Considering the Cinema Ep. 093: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 20 Films Prominently Featuring Los Angeles

Considering the Cinema Ep. 093: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 20 Films Prominently Featuring Los Angeles

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! For this epic edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast, Dave welcomes special guest Anthony Ragucci, contributor to Land of the Creeps and co-host of the MRAC Film Club, for an extensive cinematic tour of the City of Angels.

Inspired in part by the documentary Los Angeles Plays Itself, Dave and Anthony each bring 10 films that prominently feature Los Angeles — movies in which the neighborhoods, streets, architecture, culture, history, and unmistakable atmosphere of the city become an essential part of the story. From classic and neo-noir to crime films, character dramas, surreal Hollywood nightmares, punk-rock science fiction, and action classics, Doc Shock and Anthony explore 20 very different visions of Los Angeles.

Note: This episode was recorded May 22, 2026.

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

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

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 celebrating The Golden Age of Hollywood by discussing several gems that have now become revered, Classic Movies! So, in addition to his 20 Movies From Hollywood’s Golden Age list, Dave also talks about a remarkable film book by Richard Schickel called “The Men Who Made the Movies.” Also in this episode, Dave welcomes back his co-host from The Illustrated Fan, Mr. Nathan Bartlebaugh, who helps him review another Nicholas Ray film from 1950, “In a Lonely Place.” And of course, Dave also brings you his famous Music in the Movies segment, where he remembers Three Great Songs From Three Classic Hollywood Films. Join us!

The DVD Infatuation Podcast is a monthly release, so watch for Dave’s August 2021 edition coming soon! Thanks for listening.

For those who don’t know, since 2010, Dave has been the author of the prolific film blog DVD Infatuation.com, with which Dave completed a remarkable challenge where he reviewed 2,500 movies! Jay conducted two great interviews with Dave during and after this challenge. Listen to those here: First Interview and Retrospective Interview.

Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via Twitter: @DVDInfatuation Continue reading