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Considering the Cinema is a podcast about movies (including HORROR movies) and film criticism, hosted by film critic Jason Pyles (aka "Jay of the Dead"), from Salt Lake City. This audio podcast has no set release schedule or topical format, but its focus is movie news, film theory, movie trivia, cin…

Jason Pyles


    • Aug 6, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 69 EPISODES

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    The Considering the Cinema podcast, hosted by Jay of the Dead, is a delightful audio experience for movie lovers of all genres. With his extensive knowledge and passion for film, Jay brings a unique perspective and insightful analysis to each episode. Whether discussing horror movies, non-horror films, or engaging in solo discussions, Jay's podcasting skills shine through. It's evident that he has put time and effort into honing his craft, making him an exceptional host.

    One of the best aspects of The Considering the Cinema podcast is Jay's ability to effortlessly engage listeners with his warm and personable style. He creates an atmosphere that feels like sitting down for a conversation with a close friend. His reviews are thorough and well-researched, providing valuable insights into the movies he discusses. Additionally, Jay's choice of guests adds depth to the podcast, as they bring their own perspectives and expertise to the table. This variety keeps each episode fresh and interesting.

    Another standout feature of this podcast is Jay's range as a critic. While horror may be his favorite genre, he doesn't limit himself solely to that category. He explores films from various genres, offering thoughtful commentary on each one. This inclusivity allows listeners with diverse tastes to find something they can connect with in every episode.

    As for drawbacks, one might argue that The Considering the Cinema podcast could benefit from more frequent releases. As a fan listening to every episode eagerly, it can feel like there is quite some time between each installment. However, it's understandable that quality content takes time to create. Despite this minor inconvenience, the wait is always worth it when Jay delivers another well-crafted episode.

    In conclusion, The Considering the Cinema podcast is a must-listen for any cinephile seeking insightful discussions about film. Jay of the Dead's expertise and enthusiasm are evident in every episode as he delves deep into movies across different genres. From horror aficionados to general film enthusiasts, there is something for everyone in this podcast. Whether you're looking for recommendations, analysis, or simply to be entertained by Jay's engaging personality, The Considering the Cinema podcast is the perfect choice.



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    Latest episodes from Considering the Cinema

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 071: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – Dave's Top 200 Favorite Movies: August 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 91:02


    Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, “The Grab Bag of Movie Podcasts,” starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, brings you this 29th Edition … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 070: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – April 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 136:21


    Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, “The Grab Bag of Movie Podcasts,” starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, brings you this 28th Edition … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 069: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – November 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 75:10


    Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, brings you a very interesting episode for November of 2023. First, … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 068: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – Euro-Crime Films – September 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 160:07


    Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes back special guest Ian Irza to discuss the … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 067: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – Documentaries – August 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 106:27


    Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes special guest “That Horror Teacher” Mike Capizzani to … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 066: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – May 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 112:38


    Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes special guests Derek and Sam from the I … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 065: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – March 2023 – 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 136:26


    Welcome back again as Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes special guest Karen Wagner … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 064: The 100-Year Anniversary of Harold Lloyd's ‘Safety Last!' (1923)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 27:10


    We are excited to bring you an episode of Considering the Cinema! It’s been a long time, but Jason Pyles (aka Jay of the Dead) has returned with his co-host, Mack Robins (aka Mackula), and Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker to … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 063: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – March 2023 – 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 166:40


    Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes his friends from the Land of the Creeps … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 062: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – November 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 174:49


    Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes special guest Ian Irza, whom you can follow … Continue reading →

    Considering Horror Cinema Ep. 060: Suspiria (1977) and Suspiria (2018) with Dave Z

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 160:03


    Happy birthday, Mister Watson! Thank you to Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker for holding down the fort and keeping this feed alive with his releases of The DVD Infatuation Podcast. Considering the Cinema and its alter ego, Considering Horror Cinema, are … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 059: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – May / June 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022


    Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes special guest Brian Scott, whom you can follow … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 058: The DVD Infatuation Podcast: Six Pack – March / April 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 163:31


    Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself. In this installment Dave begins a new, ongoing series called DVD … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 057: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – February 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 148:20


    Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes special guest Matt Rawlings of Father and Son … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 056: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – January 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 117:00


    Happy New Year! It’s 2022 and for this year’s first episode of Considering the Cinema and The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 055: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – November / December 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 96:55


