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Happy Halloween this month! Here in Episode 097 of Considering Horror Cinema, Jay of the Dead, Count Mackula, and Dr. Shock begin a two-part journey through Six Decades of Dread: Lesser-Known Tales Behind the Terror – Part 1 of 2, where we spotlight a Horror, Thriller, or Macabre film from a different era. This first installment moves from the 1960s through the 1980s, with Dave uncovering an Italian genre-bender called The Laughing Woman, Jason revisiting a landmark Folk Horror classic, and Mack making the case for a childhood Fantasy film that remains deeply unsettling, especially for little kids.

Along the way, the hosts discuss whether actors watch their own movies; explore the production history and lingering family fallout surrounding The Wicker Man; and celebrate the uncanny craftsmanship of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal. Expect strange rituals, alien languages, a few deeply creepy puppets, and plenty of Halloween spirit. Join us!

Note: This episode was recorded on September 20, 2026.

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. 097

Introduction – Welcome to Considering Horror Cinema for Halloween month – Six Decades of Dread: Lesser-Known Tales Behind the Terror from the 1960s through 2010s – Part 1 selections: one film each from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s – Happy birthday, Dr. Shock, The Twisted Temptress, and Kagan Brietenbach on October 13

Prelude: Do Actors Watch Their Own Movies? – Mack wonders whether actors watch films in which they appear – A friend refuses to watch her own Horror Comedy, "Deadstream" (2022) – Anecdotal examples with The Shining, Toy Story, The Sting, and A Hard Day's Night – The peculiarity of filmmakers who do not watch movies

1960s Feature Review: The Laughing Woman (1969) Dr. Shock = 8.5 ( Strong Rental / Buy for Dave )

A Few Discussion Highlights: – Available to rent on Amazon or stream on Tubi, as discussed – Also released as "The Frightened Woman" – An Italian film directed by Piero Schivazappa – Dave discusses its distinctly 1960s score and production design – Writer-journalist Maria is kidnapped by her boss and taken to an isolated mansion – A cat-and-mouse story involving torture, sexual humiliation, and toxic masculinity – Stylized close-ups, an intense driveway chase, and a slide-projector revelation – Giallo-like mystery elements and the film's unusual mix of genres – Kat Ellinger's Blu-ray commentary and comparisons to Radley Metzger – Dagmar Lassander reportedly considered this her finest film

1970s Feature Review: The Wicker Man (1973) Jay of the Dead = 8.5 ( Buy It! / Must-see for Horror Fans )

A Few Discussion Highlights: – Written by Anthony Shaffer and directed by Robin Hardy – Starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, and Ingrid Pitt – A police sergeant investigates a young girl's disappearance on a remote Scottish island – The island's sexuality and pagan traditions clash with Sergeant Howie's Christian faith – Mystery, police procedural, Folk Horror, Cult Horror, and an organic, Musical film – A Horror-in-the-Daylight slow burn with a bleak, disturbing, and unforgettable ending – The film inverts the familiar Horror trope of punishing sexual promiscuity – The restored Final Cut, multiple versions, and the film's famous production problems – Newly uncovered family history: Robin Hardy's heart attack, financial strain, and Caroline Hardy's uncredited support – The Wicker Tree (2011) and Wrath of the Gods (2026) as parts of an unofficial Wicker trilogy

1980s Feature Review: The Dark Crystal (1982) Mackula = 98 out of 100 ( Buy the 4K! )

A Few Discussion Highlights: – Mack chooses Jim Henson's unsettling fantasy as his macabre 1980s pick – A live-action feature with no human characters – The puppeteers' unusually hands-on work with their own costumes and characters – Original Skeksis scenes used an unsubtitled alien language – Test screenings led to English dialogue being carefully added after filming – Mack compares the Blu-ray and 4K release and recommends the 4K – The film's disturbing imagery: the Emperor's death, Chamberlain's humiliation, and the unsettling Mystics – The Skeksis' essence-draining ritual and its vampiric qualities – Netflix's 2019 prequel series, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

Teaser for Part 2 – Dr. Shock will tackle a 1990s horror film – Jay of the Dead will select a film from the 2000s – Mackula will complete the journey with a 2010s pick

Wrap-Up – Mack is working to bring his first feature film to life – Congratulations to Gillman Joel and Tyson: Film Threat rated "The One Who Waits Below" a 9.5 out of 10! – Dave reflects on finding a lesser-known 1960s horror pick – More Halloween-season content from Jay of the Dead's New Horror Movies, Horror Movie Weekly, and even "Movie Podcast Creepy" – Email: [email protected] – Follow Jay on X: @ConsiderCinema

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 Email: [email protected] Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema Don't forget to check out Considering the Cinema's new Episode Archive

Welcome to Episode 096 and Happy Halloween this month! Here is yet another extremely delayed release that is SIX YEARS LATE! In this special Considering Horror Cinema release, Jay of the Dead welcomes longtime friend and found-footage enthusiast Donnie Darko from New Jersey to discuss three very different films in the subgenre. Together, they consider the quietly haunting grief drama of Lake Mungo (2008), the escalating scares of South Korea's Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018), and the clever, self-referential Horror Comedy Found Footage 3D (2016). Along the way, Jay and Donnie talk about why found footage can feel uniquely immersive, how effective films hide unsettling details in plain sight, and what makes the convention work when it works well. Join us!

