Considering the Cinema Ep. 044: Top 10 Movies of 2020 with the Hosts of Movie Podcast Weekly

Posted on January 5, 2021 by producer

Happy new year! It’s finally 2021! This is our favorite, most important episode of the year! In case you were wondering what a terrible, relatively “movie-less” year like 2020 brought to us in terms of noteworthy cinema, you can hear the Top 10 Movies of 2020, brought to you by your host Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”) and his buddies from Movie Podcast Weekly, including the actor Karl Huddleston, the professional Geek Ryan Elliott of the Geek Cast Live Podcast, and a Guy Named Andy. (William Rowan Jr. is absent during this episode.)

Episode 044 was recorded on January 4, 2021, and it was released on January 5, 2021. This is a hybrid episode brought to you by Considering the Cinema and Movie Podcast Weekly. If you’re a Horror movie fan, listen to Jay of the Dead’s Top 10 HORROR Movies of 2020 episode here.

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Considering the Cinema Ep. 034: MPW Reunion September 2020

Posted on September 22, 2020 by producer

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For those listeners of Considering the Cinema who were big fans of Jay’s former show, Movie Podcast Weekly, we have pulled together an MPW REUNION for Episode 034! This particular show is a dual release that will be available in both MPW and CTC podcast feeds. Your host Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”) welcomes back Karl Huddleston, Geek Cast Ryan Elliott and A Guy Named Andy. Unfortunately, our fifth horseman of the podcasting apocalypse, William Rowan Jr., was unable to join us for this recording. During this show, we update everyone with what we’ve been doing in 2020, our latest Mini Reviews of what we’ve been watching lately, and we bring you six new-release Feature Reviews of Christopher Nolan’s Tenet (2020) and The Tax Collector (2020) and Unhinged (2020) and The Social Dilemma (2020) and The Silencing (2020) and a special listener request review of the Lifetime TV movie, Pool Boy Nightmare (2020). Also, as a little BONUS Feature Review solocast, Jay brings you an extra review of Megan Fox’s new killer lion movie, Rogue (2020) — available at Redbox!

Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s weekly Horror movie podcast at Horror Movie Weekly.com, with co-hosts BillChete and Lady Phantom. Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jason at ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. Continue reading →

Considering Horror Cinema Ep. 031: The Rental (2020) and The Pool (2019)

Posted on July 29, 2020 by producer

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Jay returns to the movie theater for the first time in 141 days (nearly five months)! To celebrate, in Episode 031 of Considering Horror Cinema, your late-night Horror host Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”) brings you two feature reviews of The Rental (2020) and the Thai Survival Horror Beastly Freak flick The Pool (2019). Be advised, you could play a drinking game with how many times Jay of the Dead uses the word “egregious” while reviewing “The Pool.” Jay also recounts his experience of returning to the theater.

If you’re a huge Horror fan, you can view all of Jay’s HORROR ONLY episodes at Considering HORROR Cinema.com. Jay of the Dead also hosts a WEEKLY HORROR PODCAST with BillChete and Lady Phantom at Horror Movie Weekly.com. Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay at ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. Continue reading →

Considering the Cinema Ep. 029: The Postcard Killings (2020), Only (2020), Into the Void (2020)

Posted on June 21, 2020 by producer

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Join Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”) with a podcast version of a late-night drive home from the movie theater, as you “talk” movies with Jay and listen to late-night radio. In Episode 029 of Considering the Cinema, Jay brings you reviews of 2020 new release movies on VOD, such as The Postcard Killings (2020) and Only (2020) and Into the Void (2020). Jay also brings you a review of Retribution (1987), as well as some Mini Reviews and listener voicemails. Also, be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s weekly Horror movie podcast at Horror Movie Weekly.com, with co-hosts BillChete and Lady Phantom.

Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jason at ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. Continue reading →

Considering the Cinema Ep. 024: Extraction (2020), 1BR (2020), Party Hard Die Young (2020), True History of the Kelly Gang (2020)

Posted on April 28, 2020 by producer

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Welcome to Episode 024 of Considering the Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting. This week your late-night host Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”) stays up late and solocasts with you about four new 2020 movies, including Extraction (2020) and True History of the Kelly Gang (2020) and the Horror films 1BR (2020) and Party Hard, Die Young (2020). Jay also brings you a number of Mini Reviews and some great listener feedback! Give it a listen!

Considering the Cinema Ep. 022: Blood on Her Name (2020), The Quarry (2020), Hunter’s Moon (2020)

Posted on April 19, 2020 by producer

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In Episode 022 of Considering the Cinema, your late-night host Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”) did some recording after midnight on Sunday, April 19, to bring you three Feature Reviews of The Quarry (2020) and the Beastly Freak Horror movie Hunter’s Moon (2020) and Blood on Her Name (2020). Jay also brings you more Mini Reviews and discusses the future of movies. Take a listen and stay healthy!

Considering the Cinema Ep. 019: The Gentlemen (2020), The Turning (2020), Movie Shaming and High Noon (1952)

Posted on January 31, 2020 by producer

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Welcome to Considering the Cinema, Episode 019, in which your late-night host Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”) brings you reviews of the 2020 new releases, The Gentlemen (2020) and The Turning (2020). Jason also welcomes filmmaker Mack Robins, director of the short film Unseen, to discuss Movie Shaming and High Noon (1952). And of course, Jason also brings you some Mini Reviews of what he’s been watching lately, including an overview of The Sopranos TV series. Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Episode Archive!

Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can call the new voicemail number at (801) 215-9704 or email Jason at ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. Continue reading →

Considering the Cinema Ep. 018: Bad Boys for Life (2020), VHYes (2020), Best Picture Nominees Overview, and Video Store Nostalgia With Dr. Shock

Posted on January 23, 2020 by producer

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Bad boys! Bad boys! Whatcha gonna do? After a 17-year hiatus, we finally get the third (and presumably, the final) installment of the Will Smith / Martin Lawrence buddy cop action trilogy with Bad Boys for Life (2020). You have the right to remain silent and listen to Episode 018 of the Considering the Cinema podcast, featuring your host, Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”). During this show, Jay also reviews VHYes (2020). You will also get to hear another interview with Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker of DVD Infatuation.com. Jay and Dave talk about their nostalgic memories of the VHS video rental store days. Also, Jason brings you a great overview of the Best Picture nominees! One more thing: Considering the Cinema has a new Episode Archive! Check it out!

Considering the Cinema Ep. 017: Underwater (2020), 1917 (2020) and Dave Becker’s 2,500 Movie Challenge Retrospective

Posted on January 14, 2020 by producer

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It’s the second weekend of 2020, and the theaters have some worthy offerings already! In Episode 017 of Considering the Cinema, your host, Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”) brings you a glowing review of 1917 (2020), as well as a less enthusiastic review of Underwater (2020). This episode also gives you Jay’s quick 2 cents on the 2020 Oscar nominations. You can also hear Jay’s mini reviews of The Lighthouse (2019) and Jojo Rabbit (2019). And the crowning jewel of this episode is Jason’s follow-up interview with Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker as he reflects on completing his 8-year feat, the 2,500 Movie Challenge at DVD Infatuation.com. Enjoy!

Considering the Cinema Ep. 015: The Grudge (2020)

Posted on January 6, 2020 by producer

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Let’s start discussing the weekly theater releases of 2020, shall we? During Episode 015 of Considering the Cinema, your host, Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”) brings you a short solocast to cover the first movie weekend of 2020, including a review of Nicolas Pesce’s very disappointing Horror movie, The Grudge (2020). Jay also brings a couple of short Mini Reviews and talks about some of the highlights from the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards and Will Ferrell’s upcoming, Americanized remake of a notable Swedish film from 2014 called “Force Majeure.” Check it out!