    Merry Christmas Jones! (Yes, I would marry Christmas Jones…) Do we expect you to laugh? No, we expect you to die … laughing! OK, sorry. Considering the Cinema proudly presents… the 15th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast for November … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 054: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – October 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 88:15


    Happy Halloween! This is not a trick — it’s a treat! Yes, you are getting the October episode during October! Considering the Cinema proudly presents… the 14th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast for October 2021. Here in Episode 054, … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 053: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – August / September 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 120:34


    Considering the Cinema proudly presents… the 13th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast for August and September 2021. Here in Episode 053, “the Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” an American Treasure, the Amazing but Subtle Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker spends … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 052: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – July 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 97:56


    Considering the Cinema proudly presents… the 12th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast for July 2021. Here in Episode 052, “the Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” an American Treasure, the Amazing but Subtle Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker spends some time … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 051: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – June 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 112:04


    Considering the Cinema proudly presents… the 11th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast for June 2021. Here in Episode 051, “the Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” an American Treasure, the Amazing but Subtle Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker welcomes special guest … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 050: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – May 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 90:23


    Considering the Cinema proudly presents… the 10th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast for May 2021. Here in Episode 050, “the Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” an American Treasure, the Amazing but Subtle Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker discusses The Films … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 049: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – April 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 86:49


    Considering the Cinema proudly presents… the 9th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast for April 2021. In Episode 049, “the Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” an American Treasure, the Amazing but Subtle Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker discusses The Next Wave … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 048: Nobody (2021) and Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 69:10


    Jason’s back! For all you fans of Considering the Cinema, you may have wondered where Jay has been. It’s been a turbulent 2021, but things are looking up again and Episode 048 is here to celebrate that hopeful sentiment! During … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 047: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – March 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 92:57


    Considering the Cinema presents the 8th Edition of Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker’s The DVD Infatuation Podcast for March 2021! During Episode 047, “the Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” an American Treasure, the Amazing but Subtle Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker welcomes … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 046: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – February 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 55:22


    This episode is worth the wait! Though this is technically releasing in March of 2021, Considering the Cinema presents the 7th Edition of Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker’s The DVD Infatuation Podcast for February 2021! (Your host, Dave Becker, recorded this … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 045: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – January 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 69:45


    As we kick off the new year in 2021, Considering the Cinema presents the 6th Edition of Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker’s The DVD Infatuation Podcast for January 2021! During Episode 045, “the Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” an American Treasure, … Continue reading →

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 113:20


    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 … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 043: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – December 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 67:44


    Considering the Cinema presents some entertainment for you to listen to on this locked down, quarantined New Year’s Eve: The 5th Edition of Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker’s The DVD Infatuation Podcast for December 2020! During Episode 043, “the Leonard Maltin … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 042: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – November 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 63:25


    As you’re reflecting on all the things to be thankful for, don’t forget to celebrate the fact that Considering the Cinema proudly presents a Fourth Edition of Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker’s The DVD Infatuation Podcast for November 2020! Here in … Continue reading →

    Considering Horror Cinema Ep. 041: SAW Franchise Review With BillChete and Lady Phantom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 246:42


    Happy Thanksgiving today! In this epic and monumental episode, Jay of the Dead brings you his Thanksgiving Special for Considering the Cinema and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting. Here in Episode 041, your … Continue reading →

    Considering Horror Cinema Ep. 040: Halloween Special – Zombies and Witches with Kyle Bishop and Ron Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 127:42


    Happy Halloween! It’s 2020 — one of the scariest years in a long time. And welcome to Jay of the Dead’s Halloween Special for Considering the Cinema and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting. … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 039: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – October 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 51:46


    As the weather grows colder and November fast approaches, Considering the Cinema proudly presents the third edition of Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker’s The DVD Infatuation Podcast for October 2020. So, here in Episode 039, “the Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” … Continue reading →

    Considering Horror Cinema Ep. 038: Bullets of Justice (2020) and Exhibit A (2007) with Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 86:46


    There’s no better time to enjoy some Pig-Headed Horror than in October! Happy Halloween Month! In Episode 038 of Considering Horror Cinema, your late-night Horror host Jay of the Dead brings you a solocast Feature Review of a brand-new Grindhouse-Exploitation, … Continue reading →

