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

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 Euro-Crime Film Genre, the Italian Crime cinema of the 1970s and 1980s! Ep. 068 is the 26th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast. During this show, Dave and Ian talk about the Actors Who Appear in Euro-Crime Films Most Often; they give their Top 10 lists of their favorite Euro-Crime films, and of course, they close with the famous Music in the Movies segment! Join us!

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SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 26th Edition – September 2023

[ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction
– Considering the Cinema presents the 26th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast
— Welcome to Episode 068
— Dave welcomes special guest Ian Irza to discuss Italian Crime Films of the 1970s and 1980s
— Ian’s opening thoughts about the Polizieschi or Euro-Crime Genre
— Ian’s list of “Actors Who Appear in Euro-Crime Films Most Often” (Third-Billed or Higher)
1. Tomas Milian (23 films)
2. Maurizio Merli (15 films)
3. Luc Merenda (12 films)
4. Fabio Testi (12 films)
5. Henry Silva (10 or 11? films)
6. Martin Balsam (10 or 11? films)
7. Antonio Sabato (9 films)
8. Enrico Maria Salerno (8 films)
9. Franco Nero (7 films)
10. Claudio Cassinelli (5 films)

[ 00:15:47 ] – List Segment: Top 10 Euro-Crime Films

Ian’s Top 10 Euro-Crime Films
1. Almost Human (1974)
2. The Big Racket (1976)
3. Confessions of a Police Captain (1971)
4. Manhunt in the City (1975) (aka “The Manhunt”)
5. Free Hand for a Tough Cop (1976) (aka “Tough Cop”)
6. The Smuggler (1980) (aka “Contraband”)
7. The Italian Connection (1972) (aka “Manhunt”)
8. The Tough Ones (1976)
9. Caliber 9 (1972)
10. Silent Action (1975)

Dave’s Top 10 Euro-Crime Films
1. Caliber 9 (1972)
2. The Big Racket (1976)
3. Savage Three (1975)
4. The Boss (1973)
5. Lucky Luciano (1973)
6. Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970)
7. Street Law (1974)
8. Illustrious Corpses (1976)
9. Rulers of the City (1976) (aka “Mr. Scarface”)
10. Killer Cop (1975)

See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: DVD Infatuation.com Blog

[ 02:28:47 ] – Segment: Music in the Movies

Ian’s Music Picks:
“Un amico” by Ennio Morricone from Revolver (1973)
“Princes of the Universe” by Queen from Highlander (1986)

Dave’s Song Picks:
“Institutionalized” by Suicidal Tendencies from Repo Man (1984)
“Let’s Have a War” by Fear from Repo Man (1984)

Wrap-Up

Links for this episode:

Catch up with Ian Irza here:
On “X” (Twitter): @Irzanomics
Blog: The Good, the Bad, and the Macabre
On Instagram: @Irzanomics

Land of the Creeps Horror Podcast Daily Double Episodes: “Black Glove Mysteries”
– Ep. 338: Double Double 19 Lamberto Bava PT 1
– Ep. 336: Argento Animal Trilogy

Ian also recommends his friend’s work:
On IMDb: Mike Malloy
Documentary: “Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the ’70s” (2012)
YouTube Channel: Tough and Gritty Mike Malloy

Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet:
Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
Film blog: DVD Infatuation.com
On Twitter: @DVDinfatuation
On Facebook: DVDinfatuation
Land of the Creeps Facebook: LotC Facebook Group
On Instagram: @dbjb6972
On Letterboxd: @dcoshockhmp
YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Channel

Dr. Shock’s Podcasts:
The DVD Infatuation Podcast (monthly)
The Illustrated Fan
Horror Movie Podcast
Land of the Creeps horror podcast

On Twitter: @ConsiderCinema
Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
Email: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com
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Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at HORROR MOVIE WEEKLY.com, where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast!

Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music:
— Spotify Playlist
— Quarantine Dream iii

This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles.