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- Saving Private Ryan: Earning It
Thanksgiving is nearly here and the ReconCinemation gang is celebrating with another entry in T-Hanksgiving, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN! While most are still doing their last minute turkey prep, Jon, David & Brent are taking a look into 90s Tom Hanks and one of his celebrated films: from his disastrous 1990 to the comeback a few years later, skyorcketing to back-to-back Best Actor Oscars, his directorial debut, his reunion with Steven Spielberg & more! Plus, an examination of the historical accuracy of the film, the cinematography of Janusz Kamiński, the character work of Spielberg, where it ranks amongst Spielberg's & Hanks' other films, the incredible cast, the huge influence the film cast over the way action scenes were filmed going forward, early memories, how the film holds up today & so much more!
The mission was a podcast... it's SAVING PRIVATE RYAN!
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facebook.com/reconcinemationCover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986)Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)1 hr 59 min - Joe Versus the Volcano: The Great DebateFind out if the ReconCinemation Team's got Braincloud as they take a very deep dive into JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO! T-Hanksgiving continues as the team celebrates the early career of Mr. Tom Hanks. The debate about this film has been brewing between Jon & Brent for a long time and now David must choose a side! From the development of the film, Tom's film career of the late 80's and his disastrous 1990, Meg Ryan's evolution, why the majority of audiences didn't take to the film yet others passionately defend it & more! Plus, early memories of the film, the importance of appropriate marketing, how it holds up today & so much more!A story of love, lava & podcasts... it's JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO!Twitter/IG: @reconcinemationfacebook.com/reconcinemationCover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986)Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)1 hr 37 min
- The Money Pit: Falling in Love & DebtWith Shocktober in the rear view, the lovely lads of podcasting have a special treat in store as they head towards Thanksgiving, or rather T-Hanksgiving! That's right, this month the ReconCinemation team will take a special look back at some of the films starring America's favorite: Tom Hanks! This week, Jon, David & Brent deep-dive into a tale of the pressures of love & home-ownership in THE MONEY PIT! From a look at Tom's early career in television, his transition to film, the hits & misses of his early 80's films, to Tom's success as a comedic actor, his identifiable everyman status, Shelley Long's status with the success of Cheers & more! Plus, early memories of the film, connecting with it as adults, how the film holds up today & so much more!For everyone who's ever been deeply in love, deeply in debt or deeply in podcasts... it's THE MONEY PIT!Twitter/IG: @reconcinemationfacebook.com/reconcinemationCover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986)Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)1 hr 19 min
- Halloween 4: Missed OpportunitiesThe scares continue as Shocktober slashes through ReconCine Studios! This week, the ReconCinemation team is scared stiff (maybe for the wrong reasons!) with a look back at the 4th installment of the HALLOWEEN franchise, THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS! Jon, David & Brent are diving into the continuing evolution of the Halloween series, the fallout from the 3rd film, the decision to bring Michael Myers back, the original story concept, John Carpenter's involvement (or lack thereof), the changing cast, and, of course, The Shape himself: Michael Myers. Plus, early memories of the film, a deep discussion of the change in the Myers mask and importance of who is cast to play him, how the film holds up today & so much more!Podcasts have returned to Haddonfield... it's HALLOWEEN 4!Twitter/IG: @reconcinemationfacebook.com/reconcinemationCover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986)Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)1 hr 26 min
- Talking Subtext with A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy‘s RevengeShocktober continues as the ReconCinemation team continues along the journey of Freddy Krueger with A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET PART 2: FREDDY'S REVENGE! This week, the lovely lads of podcasting take a look back at this divisive entry into the Elm Street franchise by diving headfirst into the gay subtext to the film, how that was handled upon creation & release of the film, how it affected actor Will Patton's career & how it's viewed and recognized today. Plus, Jon, David & Brent discuss Robert Englund's return to his iconic role, where Wes Craven stood with the franchise, Freddy's cultural impact, early memories of the film, how it holds up today & so much more!Jesse's got the body, Freddy's got the brains and we've got the podcast... it's A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET PART 2: FREDDY'S REVENGE!Twitter/IG: @reconcinemationfacebook.com/reconcinemationCover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986)Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)1 hr 28 min
