ReconCinemation
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months 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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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 ...
James Caan and Rollerball
July 13, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBWith the recent loss of the legendary James Caan, the ReconCinemation team unites to pay tribute. Then, after discussing personal memories and a look back at James Caan's career, they're dialing the way back machine to 1975 with Norman Jewison's ROLLERBALL! With themes ranging from a lack of feminist freedom, to government control & corporate takeover, this film is more relevant now than ever before! Plus Norman Jewison's rise through the late 60s, James Caan's career path up to 1975, early m...
Goodfellas
June 27, 2022 00:26 - 1 hour - 108 MBThe ReconCinemation team unites to begin their 5th season! With the tragic loss of the great Ray Liotta, the team felt it was only fitting to look back and not only Ray's greatest role, but arguably his greatest film: the iconic GOODFELLAS! Jon, David & Brent reflect on Ray's incredible career & his journey into Goodfellas, Martin Scorcese's evolution through the 1980s, Robert DeNiro's status in 1990, the return of Joe Pesci & more! Plus, a deep critical analysis of its lasting power, the ...
Top Gun
May 23, 2022 00:50 - 1 hour - 104 MBThe need for speed is here! With the upcoming release of TOP GUN: MAVERICK, the true mavericks of podcasting knew it was time to look back at 1986's #1 movie of the year: TOP GUN! Jon, David & Brent examine the state of Paramount Pictures in 1986, the Jerry Bruckheimer/Don Simpson team, Tony Scott's arrival, the creation of a mega star in Tom Cruise, how the film greatly influenced American cinema, and why it connected with so many people! Plus, early memories of the film, its impact on the h...
Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives
May 13, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBJust like Jason Vorhees, RECONCINEMATION LIVES! There's no better time to make a triumphant return from hiatus than by celebrating our favorite holiday, Friday the 13th! This time, the ReconCinemation squad deep dives into all things FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI: JASON LIVES! The ongoing saga of the Friday franchise, the fallout from FRIDAY V and its disastrous effect on the series, the creative freedom given to director Tom McLoughlin, creative casting choices, the bold decision to become less gr...
John Carpenter’s The Thing
March 07, 2022 03:00 - 2 hours - 163 MBAs the team heads into a hiatus, ReconCinemation arrives full-circle, coming back to where the show began with a look back at John Carpenter. It's also a dual celebration with Kurt Russell's birthday just around the corner! On top of all of that, Jon, David & Brent are joined for this extra special mega-sode by the great EK Wimmer! This week, the baddest boys in podcasting break down THE THING (1982)! From the original John Campbell novella to a quick discussion on Howard Hawks & the 1951 fi...
Batman (1989)
February 21, 2022 03:00 - 2 hours - 144 MBThe Dark Knights of ReconCinemation return for an epic episode covering an epic film: BATMAN (1989)! Joined by special guest Joe Cetta, the ReconCinemation team looks back at the first monumental film of their generation with discussions on the early origins of the comic, evolution into the 1960s TV series, becoming lost afterwards, the turn of events after the groundbreaking comic The Dark Knight Returns, how SUPERMAN impacted the birth of the Batman film franchise, the bold casting of Micha...
A Fish Called Wanda: Greed, Lust & Seafood
February 14, 2022 03:29 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBJust in time for Valentine's Day, the ReconCinemation team looks back at one of the 80s' most fun romantic comedies: A FISH CALLED WANDA! This week, Jon, David & Brent deep-dive into this British independent film, how its origins reach back to 1969, John Cleese's evolution from Monty Python to leading man, his development of the script, Charles Crichton's controversial selection as director, Kevin Kline's commanding performance & move into comedy from heavy dramatic material, Lady Jamie Lee ...
Three Men And A Baby: 1987’s #1 Movie!
