Mon, Jul 2, 2018
It's the 4th of July. And there's only one way to spend it, at the beach!. But think about it before you go in the water........The gorgeous lads of podcasting are back and they're talking about all things JAWS. Was the movie's impact as big as we thought it was? Who really wrote that "Indianapolis" scene? How do the boys really feel about the Atlantic Ocean? And does our pal Kurt Russell fit into any of this?? Dive in and find out.
Mon, Jul 2, 2018
Jon and David appreciate the podcast love so much that they are giving you another fresh episode. They're sticking with the 4th of July theme, and what better way to celebrate than to look back at the 1996 classic INDEPENDENCE DAY? Join the lovely lads as they reflect on the film's impact on action film marketing of the late 90's and beyond, Bill Pullman's incredible dialogue, the total package that is Jeff Goldblum and, wait... even more Kurt Russell??!.
Fri, Jul 13, 2018
They were warned... they are doomed... and on Friday the 13th, nothing can save them. The bad boys of podcasting are back. Jon and David are taking a look back at the film that started a franchise, the original Friday The 13th (1980). Join these former camp counselors as they slash through the origins and making of the film, carve up Kevin Bacon and the cast, slice Tom Savini and his amazing effects, discuss why the film spoke to audiences of the 1980, share their first memories of the film, explore the intense reactions from the critics and a HELL of a lot more.
Tue, Jul 31, 2018
The gorgeous lads of podcasting have returned!. Jon and David are back with another cross-country trek with their pals Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin. They're taking a hard look at 1988's MIDNIGHT RUN (and themselves along the way). The boys discuss 80s buddy films, how cool Robert De Niro is, Jon's grandmother and, yes, even more Kurt's Korner. This should be an easy one, Jack, it's a MIDNIGHT RUN.
Tue, Aug 14, 2018
REGULATORS, MOUNT UP. The outlaw film podcasters of Recon-Cinemation are setting their sights on 1988's hit, YOUNG GUNS. Jon and David are deputizing you to listen to their take on one of the last classic westerns of the time starring Emilio Estevez, Charlie Sheen, Keifer Sutherland, and Lou Diamond Phillips. Saddle up and ride along as they talk about the real Billy the Kid and the Regulators, The Lincoln County War, movies with Grandma, and that amazing cast.
Tue, Aug 28, 2018
It's that time of year, so Jon and David are going BACK TO SCHOOL with Rodney Dangerfield. They're taking all electives this semester, so they have plenty of time to talk about the comedy of Rodney Dangerfield and Sam Kinison, Robert Downey Jr and William Zabka going toe-to-toe, cable TV and the lead singer of the new wave band BERLIN. Will they pass with honors? Find out in BACK TO SCHOOL.
Tue, Sep 11, 2018
If it bleeds... we can podcast it. That's right, Jon and David heard you were the best, and they want you to go with them deep into the jungle to tangle with John McTiernan's PREDATOR. Take a look back at this Schwarze-Classic and one of the top action films of the 1980s. The bad boys are talking Puerto Vallarta heat, slaps, bulging biceps, who was originally inside the Predator suit, Arnold, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura and a LOT more. Find out and see if you can survive long enough to get to the chopper and escape the PREDATOR.
Tue, Sep 25, 2018
It's the last day of school and the paddles are all polished and ready to go. This time around, Jon and David travel back to 1976 in Richard Linklater's masterpiece DAZED AND CONFUSED. There is so much to talk about in this one: hazing, blazing, friendship, Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Parker Posey... plus, AMERICAN GRAFFITI, coming of age stories, and growing up as 90s teens. Put on a nice shirt and come join us tonight as we get DAZED AND CONFUSED.
Tue, Oct 9, 2018
It's Shocktober and that means one thing for our hosts. They're back from the grave and ready to party. Actually, that's the zombies in THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. Jon and David talk about how this offshoot of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD came to be, the talented cast bringing a lighthearted edge to a survival horror story, and the film's role in expanding zombie horror/comedy lore. Protect your brains. It's THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD.
Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Shocktober continues as Jon and David travel to Haddonfield, Illinois to confront pure evil in John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN. The boys talk about the slasher film that created an entire sub-genre of filmmaking and inspired countless imitations, John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, what sets Michael Myers apart from other horror icons, and what makes the film truly frightening to the core. Plus, they've got some familiar and brand new segments to fright -- we mean, delight you. Get your costume ready, because it's HALLOWEEN.
Tue, Oct 23, 2018
Jon and David see HALLOWEEN (2018) together on opening weekend and give it their full ConCinemation. The new true sequel to John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN is given the full spoiler treatment in this very special episode. Did the lads like the film? What was it like to see Michael Myers and Laurie Strode back on the big screen? Are you a die-hard fan of the original? Does this release live up to the hype?
