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Considering the Cinema Ep. 020: Gretel and Hansel (2020), The Rhythm Section (2020), Just Mercy (2020)

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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 Monsters and the Mosh Pit, 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 Twitter: @DVDInfatuation

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
– Dave’s Top 200 All-Time Favorite Movies
– See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: DVD Infatuation.com Blog

Links for this episode:
Don’t forget to check out Greg Buzzelli’s show: Monsters and the Mosh Pit
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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com
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.



Considering the Cinema Ep. 070: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – April 2024


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, 10 Craziest Killer Vehicle Movies Ever, Ranked. 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 Twitter: @DVDInfatuation

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 Ep. 142: Midsommar (2019)
– Dave also recommends checking out Dr. Walking Dead’s Dead Man Still Walking: Night of the Living Dead (1968)
– And Doc also recommends Land of the Creeps Ep. 329: Killer Cars and Ep. 331: Top 5 Horror Movies 1986
[ 00:02:33 ] – Highlighting Some of Dave’s 100 Favorite Movie Quotes (from DVD Infatuation.com
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 100 Favorite Movie Quotes!

[ 00:29:53 ] – Dave’s Prep for LotC’s “Killer Cars” Episode:
– Stream-of-consciousness style, Dave discusses a GameSpot.com article titled: 10 Craziest Killer Vehicle Movies Ever, Ranked
– 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 Ep. 329: Killer Cars

[ 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 Ep. 055: NOTLD insights and Ep. 056: A Watch-Along Commentary Track
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)
– Dave’s Top 200 All-Time Favorite Movies
– See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: DVD Infatuation.com Blog

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: 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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com
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.



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, 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 Twitter: @DVDInfatuation

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: DVD Infatuation.com Blog

[ 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): @Irzanomics
Blog: The Good, the Bad, and the Macabre
On Instagram: @Irzanomics
Land of the Creeps Horror Podcast Daily Double Episodes: “Black Glove Mysteries”
– Ep. 338: Double Double 19 Lamberto Bava PT 1
– Ep. 336: Argento Animal Trilogy
Ian also recommends his friend’s work:
On IMDb: Mike Malloy
Documentary: “Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the ’70s” (2012)
YouTube Channel: Tough and Gritty Mike Malloy
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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com
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.



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 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 Twitter: @DVDInfatuation

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: DVD Infatuation.com Blog

[ 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: @horror_teacher
On Instagram: @ThatHorrorTeacher
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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com
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.



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 guests Derek and Sam from the I Love Old Movies Podcast! 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 Twitter: @DVDInfatuation

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 I Love Old Movies Podcast
— About the I Love Old Movies Podcast: On YouTube

[ 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:
– FSO on YouTube
— 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: DVD Infatuation.com Blog
— 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: I Love Old Movies
YouTube: @iloveoldmoviesthepodcast
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: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com
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.



Considering the Cinema Ep. 020: Gretel and Hansel (2020), The Rhythm Section (2020), Just Mercy (2020)

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