ReconCinemation
196 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsA 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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Major League
April 01, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBWith the arrival of the 2024 season of America's national pastime, the gang at ReconCinemation take a look back at one of their all-time favorite baseball movies: MAJOR LEAGUE! Jon, David & Brent break down what makes a great baseball movie, where Major League stands among them, the origins of the story by Davis S. Ward, the dynamic casting of this film, where the Ma-Sheen's career was at this point, and the greatness of Tom Berenger. Plus early memories, a discussion of several controversia...
Overboard
March 18, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBHappy Birthday, Kurt Russell! In honor of a day that should be marked a national holiday, the team unites to look back at one of his more light-hearted classics: OVERBOARD! Joined by extra special guest co-host EK Wimmer, the ReconCineTeam celebrates the union of Kurt and Goldie, Garry Marshall's transition from TV to features, Kurt's separation from John Carpenter, Goldie Hawn's truly brilliant performance, and the greatest movie poster in history. Plus, early memories of the film, the trou...
2024 Academy Awards Preview
March 04, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBReconCinemation is back with a BONUS EPISODE! The team zooms back to the Future, AKA the Present, to take a walk through the 96th Academy Award nominations! With Brent on assignment, Jon and David are joined by a panel of recurring guests (Joe Cetta, Jarrod Burt) to look at the nominations and weigh in with their thoughts from the modern era. It's a rare look at the current era of film with much fun to be had! Buckle up... it's the 2024 Academy Award Preview show! Twitter/IG: @reconcinemat...
Cool Runnings
February 19, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBIt's below zero in the studio as the ReconCinemation goes bobsledding! This week, the team unites to look back at the 1993 Olympic comedy, COOL RUNNINGS! Jon, David & Brent deep-dive into the long gestation of the script and the many directors on the project, finding an unknown cast, the importance of John Candy to the film and to a generation of audiences, the racist stereotypes that accompany this film and how it could have been handled differently. Plus, early memories of the film, how it...
The Cutting Edge
February 12, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBIt's romance on ice for ReconCinemation! This week, the team unites to look back at the 1992 ice skating classic, THE CUTTING EDGE! Jon, David & Brent look back at why this film became a cult classic throughout the 90s & 00s, the interesting casting choices of Moira Kelly & D.B. Sweeney, how the gang felt while watching the film in the present day and the growing nostalgia for the 90s era. Plus, early memories of the film, a lot of love for Terry O'Quinn & Joe Cocker, how it holds up today a...
The Princess Bride
February 05, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBJust in time for Valentine's Day, it's a podcast about true love! As you wish, the ReconCinemation team unites to look back at one of their all-time favorites, THE PRINCESS BRIDE! Jon, David & Brent take a deep dive into the origins of the novel by William Goldman, his journey to transition it into a film, how Rob Reiner came into play with his own connection to the story, and the perfect casting. Plus, early memories of the film, Andre The Giant stories, the lasting impact of the film & mor...
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
January 22, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBAllllllllrighty then...! It's finally time for the ReconCinemation team to dig into the mind of Jim Carrey with his first leading role, ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE! The bad boys of podcasting are joined by guest co-host Joe Cetta to look back at the rise of Jim Carrey from his standup in the 80s to his impact on In Living Color and the timing for his launch into features. And they talk about the bodyslam he gave to pop culture and the ripple effect he had on teens in the 90s, what made Ace st...
Thunderball
January 15, 2024 01:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBBond. James Bond. Indeed, the ReconCinemation team dares to dial the wayback machine to 1965 for a deep-dive into the next installment of the James Bond franchise, THUNDERBALL! Joined by special guest co-host John Kozempel, the team takes a hard look back at 5th entry in the series, the expectations coming off of GOLDFINGER, Sean Connery's reaction to his star status, the way these early Bonds play in a modern era, a debate of whether or not these films are strictly enjoyed for nostalgia pu...
