ReconCinemation

James Bond is back! This week, the loveliest lads in podcasting return with their 2nd trip down 007 Memory Lane with a look back at FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE! Jon & David are joined by very special guest John Kozempel for an epic deep-dive into the 2nd installment of the Bond franchise. The reaction after DR. NO's release, FROM RUSSIA becoming the choice as the follow-up film, Sean Connery's skyrocket...

Looking for a little romance this Valentine's Day? The Lovely Lads of Podcasting say you need to look no further than Robert Zemeckis's ROMANCING THE STONE! The boys look back at one of the greatest movie couples of the 80s, the origins of the story, Zemeckis in the wake of USED CARS, Michael Douglas as producer/star and Kathleen Turner's incredible rise in the early 1980s! Plus, adventure films o...

The ReconCinemation team returns with our next Winterfest installment, with a look back at 1994's NOBODY's FOOL! Paul Newman is at the upper echelon of ReconCineFavorites so Jon & David team up to deep-dive into one of the best performances in the latter half of his legendary career, the art of the small-town movie, director Robert Benton's intimate look at relationships, and the unadvertised cast...

When there's a killer on the loose and buddy cops are required, only the two of the baddest podcasters in the biz can get to the bottom of it. This week, Jon & David explore the undervalued SHOOT TO KILL! From a look back at Sidney Poitier's legendary career to his break from acting and return to it in this film, to Tom Berenger's hot streak in the 80s to where this film falls in the buddy cop sub...

This week, 3 podcasters must travel to the future to save mankind from its past with a look back at 1993's DEMOLITION MAN! Jon, Brent & David are breaking down the film's surprising relevance in today's COVID climate & how what's happening today could shape a future depicted in the film. Plus, a deep-dive into Sylvester Stallone's career in the 90's, the early development of the film, a busy 1993...

For their first episode of 2021, the Bad Boys of Podcasting have a hearty look back at Christopher Guest and WAITING FOR GUFFMAN! Jon, David & Brent are taking a deep-dive into the origins of the mockumentary film, Christopher Guest's background and rise through the 1970's & how Spinal Tap paved the way for the popularity of this subgenre.  Plus, the accuracy of small-town theatre, the all-star ca...

It's a ReconCinemation bonus episode with a FAREWELL TO 2020! It's finally time to say goodbye forever to 2020 and excitedly welcome in 2021! In this very special episode, Jon & David take a look at a few of their favorites from this past year and count down 21 movies they're looking forward to seeing for the first time in the new year! It's a revealing list of some of the films of the past that h...

The big day is here and that means it's time for ReconCinemation's annual holiday special!  This week, the boys get together to look back at a Christmas classic: SCROOGED! Jon, David & Brent deep-dive this Essential Bill Murray Film, discussing their early memories of it, the development from script to screen, Bill Murray's return to acting after a 4-year hiatus, the Murray-Richard Donner relation...

It's almost Christmas! And while David takes care of the decorating, Brent handles the last-minute gifts & Jon takes care of the holiday movie programming, the ReconCinemation team is getting together to deep-dive all things EDWARD SCISSORHANDS! Early memories of the film, where the ranks in the Tim Burton hierarchy, a "what if Tom Cruise had been cast" discussion, the Frankenstein-esque fairy tal...

ReconCinemation starts the Christmas season with a bang! We're back with a whopper of an episode as Jon and David take a look together at James Bond with the first installment of the franchise: DR. NO! It's a huge deep-dive discussing the birth of the character in Ian Fleming's novels, the evolution into a film franchise, the origins of the production, the casting of a young Sean Connery, and the...

It's Thanksgiving Eve and it's time for the ReconCinemation Team to break in the holiday season! This week, the Bad Boyz of Podcasting are looking back at a holiday "classic" with 1991's DUTCH! From the interesting casting choices & whether or not they worked to Ed O'Neill's status as a leading man for feature films, to the performance by a very young Ethan Embry (née Randall), to road trip movies...

We've finally done it... ReconCinemation's gone political! Now that (some of) the hype of 2020's election has settled down, the baddest boys in podcasting have decided to deep-dive one of the forgotten political gems of the past in Tim Robbins' BOB ROBERTS! This week, Jon, David & Brent are looking back at how eerily accurate this film proved to be, the many comparisons between the character of Bo...

