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  • Considering Horror Cinema Ep. 095: The Eye (2002) with AshXAshes

    Happy Halloween this month! Like a bygone-era zombie rising from the dead, Episode 095 of Considering Horror Cinema erupts from the ground after being “in the can” for SIX YEARS! Yes, in this long-awaited episode, Jay of the Dead welcomes special guest AshXAshes of the Kill the Dead Podcast and The Rise From the Dead Podcast for a review of the original Hong Kong supernatural Horror film, The Eye (2002), a film that reportedly scared Dr. Shock! Premise: After a corneal transplant restores a young woman’s sight, she begins seeing terrifying spirits… Jay and Ash explore why foreign Horror can feel especially unsettling, the film’s emotional core, its effective ghost imagery, Angelica Lee’s excellent lead performance, and why the 2008 Jessica Alba remake falls short. They also consider the film’s subtle visual details, real-life inspirations, and the possibility of a fresh American remake. Join us!

    Note: This episode was recorded in August 2020!

    Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode.

    SHOW NOTES: Considering HORROR Cinema Ep. 095

    Introduction

    – Jay welcomes special guest Ash X Ashes from the Kill the Dead Podcast
    – Ash discusses the origins and far-flung cast of Kill the Dead
    – Ash’s favorite horror subgenres: slashers and paranormal horror
    – Dr. Shock’s recommendation of The Eye (2002) as one of the scariest films he watched during his 2,500-movie challenge
    – Foreign horror films and the value of watching subtitled movies
    – Ash’s favorite countries for horror: Australia and France
    – Thoughts on Inside (2007), The Wailing (2016), Under the Shadow (2016), and The Final Girls (2015)

    Feature Review: The Eye (2002)

    Jay of the Dead = 6 ( Rental )
    AshXAshes = 8.5 ( Buy it! )

    A Few Discussion Highlights:

    – Directed by the Pang Brothers: Danny Pang and Oxide Chun Pang
    – Starring Angelica Lee and Lawrence Chou
    – A blind young woman receives a corneal transplant and begins seeing the dead
    – The original film compared with the Jessica Alba remake, The Eye (2008)
    – Other remakes and sequels, including The Eye 2 (2004) and The Eye 10 (2005)
    – The possibility of ghosts, hauntings, anger, and unresolved tragedy
    – Angelica Lee’s empathetic and affecting performance as Mun
    – The emotional importance of Yingying
    – The opening-credit imagery and its possible connection to Braille and the veil between worlds
    – The film’s use of Mun’s blurry, subjective point of view
    – Corneal transplants as a science-fiction-horror element
    – Themes of empathy and literally seeing through another person’s eyes
    – Creepy ghost imagery: floating figures, the elevator ghost, a reflected face in a train window, and the unsettling Fisher-Price barn-like sound
    – Mun’s special ability compared with The Sixth Sense (1999)
    – The blind orchestra and the “Miss Tone Deaf” joke
    – The film’s real-life inspirations: a corneal-transplant recipient and the Bangkok gas explosion
    – Ash and Jay discuss what a new American remake could do differently

    Wrap-Up

    – Ash discusses the Kill the Dead Podcast and her “AshXAshes” social media handle

    Links for this episode:

    Catch up with AshXAshes here:

    On X: AshXAshes
    – Kill the Dead Podcast
    – The Rise From the Dead Podcast

    Catch up with Mack here:

    – Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
    — IMDb.com Page: Mack Robins

    Catch up with Dr. Shock here:

    – Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
    — Blog: DVD Infatuation.com
    — Podcast: The DVD Infatuation Podcast
    — Horror podcast: Land of the Creeps
    — Podcast: The Illustrated Fan

    — Movie Podcast Weekly has returned for MONTHLY releases

    — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s Horror Movie Weekly with Mister Watson every Sunday!

    Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music:

    — Spotify Playlist
    — Quarantine Dream iii

    CTC on X: @ConsiderCinema

    Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
    HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
    Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema
    Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Episode Archive

    55 min
  • 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. Let us know what you think of this format.

    Jay of the Dead also hosts a WEEKLY HORROR MOVIE PODCAST with Mister Watson at Horror Movie Weekly.com. And of course, every Horror fan should check out Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies, The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts.

    Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode.

    SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 094: The Weekly Watchlist

    Introduction

    – Jason welcomes Mack and Dave
    – The Weekly Watchlist format: No homework, no assignments and only 15 minutes for each host’s coverage—allegedly

    Mack’s Weekly Watchlist:

    American Movie (1999) and Coven (1997)

    Rating and Recommendation: Mack had one job but did not provide a formal rating or recommendation.

    – Mack finally watches the 4K release of American Movie

    – Mark Borchardt’s attempts to finance and produce his feature film, Northwestern
    – Borchardt temporarily abandons Northwestern to complete Coven
    – Mack investigates whether Coven runs 36 minutes or 40 minutes
    – According to the Academy’s definition, a film must exceed 40 minutes to qualify as a feature
    – Mack times Coven with a stopwatch and submits a runtime correction to IMDb
    – The first film Mack has ever removed from his personal movie list because it technically qualifies as a short
    – Can a 36-minute film justify a $14.95 VHS price?
    – Mark Borchardt’s persistence, abrasive personality and “warts-and-all” depiction
    – Is American Movie an inspirational account of following one’s dreams—or a cautionary story about artistic failure?
    – Mack considers whether watching the film encouraged or discouraged his own filmmaking aspirations
    – Naturalistic dialogue and surprisingly thoughtful moments in Coven
    – Mark Borchardt’s later acting appearances, including Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever (2009)
    – The unforgettable Uncle Bill
    – Mack wants to devote a future Considering the Cinema episode to explaining his elaborate personal movie watchlist
    – Mack teases an unfinished Basque-language film involving the Devil

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    Dave’s Weekly Watchlist:

    Conclave (2024)

    Dave = 9 ( Buy it! )

    – Ralph Fiennes leads the process of selecting a new pope

    – Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini
    – Progressive and traditionalist factions compete for control of the Catholic Church
    – Secrets emerge about several leading candidates
    – Figurative and literal explosions
    – Dave describes the film as an edge-of-your-seat thriller
    – Jackie Becker also enjoys the movie during their cinematic date night

    National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985)

    Dave = 5 ( Rental )

    – Dave revisits the movie nearly 40 years after finding it disappointing

    – The Griswold children are recast with Dana Hill and Jason Lively
    – Recasting Rusty and Audrey becomes a tradition throughout the Vacation series
    – The London roundabout sequence
    – Eric Idle’s recurring, increasingly injured cyclist
    – Dave enjoys portions of the English sequences but dislikes much of the material set in France
    – Predictable jokes atop the Eiffel Tower
    – The absence of Randy Quaid
    – Clark Griswold feels less like a lovable family man and more like a clueless authoritarian obsessed with following his itinerary
    – Dave believes Beverly D’Angelo fares much better than Chevy Chase
    – John Astin’s unsettling game-show host
    – Comparisons with National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983), National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) and Vegas Vacation (1997)

    Jason’s Weekly Watchlist:

    Alien: Isolation Update

    – Jason bought his son the Alien: Isolation video game for Spawn of the Dead
    – Jason and his son plan to explore the game before watching the animated digital series
    – More Alien-universe coverage will come in a future episode
    – Jason’s Musical History
    – Jason’s two great lifelong passions: movies and music
    – Teaching himself to play piano by listening to Billy Joel and Elton John
    – Jason’s years as a dedicated musician, songwriter and performer
    – Producing two CDs of original music
    – Jason’s former show, The Songwriting Podcast
    – Interviews with Dave Eaton, Fred Ingram, Midnight Corey, Nate Johnivan, the Yo Gabba Gabba musicians, Jeff Feuerzeig and Glen Phillips
    – Jason’s interview with Jeff Feuerzeig provides bonus insight into The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)
    – Trying to resurrect the musician and songwriter within himself
    – Elton John: Never Too Late (2024) on Disney+

    Classic Albums: Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (2001)

    Jason = 5.5 ( Low-priority Rental for Elton John fans )

    – Directed by Bob Smeaton

    – A retrospective look at the creation of Elton John’s landmark 1973 album
    – Jason finds the documentary less informative than expected
    – Bernie Taupin explains the inspiration behind “Candle in the Wind”
    – The song concerns the tragedy of someone dying at the height of fame rather than a particular obsession with Marilyn Monroe
    – The album artwork that helped inspire the silhouetted movie-theater presentation of Mystery Science Theater 3000

    Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin (1991)

    Jason = 7 ( Low-priority Rental for Elton John fans )