Rocky IV
January 08, 2024 01:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBFor our first episode of 2024, we're breaking down the wall between East & West with a look at the next installments of one of our favorite franchises: ROCKY IV! Joined by special guest co-host and Rocky aficionado J. Blake Fichera ("Scored To Death"), the ReconCinemation Team looks back at the continuing evolution of Sylvester Stallone's career, his taking advantage of the global political climate of 1985, Carl Weathers' role in the series, the great change in the Rocky character, and the m...
Farewell to 2023
December 25, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBAs 2023 winds down to a close, the ReconCinemation team unites for a look back at their own year of movies. Jon, David & Brent each review five films they saw for the first time in 2023 and five films they look forward to seeing in 2024. There are some surprises and fun discussions as they say goodbye to a year that just never seemed to end! Farewell 2023! We welcome 2024! Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme...
While You Were Sleeping
December 18, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBChristmas comes early for ReconCinemation! Join the team for their annual holiday episode as they, along with special guest co-host Jarrod Burt, look back at the 1995 classic, WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING! The team deep-dives this insane plot, the juggernaut that was Sandra Bullock, whether or not the more straightforward stories of the 90s have a special place in their hearts, early memories of the film, how it's aged today and so much more! Have yourself a merry little podcast... it's WHILE YO...
Trading Places
December 11, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe holiday season has arrived and the ReconCine Team couldn't be more excited! Joined by special guest co-host Joe Cetta, the team heads to 1983 for the comedy classic, TRADING PLACES! Jon, David, Brent & Joe look back at Eddie Murphy's meteoric rise, Dan Aykroyd's importance in comedy, John Landis at his peak before an epic fall, the development of the film for Pryor and Wilder, the rediscovery of Don Ameche and Ralph Bellamy and, of course, Queen Jamie Lee, who took a major leap from horr...
Blood Simple
November 27, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBThe ReconCinemation team couldn't let November go by without a little visit to NOIRVEMBER! This week, the team is joined by special guest Jarrod Burt for a look back at the Coen Brothers #1, BLOOD SIMPLE! The squad holds nothing back as they dive deep into the early days of Joel & Ethan, what makes them stand out vs other filmmakers of the day, the varying styles of Coen Brothers films, the unique cast of Blood Simple, early memories of the film, how it holds up today and so much more! Pass...
Broadcast News
November 20, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBWe interrupt this broadcast for some breaking news: on the latest episode of ReconCinemation, the team unites to look back at a masterpiece by James L. Brooks, BROADCAST NEWS! Jon, David & Brent are looking back at the career of this legendary director and how that led to the story of Broadcast News. Plus, the incredible casting choices and the careers of Holly Hunter, William Hurt and Albert Brooks, early memories of the film, how it holds up today and so much more! It's the podcast of the...
Chaplin
November 13, 2023 01:23 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBReconCinemation goes classic! This week, the team unites to look back at the brightest star from the silent era and the 1992 film chronicling his rise, CHAPLIN! Jon, David & Brent take a deep dive into Richard Attenborough's direction, the absolutely brilliant performance by Robert Downey Jr. as Charles Spencer Chaplin, the historical accuracy of the film, why so many people have wanted to watch the film but haven't, why the film didn't explode like many thought it would, early memories of t...
Halloween VI: The Curse of Michael Myers
October 30, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBHalloween has arrived and the ReconCinemation team unites for their annual look at the franchise; this time it's HALLOWEEN VI: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS! Jon, David & Brent look back at this deeply troubled production, the long and tumultuous journey from concept in 1989 to cinemas in 1995, Donald Pleasence's participation, Paul Rudd's early performance, the portrayal of Michael Myers, early memories of the film, how it holds up today and so much more! Six times the terror, six times the f...
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
October 16, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBFor part three of Super Shocktober, the ReconCinemation team is joined by very special guest E.K. Wimmer ("Laser Graves") for a return into the world of Freddy Krueger in A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4: THE DREAM MASTER! Is this the peak of Freddy-Mania? How perfect is Robert Englund in this role? Did casting and character shifts change what this movie could have been? How far did the story start to veer off of Wes Craven's original idea? All this plus early memories of the film, how it holds u...