February 07, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBIn this freshest of episodes, the ReconCinemation Team dials the way back machine to the epic year of 1987 to examine the #1 movie of the year, THREE MEN AND A BABY! Not only that but we welcome the debut of Steve Guttenberg to the show! For this Gutten-Classic, Jon, David & Brent take a look back at what made this film the biggest of the year (in a year that also included Lethal Weapon, Predator, Robocop & Fatal Attraction), how the triumvirate of Guttenberg, Danson, & Selleck came together...
The Hudsucker Proxy: Paul Newman & The Comedy of Invention
January 24, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBNewman New Year continues! This week, the ReconCinemation team unites to deep-dive into a late-career classic & the 5th film by Joel & Ethan Coen: THE HUDSUCKER PROXY! We move forward 8 years and see how Paul's career has evolved in his later years, examine the pathway carved by the Coen Brothers after their launch in 1985, the stylistic choices in the film, the visually stunning imagery, the intense performances by Tim Robbins & Jennifer Jason Leigh & so much more. Plus, early memories of th...
The Color of Money: Fast Eddie - 25 Years Later
January 17, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBNewman New Year continues and so does the journey of Fast Eddie Felson! This week, our look back at the career of Paul Newman features the follow-up story to THE HUSTLER, 1986's THE COLOR OF MONEY! Jon, David & Brent take a look at the the casting of Tom Cruise & where this fell into his rising stardom, Martin Scorsese's career path in the 1980's & why he opted to take this film, the under-appreciation of Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, the visual style of the film & so much more! Plus, early me...
The Hustler: Paul Newman & the Born Loser
January 10, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBIn their first episode of 2022 the ReconCinemation is celebrating a very Newman New Year! In the first of 3 Paul Newman-centric episodes, the team is examining the film that boosted Paul to the A-List: 1961's THE HUSTLER! This week, Jon, David & Brent look back at the Walter Tevis novel, its transition from novel to film, the selection of Robert Rossen & why was an essential piece of the puzzle, where this film lands in the scope of Paul Newman's career, how it launched him into the A-list, t...
Rocky II: The Rematch of the Century
December 30, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBThe ReconCinemation team is wrapping up 2021 with a look back at the rematch of the century in ROCKY II! Joined once again by special guest J. Blake Fichera (Scored To Death), the team dives deep into the history of the Rocky franchise, the fallout from the first film, the decision to continue on with a sequel in a mostly sequel-less era, Sylvester Stallone moving into the director's chair, getting the amazingly talented cast back, finding the right storyline & more! Plus, early memories of t...
National Lampoon‘s Christmas Vacation: Spending The Holidays With The Griswolds
December 20, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBIt's Christmastime and there's no family we'd rather spend the holiday with than the Griswolds! That's right, the ReconCinemation team unites to look back at arguably the greatest Christmas film of all time, NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION! Joined by very special guest Matt Donnelly, Jon, David & Brent take a deep-dive into the origins of the story from John Hughes & the National Lampoon magazine, the evolution of the series through the 1980s, the career of Chevy Chase, the relatability...
Better Off Dead: The Blend of Comedy & Surrealism
December 13, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBThe holiday season continues and this week the team dives into one of the quirkiest films of the 1980's, Savage Steve Holland's BETTER OFF DEAD! Jon, David & Brent journey into the mind of Savage Steve to break down the film's take on teen suicide & the issues that contribute to those feelings, John Cusack & the romantic comedy, what makes those kinds of films winners for Cusack, the surrealism of the film, the bizarre side storylines & more! Plus, early memories of the film, what's aged well...
Lethal Weapon: The Holiday Season Comes to L.A.
December 06, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBThe holiday season is here and this week, the ReconCinemation team unites to look back at one of the most explosive holiday films of all time: LETHAL WEAPON! And the debate is on about where this one ranks on the holiday movie list! Jon, David & Brent deep-dive into the career of Richard Donner, the origins of Shane Black's script, the discovery of Mel Gibson & Danny Glover, where each of them stood at this point in their careers, what's aged well & what hasn't, the evolution of the action fi...
