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GoodTrash GenreCast

A movie analysis show looking at your favorite cult and genre films from across cinema history. Each week, Dustin, Arthur, and Dalton try to apply academic rigor and critical analysis to the films you wouldn’t talk about in a film studies class while having a few laughs along the way. It’s the conversations you have in the lobby of the multiplex with a little more room to breathe, and the occasional footnote. Stay tuned to the feed for bonus episodes on new releases.
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Episodes

Ep. 560: The Other Side of the Wind (2018)

Well TrashPeople, Meta May comes to an end with Dustin's host pick— The Other Side of the Wind . Orson Welle's final film released posthumously in 2018 on Netflix sees us gathering at the analysis table to discuss film critics, film financing, Orson Welles, transitionary periods in Hollywood history, and more. Join us now as we talk through The Other Side of the Wind. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 03:40 - Quick The Other Side of the Wind Reviews 13:29 - Expanding the Syllabus 26:...

May 30, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 584

In a Violent Nature (2024)—A Garbage Chute Special Review

Spoilers begin at 25:00! Hello fiends and familiars, it's time for another GarbageChute special episode! This week, all three of us GoodTrashers, Arthur, Dustin, and Dalton, got to watch the new IFC Films/Shudder Exclusive In a Violent Nature, which opens in theaters on May 31, 2024. It is being touted as a new take on the slasher film—or at least a unique take on the slasher film. But, is it worth your time or should you wait for Shudder? We give you our quick reviews and thoughts on whether or...

May 30, 202440 minEp. 591

Ep. 559: Babylon (2022) with Caleb Masters

Hello friends and familiars! The GenreCast is back with more Meta May shenanigans. This week, it's big, it's bombastic... it's Babylon . And we're not alone. Our old friend Caleb Masters, from over at The Cinematropolis and the Cinematic Schematic, joins us to break this one down. Damien Chazelle's follow up to First Man is an epic look back at Hollywood during its transitional period from the late 20s into the 30s. Somewhat divisive upon its release, the film has amassed a strong cult following...

May 23, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 583

I Saw the TV Glow (2024)—A Garbage Chute Special Review

Hello friends! Welcome to another GoodTrash Garbage Chute—quick reviews on hot new movies. This week, Dalton made it to the cinema with our dear friend, the Frightful Femme, Kirsten Therkelson. Dalton and Therk are here to discuss their reactions to the anticipated new horror feature from director Jane Schoenbrun and A24. Is it worth your time? Does it speak to our modern condition? Can Dalton keep these episodes shorter than a normal episode? Does this also somehow continue the Meta May trend? ...

May 19, 202446 minEp. 582

Ep. 558: Dolemite Is My Name (2019)

We come back to the states for our next Meta May entry. Netflix partnered with Eddie Murphy in what some considered a questionable move, until they delivered Dolemite Is My Name. This biopic about cult icon Rudy Ray Moore was a critical hit. Does it hold up? We discuss that, Eddie Murphy, blaxploitation, and much more as we discuss Dolemite Is My Name . Join us now! TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 03:43 - Quick Dolemite Is My Name Reviews 13:45 - Expanding the Syllabus 28:12 - Anal...

May 16, 202450 minEp. 580

Ep. 557: One Cut of the Dead (2017)

Our Meta May Marathon rolls on with a Japanese entry. This little Zombie flick made some real positive buzz upon its release. And we highly recommend it. We talk about zombies, making movies, and much more as we discuss One Cut of the Dead . TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 02:37 - Quick One Cut of the Dead Reviews 14:15 - Expanding the Syllabus 25:57 - Analysis 49:21 - Shelf or Trash 51:39 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film...

May 09, 202454 minEp. 579

The Fall Guy (2024): Garbage Chute x Cinematic Schematic Special

Don't adjust your feed, it's a crossover special event! Dalton and our old friend Caleb Masters designed a crossover Garbage Chute and Cinematic Schematic event that aligns perfectly with Meta May. In this special review, they're talking the blockbuster The Fall Guy . And they're joined by one of our dearest friends and former co-hosts, Alexandra Bohannon. Is The Fall Guy here to kickstart the summer movie season? Is it worth your time and money? Tune in to this special review to find out!...

May 09, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 581

Ep. 556: The Player (1992)

Hello friends! We're starting a new marathon that we're going to be calling Meta May! You can find out why in this week's episode! And to kick start this podcast series about movies about movies, we're looking back at Robert Altman's 1992 satirical look at Hollywoodland, The Player. It's a little bit of a thriller. But, it's also a comedy. And, oh yeah, it has some satire. And sure, it's got some big names attached. But, is it worth analyzing? We talk about style, Hollywood, meta movies, and muc...

