotel (1932) and its unusual Oscar history – Jason discusses documenting film titles in CTC show notes – Mack is absent for this portion of the episode due to family commitments – Preview of Dave’s upcoming DVD Infatuation Podcast episode with Anthony R. – Films prominently featuring Los Angeles – Jason pitches a future, Las Vegas movie-themed episode Feature Review: Movie Hoarders: From VHS to DVD and Beyond (2021) (aka “Physical Media Lives” on IMDb) Ratings and Recommendations: Dave = 6 ( Rental ) Jason = 5 ( Low-priority Stream ) Discussion Topics: – The documentary’s focus on physical media collectors – VHS collecting versus DVD, Blu-ray and 4K collecting – Physical media as preservation – The decline of video stores and rental culture – Memories of Blockbuster Video – The appeal of browsing cover art and discovering movies – Collectors organizing libraries by genre versus alphabetically – The psychology of collecting movies – Physical media ownership versus streaming access – Rare formats, including LaserDisc and Betamax – Physical media deterioration concerns – Films that never made the jump beyond VHS – DVD and Blu-ray titles that become collector’s items – Sean C. Phillips and physical-media YouTube channels – Dave Parker (“Mr. Parka”) appearance in the documentary – Bob’s Movie Review YouTube channel – Specialty packaging and collector editions – Childhood memories of recording movies on VHS – The communal family movie-rental experience – Movie collecting as a lifelong hobby and passion Films Mentioned During Discussion: Cube (1997) Hoodwinked! (2005) Wild America (1997) The Hoarder (2015) The Omega Man (1971) Woodstock (1970) The Interview (2014) Superman II (1980) It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) Holy Moses! (1980) Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Sorcerer (1977) R-Point (2004) Children of Sorrow (2012) Cyrus (2010) Lonesome Dove (1989) Deathtrap (1982) Poltergeist (1982) Skinned Deep (2004) Bone Sickness (2004) It Came From Hollywood (1982) Near Dark (1987) Fury (2014) The Pink Panther (2006) My Cousin Vinny (1992) Hot Shots! (1991) Norman… Is That You? (1976) Revenge of the Nerds (1984) A Midsummer Night’s Sex Comedy (1982) [ 01:20:46 ] – Special BONUS Segment: Ford Robins’ Family Movie Recommendations Movie Review: The Secret Garden (1993) Ratings and Recommendations: Ford = 8.9 ( Rental / Strong Recommendation ) Mack = 8.5 ( Rental / Strong Recommendation ) Discussion: – Mack discovers the film through a co-worker recommendation – Ford unexpectedly becomes invested in the story – Maggie Smith’s performance – The mystery and discovery surrounding the Secret Garden – Themes of loss, healing, friendship and renewal – Ford describes the film as “a rollercoaster of emotions” Movie Review: Alaska (1996) Ratings and Recommendations: Ford = 10 ( Buy It! ) Mack = 9.5 ( Buy It! ) Discussion: – Family viewing during a recent Idaho vacation – A missing father and a wilderness rescue adventure – The children’s search across Alaska – A polar bear cub companion – Survival elements and suspense – Charlton Heston as an antagonist – Ford’s enthusiasm for the adventure and emotional stakes – Mack praises the film’s strong family-adventure storytelling Wrap-Up – Mack introduces Ford as his “movie buddy” – Ford shares his excitement about appearing on the podcast – Jason encourages future movie discussions featuring Mack and Ford – Dave promotes the upcoming DVD Infatuation Podcast episode with Anthony R. – Discussion of Land of the Creeps and its upcoming releases – Jason and Dave reflect on friendship, movie fandom and healthy disagreements – Jason thanks listeners for supporting Considering the Cinema – Celebration of movies, collecting and cinephile culture Links for this episode: YouTube: 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! 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Considering the Cinema Ep. 091: The Weekly Watchlist – Venus Infers Something
06/07/2026
Considering the Cinema Ep. 091: The Weekly Watchlist – Venus Infers Something
In Episode 091 of Considering the Cinema, your hosts Jason Pyles, Mack Robins, and Dave Becker return for another installment of The Weekly Watchlist, where the agenda is simple: Watch whatever strikes your fancy and report back. Jason kicks things off with exciting news for Alien fans, discussing the animated Alien: Isolation digital series and the upcoming Alien: Earth television series. (Note: This episode was initially recorded way back on January 14, 2025.) He also offers a strong recommendation for Taylor Sheridan’s television work, particularly Landman. Meanwhile, Mack takes listeners on a fascinating journey through childhood nostalgia, literary adaptations, and indie Horror. He revisits the animated fantasy Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland and shares his surprisingly positive experience with Keeping the Promise (also known as The Sign of the Beaver), a historical drama his son’s class is watching in school. Mack also reviews the micro-budget Horror film, Migraine (2024), praising its passion and style despite some obvious budgetary limitations. Dave brings a pair of television-centric recommendations this week, spotlighting the landmark documentary series, The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011), and his annual revisit of the acclaimed BBC historical miniseries I, Claudius (1976). Along the way, the hosts discuss film history, ancient Rome, movie marathons, James Taylor, Titanic sequels, and whether Venus is inferring anything at all. Join us! 