Considering the Cinema proudly presents… the 11th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast for June 2021. Here in Episode 051, “the Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” an American Treasure, the Amazing but Subtle Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker welcomes special guest … Continue reading →


Considering the Cinema proudly presents… the 11th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast for June 2021. Here in Episode 051, “the Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” an American Treasure, the Amazing but Subtle Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker welcomes special guest Jackson Rawlings of the Father and Son Watch Horror Movies podcast. In this episode, Dave and Jackson discuss the cinema of 1971, their Top 10 Narrative Short Films, and of course, Music in the Movies! Dave and Jackson make this another excellent episode, so join us!


The DVD Infatuation Podcast is a monthly release, so watch for Dave’s July 2021 edition coming soon! Thanks for listening.


For those who don’t know, since 2010, Dave has been the author of the prolific film blog DVD Infatuation.com, with which Dave completed a remarkable challenge where he reviewed 2,500 movies! Jay conducted two great interviews with Dave during and after this challenge. Listen to those here: First Interview and Retrospective Interview.


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SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 11th Edition – June 2021


[ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction

– Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast

— Revision of future plans for the DVD Infatuation blog: Cleaning house in 2021 – Dave will be posting several reviews that he’s already written

— Welcome to special guest Jackson Rawlings of the Father and Son Watch Horror Movies podcast


[ 00:04:05 ] – A Year in Cinema: 1971

— Jackson’s thoughts on the films of 1971

Jackson: Harold and Maude, 200 Motels

Dave: Pretty Maids All in a Row, and Michael Caine in Get Carter, The Last Valley, Kidnapped

Jackson: Duel, Straw Dogs, A Bay of Blood

Dave: A Clockwork Orange, The Hired Hand, Wake in Fright

Jackson: Red Sun, Dirty Harry

[ 00:35:27 ] – Top 10 Narrative Short Films

See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: DVD Infatuation.com Blog


Jackson’s List:

1. Virile Games (1988)

2. Meshes of the Afternoon (1943)

3. The Last Farm (2004)

4. Orbit Ever After (2013)

5. Strange to Meet You (2003)

6. The Call of Cthulhu (2005)

7. The Amputee (1974)

8. Oddlands (2017)

9. Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome (1954)

10. The Blind Waiter (1980)


Dave’s Chronological List:

1. A Trip to the Moon (1902)

2. The Musketeers of Pig Alley (1912)

3. Un Chien Andalou (1929)

4. Disorder in the Court (1936)

5. Vincent (1982)

6. Michael Jackson’s Thriller (1983)

7. The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983)

8. Lick the Star (1998)

9. Hotel Chevalier (2007)

10. Madame Tutli-Putli (2007)

[ 01:39:17 ] – Music in the Movies: m

– Jackson: “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins, featured in Top Gun (1986)

– Dave: “Coyotes” by Don Edwards, featured in Grizzly Man (2005)

– Jackson: “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” by Blue Oyster Cult, featured in Halloween (1978)

– Dave: “Desperado” by Eagles, featured in In America (2002)

Wrap-Up

Links for this episode:


Catch up with Jackson here:

Podcast: Father and Son Watch Horror Movies

Jackson’s Twitter: @Kaine_Hero12

Podcast Twitter: @FatherSonHorror


Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet:

Film blog: DVD Infatuation.com

On Twitter: @DVDinfatuation

On Facebook: DVDinfatuation

On Instagram: @dbjb6972

On Letterboxd: @dcoshockhmp

YouTube Channel: Visit W3Schools


Dr. Shock’s Podcasts:

The DVD Infatuation Podcast (monthly)

The Illustrated Fan

Horror Movie Podcast

Land of the Creeps horror podcast


On Twitter: @ConsiderCinema

Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com

HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com

Email: [email protected]

Voicemail: (801) 215-9704

Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema

Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Episode Archive


Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at HORROR MOVIE WEEKLY.com, where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast!


Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music:

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This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles.

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