Cinema Recon

Cinema Recon’s LIVE Oscar Event!

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:58:32 +0000

It will a red carpet affair this February 26th (This Sunday!) @ 4:00 PST at the Cinema Recon Studios in San Ramon! Join us for a special episode where we will bring you our commentary of the 84th Annual Academy Awards LIVE and uninterrupted! Watching us is easier than you can possibly imagine! Do you have [...]

Episode 02/18/12

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:40:56 +0000

Today on the show, we stare Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance straight in the flaming dead eyes and say “That’s enough Nicolas Cage!” (07:29) Also, what happens when a cyborg holds the key to a young boy’s destiny?? The battle for the future will be fought in the past…in Cinema Recon’s review of Hugo! (42:40) In the news… (1:11:29) [...]

Cinema Recon on Ustream!

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:18:19 +0000

Watch below as we test out the new live channel on Ustream! Filed under: The Show, Video

Episode 02/11/12

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:38:54 +0000

Today on the show we have BIG news! Cinema Recon will be taking our show on the road and attending South by Southwest this coming March! We are also proud to unveil our new logo this week! And don’t forget about our upcoming LIVE broadcast during the 2012 Academy Awards February 26th! (02:50) Cinema Recon explains [...]

Episode 02/04/12

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:27:02 +0000

Today on the show, we watch your typical run-of-the-mill barn partying, blue orb absorbing, teenage telekinesis empowering popcorn flick! It’s the Cinema Recon review of Chronicle! We also don our patented Cinema Recon flip-flops (patent pending) and soak up the Hawaiian sun with George Clooney in The Descendants! In the news… Follow Vin Diesel as he continues along [...]

Cinema Recon – A clip from Episode 2/4/12

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:29:02 +0000

During our review of Chronicle, we couldn’t help but go off on one of our tangents about how parties and dorm rooms are never portrayed quite right in movies. How can this be so difficult!? Filed under: Jake, Paul, The Show, Video

Episode 01/29/12

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:18:37 +0000

Just as certain as a weather forecast from Punxsutawney Phil, Jake returns to Cinema Recon after his appearance at Sundance! Today on the show, we are on the hunt for the first surprise hit of 2012 and may have found it in The Grey! (07:00) Jake plays the tuba, Paul is on the sax, and Thomas [...]

Episode 01/21/12

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:34:33 +0000

Today on the show, Jake is at Sundance, Billy is in studio, and Paul learns that a boy can accomplish anything if he just dares to dream! Billy graciously fills Jake’s shoes as guest co-host on the show, only to be roundhouse kicked out of them by Gina Carano in Haywire! (04:35) Cinema Recon has [...]

Episode 01/08/12

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:54:24 +0000

Today on the show we get our hearts pumping with mindless spy movie action! Death defying car chases! Devious super villains! Why, it’s the Cinema Recon review of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, of course! (0:05:05) What happens when Indiana Jones gets waaaay super jealous of James Bond‘s adorable new charm bracelet?? Find out in [...]

Episode 12/27/11

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:54:42 +0000

Vacations are over, which means Cinema Recon is back on the internet-waves! Today on the show, we get inked with our review of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo! (08:16) And by only the faint glow of our shiny new laptops, we present the Cinema Recon review of The Darkest Hour! (46:25) In the news… [...]

Episode 12/18/11

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:44:29 +0000

It’s a very merry Cinema Recon Holiday Special! Today on the show, we received our mission and chose to accept it! It’s the Cinema Recon review of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol! (07:55) As an added bonus, we have seen (and barely understood…) the first 6 minutes of The Dark Knight Rises! (14:15) We also [...]

Episode 12/11/11

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:43:54 +0000

Today on the show, we get dieting tips from the worst babysitting movie we have ever seen…Its the Cinema Recon review of The Sitter! (09:20) We also cheat in English Class by watching the movie instead of reading the book…Paul and Jake review The Help! (54:25) In the news… (01:46:29) We play a rousing game [...]

Episode 12/03/11

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:30:34 +0000

Today on the show, we wonder why movie monsters can’t have tiny, little arms and tell you just what is so super about Super 8! (07:47) We also poke Jesse Eisenberg on the FaceSpace and give you our EXPLOSIVE review of 30 Minutes or Less!! (47:11) In the news… (01:12:13) The Lizard from the upcoming [...]

Episode 11/20/11

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:24:32 +0000

Today on the show, we put on our monocles, ponder our own mortality, and dabble in thoughts of existentialism…Actually we are nowhere near that serious, it’s Cinema Recon’s review of Immortals! (09:15) We also get our manny peddies, done got our hair did, and catch a bouquet thrown by the DVD release of Bridesmaids! (01:16:35) You didn’t [...]

Episode 11/13/11

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:16:33 +0000

Today on the show, we are visited by our dear friend and fellow movie aficionado Billy! Keep on the lookout for future posts from Billy on the site! Why are we wearing rubbery old man masks and our mothers’ dresses, you ask?? Well, it’s the Cinema Recon review of J. Edgar, of course! (11:50) We also utter [...]

Episode 11/06/11

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:51:22 +0000

Today on the show, we climb the highest building we can find and contemplate taking a plunge after watching Tower Heist! (05:44) We also pledge allegiance to the flag, high-five Uncle Sam, and root for the little guy (who becomes a bigger, stronger little guy)! It’s the Cinema Recon review of Captain America! (1:30:50) Where [...]

Episode 10/22/11

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:40:14 +0000

Today on the show, we get down and dirty with backroom dealings and political scandals in our review of The Ides of March! (05:22) We also gouge our faces off and choke down the worst tasting candy bar on screen today! Its our stomach churning review of The Three Musketeers! (1:37:46) CinemaRecon.com is finally LIVE! [...]

Episode 10/16/11

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:48:34 +0000

Today on the show, we strap on our flame throwers and make snow angels with the new release of The Thing! (04:30) We also project our super-powered teenage angst onto the DVD review of X-Men: First Class! (1:37:39) Cinema Recon is fed up with the PG-13-inization of movies for the benefit of studio wallets. We also discuss alternative names [...]

Episode 10/09/11

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:06:19 +0000

Today on the show, we go 12 rounds with the newly released Real Steel! (06:41) We also draw comparisons between the DVD release of Hanna and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants! (1:18:10) Cinema Recon ponders whether or not the Superhero movie genre is beginning its descent. (48:33) In the news… (1:49:23) Universal thinks you’ll pay [...]

Episode 10/01/11

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 03:58:02 +0000

Today on the show, we give you our diagnosis of the newly released 50/50! (02:46) We also flex our man-strength in our review of the DVD release of Win Win! (1:26:27) Sure, we are all tired of the remakes in Hollywood today, but there are some movies WE think are actually deserving of a remake, and we [...]

Episode 09/25/11

paulself@gmail.com (Paul and Jake) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:35:37 +0000

Today on the show, we review Moneyball (02:07) and Hesher! (1:22:36) We also discuss movie etiquette, and what really grinds our gears. (47:45) In the news… (1:53:17) Anne Hathaway’s new digs in The Dark Knight Rises Thor 2 has a director! Don’t eat before seeing Human Centipede 2 Scarface is getting a reboot??? George Lucas is very wealthy [...]