The Cutting Edge

Things are getting tense at ReconCinemation Studios when the team dials back to 1976 to look at one of the decade's best paranoia thrillers, MARATHON MAN! Jon, David & Brent unite to deep-dive the 70s subgenre that so prevalent throughout the decade, what triggered that energy and why it stayed so consistent, Dustin Hoffman's status in Hollywood, the great Roy Scheider, and the brilliance of Laurence Olivier's performance. Plus, early memories of the film, its iconic scenes, how it holds up today and more! Is it safe... it's MARATHON MAN! Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

With 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 controversial plot points, how the film holds up today & more! Wild Thing, you make my heart sing... it's MAJOR LEAGUE! Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

Happy 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 troublesome plot points that haven't aged as well, the magic of a Randy Newman song and so much more! Happy 73rd, Kurt... to honor it, we're going OVERBOARD! Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

ReconCinemation 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: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

It'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's aged today and more! One dream. Four bobsledders. Three podcasters... it's COOL RUNNINGS!   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

It'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 and more! Theirs is a love/skate kind of podcast... it's THE CUTTING EDGE! 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, 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 & more! Scaling the Cliffs of Insanity, battling Rodents of Unusual Size, facing torture in the Pit of Despair: podcasting about true love has never been a snap... it's THE PRINCESS BRIDE! Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

Allllllllrighty 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 stand out so much as a character, Courtney Cox's feelings on her role in the film, Plus, early memories of the film, how it's aged today & more! He's the best there is (actually, he's the only one there is)... it's ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE! Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

Bond. 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 purposes, early memories of the film, what holds up today (or doesn't) and so much more! Look up! Look down! It's the biggest Bond podcast of all! It's THUNDERBALL! Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

For 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 massive amount of montages in this entry! Plus early memories of the film, how our hosts related to it, how it holds up today & more! When East meets West, the podcast remains standing......it's ROCKY IV! Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)