Cinema Decon - Overthinking Classics and Cult Favorites

In this episode we tackle the South Bracket of our Best Movie of the Decade Tournament: 1970s!We’re diving into a series of epic movie matchups, where each pairing gets a full discussion and debate before we put it to a vote. March Madness Bracket Style! No ties allowed—every decision is final, and trust us, there are some surprises and upsets you won’t see coming. Tune in to see which 1970s classics advance and which get left behind!South Bracket1 The Godfather vs 16 Cheech & Chong’s Up In Smoke8 The Exorcist vs 9 Young Frankenstein5 Patton vs 12 Dawn Of The Dead4 Apocalypse Now vs 13 Shaft6 Network vs 11 Escape From Alcatraz3 Cabaret vs 14 Disney’s Robin Hood7 Chinatown vs 10 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian2 Close Encounters Of The Third Kind vs 15 The Wicker ManHere are some key links to follow along at homeSee the full bracket and create your own predictions here:https://bit.ly/Prediction_1970s Submit your questions to our panel: https://bit.ly/CinemaDeconQuestions Use code CINEMADECON at Old Glory Entertainment for 15% off Movie Posters and Apparel.https://oldglory.com/discount/CINEMADECONSo, plug in your headphones, grab your popcorn, and get ready for a nostalgic journey through one of cinema's most revolutionary decades. Whether you're a die-hard cinephile or just love a good movie chat, this episode of Cinema Decon is your ticket to the past.Tune in, share your thoughts on our Socials, and let's celebrate the movies that changed the game. X: https://x.com/CinemaDecon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemadecon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemadeconwww.cinemadecon.com You can also hear host Steve on the following show:Music Rewind Podcast: https://go.pddr.app/MusicRewindPodcast Thrash N’ Treasure Podcast https://spoti.fi/4gXNxIu A Podcast from the Sidereal Media Groupwww.siderealmediagroup.com#moviepodcast #movie #filmpodcast #film #1970smovies #podcast #podcastepisode #bracket #MarchMadness #movietournament

In this episode as we kick off the North Bracket of our Best Movie of the Decade Tournament: 1970s! We’re diving into a series of epic movie matchups, where each pairing gets a full discussion and debate before we put it to a vote. March Madness Bracket Style! No ties allowed—every decision is final, and trust us, there are some surprises and upsets you won’t see coming. Tune in to see which 1970s classics advance and which get left behind!North Bracket1 Alien vs 16 Slap Shot8 The Bad News Bears vs 9 Serpico5 Monty Python & The Holy Grail vs 12 Grease4 The Deer Hunter vs 13 Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory6 Dog Day Afternoon vs 11 Saturday Night Fever3 The Sting vs 14 Smokey & The Bandit7 Dirty Harry vs 10 Westworld2 The French Connection vs 15 Mean StreetsHere are some key links to follow along at homeSee the full bracket and create your own predictions here:https://bit.ly/Prediction_1970s Submit your questions to our panel: https://bit.ly/CinemaDeconQuestions Use code CINEMADECON at Old Glory Entertainment for 15% off Movie Posters and Apparel.https://oldglory.com/discount/CINEMADECONSo, plug in your headphones, grab your popcorn, and get ready for a nostalgic journey through one of cinema's most revolutionary decades. Whether you're a die-hard cinephile or just love a good movie chat, this episode of Cinema Decon is your ticket to the past.Tune in, share your thoughts on our Socials, and let's celebrate the movies that changed the game. X: https://x.com/CinemaDecon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemadecon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemadeconwww.cinemadecon.com You can also hear host Steve on the following show: Music Rewind Podcast: https://go.pddr.app/MusicRewindPodcast Thrash N’ Treasure Podcast https://spoti.fi/4gXNxIu A Podcast from the Sidereal Media Groupwww.siderealmediagroup.com#moviepodcast #movie #filmpodcast #film #1970smovies #podcast #podcastepisode #bracket #MarchMadness #movietournament

