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Welcome back again as Considering the Cinema presents… 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 Karen Wagner to discuss the Fantasy film genre. Specifically, here in Ep. 065, Dave and Karen discuss Animated Fantasy Films and TV Shows From Childhood, their Top 10 Fantasy Movies, and of course, the listener-favorite, Music in the Movies segment. Join us!


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[ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction

– Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast

— Dave welcomes special guest Karen Wagner

[ 00:01:20 ] – Topic: Animated Fantasy Films and TV Shows From Childhood

– The Secret of NIMH (1982)

– The Last Unicorn (1982)

– Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (1975)

– Watership Down (1978)

– Pete’s Dragon (1977)

– The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964)

– Wizards (1977)

– The Lord of the Rings (1978)

– Fire and Ice (1983)

– The Hobbit (1977)

– The Herculoids (1967)

– Jonny Quest (1964)

– The Pirates of Dark Water (1991)

[ 00:12:28 ] – List Segment: Top 10 Fantasy Movies


Karen’s Top 10 Fantasy Movies

1. Labyrinth (1986)

2. The Dark Crystal (1982)

3. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)

4. Spirited Away (2001)

5. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

6. Willow (1988)

7. Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)

8. Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

9. Edward Scissorhands (1990)

10. Clash of the Titans (1981)


Dave’s Top 10 Fantasy Movies

1. A Matter of Life and Death (1946)

2. Excalibur (1981)

3. Jason and the Argonauts (1963)

4. Being John Malkovich (1999)

5. Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)

6. The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

7. The Princess Bride (1987)

8. Mighty Joe Young (1949)

9. Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

10. The Thief of Bagdad (1940)


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

[ 02:01:09 ] – Segment: Music in the Movies


Karen’s Songs:

Burning Brides’ “Flesh and Bone” from Suck (2009)

A Perfect Circle’s “Passive” from Constantine (2009)


Dave’s Songs:

The Ronettes’ “Be My Baby” from Mean Streets (1973)

The Chips’ “Rubber Biscuit” from Mean Streets (1973)

Wrap-Up

Links for this episode:


Catch up with Karen here:

On Twitter: @KWag229

On Land of the Creeps horror podcast: Ep. 253: Cult Classics

On Phantom Galaxy movie podcast: The X-Files Season 5 Roundtable


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

Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies

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

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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!


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

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