ReconCinemation

Having a holiday weekend party? Graduating from high school? Craving a look back to the 90s? Well join the lads at ReconCinemation as they examine the top party of the 90s in CAN'T HARDLY WAIT! Joined by special guest Joel Sweeney, the boys are dive into the origins of the film, how SCREAM paved the way for the 90s teen movie resurgence, the enormous cast (and it's even bigger than you think), how parties are depicted on film, the CLUELESS connections & that crazy ending! Plus, early memories of the film, its impact on teen movies into the 2000s, how it holds up today & so much more!

 

Yesterday's history. Tomorrow's the future. Tonight's the podcast... it's CAN'T HARDLY WAIT!

 

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The conspiracy theories continue as the baddest boys in podcasting set the Way Back Machine to one of their favorite years, 1981, for a look back at BLOW OUT! This week, Jon, David & Brent welcome Brian De Palma & John Travolta to the show with a deep-dive into this New Hollywood classic. From De Palma's early days to an examination of his studio films vs his more personal style films, the director's signature techniques, where Travolta was in his career in 1981, conspiracy theory films of the 70s, and how this film connects Travolta to Quentin Tarantino! Plus, early memories of the film, the impact of the film then vs now, De Palma's recurring cast and much, much more!

 

Murder has a sound all its own... it's BLOW OUT!

 

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What happens when one overly-determined fan pushes past the limit with their favorite TV star? Find out when the ReconCinemation team explores the depths of obsession with Martin Scorcese's classic THE KING OF COMEDY! This week, Jon & Brent dive into the world of Martin Scorcese, his career coming off of RAGING BULL, the genesis of the screenplay, Robert De Niro in the 1980s, how the film was overlooked for years, how this ties in with Todd Phillips' JOKER, the portrayal of mental illness in film & more! Plus, our early memories of the film, ranking it among some of Scorcese's hidden gems, casting Jerry Lewis, the single shot that defines the film, how it holds up today & so much more!

 

The world doesn't know Rupert Pupkin, but by tonight 2 podcasters will... it's THE KING OF COMEDY!

 

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Don't get a case of the Mondays! Fire up those TPS Reports, put out your Jump To Conclusions mat and join the Lovely Lads at ReconCinemation for a look back at Mike Judge's OFFICE SPACE! This week, Jon, David & Brent are explore this 1999 cult classic and look at the early career of Mike Judge, the development of the Milton SNL shorts & their evolution into the screenplay, the incredibly talented casting choices with Gary Cole, Stephen Root, and Ron Livingston, where Jennifer Aniston was in 1999 & more!  Plus, the cult status of the film, early memories, how Office Space holds up today & so much more!

 

Work sucks, but this podcast doesn't... it's OFFICE SPACE!

 

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Test your might... it's MORTAL KOMBAT!

 

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The lovely lads of podcasting dial the way-back machine all the way to glorious 1974 with a deep-dive into Francis Ford Coppola's THE CONVERSATION! Jon, David & Brent discuss Coppola's meteoric rise & incredible 1972-74 run, how this film came to be, squeezing it in between THE GODFATHER Parts 1 & 2, how THE CONVERSATION differs from them, conspiracy films of the 70s and how Watergate factors in! Plus, The Hack is back! The boys look into the depth of this incredible cast, the reliability of Hackman, Duvall & Cazale, perception vs reality as a theme, early memories of the film, whether or not it holds up today & so much more!

 

Have your recording device handy... it's time to have a conversation about THE CONVERSATION!

 

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The ReconCinemation team is back and they're getting controversial with a look back at Dennis Hopper's COLORS! Jon, David & Brent take a deep dive into many racial tones of the 1988 film.  From incredible performances by Sean Penn & Robert Duvall to Dennis Hopper's return to the Director's chair to gang violence in LA in the mid-80s to the many familiar faces in the cast (Don Cheadle! Mario Lopez!) and more! Plus, our early memories of the film, Penn's volatile lifestyle at the time (and why Jon used to be afraid of him), where this falls in Duvall's career and how this story, told from a white, pro-police, anti-gang perspective holds up in 2021.

 

Two cops. Two gangs. Three Podcasters. One hell of a war... it's COLORS!

The boys are back and this time they're going deep into the minds of Charlie Kaufman and Spike Jonze with BEING JOHN MALKOVICH! Jon & David are dialing the way-back machine to 1999 for a look at one of the most unique films in ReconCinemation history. The origins of the concept, how Francis Ford Coppola came into play, the fresh vision of Spike Jonze, getting Malkovich on board the project, where the film ranks amongst Cameron Diaz's work, the greatness of John Cusack, & much more! Plus, our early memories of the film and a look into its shelf life!

 

Ever want to become someone else?  Now 2 podcasters will... it's BEING JOHN MALKOVICH!

 

 

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ReconCinemation is going nuclear! This week, the loveliest lads in podcasting go full meltdown with a look back at THE CHINA SYNDROME! Jon & David take a deep-dive into the origins of the film, the careers of Jane Fonda & Jack Lemmon, Michael Douglas the producer vs Michael Douglas the actor, conspiracy films of the 70s, the real-life nuclear situation that followed & how it affected the film's release, the impact of the film today and so much more!

 

Only two people know what it means... it's THE CHINA SYNDROME!

 

 

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It's finally time for the 100TH EPISODE SUPER SPECTACULAR The boys are back for their biggest episode yet, as the ReconCinemation team not only celebrates their 100TH EPISODE, but also observes KURT RUSSELL'S 70th BIRTHDAY with a deep-dive into his entire career! Jon, David & Brent are joined by several surprise guest co-hosts as they walk through Kurt's career from start to finish, discussing not only the evolution of his filmography but their personal memories along the way. From his early Disney days to the Carpenter era to his prime in the late 80's/early 90's to his recent return to prominence and so much more! Plus everyone reveals the origins of their love of film!

 

A good time had by all... it's the 100TH EPISODE SUPER SPECTACULAR/KURT RUSSELL'S 70th BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR!!

 

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