Saving Private Ryan: Earning It
November 22, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBThanksgiving is nearly here and the ReconCinemation gang is celebrating with another entry in T-Hanksgiving, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN! While most are still doing their last minute turkey prep, Jon, David & Brent are taking a look into 90s Tom Hanks and one of his celebrated films: from his disastrous 1990 to the comeback a few years later, skyorcketing to back-to-back Best Actor Oscars, his directorial debut, his reunion with Steven Spielberg & more! Plus, an examination of the historical accurac...
Joe Versus the Volcano: The Great Debate
November 14, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBFind out if the ReconCinemation Team's got Braincloud as they take a very deep dive into JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO! T-Hanksgiving continues as the team celebrates the early career of Mr. Tom Hanks. The debate about this film has been brewing between Jon & Brent for a long time and now David must choose a side! From the development of the film, Tom's film career of the late 80's and his disastrous 1990, Meg Ryan's evolution, why the majority of audiences didn't take to the film yet others passio...
The Money Pit: Falling in Love & Debt
November 08, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBWith Shocktober in the rear view, the lovely lads of podcasting have a special treat in store as they head towards Thanksgiving, or rather T-Hanksgiving! That's right, this month the ReconCinemation team will take a special look back at some of the films starring America's favorite: Tom Hanks! This week, Jon, David & Brent deep-dive into a tale of the pressures of love & home-ownership in THE MONEY PIT! From a look at Tom's early career in television, his transition to film, the hits & misses...
Halloween 4: Missed Opportunities
October 25, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBThe scares continue as Shocktober slashes through ReconCine Studios! This week, the ReconCinemation team is scared stiff (maybe for the wrong reasons!) with a look back at the 4th installment of the HALLOWEEN franchise, THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS! Jon, David & Brent are diving into the continuing evolution of the Halloween series, the fallout from the 3rd film, the decision to bring Michael Myers back, the original story concept, John Carpenter's involvement (or lack thereof), the changing c...
Talking Subtext with A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy‘s Revenge
October 18, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBShocktober continues as the ReconCinemation team continues along the journey of Freddy Krueger with A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET PART 2: FREDDY'S REVENGE! This week, the lovely lads of podcasting take a look back at this divisive entry into the Elm Street franchise by diving headfirst into the gay subtext to the film, how that was handled upon creation & release of the film, how it affected actor Will Patton's career & how it's viewed and recognized today. Plus, Jon, David & Brent discuss Robert...
Werewolf: A Forgotten Gem from FOX‘s Debut Year
October 11, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBShocktober continues at ReconCinemation with a groundbreaking new episode! This week, ReconCinemation actually goes TV with a look back at a long-ignored series from FOX TV's premiere year: WEREWOLF! Joined by very special guest J. Blake Fichera (Scored To Death, Saturday NIght Movie Sleepovers), the boys are breaking down the excellent pilot episode of the series, plus a walk through the singular season. A heavy influence on both Jon & Blake, the team deep-dives what makes this show stand ...
Goldfinger & the Evolution of James Bond
October 04, 2021 02:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBIt may be No TIme To Die but it's definitely time to podcast! With the release of the 25th film in the James Bond series, the ReconCinemation team unite to take a look back at arguably THE classic Bond film, GOLDFINGER! This week, Jon & Daivd are joined by Bond superfan John Kozempel to take a deep, deep dive into what many still list as their favorite Bond film. But how well does this one actually hold up in 2021? Times have changed and so may have the perspective on this one. The boys rev...
The Fog: A John Carpenter Ghost Story
September 27, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBShocktober starts early at ReconCinema Studios! It's that special time of year where it starts getting dark earlier, the leaves are starting to fall & the lovely lads of podcasting look back at John Carpenter's THE FOG! Jon, David & Brent kick off the season with an examination of the evolution of this classic ghost story from concept to screen, where John Carpenter stood post-HALLOWEEN, lining up the Carpenter Players (Jamie Lee Curtis, Charles Cyphers, Nancy Loomis & more), Tom Atkins being...
