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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!
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Jan 16, 2022
Jan 16, 2022
1 hr 36 min
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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Jan 9, 2022
Jan 9, 2022
1 hr 43 min
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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Dec 29, 2021
Dec 29, 2021
2 hr 14 min
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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Dec 19, 2021
Dec 19, 2021
1 hr 46 min
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/
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Dec 12, 2021
Dec 12, 2021
1 hr 46 min
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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Dec 5, 2021
Dec 5, 2021
2 hr 19 min
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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Nov 21, 2021
Nov 21, 2021
1 hr 58 min
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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Nov 14, 2021
Nov 14, 2021
1 hr 36 min
Find 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!
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