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ReconCinemation episodes

  • Batman (1989)
    The Dark Knights of ReconCinemation return for an epic episode covering an epic film: BATMAN (1989)! Joined by special guest Joe Cetta, the ReconCinemation team looks back at the first monumental film of their generation with discussions on the early origins of the comic, evolution into the 1960s TV series, becoming lost afterwards, the turn of events after the groundbreaking comic The Dark Knight Returns, how SUPERMAN impacted the birth of the Batman film franchise, the bold casting of Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson's impact and so much more! Plus, early memories of the film, the incredible marketing campaign and how that changed the game, paving the way for the MCU, how it holds up today & more!
     
    Also, stay tuned at the end of the show for an important announcement!
     
    Podcasts are always darkest before the dawn... it's BATMAN (1989)!
     
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    2 hr 37 min
  • A Fish Called Wanda: Greed, Lust & Seafood

    Just in time for Valentine's Day, the ReconCinemation team looks back at one of the 80s' most fun romantic comedies: A FISH CALLED WANDA! This week, Jon, David & Brent deep-dive into this British independent film, how its origins reach back to 1969, John Cleese's evolution from Monty Python to leading man, his development of the script, Charles Crichton's controversial selection as director, Kevin Kline's commanding performance & move into comedy from heavy dramatic material, Lady Jamie Lee Curtis proving her depth with this performance, Michael Palin's controversial yet endearing character work & so much more! Plus, early memories of the film, its impact upon initial release, how the film has aged & more!

    A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge, sex & podcasts... it's A FISH CALLED WANDA!

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    1 hr 26 min
  • Three Men And A Baby: 1987’s #1 Movie!

    In this freshest of episodes, the ReconCinemation Team dials the way back machine to the epic year of 1987 to examine the #1 movie of the year, THREE MEN AND A BABY! Not only that but we welcome the debut of Steve Guttenberg to the show! For this Gutten-Classic, Jon, David & Brent take a look back at what made this film the biggest of the year (in a year that also included Lethal Weapon, Predator, Robocop & Fatal Attraction), how the triumvirate of Guttenberg, Danson, & Selleck came together to form perfection, an examination of each of their careers up to this point, how Leonard Nimoy ended up in the director's chair (and why that made so much sense at the time), why the film has faded as time's gone on, the soundtrack and so much more! Plus, early memories of the film, how it holds up today and, yes, a discussion about the "ghost"!

    When Carey Mahoney, Magnum PI & Sam Malone come together... it's THREE MEN AND A BABY!

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    Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986)
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    1 hr 38 min
  • The Hudsucker Proxy: Paul Newman & The Comedy of Invention
    Newman New Year continues! This week, the ReconCinemation team unites to deep-dive into a late-career classic & the 5th film by Joel & Ethan Coen: THE HUDSUCKER PROXY! We move forward 8 years and see how Paul's career has evolved in his later years, examine the pathway carved by the Coen Brothers after their launch in 1985, the stylistic choices in the film, the visually stunning imagery, the intense performances by Tim Robbins & Jennifer Jason Leigh & so much more. Plus, early memories of the film, where this one ranks for Newman and the Coens, how it holds up today & so much more!
     

    You know, for kids... it's THE HUDSUCKER PROXY!

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    1 hr 38 min
  • The Color of Money: Fast Eddie - 25 Years Later
    Newman New Year continues and so does the journey of Fast Eddie Felson! This week, our look back at the career of Paul Newman features the follow-up story to THE HUSTLER, 1986's THE COLOR OF MONEY! Jon, David & Brent take a look at the the casting of Tom Cruise & where this fell into his rising stardom, Martin Scorsese's career path in the 1980's & why he opted to take this film, the under-appreciation of Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, the visual style of the film & so much more! Plus, early memories of the film, the soundtrack, Michael Ballhaus' cinematography, a debate on if this is a true sequel or more of a stand-alone film, awards recognition, how it holds up today & more!
     
    Fast Eddie isn't what he used to be... or is he... it's THE COLOR OF MONEY!
     