- Werewolf: A Forgotten Gem from FOX‘s Debut YearShocktober continues at ReconCinemation with a groundbreaking new episode! This week, ReconCinemation actually goes TV with a look back at a long-ignored series from FOX TV's premiere year: WEREWOLF! Joined by very special guest J. Blake Fichera (Scored To Death, Saturday NIght Movie Sleepovers), the boys are breaking down the excellent pilot episode of the series, plus a walk through the singular season. A heavy influence on both Jon & Blake, the team deep-dives what makes this show stand out, why it didn't take off like FOX hoped, Mike Lupo's track record as a producer, the casting of John J York, Chuck Connors intense portrayal as the villain, Rick Baker's amazing effects, how this one holds up today & so much more!There are 2 kinds of people in this world: those who podcast & those who will... it's WEREWOLF!Twitter/IG: @reconcinemationfacebook.com/reconcinemationCover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986)Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)1 hr 48 min
- Goldfinger & the Evolution of James Bond
It may be No TIme To Die but it's definitely time to podcast! With the release of the 25th film in the James Bond series, the ReconCinemation team unite to take a look back at arguably THE classic Bond film, GOLDFINGER! This week, Jon & Daivd are joined by Bond superfan John Kozempel to take a deep, deep dive into what many still list as their favorite Bond film. But how well does this one actually hold up in 2021? Times have changed and so may have the perspective on this one. The boys review how the franchise stepped up to the next level with this film & created yet another blockbuster, action films of the 60's, what works & what doesn't with the film, views on sexism & racism from today's perspective, early memories & so much more!
Everything they touch turns to podcasts... it's GOLDFINGER!Twitter/IG: @reconcinemationfacebook.com/reconcinemationCover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986)Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)2 hr 1 min - The Fog: A John Carpenter Ghost StoryShocktober starts early at ReconCinema Studios! It's that special time of year where it starts getting dark earlier, the leaves are starting to fall & the lovely lads of podcasting look back at John Carpenter's THE FOG! Jon, David & Brent kick off the season with an examination of the evolution of this classic ghost story from concept to screen, where John Carpenter stood post-HALLOWEEN, lining up the Carpenter Players (Jamie Lee Curtis, Charles Cyphers, Nancy Loomis & more), Tom Atkins being THE MAN, the relationship with Adrienne Barbeau & so much more! Plus, early memories of the film, where it ranks compared to the other Carpenter films, how it holds up today & more!Lock your doors. Bolt your windows....there's a podcast in THE FOG!Twitter/IG: @reconcinemationfacebook.com/reconcinemationCover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986)Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)1 hr 19 min
- True Romance: Bonnie & Clyde Meet QT and the 90sReconCinemation returns to the QTCU (that's right, the Quentin Tarantino Cinematic Universe) for a look back at one of his earliest contributions, 1992's TRUE ROMANCE! Jon, David & Brent are excited about deep-diving this 90's classic as they reflect on Tarantino's early script efforts, where this film falls into the Tarantino timeline, whether or not Tony Scott was the right choice as director & how his visual style blended with Tarantino's script, one of the most amazing cast ever put together into one film & how that ended up happening, the impact the film had post-Reservoir Dogs but pre-Pulp Fiction & more! Plus, early memories of the film, how the film's status has evolved over the years, controversial dialogue by Tarantino (especially THAT scene), whether or not the film actually holds up today & so much more!Not since Bonnie & Clyde have 3 podcasters been so bad... it's TRUE ROMANCE!Twitter/IG: @reconcinemationfacebook.com/reconcinemationCover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986)Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)1 hr 49 min
- Coming Back to San Antone: A Look Back at Rolling ThunderIt's Tarantino time again! The bad boys of podcasting are back, and this month they are looking back at films that inspired QT or exist within the QTCU! First up is a deep-dive into the William Devane-starring revenge film, ROLLING THUNDER! Jon, David & Brent discuss the raw grittiness of this standout film from the 70's, Paul Schrader's original vision for it, who could have starred in it, Jon's love for Devane, how this one influenced Tarantino and how he helped revive it years later! Plus, the level of violence actually seen in the film, early memories, how it holds up today and so much more!A Vietnam vet podcasts for revenge... it's ROLLING THUNDER!Twitter/IG: @reconcinemationfacebook.com/reconcinemationCover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986)Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)1 hr 39 min
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A look back at our favorite films of the 70‘s, 80‘s and 90‘s to see what their legacy is and how they hold up today!