ReconCinemation

Fathers and sons are a central theme of in this week's episode as The Boys take a deep dive into a 1986 film based on a true story about crime in a small Pennsylvania town, AT CLOSE RANGE. Sean Penn's career was just taking off and Christopher Walken was not yet the "Walken" everyone thinks about today. The Gorgeous Lads of Podcasting talk the iconic Madonna song LIVE TO TELL, the Penn brothers (Sean AND Chris), and the real life story the movie is based on. Plus, they chat about the supporting cast, the sometimes tense relationship between fathers and sons, the response from critics, and the film's surprising lack of a major release.

Check it out, it's AT CLOSE RANGE!

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Jack Nicholson was one of the biggest stars of the 70's. This week, Jon and David take a look at the film that cemented Jack as a star, FIVE EASY PIECES. The Boys are deep-diving his performance as Robert Dupea, an aimless man distraught by the banality of life in the dirt as well as among the elite. The Lads talk Jack’s appeal as an everyman, his talent as a leading man, and the film’s appeal to audiences post-Vietnam. Plus, the eternal struggle between fathers and sons, our favorite members of The Monkees, and our newest favorite video store! 

Be sure to tell the waitress where to hold the chicken salad, it’s FIVE EASY PIECES!

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The Gorgeous Lads of Podcasting are changing it up from their regular program and bringing you a very Special Episode: The Favorites! In this first of a two-part series, Jon and David share their favorite Women to Watch on Film, celebrating some of their favorite actresses and the characters they brought to life on the silver screen!

If you like movies with women in them, this episode is for you!

BONUS SHOW! The Gorgeous Lads of Podcasting come in on the weekend to celebrate the greatest day in their calendar year: Kurt Russell's birthday! To celebrate, the Boys break down TANGO & CASH! Jon & David talk about one of the last major films of the 1980s, the near-iconic performances from Kurt, Sylvester Stallone, and the inimitable Jack Palance. And let's not forget Kurt's hair, that head-scratching dialogue, the insane action set pieces, and, best of all, hotshot cop bros being hotshot cop bros.

How about a picture-perfect high five and a Happy Birthday to Kurt Russell? It's TANGO & CASH!

Fat guy in a little cooaaatt! The Lads come together to talk TOMMY BOY, Chris Farley's first major film! They go deep on Farley's career, the early 90s-era of Saturday Night Live, and just what was making audiences laugh back then. The Boys then move into a celebration of Chris Farley, the person and entertainer. Plus, the boys discuss the bits that made them laugh then and now, the hits, misses and supporting cast of the movie, and many comedic gems they will never forget.

Shut up, Richard. It's TOMMY BOY!

Our latest episode is all about George Roy Hill's SLAP SHOT! Jon and David spend time discussing Paul Newman's long career, life in an economically depressed small town, and savage hockey fights! Plus, those amazing Hanson brothers, how filthy this movie really gets, and some modern re-casting!

Grab yourself an orange or grape soda - none of that stinkin' root beer - and check out SLAP SHOT!

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BONUS SHOW! It's Valentine's Day and the gorgeous lads of podcasting are talking about HAROLD AND MAUDE! The boys talk director Hal Ashby, Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon, Cat Stevens's soundtrack, and the film's many themes. Plus, manic pixie dream girls, the extended Maude-iverse, modern recasting, and Kurt's Korner!

The greatest love story ever told, it's HAROLD AND MAUDE!

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All he wanted to do was dance, and all we want to do is talk about FOOTLOOSE! Jon and David straighten up the old mill and put on their best tuxes to talk Kevin Bacon, John Lithgow, Lori Singer, Chris Penn, Dianne Wiest, and Sarah Jessica Parker! Plus, that iconic soundtrack, some modern ReconCine-Casting, and how dancing can changes lives forever!

Jump back, it's FOOTLOOSE!

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