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    1 hr 37 min
  • The Hustler: Paul Newman & the Born Loser
    In their first episode of 2022 the ReconCinemation is celebrating a very Newman New Year! In the first of 3 Paul Newman-centric episodes, the team is examining the film that boosted Paul to the A-List: 1961's THE HUSTLER! This week, Jon, David & Brent look back at the Walter Tevis novel, its transition from novel to film, the selection of Robert Rossen & why was an essential piece of the puzzle, where this film lands in the scope of Paul Newman's career, how it launched him into the A-list, the incredible cast including Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie & George C. Scott & so much more! Plus, early memories of the film, why Newman is such an important figure both in film history & in humanitarian causes, why he connects with "loser" characters like Eddie Felson, how the film stands up today & more!
     
    He was a winner... he was a loser... he was a podcaster... it's THE HUSTLER!
     
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    1 hr 44 min
  • Rocky II: The Rematch of the Century
    The ReconCinemation team is wrapping up 2021 with a look back at the rematch of the century in ROCKY II! Joined once again by special guest J. Blake Fichera (Scored To Death), the team dives deep into the history of the Rocky franchise, the fallout from the first film, the decision to continue on with a sequel in a mostly sequel-less era, Sylvester Stallone moving into the director's chair, getting the amazingly talented cast back, finding the right storyline & more! Plus, early memories of the film, the various tones of the Rocky franchise, where this one ranks in the series, how it holds up today & so much more!
     
    The Italian Stallion is back... it's ROCKY II!
     
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    2 hr 15 min
  • National Lampoon‘s Christmas Vacation: Spending The Holidays With The Griswolds
    It's Christmastime and there's no family we'd rather spend the holiday with than the Griswolds! That's right, the ReconCinemation team unites to look back at arguably the greatest Christmas film of all time, NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION! Joined by very special guest Matt Donnelly, Jon, David & Brent take a deep-dive into the origins of the story from John Hughes & the National Lampoon magazine, the evolution of the series through the 1980s, the career of Chevy Chase, the relatability of Clark W. Griswold & so much more! Plus, early memories of the film, the incredible cast, the strange timeline of the vacation series, how it holds up today & more!
     
    Yule crack up... it's NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION!
     
    Check out Matt Donnelly's book, NAUGHTY WEEK, a Christmastime novel for kids ages 8-11: https://www.amazon.com/Naughty-Week-Matt-Donnelly/dp/1733466207/

     

    https://mattdonnellywrites.com/

     

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    Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986)
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    1 hr 47 min
  • Better Off Dead: The Blend of Comedy & Surrealism
    The holiday season continues and this week the team dives into one of the quirkiest films of the 1980's, Savage Steve Holland's BETTER OFF DEAD! Jon, David & Brent journey into the mind of Savage Steve to break down the film's take on teen suicide & the issues that contribute to those feelings, John Cusack & the romantic comedy, what makes those kinds of films winners for Cusack, the surrealism of the film, the bizarre side storylines & more! Plus, early memories of the film, what's aged well & what hasn't, the soundtrack, the cult status & difficulty to access, and, yes, whether or not this one is a Christmas movie!
     
    Teenage life has never been darker... or funnier... or more podcastable... it's BETTER OFF DEAD!
     
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    1 hr 47 min
  • Lethal Weapon: The Holiday Season Comes to L.A.
    The holiday season is here and this week, the ReconCinemation team unites to look back at one of the most explosive holiday films of all time: LETHAL WEAPON! And the debate is on about where this one ranks on the holiday movie list! Jon, David & Brent deep-dive into the career of Richard Donner, the origins of Shane Black's script, the discovery of Mel Gibson & Danny Glover, where each of them stood at this point in their careers, what's aged well & what hasn't, the evolution of the action film & much more! Plus, early memories of the film, Tom Atkins, the film's place in launching the buddy-cop subgenre, the Michael Kamen soundtrack & so much more!
     
    If Riggs & Murtaugh can learn to stand each other, these podcasters don't stand a chance... it's LETHAL WEAPON!
     
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    Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986)
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    2 hr 20 min

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