    – Directed by Jonathan Bendis and Bill Richmond

    – The unusual songwriting partnership between Elton John and Bernie Taupin
    – Bernie writes the lyrics before Elton composes the melodies and music
    – The accompanying tribute album features covers by Eric Clapton, Sting, The Who, The Beach Boys, Bon Jovi, Rod Stewart, Sinéad O’Connor, Phil Collins and George Michael
    – Bernie Taupin says he wrote the lyrics to “Your Song” over breakfast
    – The true inspiration behind “Daniel”
    – Taupin based the lyrics on a wounded Vietnam veteran who returned home wanting privacy rather than attention or hero worship
    – Jason objects to the amount of footage recycled in the later Goodbye Yellow Brick Road documentary
    – The documentary makes Jason want to revisit Rocketman (2019), starring the gifted and talented Taron Egerton

    Jason’s Elton John Deep-Cut Must-Listen Songs Countdown

    “Come Down in Time”
    “Someone Saved My Life Tonight”
    “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters”
    “Harmony”
    “High Flying Bird”
    “The Greatest Discovery”

    – “The Greatest Discovery” is the Elton John song Jason would choose to cover

    – Dave reveals the famous Elton John song that Elton reportedly despises performing: “Crocodile Rock”

    The Episode That Refuses to End

    – Dave teases a serious 1960s surfing movie that features several musicians
    – Jason teases two excellent, overlooked films that he wants to champion
    – Elvis Presley movies, including King Creole (1958), Blue Hawaii (1961), Viva Las Vegas (1964), Girl Happy (1965) and Clambake (1967)
    – The urban legend that Elvis appears in Home Alone (1990)
    – Elvis, Tupac and John F. Kennedy battle a mummy in Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
    – Burt Reynolds and the deleted romantic-confession scene from The Last Movie Star (2017)
    – Daniel Radcliffe and Elvis’ final meal in What If (2013)
    – Jason and Dave discuss Elvis (2022)
    – Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge! (2001) and The Great Gatsby (2013)
    – Elton John’s “Your Song” brings the conversation full circle
    – A hypothetical Jason, Mack and Dave movie-location road trip
    – Visiting the Field of Dreams (1989) baseball field
    – Ending the trip at America’s last remaining Blockbuster store
    – Mack’s accidental hot-mic complaint: “How is this still going on?”
    – The torturous experience of waiting for children’s YouTube videos to end
    – Barney, Teletubbies and increasingly inappropriate children’s-show humor

    Wrap-Up

    – The hosts invite listeners to share their thoughts about the featured movies
    – What is your favorite Elton John song?

    Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema, the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting!

    Links for this episode:

    Catch up with Mack here:

    – Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
    — IMDb.com Page: Mack Robins

    Catch up with Dr. Shock here:

    – Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
    — Blog: DVD Infatuation.com
    — Podcast: The DVD Infatuation Podcast
    — Horror podcast: Land of the Creeps
    — Podcast: The Illustrated Fan

    — Movie Podcast Weekly has returned for MONTHLY releases

    — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s Horror Movie Weekly with Mister Watson every Sunday!

    Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music:

    — Spotify Playlist
    — Quarantine Dream iii

    CTC on X: @ConsiderCinema

    Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
    HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
    Voicemail: (801) 215-9704
    Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema
    Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Episode Archive

    1 hr 14 min
  • 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 Twitter: @DVDInfatuation

    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: DVD Infatuation.com Blog

    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 MRAC Film Club
    – Hear Anthony participate on Land of the Creeps

    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
    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.

    3 hr 48 min
  • 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 [email protected] 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: Bob’s Movie Review

    Catch up with Mack here:

    – Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
    — IMDb.com Page: Mack Robins

    Catch up with Dr. Shock here:

    – Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
    — Blog: DVD Infatuation.com
    — Podcast: The DVD Infatuation Podcast
    — Horror podcast: Land of the Creeps
    — Podcast: The Illustrated Fan

    — Movie Podcast Weekly has returned for MONTHLY releases

    — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s Horror Movie Weekly with Mister Watson every Sunday!

    Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music:

    — Spotify Playlist
    — Quarantine Dream iii

    CTC on X: @ConsiderCinema

    Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
    HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
    Voicemail: (801) 215-9704
    Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema
    Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Episode Archive

    1 hr 38 min
  • 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 Horror Movie Weekly.com. And of course, every Horror fan should check out Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies, The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts.

    Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode.

    SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema

    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!