True Romance: Bonnie & Clyde Meet QT and the 90s
September 20, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBReconCinemation returns to the QTCU (that's right, the Quentin Tarantino Cinematic Universe) for a look back at one of his earliest contributions, 1992's TRUE ROMANCE! Jon, David & Brent are excited about deep-diving this 90's classic as they reflect on Tarantino's early script efforts, where this film falls into the Tarantino timeline, whether or not Tony Scott was the right choice as director & how his visual style blended with Tarantino's script, one of the most amazing cast ever put toget...
Coming Back to San Antone: A Look Back at Rolling Thunder
September 06, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBIt's Tarantino time again! The bad boys of podcasting are back, and this month they are looking back at films that inspired QT or exist within the QTCU! First up is a deep-dive into the William Devane-starring revenge film, ROLLING THUNDER! Jon, David & Brent discuss the raw grittiness of this standout film from the 70's, Paul Schrader's original vision for it, who could have starred in it, Jon's love for Devane, how this one influenced Tarantino and how he helped revive it years later! Plu...
Weekend At Bernie's
August 30, 2021 02:16 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBAndrew McCarthy August comes to an epic conclusion with one of the greatest gifts in cinema history! That's right, the boys at ReconCinemation are looking back at 1989's WEEKEND AT BERNIE'S! Join Jon, David & Brent as they deep-dive into this screwball comedy from cinema's greatest decade! Where this one falls in the pantheon of Mr. McCarthy's career, the excellent casting choice of Jonathan Silverman, the brilliance of Terry Kiser, how this made it from script to screen, the battle betwe...
Mannequin & The Madness of Jonathan Switcher
August 23, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBAndrew McCarthy August continues as the bad boys of podcasting return to look at his achievement of MANNEQUIN! Jon, David & Brent deep-dive into this bizarre film, how market research played into its creation, the star status of Andrew McCarthy & Kim Cattrall in the mid 80s, a lengthy discussion about whether or not Jonathan Switcher has gone mad, the chaos he creates during this story & the lives he forever affects by his actions! Plus, a discussion about the cult status & love for the film,...
Starting Fresh with Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning
August 13, 2021 02:57 - 1 hour - 105 MBIt's one of the ReconCinemation team's favorite "holidays" of the year: Friday the 13th! With that, the bad boys of Podcasting are looking back at the next installment of that famous franchise: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART V: A NEW BEGINNING! It's the odd duck's turn at the plate as Jon, David & Brent break down, arguably, the most controversial entry of the franchise! From the decision to continue the series (after famously ending it with the previous film) to the interesting choice of Danny Steinma...
Sex, Drugs & Power: The Story of Less Than Zero
August 02, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBAndrew McCarthy August begins at ReconCinemation! Join the lovely lads of podcasting as they take in some of Mr. McCarthy's greatest works from his decade of dominance: the 1980s. This week, Jon, David & Brent are dialing back to 1987 with one of Andrew's more serious fare, LESS THAN ZERO! The transition from novel to screenplay, the vast differences between Bret Easton Ellis' novel and the film, the inevitability of the Brat Pack being involved, the casting of McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert D...
The Ballad of the Last Action Hero
July 26, 2021 03:53 - 1 hour - 111 MBThe heroic bad boys of podcasting return, this time with even more Arnold! Jon, David & Brent are breaking down one of Mr. Schwarzenegger's rare misses from the 90s with LAST ACTION HERO! Join the lads as they examine what went into the making of the film, how troubled it was from the very beginning, the attempt to compete with a certain 1993 film about dinosaurs, Shane Black, John McTiernan, the incredible cast, the many fun celebrity and character cameos in the film & more! Plus early memo...