    Considering Horror Cinema Ep. 037: The Wat-Zee Party Horror Show and Beware: Children at Play (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 69:09


    Happy Halloween Month! It’s October of 2020, and your late-night Horror host Jay of the Dead invites some veteran Horror podcasters to help him with Considering Horror Cinema here in Episode 037. Jay welcomes the esteemed hosts of The Wat-Zee … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 036: Joel and Jason’s 20 Underappreciated Movies Gems

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 107:31


    The weird thing about living in a digital, VOD, streaming world is the way our glut of movie and TV choices ironically leaves us with no idea what to watch next! It’s a First-World Problem, but sometimes it feels like … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 035: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – September 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 54:10


    Once again, Considering the Cinema proudly presents the second edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast for September 2020. In Episode 035, we welcome back “the Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” an American Treasure, the Amazing but Subtle Dave “Dr. Shock” … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 034: MPW Reunion September 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 107:18


    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 … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 033: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – August 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 52:38


    With the release of Episode 033 of Considering the Cinema, you’re hearing dreams coming true and history in the making! So many people for so long have hoped and wished for a podcast run by “the Leonard Maltin of the … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 032: Why M. Night Shyamalan’s The Village (2004) Is a Masterpiece

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 196:34


    Today, as this episode releases, is July 30, 2020 — the 16-year anniversary of the release of M. Night Shyamalan’s The Village (2004). For those who don’t know, “The Village” is a social-psychological Thriller about how innocence can be lost … Continue reading →

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 51:13


    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 … Continue reading →

    Considering Horror Cinema Ep. 030: The Cured (2018) and Four Zombie Short Films With Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 61:12


    Like brains? Then you’ll love listening to special guest Kyle Bishop (aka Dr. Walking Dead) because he’s very smart about zombie cinema. In Episode 030 of Considering Horror Cinema, your late-night Horror host Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”) … Continue reading →

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 136:25


    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 … Continue reading →

    Considering Horror Cinema Ep. 028: Jody Horror Guy and The Gray Man’s Film Challenge: Three Decades of Theatrical Horror (1990 – 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 56:30


    In a recent episode, your late-night Horror host Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”) received a voicemail from The Gray Man in Ohio, describing a remarkable film challenge that he completed with his buddy, Jody Horror Guy, of the … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 027: The Lodge (2020), Capone (2020), Green Rush (2020), Blood and Money (2020), Walkaway Joe (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 247:14


    For decades past, the month of May used to be well into blockbuster movie season. But now, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, theaters are closed and there doesn’t seem to be a “big summer popcorn movie” season this year. At … Continue reading →

    Considering Horror Cinema Ep. 026: What Has Been Hiding in My Attic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 225:52


    Don’t whiz on the Sacred Ancestral Tree! Good advice. Anybody who has been listening to Jay of the Dead’s podcasts for awhile knows that there is often content that was recorded months (or even years!) previously before it ever sees … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 025: The Wretched (2020), The Other Lamb (2020), All Day and a Night (2020), Arkansas (2020), 90 Feet From Home (2020), Cry for the Bad Man (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 158:42


    Episode 025 of Considering the Cinema was recorded on Friday, May 8, 2020 — the 39-year anniversary of the release of the ’80s Slasher film, “The Burning.” To celebrate, your late-night host Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”) stays … Continue reading →

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 138:31


    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 … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 023: Encore – Another Top 10 Movies of the 2010s Decade Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 230:48


    You’re not seeing double. And no, this isn’t a rerun. Yes, you are indeed getting a SECOND celebration of the very best films from 2010 to 2019 — but with three of the most obsessed movie-fan cinephiles you’ve ever heard! … Continue reading →

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 76:15


    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 … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 021: Movies, COVID-19 and the Apocalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 133:37


    What the hell happened since we last spoke? Wow. 2020 has been a doozy already. Welcome to Considering the Cinema, Episode 021. In this unforgettable solocast episode, your late-night host Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”) sits down behind … Continue reading →

    Considering the Cinema Ep. 020: Gretel and Hansel (2020), The Rhythm Section (2020), Just Mercy (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 62:39


    Welcome to Considering the Cinema, Episode 020. Your late-night host Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”) brings you a few Feature Reviews of some 2020 new releases, including Gretel and Hansel (2020) — with special guest Mack Robins, as … Continue reading →

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