Happy New Year! It’s 2022 and for this year’s first episode of Considering the Cinema and The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure … Continue reading →


Happy New Year! It’s 2022 and for this year’s first episode of Considering the Cinema and The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes special guest The Gillman Joel Robertson to discuss two of their favorite underrated directors — Mick Garris and Brian Trenchard-Smith! Next in Episode 056, Dave and Joel bring you their Top 10 (Not-So) Guilty Pleasures (in alphabetical order). And of course, the guys wrap up with a Music in the Movie segment. This is truly a great episode for movie-lovers, and a hilarious, must-listen!


The DVD Infatuation Podcast is a monthly release, so watch for Dave’s February 2022 (17th Edition). Thanks for listening!


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SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 16th Edition – January 2022


[ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction

– Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast

— Dave welcomes special guest The Gillman Joel Robertson

— Introducing Joel’s topics for this episode

– The Perils of Podcasting: When Everything You Say Is Recorded

[ 00:07:24 ] – Two Favorite Underrated Directors

Joel’s director: Mick Garris

Dave’s director: Brian Trenchard-Smith

[ 00:46:16 ] – List Segment: Top 10 (Not-So) Guilty Pleasure Movies


Joel’s Top 10 (Not-So) Guilty Pleasure Movies (in alphabetical order)

The Borrower (1991)

Cloak and Dagger (1984)

Dead Heat (1988)

Dolly Dearest (1991)

The Heavenly Kid (1985)

Munchies (1987)

Over the Top (1987)

Popcorn (1991)

Shakma (1990)

Sleepwalkers (1992)


Dave’s Top 10 (Not-So) Guilty Pleasure Movies (in alphabetical order)

An American Hippie in Israel (1972)

The Cannonball Run (1981)

Dolemite (1975)

Domino (2005)

Even Dwarfs Started Small (1970)

The Green Slime (1968)

Hello Mary Lou, Prom Night II (1987)

Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers (1988)

The Man With Bogart’s Face (1980)

Roar (1981)


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

[ 01:48:33 ] – Music in the Movies

Joel: “Meet Me Half Way” from Over the Top (1987)

Dave: “The Man Comes Around” from Dawn of the Dead (2004)

Joel: “Boadicea” from Sleepwalkers (1992)

Dave: “Tiny Dancer” from Almost Famous (2000)

Wrap-Up

Links for this episode:


Catch Up With Gillman Joel’s Many Other Great Podcasts:

Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies

Retro Movie Geek Podcast

Terror on the Tube

Werewolf The TV Series, The Podcast

Forgotten Flix

Horror Movie Podcast

The Booth at the End Podcast


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

Land of the Creeps Facebook: LotC Facebook Group

On Instagram: @dbjb6972

On Letterboxd: @dcoshockhmp

YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Channel


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:

Spotify Playlist

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

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