A Tale of Two Mega-Stars: The Story of Face/Off
July 12, 2021 02:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBThe gang at ReconCinemation wrap up their summer of action with a look back at one of the many action films of 1997, John Woo's FACE/OFF! They dive into Woo's filmmaking career in China and his transition into Hollywood features in the 90s, the coolness factor of Travolta and Cage in 1997, their mega-stardom of the day and how believable they are as action stars, how Schwarzenegger & Stallone connect to the film, what made a successful action film in the late-90's, John Woo's trademark visua...
The Fight for Freedom: A Look Back at Red Dawn
July 03, 2021 02:45 - 2 hours - 114 MBIt's Independence Day in the U.S.A. and the ReconCinemation team parachutes in to explore the teens-turned-rebel-warriors classic, RED DAWN! Jon, David & Brent unite to debate whether the film is truly pro-gun or an anti-war film in disguise, discuss John Milius' career, the incredible cast of young stars so early in their career in the 80s, their favorite Wolverines, the level of violence in the film, the historic PG-13 rating & more! Plus, early memories of the film, the boys' thoughts on ...
Once Upon a Time in the West
June 28, 2021 03:24 - 1 hour - 102 MBFor the Season 4 premiere, the Bad Boys of Podcasting are heading all the way back to 1968 with a true classic: ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST! That's right, the boys are tackling Sergio Leone, Henry Fonda, Claudia Cardinale and the rest on one of the most epic westerns ever filmed! From Leone's background to his rise to fame through the 1950's to the Bertolucci & Argento-penned script to Ennio Morricone and his iconic score to the comparison between this film and the other Leone classics! Plu...
Conan the Barbarian
June 14, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBThis week, the bad boys of podcasting travel back in time to the Hyborian Age as they search for the Riddle of Steel with a look back at 1982's CONAN THE BARBARIAN in their Season 3 finale! There's much to discuss as Jon, David & Brent welcome Arnold Schwarzenegger back to the show! From Arnold's rise to prominence to John Milius's journey to the film to the creation of Conan in Robert Howard's early writings to the resurgence in the 1970's to Frank Frazetta's amazing artwork to the develop...
Alien 3
June 07, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB3 times the danger. 3 times the terror. 3 times the podcast. It's time for ReconCinemation's annual look back at the ALIEN franchise and this year's installment might be the most interesting story of them all! Possibly one of the greatest What-If's in Hollywood history, the Boys are diving into everything from the aftermath of ALIENS to the many different script iterations over the course of 1987-1991, to the various directors attached (including Renny Harlin), to the vision of Vincent Ward's...
Can't Hardly Wait
May 31, 2021 02:00 - 2 hours - 128 MBHaving a holiday weekend party? Graduating from high school? Craving a look back to the 90s? Well join the lads at ReconCinemation as they examine the top party of the 90s in CAN'T HARDLY WAIT! Joined by special guest Joel Sweeney, the boys are dive into the origins of the film, how SCREAM paved the way for the 90s teen movie resurgence, the enormous cast (and it's even bigger than you think), how parties are depicted on film, the CLUELESS connections & that crazy ending! Plus, early memories...
Blow Out
May 17, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBThe conspiracy theories continue as the baddest boys in podcasting set the Way Back Machine to one of their favorite years, 1981, for a look back at BLOW OUT! This week, Jon, David & Brent welcome Brian De Palma & John Travolta to the show with a deep-dive into this New Hollywood classic. From De Palma's early days to an examination of his studio films vs his more personal style films, the director's signature techniques, where Travolta was in his career in 1981, conspiracy theory films of t...
The King of Comedy
May 10, 2021 02:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBWhat happens when one overly-determined fan pushes past the limit with their favorite TV star? Find out when the ReconCinemation team explores the depths of obsession with Martin Scorcese's classic THE KING OF COMEDY! This week, Jon & Brent dive into the world of Martin Scorcese, his career coming off of RAGING BULL, the genesis of the screenplay, Robert De Niro in the 1980s, how the film was overlooked for years, how this ties in with Todd Phillips' JOKER, the portrayal of mental illness in ...