Tue, Oct 30, 2018
In 1994, 3 filmmakers went into the woods in Burkittsville, MD and never returned. In 2018, 2 podcasters follow their trail and try to solve the mystery of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. The Gorgeous Lads of Podcasting, David and Jon, finish out the spookiest month of the year and discuss how this huge hit from 1999 changed everything about horror and low budget filmmaking, the enormous impact of the film on pop culture in America, the alternate endings, the cast, the directors and more. Bring a map and a compass and some warm socks. It's sure to get cold in the woods of Burkittsville, Maryland while on the case for THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT.
Tue, Nov 13, 2018
*Extreme Don LaFontaine Voice:* When the bugs attack, two hero podcasters are called to face the galaxy's biggest threat. Jon and David become STARSHIP TROOPERS this week, and take on everything in Paul Verhoven's sci-fi adventure, like the chiseled features of the beautiful cast, the huge budget, whether the film works as a satire, and the glory of Michael Ironside. Plus, the state of action films in 1997, Disney clam-shell movies, and, again, the gorgeous cast. Fall in line, Roughnecks. It's STARSHIP TROOPERS.
Tue, Nov 20, 2018
The glass ceiling's about to get shattered as the true heroes of podcasting, Jon and David, take a look at UNBREAKABLE. They're talking Samuel L Jackson and Bruce Willis team-ups, M. Night Shyamalan, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, superhero films of the 80s and 90s and so much more!. So grab your poncho, suit up and join the Lads for UNBREAKABLE.
Tue, Dec 4, 2018
It's Christmastime, and the first child of Gotham City is back in BATMAN RETURNS. Instead of three wise men following the Star of Bethlehem, two hero podcasters will arrive by the guiding light of the Batsignal. Jon and David talk about Tim Burton's superhero sequel, expound on the talents of Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer and Danny DeVito, rank Batman films and TV shows, and play a game about memorable Batman quotes. It's a hot time in the cold town when BATMAN RETURNS.
Tue, Dec 18, 2018
What do 1 cop, 2 podcasters, 12 terrorists and 40 stories of sheer adventure have in common?? The Lovely Lads of Los Angeles Podcasting take on one of the most talked-about films during the Christmas season, 1988's DIE HARD. Jon and David break down the evolution of the script from novel to screen, Bruce Willis, John McTiernan and more. Is it truly a Christmas film? And how does Frank Sinatra, the Chairman himself, fit in?? Welcome to the party, pal. It's DIE HARD.
Tue, Dec 25, 2018
It's a Christmas Miracle: A BONUS SHOW!. The Lads are back, as promised, discussing our 25 Days of Christmas countdown, continuing the raging Die Hard debate and talking about what defines a true Christmas movie. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all from all of us at ReconCinemation.
Tue, Jan 1, 2019
What if you had one shot, one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted? Would you capture it? The Gorgeous Lads of Podcasting finish out 2018 with ROCKY. They talk the Italian Stallion's origin and numerous sequels, Sylvester Stallone and Carl Weathers, Steadicam innovations and Philly pride. Ay yo Paulie, are you ready for ROCKY?
Tue, Jan 15, 2019
Like our manager said, there's no crying in podcasting. This week, the boys take a look at A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN. We spend a lot of time talking about the late Penny Marshall and her career as an actor/director, and her masterpiece of this perfectly 90s comedy film. The lineup also includes Davis, Petty, O'Donnell, Madonna and Hanks. What would a modern take on the story of the AAGPBL look like? And could this be the greatest baseball film of all time? Take us out to the ballgame. It's A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN.
Tue, Jan 29, 2019
What would you do if you were stuck in one place and every podcast was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered? You'd be listening to GROUNDHOG DAY. Jon and David celebrate Harold Ramis's holiday masterpiece, talking Danny Rubin's original script, Bill Murray's perfect comedic performance, and the philosophical underpinnings that seem to resonate with people from all different groups and belief systems. Don't drive angry. It's GROUNDHOG DAY.
Tue, Feb 12, 2019
All he wanted to do was dance, and all we want to do is talk about FOOTLOOSE. Jon and David straighten up the old mill and put on their best tuxes to talk Kevin Bacon, John Lithgow, Lori Singer, Chris Penn, Dianne Wiest, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Plus, that iconic soundtrack, some modern ReconCine-Casting, and how dancing can changes lives forever. Jump back, it's FOOTLOOSE.
Thu, Feb 14, 2019
It's Valentine's Day and the gorgeous lads of podcasting are talking about HAROLD AND MAUDE. The boys talk director Hal Ashby, Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon, Cat Stevens's soundtrack, and the film's many themes. Plus, manic pixie dream girls, the extended Maude-iverse, modern recasting, and Kurt's Korner. The greatest love story ever told, it's HAROLD AND MAUDE.
Tue, Feb 26, 2019
Our latest episode is all about George Roy Hill's SLAP SHOT. Jon and David spend time discussing Paul Newman's long career, life in an economically depressed small town, and savage hockey fights. Plus, those amazing Hanson brothers, how filthy this movie really gets, and some modern re-casting. Grab yourself an orange or grape soda - none of that stinkin' root beer - and check out SLAP SHOT.