May 02, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 577

Ep. 555: The Last Samurai (2003)

Hello dear friends! We're wrapping up the month of April with a host pick from Dalton. And he got sneaky this month, spying on our Patreon Keithan—who helped Dalton get an edge on what movie was coming down the pike earlier. All of that gets us back to Japan to talk about the last movie star AND The Last Samurai. That's right, Tom Cruise is on the docket as we talk historical fiction, samurai, movie endings, movie stars and more! Join us now! TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 04:25 -...

Apr 25, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 576

Ep. 554: Road House (2024)

Hello dear friends and fiends! We once again find ourselves lightening the mood this month with a little remake of a movie. That's right, we're heading to the Keys to talk about Doug Liman's Road House . This 2024 reboot, which features a new spin on Dalton's namesake, was all the buzz over its release weekend. But, does it deserve the streams? We talk Artificial Intelligence, remakes, movie, stars, Connor McGregor, and much more. Tune in now! TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 05:13 ...

Apr 18, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 575

Civil War Review (2024) — Garbage Chute Special

Hello dear friends. Alex Garland's highly anticipated new picture Civil War has arrived. And there's no Captain America to be found. Instead, Dalton sits in the war room and enlists a troop of GoodTrash Media's finest friends to debrief this new film—Nick Sanford, local filmmaker and Matthew McConaughead, and the Frightful Femme Kirsten Therkelson. Is this movie worth your hard earned money? These three discuss it to their hearts' content—be prepared for possible spoilers. Join the conversation ...

Apr 14, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 578

Ep. 553: Silence (2016)

Hello friends. Things get serious again this week as we take a look back at the little seen Martin Scorsese project Silence. This selection is here thanks to our dear Patreon and friend, Keithan. Dustin puts his collar on firmly to help shepherd us along the story that is Silence . Should more audiences seek this one out? We talk about faith, missionaries, suffering, cellphone face, and much more as we break down Silence. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 04:13 - Quick Silence Review...

Apr 11, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 574

Ep. 552: Josie and the Pussycats (2001)

Grab your gear and load the van, we're back on our GoodTrash ish with a cult classic from 2001— Josie and the Pussycats . This teen comedy, described by Arthur as They Live for teens, has developed something of a beloved following in the past decade or so. But, is the reappraisal valid? We discuss the comedy, the satire, product placement, and much, more in our conversation of Josie and the Pussycats. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 4:11 - Quick Josie and the Pussycats Reviews 17:2...

Apr 04, 202458 minEp. 573

Ep. 551: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)

Well, friends, we find ourselves once again at the Black Lodge and at the end of our David Lynch marathon. Dustin was able to select our final destination, and he brings us to a small town in the pacific northwest with Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. This prequel to the cult TV series received quite a reaction in its day. But how does it fare on our podcast? We talk Lynch, small towns, America, and much more as we break open Fire Walk with Me. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 05:29 -...

Mar 28, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 572

Ep. 550: Lost Highway (1997)

It's a big one dear friends as we hit episode 550 in the depth of our David Lynch marathon. And this week's episodes finds us out on the Lost Highway . One of Lynch's most involved and at times confounding works, Lost Highway is part horror, part noir, and a trip that takes us deep into the recesses of the human psyche. We try to unpack it as best we can in this episode. So, join us if you will as we traverse a dark, mysterious path. Also, we're in your house. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions an...

Mar 22, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 571

Ep. 549: The Straight Story (1999) w/ Daniel Bokemper

Hello fellow travelers! We are back around the table to continue our David Lynch marathon. This week, we tackle what Lynch has called his "most experimental film". The Straight Story is a 1999 road movie about a man going to visit his brother. Yet, there's so much more to it than that. And to help us talk about this story, we are joined by Oklahoma-based film critic Daniel Bokemper. So, gas up your lawn mower, hitch up your trailer, and join us at the analysis table for our discussion of The Str...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 570

Ep. 548: Wild at Heart (1990)

Diane, the owls are not what they seem. They've lead us to a small town in Texas where a man by the name of Bobby Peru lurks. We've unfortunately gone Wild at Heart. That's right, we return to the Red Room with David Lynch's Palme D'or winning road odyssey. Nic Cage and Laura Dern lead us down a passionate path as we talk The Wizard of Oz , America's dirty little secrets, David Lynch, and much, much more. Tune in now! TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 06:16 - Quick Wild at Heart Revi...