Office Space
May 03, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBDon't get a case of the Mondays! Fire up those TPS Reports, put out your Jump To Conclusions mat and join the Lovely Lads at ReconCinemation for a look back at Mike Judge's OFFICE SPACE! This week, Jon, David & Brent are explore this 1999 cult classic and look at the early career of Mike Judge, the development of the Milton SNL shorts & their evolution into the screenplay, the incredibly talented casting choices with Gary Cole, Stephen Root, and Ron Livingston, where Jennifer Aniston was in 1...
Mortal Kombat
April 19, 2021 02:00 - 2 hours - 142 MBGET OVER HERE! With the excitement for the release of the reboot at its peak, the Lovely Lads of Podcasting felt the call to break down all things MORTAL KOMBAT!!! Joined by extremely special guest EK Wimmer, Jon, Brent & David take a deep-dive not only into the 1995 film but into the entire history of the franchise! From the development of the game to its Mortal Monday release, the impact it had on the gaming industry, to the translation of that into film! Plus, the cast that could have be...
The Conversation
April 12, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBThe lovely lads of podcasting dial the way-back machine all the way to glorious 1974 with a deep-dive into Francis Ford Coppola's THE CONVERSATION! Jon, David & Brent discuss Coppola's meteoric rise & incredible 1972-74 run, how this film came to be, squeezing it in between THE GODFATHER Parts 1 & 2, how THE CONVERSATION differs from them, conspiracy films of the 70s and how Watergate factors in! Plus, The Hack is back! The boys look into the depth of this incredible cast, the reliability of ...
Colors
April 05, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBThe ReconCinemation team is back and they're getting controversial with a look back at Dennis Hopper's COLORS! Jon, David & Brent take a deep dive into many racial tones of the 1988 film. From incredible performances by Sean Penn & Robert Duvall to Dennis Hopper's return to the Director's chair to gang violence in LA in the mid-80s to the many familiar faces in the cast (Don Cheadle! Mario Lopez!) and more! Plus, our early memories of the film, Penn's volatile lifestyle at the time (and why ...
Being John Malkovich
March 22, 2021 03:30 - 2 hours - 111 MBThe boys are back and this time they're going deep into the minds of Charlie Kaufman and Spike Jonze with BEING JOHN MALKOVICH! Jon & David are dialing the way-back machine to 1999 for a look at one of the most unique films in ReconCinemation history. The origins of the concept, how Francis Ford Coppola came into play, the fresh vision of Spike Jonze, getting Malkovich on board the project, where the film ranks amongst Cameron Diaz's work, the greatness of John Cusack, & much more! Plus, our ...
The China Syndrome
March 15, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBReconCinemation is going nuclear! This week, the loveliest lads in podcasting go full meltdown with a look back at THE CHINA SYNDROME! Jon & David take a deep-dive into the origins of the film, the careers of Jane Fonda & Jack Lemmon, Michael Douglas the producer vs Michael Douglas the actor, conspiracy films of the 70s, the real-life nuclear situation that followed & how it affected the film's release, the impact of the film today and so much more! Only two people know what it means... it'...
The 100th Episode Spectacular!
March 08, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 157 MBIt's finally time for the 100TH EPISODE SUPER SPECTACULAR The boys are back for their biggest episode yet, as the ReconCinemation team not only celebrates their 100TH EPISODE, but also observes KURT RUSSELL'S 70th BIRTHDAY with a deep-dive into his entire career! Jon, David & Brent are joined by several surprise guest co-hosts as they walk through Kurt's career from start to finish, discussing not only the evolution of his filmography but their personal memories along the way. From his early ...
From Russia with Love
February 22, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBJames 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 skyrocketing star status, and the differences between the novel and film. Plus, the casting, sexism in the...