Note: This episode was recorded in September 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. 096

Introduction – Jay welcomes special guest Donnie Darko from New Jersey – How Donnie first discovered Horror Movie Podcast – The Hunted (2013) helps inspire this found-footage discussion – Why found footage can feel more plausible and frightening than conventional Horror – Background details, limited framing, and the pleasure of discovering hidden scares – Found-footage films that reward a pause, rewind, or second viewing

Feature Review: Lake Mungo (2008) Jay of the Dead = 7 ( One-time Rental ) Donnie Darko = 7.5 ( Stream it on Prime )

A Few Discussion Highlights: – An Australian mock-documentary written and directed by Joel Anderson – The naturalistic performances, especially the father's, make the tragedy believable – Grief, fear of death, memory, and the technology used to preserve people's lives – Is this a supernatural thriller, a docudrama, or primarily an exploration of grief? – The divisive reputation of Lake Mungo among Horror fans – A few plot threads feel underdeveloped or unnecessary – Technically a Christmas movie, though it does not feel or look like one – Jay and Donnie discuss the disturbing corpse-identification sequence – The tendency to idealize a loved one after death, then gradually confront the fuller truth – Why the film may work better as a second viewing than as a conventional scare movie – The Taking of Deborah Logan and The Hunted as stronger choices for viewers seeking overt scares – Lake Mungo is available to stream on Prime Video, at the time of recording

Feature Review: Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018) Jay of the Dead = 7.5 ( One-time Rental ) Donnie Darko = 8 ( Buy it at the Dollar Store! )

A Few Discussion Highlights: – A South Korean found-footage Horror film set inside an abandoned asylum – Comparison to Grave Encounters (2011) – A horror web-show crew attempts a live broadcast from the asylum – The appeal of a film set in a real, reportedly haunted location – Donnie's appreciation for Asian Horror and the found-footage format – Donnie recommends Noroi: The Curse (2005) – Professional-looking production values, mounted cameras, and effective use of a drone – Why the film largely solves the "Why are they still filming?" problem – Jay finds the first hour somewhat slow, but praises the final 25 minutes – A particularly memorable scare involving unnatural facial behavior and darkened eyes – Effective anticipation: knowing a scare is coming, but still being caught off guard – The disorienting geography of the asylum and the glitchy threshold footage – Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum is available to stream on Prime Video, at the time of recording

Feature Review: Found Footage 3D (2016) Jay of the Dead = 8 ( Buy It! ) Donnie Darko = 6 ( Rental )

A Few Discussion Highlights: – Jay discovered this film through Horror critic Scott Weinberg – Scott Weinberg's "Modern Horrors" collection of Horror film reviews – Weinberg's work on the '80s All Over podcast – A self-aware Horror Comedy about filmmakers trying to make a plausible found-footage movie – Meta-humor about Harbingers of Doom, Horror conventions, and production compromises – The comedy comes from believable filmmaking arguments rather than broad one-liners – A director struggles to make the producer's big ideas logically fit the story – The tension between a real-life couple and the troubled fictional couple they are playing – Why the film especially rewards Horror fans who enjoy discussing genre mechanics – The real Horror element is weaker than the filmmaking satire – Some effects work very well, while others overreach the production's apparent budget – Donnie's second viewing increases his appreciation for the film – Found Footage 3D is available on Shudder, at the time of recording – The film is available in both 2D and 3D versions

Wrap-Up – Jay thanks Donnie Darko for joining him to discuss found footage – The subgenre deserves more discussion beyond its most famous titles – Jay invites Donnie back for another Horror conversation – Donnie is considering starting a podcast of his own – Jay offers Donnie podcast-starting advice and future promotion – Listeners are invited to comment in the show notes – Email: [email protected] – Follow Jay on X: @ConsiderCinema

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 Email: [email protected] Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema Don't forget to check out Considering the Cinema's new Episode Archive

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 Email: [email protected] Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema Don't forget to check out Considering the Cinema's new Episode Archive

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.

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 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.

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 Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema Don't forget to check out Considering the Cinema's new Episode Archive

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 Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema Don't forget to check out Considering the Cinema's new Episode Archive

Episode 090

Considering the Cinema

The Weekly Watchlist

your hosts Jason Pyles, Mack Robins, and Dave Becker

Mack is the monster at the beginning of this episode.