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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Introduction -Jason welcomes Mack and Dave -Technical difficulties and recording delays -Mack teases a movie involving “Slumberland” -Dave’s patented title as “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet” -Discussion of Dave’s DVD Infatuation blog and movie-watching endurance Jason’s Weekly Watchlist: Alien: Isolation (2019)– Digital Animated Series -Seven-episode animated web series based on the 2014 video game -Focuses on Amanda Ripley and events connected to the Alien universe -Discussion of the series’ visual style and relationship to the game’s cut-scenes -Jason plans to watch the series after his son plays the game Alien: Earth (2025)– Upcoming Television Series -Upcoming live-action series set in the Alien franchise -Discussion about xenomorphs finally reaching Earth -Debate about Hulu’s track record and cautious optimism Landman (2024)– Season 1 Jason = 8 ( Strong Rental ) -Created by Taylor Sheridan -Stars Billy Bob Thornton -Set in the West Texas oil industry -Features cartel elements, family drama, romance, and action -Jason praises Sheridan’s writing and recommends exploring his broader body of work, including: Sicario (2015), Wind River (2017), Yellowstone (2018-2024), 1883 (2021), 1923 (2022), Lioness (2023),Tulsa King (2022) Mack’s Weekly Watchlist: Listener Request -Mack seeks recommendations for great Ukrainian films -Inspired by a reference in an episode of Friends (1994–2004) Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989) Mack = 82 out of 100 ( Rental ) -Childhood favorite animated fantasy film -Based on the classic comic strip -Praised for imaginative animation and adventurous spirit -Discussion of hand-drawn animation versus modern CGI Keeping the Promise (1997) (aka The Sign of the Beaver) Mack = 78 out of 100 ( Rental ) -Historical drama based on the novel The Sign of the Beaver -Watched in preparation for his son’s school movie day -Set in early American frontier life -Features a friendship between a young settler and a member of the Penobscot tribe -Mack was pleasantly surprised by the film’s quality and sincerity Migraine (2024) Mack = 63 out of 100 ( Low-Priority Stream ) -Independent micro-budget horror film -Styled after late-1970s horror cinema -Praised for passion, atmosphere, practical effects, and visual presentation -Criticized for some budget limitations and uneven execution -Available to watch on YouTube Dave’s Weekly Watchlist: The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011) Dave = 10 ( Buy It! ) -Documentary miniseries created and narrated by Mark Cousins -Explores film history from around the world -Highlights influential filmmakers beyond Hollywood -Recommended for anyone serious about cinema history I, Claudius (1976) Dave = 10 ( Buy It! ) -BBC historical miniseries set during the Julio-Claudian era of Ancient Rome -Stars Derek Jacobi as Claudius -Features performances by Brian Blessed, John Hurt, Patrick Stewart, and Siân Phillips -Dave’s annual viewing tradition since college -Strong recommendation to watch all 13 episodes in sequence Miscellaneous Discussions -Taylor Sheridan’s directorial debut controversy involving Vile (2011) -Mike Tyson Mysteries (2014–2020) -Richard Paul Evans and a game of Risk -Dave’s 28-hour movie marathon -The concept of a cinematic equivalent to a marathon -Titanic II (2010) -Jess Franco’s Venus in Furs (1969) -James Taylor songs -“Cats in the Cradle” and parental guilt Wrap-Up -Mack proposes the idea of a true movie marathon -Dave reflects on past movie-viewing endurance experiments -Final thoughts on film discovery and recommendations Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema, the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting! 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Considering the Cinema Ep. 090: Giving Up Watching a Movie in Order to Talk About Movies
05/13/2026
Considering the Cinema Ep. 090: Giving Up Watching a Movie in Order to Talk About Movies
Episode 090 Considering the Cinema The Weekly Watchlist your hosts Jason Pyles, Mack Robins, and Dave Becker Mack is the monster at the beginning of this episode. What do 1907 Japanese silent films, killer bears, moonshine runners, Pixar superheroes, and beauty pageants have in common? Somehow… this episode. Join hosts Jason Pyles, Mack Robins, and Dave Becker for another round of Mini Reviews and movie mayhem as they discuss everything from Grizzly Man and The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters to The Incredibles, Little Miss Sunshine, Moonrunners, and Out of the Furnace. Note: This episode was recorded on _____________. 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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Introduction Along the way, the guys uncover the shocking connection between Moonrunners and The Dukes of Hazzard, debate documentaries, revisit forgotten favorites, and somehow spend way too much time talking about Grover from Sesame Street. Dave’s Weekly Watchlist: The Incredibles (2004) Moonrunners (1975) Jason’s Weekly Watchlist: Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Jason = 9 (Buy it!) Out of the Furnace (2013) Jason = 10 Buy it! Mack’s Weekly Watchlist: Mack opens with the silent-era film discussion (historical angle) Chushingura (1910) (referred to as “Tushengra” / spelled out) 7.4 out of 100 The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) Mack = 7.4 out of 100 Grizzly Man (2005) Mack = 7.8 out of 100 Wrap-Up From forgotten childhood favorites to bizarre documentaries and hidden movie history, this episode of Considering Cinema goes everywhere. Jason Pyles, Mack Robins, and Dave Becker swap recommendations, rediscover old favorites, and celebrate the strange joy of movie obsession — whether it’s a 1907 silent film, a killer-bear documentary, or the surprising origins of The Dukes of Hazzard. It’s another fun, late-night conversation packed with nostalgia, passion for cinema, and plenty of laughs along the way. 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new
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Considering the Cinema Ep. 089: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – The Best Picture Podcast 4th Edition
03/15/2026
Considering the Cinema Ep. 089: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – The Best Picture Podcast 4th Edition
At last, the long-dormant Best Picture Podcast rises again! For this special episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast, host Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker is joined by Jason “Jay of the Dead” Pyles and filmmaker Mack “Mackula” Robins to revive a show that only released three episodes — many years ago now. In honor of the 98th Academy Awards tomorrow (March 15, 2026), the trio presents a long-overdue 4th Edition of The Best Picture Podcast, traveling back in time to revisit the 74th Academy Awards (held in 2002), celebrating the films of 2001. In this retrospective Oscars discussion, Dave, Jay, and Mack examine the five Best Picture nominees from that year: A Beautiful Mind (the eventual winner), Gosford Park, In the Bedroom, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and Moulin Rouge! Along the way, they revisit the cultural moment of early-2000s cinema, discuss standout performances and filmmaking achievements, and debate which movie truly deserved the Academy’s top honor. The conversation then expands beyond Best Picture as the hosts dig into the major categories of the 2002 Oscars, highlighting memorable wins, controversial snubs, and overlooked performances. From acting races and directing decisions to screenplay awards and technical categories, these film nerds explore what happened at the ceremony versus what they believe should have happened. Finally, each host answers a challenging question: If you could change only one thing about the 2002 Academy Awards, what would it be? Join us! Note: Regarding the episode artwork… Because the iconic Oscar statuette is copyright-protected, the artwork for this episode features a creative alternative: an Ai-generated golden statue inspired by Jennifer Connelly, honoring her Oscar-winning performance in A Beautiful Mind. SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – The Best Picture Podcast 4th Edition Introduction I. The Five Nominees for Best Picture A Beautiful Mind (2001) – Winner! Jason = 8 ( Strong Rental ) Dr. Shock = 8 ( Strong Rental ) Mack = 64 out of 100 ( Rental ) Gosford Park (2001) Jason = 6.5 ( Rental ) Mack = 73 out of 100 ( Rental ) Dave = 10 ( Among Top 250 Favorites ) In the Bedroom (2001) Jason = 8.5 ( Strong Rental ) Mack = 83 out of 100 ( Strong Rental ) Dave = 9 ( Buy it! ) The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Jason = 10 ( Masterpiece / Must-See / Buy it! ) Dave = 10 ( Buy it! ) Mack 100 out of 100 ( Buy it! ) Moulin Rouge! (2001) Jason = 7 ( Strong Rental Once / Music + Film Art ) Mack = 84 out of 100 ( Strong Rental / Buy the CD ) Dave = 10 ( Among Top 250 Favorites ) II. How It All Went Down… vs. Our Opinions (aka “Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda”) III. If We Could Only Make One Change That Year… IV. 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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.