    Links for this episode:

    Catch up with Mack here:

    – Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
    — IMDb.com Page: Mack Robins

    Catch up with Dr. Shock here:

    – Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
    — Blog: DVD Infatuation.com
    — Podcast: The DVD Infatuation Podcast
    — Horror podcast: Land of the Creeps
    — Podcast: The Illustrated Fan

    — Movie Podcast Weekly has returned for MONTHLY releases

    — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s Horror Movie Weekly with Mister Watson every Sunday!

    Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music:

    — Spotify Playlist
    — Quarantine Dream iii

    CTC on X: @ConsiderCinema

    Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
    HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
    Voicemail: (801) 215-9704
    Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema
    Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Episode Archive

    1 hr 6 min
  • Considering the Cinema Ep. 090: The Weekly Watchlist – Giving Up Watching a Movie in Order to Talk About Movies

    For starters, be warned, Mack is the monster at the beginning of this episode. Also, what do 1907 Japanese silent films, killer bears, moonshine runners, Pixar superheroes, and beauty pageants have in common? Somehow . . . this episode. During Episode 090 of Considering the Cinema’s The Weekly Watchlist, you can 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, and Out of the Furnace. 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.

    From forgotten childhood favorites to bizarre documentaries and hidden movie history, this episode of Considering Cinema goes everywhere. Jason, Mack, 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. But still, it’s fun. 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 Horror Movie Weekly.com. And of course, every Horror fan should check out Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies, The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts.

    Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode.

    SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema

    Introduction

    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

    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!

    Wrap-Up

    Links for this episode:

    Catch up with Mack here:

    – Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
    — IMDb.com Page: Mack Robins

    Catch up with Dr. Shock here:

    – Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
    — Blog: DVD Infatuation.com
    — Podcast: The DVD Infatuation Podcast
    — Horror podcast: Land of the Creeps
    — Podcast: The Illustrated Fan

    — Movie Podcast Weekly has returned for MONTHLY releases

    — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s Horror Movie Weekly with Mister Watson every Sunday!

    Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music:

    — Spotify Playlist
    — Quarantine Dream iii

    CTC on X: @ConsiderCinema

    Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
    HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
    Voicemail: (801) 215-9704
    Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema
    Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Episode Archive

    56 min
  • 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

    I. Introduction

    II. 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 )

    III. How It All Went Down… vs. Our Opinions (aka “Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda”)

    IV. If We Could Only Make One Change That Year…

    V. 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
    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.

    2 hr 47 min
  • 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 Horror Movie Weekly.com. And of course, every Horror fan should check out Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies, The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts.

    Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode.

    SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 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: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
    — IMDb.com Page: Mack Robins

    Catch up with Dr. Shock here:

    – Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
    — Blog: DVD Infatuation.com
    — Podcast: The DVD Infatuation Podcast
    — Horror podcast: Land of the Creeps
    — Podcast: The Illustrated Fan

    — Movie Podcast Weekly has returned for MONTHLY releases

    — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s Horror Movie Weekly with Mister Watson every Sunday!

    Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music:

    — Spotify Playlist
    — Quarantine Dream iii

    CTC on X: @ConsiderCinema

    Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
    HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
    Voicemail: (801) 215-9704
    Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema
    Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Episode Archive

    1 hr 15 min
  • Considering the Cinema Ep. 087: The Weekly Watchlist – 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 Horror Movie Weekly.com. And of course, every Horror fan should check out Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies, The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts.

    Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode.

    SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Ep. 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 DVD Infatuation.com

    [ 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: Gift Wrapped

    Wrap-Up

    Links for this episode:

    Catch up with Mack here:

    – Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
    — IMDb.com Page: Mack Robins

    Catch up with Dr. Shock here:

    – Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
    — Blog: DVD Infatuation.com
    — Podcast: The DVD Infatuation Podcast
    — Horror podcast: Land of the Creeps
    — Podcast: The Illustrated Fan

    — Movie Podcast Weekly has returned for MONTHLY releases

    — Listen to Jay of the Dead’s Horror Movie Weekly with Mister Watson every Sunday!

    Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music:

    — Spotify Playlist
    — Quarantine Dream iii

    CTC on X: @ConsiderCinema

    Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
    HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
    Voicemail: (801) 215-9704
    Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema
    Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Episode Archive

    1 hr 23 min
  • 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 Horror Movie Weekly.com. And of course, every Horror fan should check out Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies, The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts.

    Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at [email protected] or post a comment in the show notes for this episode.