Friday the13th Part VIII: Jason takes Manhattan
October 09, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBKi-ki-ki, ma-ma-ma. It's time for the ReconCinemation team to return to Crystal Lake... kind of. Actually, they're taking a long cruise to Manhattan with Jason Voorhees with a look back at FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN! Jon, David & Brent unite to break down the inventive concept for the film, the changes made during development and production, and the whether or not the finished film meets all the hype Plus, early memories of the film, the importance of Kane Hodder, where...
The Exorcist
October 02, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 135 MBIt's officially Shocktober and we're kicking it off with a big one. With the recent passing of William Friedkin and the release of the upcoming sequel, we're deep-diving into both the career of Friedkin and THE EXORCIST! Jon, David & Brent unite to look back at Friedkin's impact in Hollywood (both in the past and today), the development of the film, why this stands above most other horror films, horror movies that aren't about horror, the incredible cast, early memories of the film, how it h...
Alligator
September 18, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBThis week, the ReconCinemation team unites to get an early Shocktober start with a look back at 1980's ALLIGATOR! David & Brent must aid Jon as he works through his childhood trauma surrounding the famous pool sequence, plus they dive deep into Robert Forster's career, John Sayles's start in the horror genre, Lewis Teague's films of the 80s, the comparison to JAWS, early memories, how the film holds up today & so much more! It lives 50 feet beneath the city, it's 36 feet long, it weighs 200...
Starman
September 04, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week, the ReconCinemation team unites to look back at another John Carpenter classic, STARMAN! Joined by resident Carpenter aficionado, J. Blake Fichera ("Scored To Death"), the team looks back at the career path of Carpenter post-THE THING, the early development of the project, the rise of Jeff Bridges, the under-appreciation of Karen Allen, and the beautiful score! Plus, early memories of the film, the rare John Carpenter love story, how the film holds up today & so much more! He tra...
Dead Heat
August 21, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBThe Sizzling Summer of Cinematic Shenanigans concludes with a tribute to the great Treat Williams and a look back at one of his most purely entertaining films, DEAD HEAT! Joined by special guest Jarrod Burt, the baddest boys in podcasting celebrate the career of Treat, the development of DEAD HEAT, Mark Goldblatt's career as an editor and director, Joe Piscopo's rise in the early 80's and Vincent Price! Plus, early memories of the film, the new take on a zombie film, where this stands as a b...
UHF (1989)
August 07, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBReconCinemation's Sizzling Summer of Cinematic Shenanigans continues and this week the boys are getting weird with a look back at 'Weird Al' Yankovic and UHF! Joined by returning guest co-host Joe Cetta ("It Happened One Year" podcast), the lovely lads of podcasting take a deep-dive into 'Weird Al's career, his rise to prominence in the mid-80s, how big of a deal his albums were to the MTV generation, the transition to film, the development of UHF, and the intriguing cast! Plus, early memori...
Hard Ticket to Hawaii
July 24, 2023 00:15 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBCancerous snakes, razor-lined Frisbees & handstand skateboarders are only the beginning! This week, the ReconCinemation team ventures into a land of bullets, bombs & babes. That's right, the team is taking on Andy Sidaris and his magnum opus, HARD TICKET TO HAWAII! Joined by special guest EK Wimmer (Laser Graves), Jon, David and Brent look back at a film that could never be made today, examine the history of Sidaris (how he went from directing ABC's Wide World of Sports to leading a cinemati...
One Crazy Summer
July 10, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBThe Sizzling Summer of Cinematic Shenanigans continues with a look back at one of the best 80s summer movies: ONE CRAZY SUMMER! Join the ReconCinemation team for a deep-dive into the mind of Savage Steve Holland, leading man John Cusack, the rise of Demi Moore, the fun cast including Bobcat Goldthwait & Curtis Armstrong, and the overall zaniness of Holland's films! Plus, early memories of the film, the Holland-Cusack controversy, a comparison to BETTER OFF DEAD, how the film holds up today, ...
Megaforce
June 26, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBIt's the SEASON 6 PREMIERE and the ReconCinemation team is kicking it off with a doozy! Joined by new special guest co-host writer/director Michael Lander, the team unites to look back at the epic that was Hal Needham's MEGAFORCE! The gang discuss how this unique film came to be, Golden Harvest's financial investment, the Hal Needham run from the late 70s through the early 80s, the casting of Barry Bostwick, and many, many points about the "plot." Plus, early memories of the film, the market...
The Day of the Jackal
June 19, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBIt's the Season 5 finale and the ReconCinmation team rewinds back to the glorious 1970s with a review of THE DAY OF THE JACKAL! Jon, David & Brent are looking back at this Fred Zinnemann classic to see how an assassin film from 1973 holds up in today's overcrowded market, the deliberate casting of Edward Fox & Michael Lonsdale (and why they add so much credibility to the film), early memories of the film & so much more! The Jackal spent 71 days, 56 minutes thinking a bullet into the brain o...
The Shadow
June 05, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBSeason 5 is rapidly winding down and this week, the team unites to look back at the much maligned 1994 version of THE SHADOW! What could have been with this film! Was it too close in style to Batman? Was the story not captivating enough? Was Russell Mulcahy the right storyteller for the job? Was this the right movie to continue the attempt to make Alec Baldwn a leading man? Jon, David & Brent tackle all this plus early memories of the film, a dive into the incredible cast that surrounds this...
The Wraith
May 22, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIf you've done nothing wrong, then you've got nothing to hide; he's back for revenge! And it's finally time for the ReconCinemation team to take a long look at the 1986 Charlie Sheen classic, THE WRAITH! With so much to cover with this cult favorite, where do Jon, David & Brent even begin? From Charlie's standing in 1986 to the development of the film by Mike Marvin to fans' bizarre fascination with the film to Sherilyn Fenn, Randy Quaid and Nick Cassavetes. Plus, early memories of the film, ...
Extreme Prejudice
May 08, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis episode, the ReconCinemation team gets extreme with a look back at the 1987 Walter Hill classic, EXTREME PREJUDICE! Jon, David & Brent take a very deep dive into the career path of Walter Hill, the origins of the story with John Milius, the fallout after 48 HRS., Nick Nolte's journey through Hollywood, and lots of love for Michael Ironside, Clancy Brown, Maria Conchita Alonso, and the rest of the incredibly talented cast! Plus early memories of the film, comparisons between this film an...
Heat (1995)
April 24, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBWith the recent passing of Tom Sizemore, the ReconCinemation team comes together to look back at HEAT, Michael Mann's 1995 epic. Jon, David & Brent examine arguably the greatest crime drama of our generation, Michael Mann's long backstory coming into this film, the true origins of the story, the formation of one of the greatest casts in movie history, where Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino are in 1995, and a comparison between HEAT and LA TAKEDOWN. Plus, early memories of the film, a look into Tom...
Evil Dead 2
April 10, 2023 01:14 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBWith the upcoming release of EVIL DEAD RISES, the ReconCinemation team unites to take a trip back to the cabin in the woods of Sam Raimi's mind with EVIL DEAD 2! This week Jon, David and Brent dive deeply into the early history of Raimi, Bruce Campbell and Rob Tapert's relationship, the development, production and success of the original EVIL DEAD film, the downturn afterwards and development of EVIL DEAD 2, the sequel vs remake debate, the genius of Bruce Campbell and the balance of comedy ...
Noises Off...
March 27, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBThis week, ReconCinemation goes to the theatre! Joined by special guest co-host Joe Cetta, the ReconCinemation team takes a deep-dive into the 1992's NOISES OFF... with a look back at the origins of Michael Frayn's play, how the film version came to be, where Peter Bogdanavich stood in 1992, and an analysis of the amazing cast -- including Michael Caine, Carol Burnett and John Ritter. Plus, early memories of the film, comparing the movie to the play, whether or not the film version holds up ...
Big Trouble in Little China
March 13, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBThe birthday of our all-time favorite, Mr. Kurt Russell, is right around the corner so the ReconCinemation team unites to look back at one of his and John Carpenter's best: BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA! Jon, David, Brent and special guest Joe Cetta (of the It Happened One Year podcast) take a deep-dive into the origins of the story, the early creative direction by Gary Goldman & David Weinstein, John Carpenter's entry into the project & where his standing was post-THE THING and, of course, Ku...
*Batteries Not Included
February 27, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBReconCinemation talks family film this week, with a look back at the Amblin Entertainment 1987 classic, *BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED! Join Jon, David & Brent as they deep-dive into the creation of the script, Steven Spielberg's producorial hand in the 80s, the connection to Spielberg's AMAZING STORIES, the Hume Cronyn-Jessica Tandy teamups, the comparison of this film to other friendly extraterrestrial films of the era and so much more! Plus, early memories of the film, the love for Frank McRae, ...
Heavy Metal
February 13, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBFor the first time, ReconCinemation gets animated! In this groundbreaking episode, the team unites to look back at 1981's HEAVY METAL! There's a lot of meat on the bone with this one as time may or may not have been kind to much of its content. But the bad boys of podcasting dive in head first into Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis, John Candy, Eugene Levy, John Vernon, rotoscope animation, sexism in animation & so much more! Plus early memories of the film, the incredible soundtrack, the tones of ...
One False Move
January 30, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBThe Wayback Machine's been set to 1992 and the ReconCinemation team gathers to look back at a hidden gem in the careers of Bill Paxton & Billy Bob Thornton: ONE FALSE MOVE! Jon, David & Brent unite to deep-dive into this neo-noir thriller, examining the career path of Bill Paxton, where Billy Bob Thornton stood in Hollywood, the discovery of the great Carl Franklin, Michael Beach, setting the tone for the film & so much more! Plus, early memories of the film, the state of independent film in...
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
January 13, 2023 01:36 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBJason Voorhees! Telekinesis! Terry Kiser! The ReconCinemation team unites to look back at the next chapter in the Friday series: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VII: THE NEW BLOOD! Jon, David & Brent deep-dive into what happened with the 7th installment into this beloved franchise. From the hiring of John Carl Buechler, the rebirth of Jason Voorhees with the casting of the amazing Kane Hodder, the MPAA's butchering of the film, creating Carrie vs Jason & so much more! Plus, early memories of the film, ...
Rocky III
January 02, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBHappy 2023!! We're kicking the new year off in a big way with a return to the Rocky franchise with a deep dive into ROCKY III! The ReconCinemation team unites to look back at Sylvester Stallone continuing to rocket to stardom in the early 80s, taking complete control of the Rocky series, how ROCKY III changes gears from the tones of the two previous films, the evolution of the recurring characters, the discovery of both Hulk Hogan & Mr T and how they impacted pop culture in the 80s & so much...
A Christmas Story
December 19, 2022 01:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBThe holiday season has arrived and the ReconCinemation elves are jingling all the way to one of the all-time holiday classics! It Happened One Year's Joe Cetta jumps on board the sleigh to look back at A CHRISTMAS STORY! Jon, David, Brent & Joe deep-dive into the origins of Jean Shepherd's classic story, compare the various novels (and the short stories within) to the film, discuss Bob Clark's arrival and development of the film, celebrate their favorite moments from the film, analyze its h...
Adventures in Babysitting
December 05, 2022 01:46 - 1 hour - 106 MBIt's getting cold out there and we're getting the blues... the Babysitting Blues! ReconCinemation goes back to 1987 with Chris Columbus's directorial debut ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING! Jon, David & Brent are looking back at this classic from the decade of decadence to see how it holds up today including a deep-dive into Columbus's evolution from writer to director, Elisabeth Shue's rise to stardom, the supporting cast (including Bradley Whitford, Anthony Rapp & Vincent D'Onofrio), how Brenda's...
L.A. Confidential
November 20, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBNoirvember continues and ReconCinemation is leaving traditional noir behind for a more modern approach! The team is taking it to the 90s with a look back at L.A. CONFIDENTIAL! Jon, David & Brent turn the clock back to 1997 to deep-dive Curtis Hanson, Guy Pearce, Russell Crowe, Danny DeVito, Kim Basinger, how noir evolved after its initial period, exactly how noir is this film, Los Angeles locations! Plus early memories, the blend of reality and fiction, that surprise twist, the legacy of the...
Double Indemnity
November 07, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBNoirvember begins and the ReconCinemation is kicking it off with a bang! The Wayback Machine is set all the way back to 1944 as the team looks back at arguably the greatest film noir of them all: DOUBLE INDEMNITY! Jon, David & Brent take a deep-dive into Billy Wilder's rise to success, Fred MacMurray's status prior to the movie, Barbara Stanwyck's iconic performance, the legend that is Edward G. Robinson, what sets film noir apart from other styles at the time, and how noir has aged and chan...
Halloween 5 & Halloween Ends
October 24, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBShocktober 2022 come to an epic finale with a look back at not one but TWO entries into the storied Halloween franchise! First up, the boys continue their look back at the next entry of the series: HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS! Jon, David & Brent dive deep into the film's quick launch and rush into production after HALLOWEEN 4, the creative challenges of working without a completed script, disrespecting the surviving characters, early memories of the film, how it holds up today, ...
Christine
October 13, 2022 00:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBShocktober rolls on at ReconCinemation! This week, the gang has a return visit from very special guest J. Blake Fichera (Scored To Death, Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers) to discuss our first look at a Stephen King film, CHRISTINE, directed by one of our favorites John Carpenter! Blake tells the gang about his amazing documentary project currently raising funds on Kickstarter and the boys talk about Stephen King novels and films over the decades. Plus, early memories of the film, how this pro...
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 3: Dream Warriors
October 03, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBShocktober makes a triumphant return with a very special episode! This week, the ReconCinemation team is rejoined by popular guest co-host EK Wimmer ("Lasergraves") for a look back at the 3rd installment of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise: DREAM WARRIORS! =Jon, David, Brent & EK take a deep dive into Elm St with a look back at the fallout from Part 2, the attempt to get the train back on the tracks with Part 3, Wes Craven's return, the importance of Robert Englund, the Chuck Russell/Fr...
Jackie Brown
September 19, 2022 00:15 - 2 hours - 126 MBSeptember is a very Tarantino time of year for ReconCinemation and this year, it's JACKIE BROWN's turn! QT's 3rd film gets a deep-dive as the team looks back at Quentin's status coming off Pulp Fiction and how monumental his influence was, the rising popularity of Elmore Leonard & some of his other filmed adaptations, how QT pulled together some of the greatest actors of the day (and yesterday) for this one, Pam Grier & Robert Forster's rediscoveries, Sam Jackson's ongoing relationship with ...
Street Smart
September 05, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBThe ReconCinemation team is taking to the streets and welcomes two huge names to throw: Morgan Freeman & Christopher Reeve with 1987's STREET SMART! Jon, David & Brent are deep-diving Reeve's status at the time, his efforts to move away from Superman & how that led to this film, the deal that he had to make with Golan & Globus (our favorite producers from The Cannon Group!) in order to fund Street Smart, Morgan Freeman's standout and intense performance as Fast Black, Kathy Baker's arguably ...
The Rock
August 22, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 98 MBAlcatraz August continues with a look back on one of the greatest cinema summers of the 1990s! That's right... it's Michael Bay's THE ROCK! The ReconCinemation team continues their vacation with a deep-dive into Bay's arrival & early career, Don Simpson & Jerry Bruckheimer, Sean Connery's continued success, Nicholas Cage's huge career turn, the consistency of Ed Harris, the joy every time Michael Biehn is on screen & so much more! Plus the incredible depth of the supporting cast, how this fi...
Point Blank (1967)
August 08, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBIt's vacation time and Alcatraz is the destination... it's Alcatraz August for the squad at ReconCinemation! First up is the Lee Marvin-John Boorman 1967 classic, POINT BLANK. Jon, Brent & David take a deep-dive into the great Lee Marvin's background and status going into '67, the discovery of John Boorman after only one film, the revenge film subgenre, "Walker"'s effectiveness as a character, and the highly stylized 60s aesthetic. Plus, the supporting cast, early memories of the film, how ...