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Considering the Cinema Ep. 088: The Weekly Watchlist - He Gets Up Here and Busts Out ‘Marjoe’ on Us and Stuff
08/02/2025
Considering the Cinema Ep. 088: The Weekly Watchlist - He Gets Up Here and Busts Out ‘Marjoe’ on Us and Stuff
For Episode 088 of Considering the Cinema, the 14th installment of The Weekly Watchlist, your hosts Jason Pyles, Mack Robins, and Dave Becker broke their own rules for this format in order to bring you a special about documentaries! Although Mack has a deep love and appreciation of all film genres, Dave and Jason took it upon themselves to recommend some excellent documentaries to Mack in hopes of enriching and enhancing Mack’s appreciation for documentary films! Will they succeed? Join us to find out! Thanks for listening! Note: This episode was recorded on December 17, 2024, and it released on August 2, 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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 088: The Weekly Watchlist [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – The reason CTC is the Dr. Jekyll AND Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting – Details about this special, documentary-themed episode and how it came to be – Rest assured, Mack appreciates documentaries – Discussion of the nature of documentaries [ 00:12:18 ] – Mack’s Top 3 All-Time Favorite Documentaries: Apollo 11 (2019) Mack = 100 out of 100 ( Buy it! ) Special Witnesses of Christ (2000) Mack = 100 out of 100 ( Buy it! ) – Mack’s 24-hour movies challenge The White Stripes Under the Great White Northern Lights (2009) Mack = 99 out of 100 ( Buy it! ) – The CTC hosts recommend the “Up” Documentary Series [ 00:24:00 ] – Jason’s 3 Documentaries That Mack Might Not Have Seen (and Would Love): American Movie (1999) Jason = 8.5 ( Buy it! ) Burden of Dreams (1982) Jason = 10 ( A Must-See / Buy it! ) The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) Jason = 10 ( Buy it! ) BONUS Movie! – Doc and Jay recommend Lost in La Mancha (2002) [ 00:40:19 ] – Dave’s 3 Documentaries That Mack Might Not Have Seen (and Would Love): Grizzly Man (2005) Dave = 10 ( Buy it! ) Jason = 10 ( Buy it! ) General Idi Amin Dada: A Self Portrait (1974) Dave = 9 ( Buy it! ) Grey Gardens (1975) Dave = 10 ( Buy it! ) BONUS Documentary Recommendations: Jason’s Bonuses: The Imposter (2012) Touching the Void (2003) Dave’s Bonuses: Dawson City: Frozen Time (2017) Woodstock (1970) Gates of Heaven (1978) 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new
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Considering the Cinema Ep. 087: That Person Who Wrote That Needs to Be Smacked
07/25/2025
Considering the Cinema Ep. 087: That Person Who Wrote That Needs to Be Smacked
In Episode 087 of Considering the Cinema, your hosts Jason Pyles, Mack Robins, and Dave Becker return for the 13th installment of their Weekly Watchlist format. This episode features a fun and varied exploration of film, with Jason expressing his deep appreciation for the work of Jason Bateman. Dave shares his thoughts on a powerful film that delves into the harrowing aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing, offering a contemplative take on its emotional and historical weight. Meanwhile, Mack brings a unique mix to the discussion by spotlighting a couple of Rita Hayworth films and unpacking the surprising appeal of a Santa Claus documentary. As a bonus, Jason adds a post-production segment in which he highlights some mildly interesting stats drawn from the hosts’ film selections in the previous Episode 086, giving listeners a little extra insight into the patterns and preferences of their movie picks. Toward the end of the show, the trio teases some exciting, documentary-related content that’s on the horizon for the next Weekly Watchlist episode, hopefully keeping you loyal listeners eager for what’s to come. With its signature blend of film insight, personality, and long-winded fun, Episode 087 continues the tradition of thoughtful and entertaining conversation