What do 1907 Japanese silent films, killer bears, moonshine runners, Pixar superheroes, and beauty pageants have in common? Somehow… this episode. Join hosts Jason Pyles, Mack Robins, and Dave Becker for another round of Mini Reviews and movie mayhem as they discuss everything from Grizzly Man and The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters to The Incredibles, Little Miss Sunshine, Moonrunners, and Out of the Furnace.

Note: This episode was recorded on _____________.

THE WEEKLY WATCHLIST is the type of episode where we simply talk about whatever we've been watching lately from our own, personal watchlists. Here's how it works: Jay, Mack and Dave have zero "movie-watching homework." We are completely free each week to watch whatever we want from any era, year, genre, country, etc! We can finally go through our own personal watchlists and catch up with the films we've been meaning to see. So, every week will be vastly different. Let us know what you think of this format.

Jay of the Dead also hosts a WEEKLY HORROR MOVIE PODCAST with Mister Watson at 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 Along the way, the guys uncover the shocking connection between Moonrunners and The Dukes of Hazzard, debate documentaries, revisit forgotten favorites, and somehow spend way too much time talking about Grover from Sesame Street.

Dave's Weekly Watchlist:

The Incredibles (2004)

Moonrunners (1975)

Jason's Weekly Watchlist:

Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Jason = 9 (Buy it!)

Out of the Furnace (2013) Jason = 10 Buy it!

Mack's Weekly Watchlist: Mack opens with the silent-era film discussion (historical angle)

Chushingura (1910) (referred to as "Tushengra" / spelled out) 7.4 out of 100

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) Mack = 7.4 out of 100

Grizzly Man (2005) Mack = 7.8 out of 100

Wrap-Up From forgotten childhood favorites to bizarre documentaries and hidden movie history, this episode of Considering Cinema goes everywhere. Jason Pyles, Mack Robins, and Dave Becker swap recommendations, rediscover old favorites, and celebrate the strange joy of movie obsession — whether it's a 1907 silent film, a killer-bear documentary, or the surprising origins of The Dukes of Hazzard. It's another fun, late-night conversation packed with nostalgia, passion for cinema, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Links for this episode:

Catch up with Mack here: – Horror podcast: 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 Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema Don't forget to check out Considering the Cinema's new Episode Archive

At last, the long-dormant Best Picture Podcast rises again! For this special episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast, host Dave "Dr. Shock" Becker is joined by Jason "Jay of the Dead" Pyles and filmmaker Mack "Mackula" Robins to revive a show that only released three episodes — many years ago now. In honor of the 98th Academy Awards tomorrow (March 15, 2026), the trio presents a long-overdue 4th Edition of The Best Picture Podcast, traveling back in time to revisit the 74th Academy Awards (held in 2002), celebrating the films of 2001.

In this retrospective Oscars discussion, Dave, Jay, and Mack examine the five Best Picture nominees from that year: A Beautiful Mind (the eventual winner), Gosford Park, In the Bedroom, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and Moulin Rouge! Along the way, they revisit the cultural moment of early-2000s cinema, discuss standout performances and filmmaking achievements, and debate which movie truly deserved the Academy's top honor.

The conversation then expands beyond Best Picture as the hosts dig into the major categories of the 2002 Oscars, highlighting memorable wins, controversial snubs, and overlooked performances. From acting races and directing decisions to screenplay awards and technical categories, these film nerds explore what happened at the ceremony versus what they believe should have happened. Finally, each host answers a challenging question: If you could change only one thing about the 2002 Academy Awards, what would it be? Join us!

Note: Regarding the episode artwork… Because the iconic Oscar statuette is copyright-protected, the artwork for this episode features a creative alternative: an Ai-generated golden statue inspired by Jennifer Connelly, honoring her Oscar-winning performance in A Beautiful Mind.

SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – The Best Picture Podcast 4th Edition

Introduction

I. The Five Nominees for Best Picture

A Beautiful Mind (2001) – Winner! Jason = 8 ( Strong Rental ) Dr. Shock = 8 ( Strong Rental ) Mack = 64 out of 100 ( Rental )

Gosford Park (2001) Jason = 6.5 ( Rental ) Mack = 73 out of 100 ( Rental ) Dave = 10 ( Among Top 250 Favorites )

In the Bedroom (2001) Jason = 8.5 ( Strong Rental ) Mack = 83 out of 100 ( Strong Rental ) Dave = 9 ( Buy it! )

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Jason = 10 ( Masterpiece / Must-See / Buy it! ) Dave = 10 ( Buy it! ) Mack 100 out of 100 ( Buy it! )

Moulin Rouge! (2001) Jason = 7 ( Strong Rental Once / Music + Film Art ) Mack = 84 out of 100 ( Strong Rental / Buy the CD ) Dave = 10 ( Among Top 250 Favorites )

II. How It All Went Down… vs. Our Opinions (aka "Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda")

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

IV. Wrap-Up

Links for this episode:

Be sure to catch up with more of Dave's other work on the internet: Dr. Shock's Macabre Film History: 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.

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 Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema Don't forget to check out Considering the Cinema's new Episode Archive