It's not only the final chapter of our blockbuster double feature but it's also a look back at FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER! The boys are back to celebrate the only holiday that hits more than once per year, Friday the 13th! After a revealing interview with Kimberly Beck, Jon, David & Brent are deep-diving into the film itself. The evolution of the franchise, the casting of the film, whether...

ReconCinemation is back with Part 1 of a blockbuster double-feature! Jon sits down with KIMBERLY BECK for a chance to walk through her experience not only on Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, but her career as a whole!  From her early beginnings working with Jimmy Stewart, Alfred Hitchcock & Lucille Ball, to what life was like as a child star to becoming a pop star in Australia to her experience...

Jon, David and Brent get together and share their memories of Sean Connery. Rest In Peace Aug 25, 1930 - Oct 31, 2020   Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986)

The final entry of the ReconCinemation Shocktoberfest 2020 is here and the gang examines HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH! The battle lines are drawn between Jon, David and Brent as they discuss this controversial entry of the HALLOWEEN franchise (which originally sought to become the beginning of a series of anthology movies), Tom Atkins' portrayal of Dr. Dan Challis, John Carpenter's go-to cas...

As Shocktober continues, it's time that the ReconCinemation team tackle the origins of one of the biggest horror franchises in history: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET! This week, Jon, David & Brent explore the world of Wes Craven, his personal background & how it shaped this film, the development of the film through Craven's early years in the 70's, the casting, and the discovery of Robert Englund. Plu...

Shocktober continues with Part 2 of this year's lineup! This week, Jon, David & Brent are back with an extra deep-dive into Fred Dekker's THE MONSTER SQUAD! The evolution of the story, homages to the classic Universal horror films of the 30's & 40s, Fred Dekker/Shane Black team-ups, the casting of the film, the film's failure and eventual cult status, it's return to popularity in the late 2000s, a...

It's finally Shocktober and the ReconCinemation team is kicking it off with a big one! Jon & David are rejoined by Brent, the Director of the Vorhees Institute, with an extra deep-dive into Fred Dekker's NIGHT OF THE CREEPS! The Boys are taking a hard look back at the origins of the screenplay, Fred Dekker, his love for classic horror films, the amazing blend of 50s B-movie with 80s teen comedy, t...

The ReconCinemation team is back with a dive so deep only James Caan can pull them out! This week, Jon & David are breaking down Michael Mann's 1981 classic, THIEF! The early days of Michael Mann, the importance of imagery in his films, recurring themes in Mann's works, the casting of James Caan, where Caan's career was in the early 80s, his intense performance, the origins of the story & how it e...

The Baddest Boys in Podcasting are back with a big one! It's a look back at John Carpenter's ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13! Jon & David are rejoined by special guest EK Wimmer of Laser Graves as they break down this Carpenter classic. They examine memories of their initial introduction to the film, Carpenter's early days, how he fits into the New Hollywood wave, where this one ranks amongst Carpenter's o...

The Boys are back and staying up all night for this one! This week, Jon & David take an extra deep dive into the world of Martin Scorcese's AFTER HOURS! The Lovely Lads of Podcasting discuss the best time best time to watch this film, Martin Scorcese's run from the 70's through 1985, where the film fits in with Scorcese's greatest works, the original director attached to the film, the incredible c...

The ReconCinemation team is back to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of TEEN WOLF! Jon & David are joined by guest co-host Joe Cetta as the boys reconnect with Scott Howard, Stiles, Boof & the gang! Early connections with the film, the rise of Michael J. Fox, van-surfing, the oldest high schoolers in the 80s, Stiles' cool t-shirts, the secret moral barometer for Scott, famous continuity issues, the...

Party on, dudes! This week the ReconCinemation team is back to celebrate BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE! With the imminent release of Bill & Ted Face The Music, the bad boys of podcasting are looking back at the original film to see how it's aged today. They cover the development of the story, the differences from original idea to finished product, the casting of Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter, the...

The ReconCinemation Team returns for a look back at Eddie Murphy's feature film debut, 48 Hrs! Jon & David deep-dive Walter Hill's directing style, the early development of the film and how it evolved, Eddie's rise to prominence and how he made his way to the film, Nick Nolte, the racial tones of the film and their importance today, the birth of the buddy cop subgenre, & whether or not the film st...