ReconCinemation

Just in time for Valentine's Day, it's a podcast about true love! As you wish, the ReconCinemation team unites to look back at one of their all-time favorites, THE PRINCESS BRIDE! Jon, David & Brent take a deep dive into the origins of the novel by William Goldman, his journey to transition it into a film, how Rob Reiner came into play with his own connection to the story, and the perfect casting. Plus, early memories of the film, Andre The Giant stories, the lasting impact of the film & more!

Scaling the Cliffs of Insanity, battling Rodents of Unusual Size, facing torture in the Pit of Despair: podcasting about true love has never been a snap... it's THE PRINCESS BRIDE!

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Allllllllrighty then...! It's finally time for the ReconCinemation team to dig into the mind of Jim Carrey with his first leading role, ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE! The bad boys of podcasting are joined by guest co-host Joe Cetta to look back at the rise of Jim Carrey from his standup in the 80s to his impact on In Living Color and the timing for his launch into features. And they talk about the bodyslam he gave to pop culture and the ripple effect he had on teens in the 90s, what made Ace stand out so much as a character, Courtney Cox's feelings on her role in the film, Plus, early memories of the film, how it's aged today & more!

He's the best there is (actually, he's the only one there is)... it's ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE!

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Bond. James Bond.

Indeed, the ReconCinemation team dares to dial the wayback machine to 1965 for a deep-dive into the next installment of the James Bond franchise, THUNDERBALL! Joined by special guest co-host John Kozempel, the team takes a hard look back at 5th entry in the series, the expectations coming off of GOLDFINGER, Sean Connery's reaction to his star status, the way these early Bonds play in a modern era, a debate of whether or not these films are strictly enjoyed for nostalgia purposes, early memories of the film, what holds up today (or doesn't) and so much more!

Look up! Look down! It's the biggest Bond podcast of all! It's THUNDERBALL!

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For our first episode of 2024, we're breaking down the wall between East & West with a look at the next installments of one of our favorite franchises: ROCKY IV! Joined by special guest co-host and Rocky aficionado J. Blake Fichera ("Scored To Death"), the ReconCinemation Team looks back at the continuing evolution of Sylvester Stallone's career, his taking advantage of the global political climate of 1985, Carl Weathers' role in the series, the great change in the Rocky character, and the massive amount of montages in this entry! Plus early memories of the film, how our hosts related to it, how it holds up today & more!

When East meets West, the podcast remains standing......it's ROCKY IV!

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As 2023 winds down to a close, the ReconCinemation team unites for a look back at their own year of movies. Jon, David & Brent each review five films they saw for the first time in 2023 and five films they look forward to seeing in 2024. There are some surprises and fun discussions as they say goodbye to a year that just never seemed to end!

Farewell 2023! We welcome 2024!

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Christmas comes early for ReconCinemation! Join the team for their annual holiday episode as they, along with special guest co-host Jarrod Burt, look back at the 1995 classic, WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING! The team deep-dives this insane plot, the juggernaut that was Sandra Bullock, whether or not the more straightforward stories of the 90s have a special place in their hearts, early memories of the film, how it's aged today and so much more!

Have yourself a merry little podcast... it's WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING!

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The holiday season has arrived and the ReconCine Team couldn't be more excited! Joined by special guest co-host Joe Cetta, the team heads to 1983 for the comedy classic, TRADING PLACES! Jon, David, Brent & Joe look back at Eddie Murphy's meteoric rise, Dan Aykroyd's importance in comedy, John Landis at his peak before an epic fall, the development of the film for Pryor and Wilder, the rediscovery of Don Ameche and Ralph Bellamy and, of course, Queen Jamie Lee, who took a major leap from horror and established herself as a leading name for decades to come. Plus, early memories of the film, Jon's Grandma collection, how the film holds up today & so much more!

They're not just getting rich, they're not just getting even, they're getting podcasted... it's TRADING PLACES!

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The ReconCinemation team couldn't let November go by without a little visit to NOIRVEMBER! This week, the team is joined by special guest Jarrod Burt for a look back at the Coen Brothers #1, BLOOD SIMPLE! The squad holds nothing back as they dive deep into the early days of Joel & Ethan, what makes them stand out vs other filmmakers of the day, the varying styles of Coen Brothers films, the unique cast of Blood Simple, early memories of the film, how it holds up today and so much more!

Passion led to adultery, adultery led to murder, murder led to podcasting... it's BLOOD SIMPLE!

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We interrupt this broadcast for some breaking news: on the latest episode of ReconCinemation, the team unites to look back at a masterpiece by James L. Brooks, BROADCAST NEWS! Jon, David & Brent are looking back at the career of this legendary director and how that led to the story of Broadcast News. Plus, the incredible casting choices and the careers of Holly Hunter, William Hurt and Albert Brooks, early memories of the film, how it holds up today and so much more!

It's the podcast of their lives... it's BROADCAST NEWS!

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ReconCinemation goes classic! This week, the team unites to look back at the brightest star from the silent era and the 1992 film chronicling his rise, CHAPLIN! Jon, David & Brent take a deep dive into Richard Attenborough's direction, the absolutely brilliant performance by Robert Downey Jr. as Charles Spencer Chaplin, the historical accuracy of the film, why so many people have wanted to watch the film but haven't, why the film didn't explode like many thought it would, early memories of the film, how it has aged today and so much more!

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