    SHOW NOTES: Considering the Cinema Episode 086

    [ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction

    – As this is recorded, July 8, 2025, it is the 20-year anniversary of the release of “Fantastic Four” (2005) in U.S. theaters
    – Agenda: Discuss The New York Times’ newly released list (6/28/25) of the “The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century”
    – Jason reviews “the rules” for this episode
    – Apparently, the New York Times doesn’t understand what constitutes “the 21st century”
    – An excerpt from the NY Times preface to their list

    Films That One or Two CTC Hosts Would Include on Their Top 100 Best:

    Grizzly Man (2005) – Jason, Dave
    Gravity (2013) – Dave, Jason
    Interstellar (2014) – Mack
    Past Lives (2023) – Dave
    Black Swan (2010) – Dave
    O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) – Mack
    The Florida Project (2017) – Dave
    Let the Right One In (2008) — HORROR – Jason, Dave
    Spotlight (2015) – Dave
    Gone Girl (2014) – Jason, Dave
    Memento (2001) – Jason, Dave
    Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) – Dave
    Best in Show (2000) – Dave
    Punch-Drunk Love (2002) – Jason, Dave
    Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) – Jason, Dave
    12 Years a Slave (2013) – Jason, Dave
    Up (2009) – Dave
    Before Sunset (2004) – Dave
    Almost Famous (2000) – Dave
    Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood (2019) – Jason, Dave
    Old Boy (2005) – Jason, Dave
    Amelie (2001) – Jason, Dave
    Wall-E (2008) – Dave
    The Departed (2006) – Jason, Dave
    Lost in Translation (2003) – Dave
    Adaptation. (2002) – Jason, Dave
    Phantom Thread (2017) – Dave
    Her (2013) – Dave
    Boyhood (2014) – Jason, Dave
    The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) – Jason, Dave
    The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) – Jason, Dave
    The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) – Dave
    Zodiac (2007) – Dave
    Y Tu Mama Tambien (2002) – Dave
    Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) – Mack, Dave
    City of God (2003) – Dave
    Inglourious Basterds (2009) – Jason, Dave
    The Social Network (2010) – Dave
    Get Out (2017) – Dave
    No Country for Old Men (2007) – Jason, Dave
    In the Mood for Love (2001) – Mack, Dave
    There Will Be Blood (2007) – Jason, Dave
    Mulholland Drive (2001) – Dave
    Parasite (2019) – Dave

    Films That All Three Hosts Agree Should Be Included:

    Minority Report (2002) – Jason, Mack, Dave
    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) – Jason, Mack, Dave
    Ocean’s Eleven (2001) – Jason, Mack, Dave
    Inception (2010) – Jason, Mack, Dave
    Arrival (2016) – Jason, Mack, Dave
    The Dark Knight (2008) – Jason, Mack, Dave
    Children of Men (2006) – Jason, Mack, Dave
    Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) – Jason, Mack, Dave
    Spirited Away (2002) – Jason, Mack, Dave
    Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) – Jason, Mack, Dave

    Strong Objections to the NY Times’ Inclusion on This List:

    Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) – Jason, Mack
    The Act of Killing (2013) – Jason
    Ratatouille (2007) – Jason
    Up (2009) – Jason

    Jason’s Watchlist Homework (From His Co-hosts):

    In the Mood for Love (2001)
    In the Bedroom (2001)
    The Captain (2017)

    Mack’s Watchlist Homework (From His Co-hosts):

    Let the Right One In (2008)
    Amelie (2001)
    Adaptation. (2002)
    Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood (2019)
    No Country for Old Men (2007)
    There Will Be Blood (2007)
    Bone Tomahawk (2015)
    Rachel Getting Married (2008)

    Dave’s Watchlist Homework (From His Co-hosts):

    Warrior (2011)
    Run Hide Fight (2021)