Welcome back to Cinema Decon, where we dive deep into the cinematic treasures of younger years. In this episode, we're turning back the clock to the groovy, groundbreaking era of the 1970s. Join our elite group of film historians, as we unveil our much-anticipated Best Movie of the Decade-1970s.Use code CINEMADECON at Old Glory Entertainment for 15% off Movie Posters and Apparel. https://oldglory.com/discount/CINEMADECONIn this episode you will find:Bracket Reveal: We'll introduce the films competing in our unique bracket-style tournament. From the classic "The Godfather" to the cult favorite "Rocky Horror Picture Show," we've selected the essential Top 64 films that defined a decade. Our panel will discuss initial seeds and matchups, giving you a taste of the passionate arguments to come as we narrow down the best of the best.Cultural Context: Discover how these movies were not just entertainment but a mirror reflecting the social, political, and cultural upheavals of the '70s. We'll discuss how films like "Saturday Night Fever" and "A Clockwork Orange" captured the zeitgeist.Cinematic Innovations: We'll explore the technical advancements and artistic risks that filmmakers took. Like the dolly zoom in "Jaws" or the groundbreaking special effects in "Star Wars."Listener Engagement: We want to hear from you! Share your favorite '70s film and why it should win our bracket. We'll feature some of your thoughts in our upcoming episodes.See the full bracket and create your own predictions here:https://challonge.com/BestMovieOfThe1970s So, plug in your headphones, grab your popcorn, and get ready for a nostalgic journey through one of cinema's most revolutionary decades. Whether you're a die-hard cinephile or just love a good movie chat, this episode of Cinema Decon is your ticket to the past.Submit your questions to Cinema Decon and our panel will answer them on-air:https://bit.ly/CinemaDeconQuestionsTune in, share your thoughts with #CinemaDecon70s, and let's celebrate the movies that changed the game. X: https://x.com/CinemaDecon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemadecon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemadeconwww.cinemadecon.com Check out our sister-podcast, Music Rewindhttps://go.pddr.app/MusicRewindPodcastSteve is also a rotating co-host of the Thrash n' Treasure Podcasthttps://spoti.fi/4gXNxIu  A Podcast From The Sidereal Media Groupwww.siderealmediagroup.com#moviepodcast #movie #filmpodcast #film #1970smovies #podcast #podcastepisode

Kicking off in February 2025, embark on a cinematic journey with us as we crown the best movie of each decade, beginning with the iconic 1970s. Our panel of elite film historians has meticulously curated a monumental 64-film bracket, pitting each cinematic masterpiece against another in a thrilling head-to-head battle. Discover which film will claim the title of the supreme '70s classic. Stay tuned for an unforgettable movie experience and go to www.cinemadecon.com for more details and updates. 

Hello, listeners! Steve here from Cinema Decon. If you've been following us on our social media channels, you know that the show is currently on an indefinite hiatus. While there are no new episodes on the horizon, there's always a chance we might bring it back someday.In the meantime, I'm excited to share an epic crossover episode from my other show, the award-nominated Music Rewind. Join me and The Who superfan Luke Bouris as we dive deep into the legendary 1973 album Quadrophenia and its 1979 film adaptation. This is a must-listen for fans of classic rock and cinematic history. Enjoy this deep dive into one of the most iconic albums and films of all time!--------Music Rewind welcomes returning guest Luke Bouris to discuss the classic album and movie Quadrophenia by The Who.Album: QuadropheniaArtist: The WhoYear: 1973Movie: QuadropheniaYear: 1979Director: Franc Roddam--------Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/musicrewind--------Useful Links for Music RewindMusic Rewind: All Episodes - https://bit.ly/Music_Rewind  Music Rewind Blog - Show Notes and Transcripts: https://bit.ly/MusicRewind_Transcripts Music Rewind Selects: A playlist of select tracks from albums covered on the show. - https://bit.ly/MusicRewindSelects  Music Rewind Website: Homepage and Info about the show. - https://bit.ly/Music_Rewind  Music Rewind Patreon Early access to future episodes - https://bit.ly/MusicRewindPatreon Discover our sister podcast, Cinema Decon, deconstructing the movies of the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s. www.cinemadecon.com--------Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/musicrewind    --------“No ownership of music material. All credits go to its rightful owner. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair Use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners, no copyright infringement intended.” #music #podcast #musicpodcast #TheWho #Quadrophenia #movies