Tue, Mar 12, 2019
Fat guy in a little cooaaatt. The Lads come together to talk TOMMY BOY, Chris Farley's first major film. They go deep on Farley's career, the early 90s-era of Saturday Night Live, and just what was making audiences laugh back then. The Boys then move into a celebration of Chris Farley, the person and entertainer. Plus, the boys discuss the bits that made them laugh then and now, the hits, misses and supporting cast of the movie, and many comedic gems they will never forget. Shut up, Richard. It's TOMMY BOY.
Sun, Mar 17, 2019
The Gorgeous Lads of Podcasting come in on the weekend to celebrate the greatest day in their calendar year: Kurt Russell's birthday. To celebrate, the Boys break down TANGO and CASH. Jon and David talk about one of the last major films of the 1980s, the near-iconic performances from Kurt, Sylvester Stallone, and the inimitable Jack Palance. And let's not forget Kurt's hair, that head-scratching dialogue, the insane action set pieces, and, best of all, hotshot cop bros being hotshot cop bros. How about a picture-perfect high five and a Happy Birthday to Kurt Russell? It's TANGO and CASH.
Tue, Mar 26, 2019
The Gorgeous Lads of Podcasting are changing it up from their regular program and bringing you a very Special Episode: The Favorites. In this first of a two-part series, Jon and David share their favorite Women to Watch on Film, celebrating some of their favorite actresses and the characters they brought to life on the silver screen. If you like movies with women in them, this is for you.
Tue, Apr 9, 2019
Jack Nicholson was one of the biggest stars of the 70's. This week, Jon and David take a look at the film that cemented Jack as a star, FIVE EASY PIECES. The Boys are deep-diving his performance as Robert Dupea, an aimless man distraught by the banality of life in the dirt as well as among the elite. The Lads talk Jack's appeal as an everyman, his talent as a leading man, and the film's appeal to audiences post-Vietnam. Plus, the eternal struggle between fathers and sons, our favorite members of The Monkees, and our newest favorite video store. Be sure to tell the waitress where to hold the chicken salad, it's FIVE EASY PIECES.
Tue, Apr 23, 2019
Fathers and sons are a central theme of in this week's episode as The Boys take a deep dive into a 1986 film based on a true story about crime in a small Pennsylvania town, AT CLOSE RANGE. Sean Penn's career was just taking off and Christopher Walken was not yet the "Walken" everyone thinks about today. The Gorgeous Lads of Podcasting talk the iconic Madonna song LIVE TO TELL, the Penn brothers (Sean AND Chris), and the real life story the movie is based on. Plus, they chat about the supporting cast, the sometimes tense relationship between fathers and sons, the response from critics, and the film's surprising lack of a major release. Check it out, it's AT CLOSE RANGE.
Tue, May 7, 2019
Jump in the way back machine with the Bad Boys of Podcasting to a time of Puff Daddy, The Spice Girls and Tiger Woods. Jon and David are back and deep-diving 1997's GROSSE POINTE BLANK. They're talking LOTS of John Cusack, looking at his career arc through 97, the hitman character in pop culture, how Pulp Fiction ties in, high school reunions, the amazing 2-part soundtrack, the depth of comedy and drama in the film and, of course, the cast (Aykroyd. Driver. Arkin!). Don't kill anybody for a few days, see what it feels like. It's GROSSE POINTE BLANK.
Tue, May 21, 2019
The Favorites. In Part Two of this Two-Part series, Jon and David discuss their favorite Women to Watch on Film, celebrating some of their favorite actresses and the characters they brought to life on the silver screen. This episode spotlights ladies from 1987 and onward. We repeat: If you like movies with women in them, this is for you.
Tue, Jun 4, 2019
In podcasting everyone can hear you scream. This episode we board the commercial ship Nostromo and explore one of the greatest sci-fi films ever, ALIEN. Jon and David go deep and discuss the development and production of Ridley Scott's masterpiece, the influential art of H.R. Giger in the production design, and the amazing cast that surrounds Sigourney Weaver, like familiar ReconCinemation favorites Harry Dean Stanton, Yaphet Kotto and Tom Skerritt. Plus, the layers of themes dripping from the script, the expansion of the film into a mega-franchise and all the thrills packed into one claustrophobic space ship.
Mon, Jun 17, 2019
The Sultans of Swing (and podcasting) are traveling back to 1976, the year of the bi-centennial of the U.S.A. when nothing was more American than baseball. Jon and David take a hard look at THE BAD NEWS BEARS and examine the talents of Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal and Vic Morrow, the realism of kids playing terrible baseball, and the tension of adults trying to make children into winners. Plus, the critics' responses, the alternate ending, and the film's sprinklings of child endangerment and abuse, racism and vulgarity. Listen, you didn't come into this life just to sit around on a dugout bench, did ya? It's THE BAD NEWS BEARS.