that defines Considering the Cinema! Thanks for listening! Note: The majority of this episode was recorded on December 11, 2024, and it released on July 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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 087: The Weekly Watchlist [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Jason welcomes Mack and Dave – Godzilla Minus One cases and the Minus Color version – Beto’s Mexican Food in Utah – How Jay realized that Doc Shock is “a Big Deal” – Visit [ 00:05:25 ] – Post-Production Note: – Jason uses Ai to compile some statistics on our three hosts’ movie picks from CTC Ep. 086 [ 00:17:12 ] – Dave’s Weekly Watchlist: Sam Whiskey (1969) Dave = 8 ( Rental ) Hiroshima (1953) – Arrow Video Dave = 9 ( Strong Rental ) The Devil’s Disciple (1959) Dave = 9 ( Strong Rental ) [ 00:34:27 ] – Jason’s Weekly Watchlist: The Change-Up (2011) Jason = 5.5 ( Low-priority Rental ) – Jason and Dave recommend “All of Me” (1984) – Jason highly recommends “Ozark” on Netflix The Order (2024) Jason = 6.5 ( Rental ) [ 00:54:39 ] – Mack’s Weekly Watchlist: – Mack’s all-time favorite IMDb Trivia Lilac Ball (1988) (aka The Purple Ball) Mack = 11 out of 100 ( Avoid ) The Lady From Shanghai (1947) Mack = 67 out of 100 ( Rental ) Becoming Santa (2011) Mack = 86 out of 100 ( Strong Rental ) Teaser for Our Next Weekly Watchlist Episode: 3 Amazing Documentaries to Share (and Also to Enrich Mack’s Appreciation of Documentaries) P.S. Dr. Shock Recommends Two Jude Law Movies Enemy at the Gates (2001) AI: Artificial Intelligence (2001) – Orson Welles Factoids From Dr. Shock – Dr. Shock on Wes Anderson – Mack does the color-correcting on Gillman Joel’s Christmas Horror short film: 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new
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Considering the Cinema Ep. 086: Considering the NY Times' 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century (and the year 2000)
07/22/2025
Considering the Cinema Ep. 086: Considering the NY Times' 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century (and the year 2000)
In Episode 086 of Considering the Cinema, your hosts — Jason Pyles, Mack Robins, and Dave Becker — are Considering the New York Times’ 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century (and the year 2000), a list that’s bold, baffling, and sure to stir debate! But there’s an odd twist … the Times seems to think the year 2000 is part of the 21st century (it’s not), and Jason’s co-hosts were not given advance notice about this episode’s topic. That’s right — Jason springs this mystery agenda on Mack and Dave in real time, creating an off-the-cuff episode that’s unfiltered, unprepared, and unexpectedly insightful! Despite the surprise, your hosts charge headlong through the NYT list, highlighting the films that deserve to be there, calling out those that don’t, and passionately lamenting the glaring omissions with an extensive list of oversights over their own at the end of the show. Jason also reveals what he believes to be “the most underrated, under-appreciated film of all time” — Mack is man enough to admit when he hasn’t seen a well-known film — and Dave reveals that he doesn’t give a damn about Jay’s rules for the episode! As the trio reflects, reacts, and builds their own Top 100 lists on the fly, listeners are treated to a spirited and spontaneous discussion and debates that challenge the canon and champions the overlooked and under-appreciated. If you love movies — and strong opinions about them — this is one cinematic showdown you won’t want to miss! Note from Jason: Though I have no love for The New York Times, I maintain some sense of decorum and will not publish its entire list here in the show notes. Therefore, I will include important and notable highlights from this episode! Join us! Another note: This episode was recorded on July 8, 2025, and it released on July 22, 2025. 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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode.
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Considering the Cinema Ep. 085: The Weekly Watchlist - The Pot of Gold for That Dude From Lucky Charms
07/12/2025
Considering the Cinema Ep. 085: The Weekly Watchlist - The Pot of Gold for That Dude From Lucky Charms
Happy Friday! Tonight, you could be watching “Werewolf Night” on Joe Bob Briggs’ “The Last Drive-In” on Shudder, or you could be listening to the 12th Edition of Considering the Cinema’s THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST! Here in Episode 085, your hosts — Jason Pyles and Dave Becker — bring you movie reviews, sans Mack, like Untraceable (2008), Ghost Team One (2013), The Last Descent (2016), and “re-consideration” of The Mummy (2017), and Mack’s Horror short film, Athedral (2024). Join us! Note: This episode was recorded in late October 2024, and it released on July 11, 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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 085: The Weekly Watchlist [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – Jason welcomes Dave – Dave and Jay go “way back” – Why Dave and Jay didn’t get to record together on their first planned episode – Reminiscing on early podcasting ventures – Where’s Mack tonight? – Jason’s tribute to Mack “George Bailey” Robins [ 00:08:41 ] – Dave’s Weekly Watchlist: Untraceable (2008) Dave = 8.5 ( Buy it! ) Ghost Team One (2013) Dave = 6 ( Rental ) The Last Descent (2016) Dave = 9 ( Strong Rental ) [ 00:39:48 ] – Jason’s Weekly Watchlist: The Mummy (2017) Jay = 4.5 ( Low-priority Stream ) Discussing Mack’s Horror short film: Athedral (2024) Check out Mack’s Horror short films: – – Jason recommend watching this music video: 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new
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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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new
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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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new
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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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new
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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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new
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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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new
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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: HauntingYourHeadphones@gmail.com – 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: GregaMortis666@gmail.com – 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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.
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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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new
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Considering the Cinema Ep. 076: The Weekly Watchlist - A Finite Number of Films
09/07/2024
Considering the Cinema Ep. 076: The Weekly Watchlist - A Finite Number of Films
Apologies for missing last week’s release; we had an editing issue that we hope is now resolved. Here is Episode 076 of THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST for Considering the Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting. During this show, you will hear from your hosts Jason Pyles (aka Jay of the Dead), Mack Robins (aka Mackula), and the esteemed host of , Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker. Jason declares open season on “The Deer Hunter,” while Dave begins to revamp his Top 10 Movies of 1949 list. And Mack takes a closer look at the least popular movies on his IMDb list! Join us! Note: This episode was recorded on July 31, 2024, and it released on September 6, 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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode.
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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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new
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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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new
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Considering the Cinema Ep. 073: The Weekly Watchlist - EntertainMART
08/17/2024
Considering the Cinema Ep. 073: The Weekly Watchlist - EntertainMART
Attention, Media Mart shoppers! We have a Blue Light Special here in Episode 073 of Considering the Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting. During this show, your hosts 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 THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST, where we simply talk about whatever we’ve been watching lately on 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. Join us! Notes: This episode was recorded on July 19, 2024, and it released on August 16, 2024. Also, this episode is dedicated to our very dear friend, Mister Dustin Watson, whose birthday is August 17. 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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode.
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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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new
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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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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.
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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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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.
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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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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.
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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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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.
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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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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.
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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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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.
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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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com 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.
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Considering the Cinema Ep. 064: The 100-Year Anniversary of Harold Lloyd's 'Safety Last!' (1923)
03/28/2023
Considering the Cinema Ep. 064: The 100-Year Anniversary of Harold Lloyd's 'Safety Last!' (1923)
We are excited to bring you an episode of Considering the Cinema! It’s been a long time, but Jason Pyles (aka Jay of the Dead) has returned with his co-host, Mack Robins (aka Mackula), and Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the release of Harold Lloyd’s Safety Last! (1923) on April 1, 2023. 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 ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 064 [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction – A brief word from your hosts — The 100-year anniversary of the release of Harold Lloyd’s “Safety Last!” (1923). Review: Safety Last! (1923) Dave = 9.5 ( Buy the Criterion Blu-ray! ) Mack = 10 ( Buy the Criterion Blu-ray! ) — 99 out of 100 Wrap-Up — Next on The DVD Infatuation Podcast: Dave welcomes Karen Wagner to discuss Fantasy films. Links for this episode: — 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new
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