    Glaring Omissions — if We Also Counted the Year 2000

    Battle Royale (2000) – Dave
    Shadow of the Vampire (2000) – Dave
    Sexy Beast (2000) – Dave, Jason
    Meet the Parents (2000) – Jason
    Frequency (2000) – Jason
    Moulin Rouge! (2001) – Dave
    The Ring (2002) – Mack, Jason, Dave
    1917 (2019) – Jason, Mack, Dave
    Gosford Park (2001) – Dave
    Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) – Mack, Jason, Dave
    28 Days Later… (2002) – Jason, Dave
    25th Hour (2002) – Dave, Jason
    Pride and Prejudice (2005) – Mack
    A Ghost Story (2017) – Jason, Dave
    Hero (2002) – Dave
    Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) – Mack
    About Time (2013) – Jason, Mack
    The Dreamers (2003) – Dave
    Set It Up (2018) – Mack
    Apocalypto (2006) – Jason
    American Splendor (2003) – Dave
    The Prestige (2006) – Mack, Jason
    Blue Ruin (2013) – Jason
    Downfall (2004) – Dave, Jason
    Godzilla (2014) – Mack
    Bone Tomahawk (2015) – Jason, Dave
    The Descent (2005) – Dave, Jason
    The Others (2001) – Mack, Jason
    Captain Fantastic (2016) – Jason, Dave
    The Proposition (2005) – Dave, Jason
    Dune: Part One (2021) – Mack, Jason, Dave
    Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) – Jason
    Casino Royale (2006) – Dave
    Oddity (2024) – Mack, Jason
    Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) – Jason
    Inside (2007) – Dave, Jason
    A Quiet Place (2018) – Mack, Jason, Dave
    The Incredibles (2004) – Jason
    Rachel Getting Married (2008) – Dave, Jason
    The Batman (2022) – Mack
    Jodorowsky’s Dune (2013)
    Where the Wild Things Are (2009) – Dave
    Prey (2022) – Mack
    Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) – Jason
    True Grit (2010) – Dave, Jason
    The Fall Guy (2024) – Mack
    No Escape (2015) – Jason
    Midnight in Paris (2011) – Dave, Jason
    Dunkirk (2017) – Mack
    Room (2015) – Jason
    The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) – Dave, Jason
    Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010) – Mack
    Lion (2016) – Jason, Dave
    Django Unchained (2012) – Dave, Jason
    Kong: Skull Island (2017) – Mack
    The Village (2004) – Jason, Mack,
    Evil Dead (2013) – Dave
    District 9 (2009) – Mack, Jason
    The Dead (2010) – Jason, Dave
    Birdman (or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) – Dave
    Edge of Tomorrow (2014) – Mack
    The Hateful 8 (2015) – Jason, Dave
    The Revenant (2015) – Dave, Jason
    Won’t You Be My Neighbor (2018) – Mack
    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) – Jason, Dave
    Train to Busan (2016) – Dave
    Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) – Dave, Mack
    Nacho Libre (2006) – Mack
    Napoleon Dynamite (2004) – Dave, Jason
    The Imposter (2012) – Jason
    Blade Runner 2049 (2017) – Dave
    Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – Mack
    Touching the Void (2003) – Jason
    Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) – Dave
    The Wild Robot (2024) – Mack
    Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – Jason
    Avengers: Endgame (2019) – Jason
    The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) – Dave
    The Phantom of the Opera (2005) – Mack
    Warrior (2011) – Jason
    Terrified (2017) – Dave
    Lars and the Real Girl (2007) – Mack, Jason
    In the Bedroom (2001) – Dave
    Godzilla Minus One (2023) – Mack, Jason
    Elephant (2003) – Dave
    Run Hide Fight (2021) – Jason
    Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011) – Mack, Jason
    Spider-Man 2 (2004) – Dave
    Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) – Mack
    Sin City (2005) – Dave, Jason
    Oblivion (2013) – Mack
    The Host (2006) – Dave
    Alien: Romulus (2024) – Mack, Jason
    Moonrise Kingdom (2012) – Dave
    Top Gun: Maverick (2022) – Mack
    Timecrimes (2007) – Dave, Jason
    Ip Man (2008) – Mack
    Primer (2004) – Jason
    24-Hour Party People (2002) – Dave
    Departures (2008) – Mack
    Troll Hunter (2010) – Dave
    Apollo 11 (2019) – Mack
    Red State (2011) – Dave, Jason
    Life of Pi (2012) – Dave
    Dredd (2012) – Dave
    Locke (2013) – Dave
    Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) – Dave
    It Follows (2014) – Dave
    The Final Girls (2015) – Dave
    Green Room (2016) – Dave
    The Devil’s Candy (2017) – Dave
    The Captain (2017) – Dave
    The Death of Stalin (2018) – Dave
    Doctor Sleep (2019) – Dave
    The Devil’s Rejects (2005) – Dave
    Match Point (2005) – Dave
    Toy Story 3 (2010) – Dave
    The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005) – Jason

    Wrap-Up

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