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Considering the Cinema Ep. 059: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – May / June 2022
Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes special guest Brian Scott, whom you can follow on Twitter as Horror Movie Fanboy. During Episode 059, Dave and Brian bring you two great Top 10 lists to highlight some of The Comedies of the 1980s. And for their Filmmaker in Focus segment, they examine The Career of John Hughes. And of course, they conclude with Dave’s famous Music in the Movies segment. Join us!
The DVD Infatuation Podcast is intended to be a monthly release, so watch for Dave’s July 2022 (20th Edition). Thanks for listening!
Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via Twitter: @DVDInfatuation
SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 19th Edition – May / June 2022
[ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction
– Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast
— Dave welcomes special guest Brian Scott
– Topic: 1980s Comedies
[ 00:04:54 ] – Filmmaker in Focus: The Career of John Hughes
— The King of ’80s Comedies: Producer, director, writer John Hughes
— Prolific writer and showcaser of stars
— Collaborating with John Candy
— Some other John Hughes favorites (that are not on our lists)
[ 00:27:03 ] – Top 10 Comedies of the 1980s
Brian’s Top 10 Comedies of the 1980s
1. Heathers (1989)
2. Can’t Buy Me Love (1987)
3. Sixteen Candles (1984)
4. The ‘Burbs (1989)
5. Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
6. Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie (1980)
7. Stripes (1981)
8. Just One of the Guys (1985)
9. Summer School (1987)
10. Wildcats (1986)
Dave’s Top 10 Comedies of the 1980s
1. Local Hero (1983)
2. The Blues Brothers (1980)
3. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
4. Ghostbusters (1984)
5. Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
6. Time Bandits (1981)
7. Beetlejuice (1988)
8. Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
9. Woody Allen’s Zelig (1983)
10. Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (1983)
Notable ’80s Comedies That Did Not Make Our Lists
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
Caddyshack (1980)
Porky’s (1981)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Three O’Clock High (1987)
Dream a Little Dream (1989)
Real Genius (1985)
The Last American Virgin (1982)
See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: DVD Infatuation.com Blog
[ 02:17:39 ] – Music in the Movies
Brian’s Music Picks
1. “Freebird” from the movie The Devil’s Rejects (2005)
2. “Into the Mystic” from the movie Dream a Little Dream (1989)
3. “Top That!” from the movie Teen Witch (1989)
Dave’s Music Picks
1. “The Galaxy Song” from the movie The Meaning of Life (1983)
2. “Jump in the Line” from the movie Beetlejuice (1988)
3. “Whistle Theme” from the movie Local Hero (1983)
Wrap-Up
Links for this episode:
Catch Up With the Horror Movie Fanboy, Brian Scott, here:
On Twitter: @BrianDarthScott
Podcast guest appearances:
Father and Son – Horror Oscars
A Phantom Galaxy Christmas
LOTC Christmas Horror
Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet:
Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
Film blog: DVD Infatuation.com
On Twitter: @DVDinfatuation
On Facebook: DVDinfatuation
Land of the Creeps Facebook: LotC Facebook Group
On Instagram: @dbjb6972
On Letterboxd: @dcoshockhmp
YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Channel
Dr. Shock’s Podcasts:
The DVD Infatuation Podcast (monthly)
The Illustrated Fan
Horror Movie Podcast
Land of the Creeps horror podcast
On Twitter: @ConsiderCinema
Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
Email: [email protected]
Voicemail: (801) 215-9704
Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema
Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Episode Archive
Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at HORROR MOVIE WEEKLY.com, where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast!
Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music:
— Spotify Playlist
— Quarantine Dream iii
This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles.
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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 Brian Scott, whom you can follow on Twitter as Horror Movie Fanboy. During Episode 059, Dave and Brian bring you two great Top 10 lists to highlight some of The Comedies of the 1980s. And for their Filmmaker in Focus segment, they examine The Career of John Hughes. And of course, they conclude with Dave’s famous Music in the Movies segment. Join us!
The DVD Infatuation Podcast is intended to be a monthly release, so watch for Dave’s July 2022 (20th Edition). Thanks for listening!
Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via Twitter: @DVDInfatuation
SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 19th Edition – May / June 2022
[ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction
– Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast
— Dave welcomes special guest Brian Scott
– Topic: 1980s Comedies
[ 00:04:54 ] – Filmmaker in Focus: The Career of John Hughes
— The King of ’80s Comedies: Producer, director, writer John Hughes
— Prolific writer and showcaser of stars
— Collaborating with John Candy
— Some other John Hughes favorites (that are not on our lists)
[ 00:27:03 ] – Top 10 Comedies of the 1980s
Brian’s Top 10 Comedies of the 1980s
1. Heathers (1989)
2. Can’t Buy Me Love (1987)
3. Sixteen Candles (1984)
4. The ‘Burbs (1989)
5. Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
6. Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie (1980)
7. Stripes (1981)
8. Just One of the Guys (1985)
9. Summer School (1987)
10. Wildcats (1986)
Dave’s Top 10 Comedies of the 1980s
1. Local Hero (1983)
2. The Blues Brothers (1980)
3. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
4. Ghostbusters (1984)
5. Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
6. Time Bandits (1981)
7. Beetlejuice (1988)
8. Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
9. Woody Allen’s Zelig (1983)
10. Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (1983)
Notable ’80s Comedies That Did Not Make Our Lists
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
Caddyshack (1980)
Porky’s (1981)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Three O’Clock High (1987)
Dream a Little Dream (1989)
Real Genius (1985)
The Last American Virgin (1982)
See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: DVD Infatuation.com Blog
[ 02:17:39 ] – Music in the Movies
Brian’s Music Picks
1. “Freebird” from the movie The Devil’s Rejects (2005)
2. “Into the Mystic” from the movie Dream a Little Dream (1989)
3. “Top That!” from the movie Teen Witch (1989)
Dave’s Music Picks
1. “The Galaxy Song” from the movie The Meaning of Life (1983)
2. “Jump in the Line” from the movie Beetlejuice (1988)
3. “Whistle Theme” from the movie Local Hero (1983)
Wrap-Up
Links for this episode:
Catch Up With the Horror Movie Fanboy, Brian Scott, here:
On Twitter: @BrianDarthScott
Podcast guest appearances:
Father and Son – Horror Oscars
A Phantom Galaxy Christmas
LOTC Christmas Horror
Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet:
Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
Film blog: DVD Infatuation.com
On Twitter: @DVDinfatuation
On Facebook: DVDinfatuation
Land of the Creeps Facebook: LotC Facebook Group
On Instagram: @dbjb6972
On Letterboxd: @dcoshockhmp
YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Channel
Dr. Shock’s Podcasts:
The DVD Infatuation Podcast (monthly)
The Illustrated Fan
Horror Movie Podcast
Land of the Creeps horror podcast
On Twitter: @ConsiderCinema
Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
Email: [email protected]
Voicemail: (801) 215-9704
Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema
Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Episode Archive
Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at HORROR MOVIE WEEKLY.com, where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast!
Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music:
— Spotify Playlist
— Quarantine Dream iii
This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles.