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Just 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 graphic, more comedic and self-reflexive, it's all here! Join Jon, David & Brent as they look back at their early memories of the film, where this entry stands in the series, how it holds up today & so much more!   Evil lives forever & so does ReconCinemation... it's FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI: JASON LIVES!   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

As 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 film to John Carpenter's career evolution in the late 70's/early 80's to the creation of this masterpiece, the ReconCinemation team is breaking down everything. Plus, a deep analysis of the casting, cinematography, tone & themes of the film, where this one stands compared to not only Carpenter's & Kurt's libraries but how it holds up compared to other major 1982 releases, early memories of the film, its cult status and evolution in recent years & so much more! Podcasts are the warmest place to hide... it's THE THING! Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

The 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 Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson's impact and so much more! Plus, early memories of the film, the incredible marketing campaign and how that changed the game, paving the way for the MCU, how it holds up today & more!   Also, stay tuned at the end of the show for an important announcement!   Podcasts are always darkest before the dawn... it's BATMAN (1989)!   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

Just 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 Curtis proving her depth with this performance, Michael Palin's controversial yet endearing character work & so much more! Plus, early memories of the film, its impact upon initial release, how the film has aged & more! A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge, sex & podcasts... it's A FISH CALLED WANDA! Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)  

In 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 to form perfection, an examination of each of their careers up to this point, how Leonard Nimoy ended up in the director's chair (and why that made so much sense at the time), why the film has faded as time's gone on, the soundtrack and so much more! Plus, early memories of the film, how it holds up today and, yes, a discussion about the "ghost"! When Carey Mahoney, Magnum PI & Sam Malone come together... it's THREE MEN AND A BABY! Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

Newman 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 the film, where this one ranks for Newman and the Coens, how it holds up today & so much more!   You know, for kids... it's THE HUDSUCKER PROXY! Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

Newman 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 memories of the film, the soundtrack, Michael Ballhaus' cinematography, a debate on if this is a true sequel or more of a stand-alone film, awards recognition, how it holds up today & more!   Fast Eddie isn't what he used to be... or is he... it's THE COLOR OF MONEY!   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

In 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, the incredible cast including Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie & George C. Scott & so much more! Plus, early memories of the film, why Newman is such an important figure both in film history & in humanitarian causes, why he connects with "loser" characters like Eddie Felson, how the film stands up today & more!   He was a winner... he was a loser... he was a podcaster... it's THE HUSTLER!   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

The 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 the film, the various tones of the Rocky franchise, where this one ranks in the series, how it holds up today & so much more!   The Italian Stallion is back... it's ROCKY II!   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

It'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 of Clark W. Griswold & so much more! Plus, early memories of the film, the incredible cast, the strange timeline of the vacation series, how it holds up today & more!   Yule crack up... it's NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION!   Check out Matt Donnelly's book, NAUGHTY WEEK, a Christmastime novel for kids ages 8-11: https://www.amazon.com/Naughty-Week-Matt-Donnelly/dp/1733466207/   https://mattdonnellywrites.com/   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

The 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 & what hasn't, the soundtrack, the cult status & difficulty to access, and, yes, whether or not this one is a Christmas movie!   Teenage life has never been darker... or funnier... or more podcastable... it's BETTER OFF DEAD!   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

The 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 film & much more! Plus, early memories of the film, Tom Atkins, the film's place in launching the buddy-cop subgenre, the Michael Kamen soundtrack & so much more!   If Riggs & Murtaugh can learn to stand each other, these podcasters don't stand a chance... it's LETHAL WEAPON!   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

Thanksgiving 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 accuracy of the film, the cinematography of Janusz Kamiński, the character work of Spielberg, where it ranks amongst Spielberg's & Hanks' other films, the incredible cast, the huge influence the film cast over the way action scenes were filmed going forward, early memories, how the film holds up today & so much more! The mission was a podcast... it's SAVING PRIVATE RYAN! Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

Find 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 passionately defend it & more! Plus, early memories of the film, the importance of appropriate marketing, how it holds up today & so much more!   A story of love, lava & podcasts... it's JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO!   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

With 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 of his early 80's films, to Tom's success as a comedic actor, his identifiable everyman status, Shelley Long's status with the success of Cheers & more! Plus, early memories of the film, connecting with it as adults, how the film holds up today & so much more!   For everyone who's ever been deeply in love, deeply in debt or deeply in podcasts... it's THE MONEY PIT!   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

The 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 cast, and, of course, The Shape himself: Michael Myers. Plus, early memories of the film, a deep discussion of the change in the Myers mask and importance of who is cast to play him, how the film holds up today & so much more!   Podcasts have returned to Haddonfield... it's HALLOWEEN 4!   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

Shocktober 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 Englund's return to his iconic role, where Wes Craven stood with the franchise, Freddy's cultural impact, early memories of the film, how it holds up today & so much more!   Jesse's got the body, Freddy's got the brains and we've got the podcast... it's A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET PART 2: FREDDY'S REVENGE!   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

Shocktober 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 out, why it didn't take off like FOX hoped, Mike Lupo's track record as a producer, the casting of John J York, Chuck Connors intense portrayal as the villain, Rick Baker's amazing effects, how this one holds up today & so much more!   There are 2 kinds of people in this world: those who podcast & those who will... it's WEREWOLF!   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

It 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 review how the franchise stepped up to the next level with this film & created yet another blockbuster, action films of the 60's, what works & what doesn't with the film, views on sexism & racism from today's perspective, early memories & so much more!   Everything they touch turns to podcasts... it's GOLDFINGER!   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

Shocktober 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 THE MAN, the relationship with Adrienne Barbeau & so much more!  Plus, early memories of the film, where it ranks compared to the other Carpenter films, how it holds up today & more!   Lock your doors.  Bolt your windows....there's a podcast in THE FOG!   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)