Mar 07, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 569

Ep. 547: David Lynch's Dune (1984)

Diane, we're entering the town of Lynchburg, and we're on the hunt for a slice of pie and a darn good cup of coffee to begin our David Lynch marathon, Enter the Red Room. We kick off this marathon in honor of Denis Villeneuve's much anticipated sandworm-infested sequel Dune 2. That's right, we're going back to 1984 to talk about David Lynch's Dune . Is it a cult classic? Do we have our glossaries with us? Are we prepared for how weird this marathon could get? Tune in and find out! TIMESTAMPS 00:...

Feb 29, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 568

Ep. 546: Malcolm X (1992)

Hello fiends and familiars! We are back to bring February to a close with Dalton's host pick. We conclude our February run with Spike Lee's seminal 1990s biopic Malcolm X . Based on the story of the prolific Civil Rights leader, Malcolm X is epic in scope tracking the life, rise, and untimely murder of Malcolm X. Has the movie held up well after 30 years? We talk about Malcolm, ideology, Spike Lee, and much, much more. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 04:24 - Quick Malcolm X Reviews...

Feb 22, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 567

Ep. 545: I Love You Phillip Morris (2009)

As the week of love continues, we've got a mad-cap romance to wrap up the week. 2009's I Love You Phillip Morris is a fascinating effort with Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor. How has this movie held up? We discuss that, a continued discussion of representation, Jim Carrey, who the real criminals are, and much, much more. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 04:02 - Quick I Love You Phillip Morris Reviews 13:32 - Expanding the Syllabus 23:35 - Analysis 46:30 - Shelf or Trash 48:16 - Wrap Up...

Feb 15, 202452 minEp. 566

Ep. 544: Tiptoes (2003)

Producer's Note: Max Headroom is still hanging out in our audio feed. I expect he will hang around another week, but we'll get things finely tuned for you soon. Hello friends, the Trash is definitely back in the GoodTrash this week as we take a look at the curio that is Tiptoes . Boasting an all-star cast, Tiptoes has the recipe for success—but something went array in the kitchen. We discuss acting, representation, and much, much more with dear friend of the show Nick Sanford who is as boggled b...

Feb 08, 20241 hrEp. 565

Ep. 543: Jock of the Bushveld (1986)

Editor's note: Max Headroom got into the audio track somehow making it a bit glitchy. So, apologies for that dear listener. If you put it on 1.5x speed, it may be less noticeable. Hello fiends and familiars! We're back to puttin' the trash in GoodTrash as we take a look at an absolute relic of a film. This South African tale of a boy and his dog has piqued our interests. Jock of the Bushveld is based off a book of the same title and recounts the adventures of an Irishman in the Bushveld. Is it w...

Feb 02, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 564

Ep.542: Jeanne Dielman (1975) — The Greatest Movies of All Time

Finally, friends, our run through the Sight & Sound Top 4 Greatest Movies of All Time comes to an end in Brussels. We stop by a house to meet Jeanne Dielman , a masterwork from the innovative Chantal Akerman. This near 3.5 hour movie features a widow doing chores while waiting for her son. But, how does it stand up to time? Is it the greatest movie of all time? We discuss that and much more as we unpack Akerman's magnum opus. Join us now! TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 04:54 -...

Jan 25, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 563

Ep. 541: Vertigo (1958) — The Greatest Movies of All Time

Dear friends and familiars, we welcome you back to our Anti-trash 2024 marathon. This year, we have decided to tackle the Sight and Sound greatest movies of all time. We now find ourselves at the feet of the former reigning champ—a one-term champ—Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo. The classic from the Master of Suspense finally usurped Citizen Kane in 2012, but fell victim to a new title-holder in 2022. So, how does the second greatest movie of all time hold up? We discuss Hitchcock, dream logic, obses...

Jan 18, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 561

The Best Movies of 2023

Hello dear friends! With a new year upon us, it is time to reflect back on the year in cinema for 2023. Overall, it was an incredible year—making it very tough to narrow down a Top Ten. But, we have managed to make that happen. So, here we are with our Top Ten Films of 2023 along with some fun superlatives. Who had the best performance? Which movie do we wish we'd seen on the big screen? Where did the best action take place? We discuss all of that in more in this fun retrospective over 2023. Joi...

Jan 15, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 562

Ep. 540: Citizen Kane (1941) — The Greatest Movies of All Time

Extra! Extra! Anti-trash rolls on this week as continue moving through Sight and Sounds four greatest movies of all time. This week, we go pound for pound with what was long considered the greatest film of all time. That's right, we're stepping to Orson Wells masterpiece (?) Citizen Kane. With a long run at the top of the Sight and Sound list, Citizen Kane finally dropped to the number three spot in 2022 after initially losing its crown in 2012. So, how does the third greatest film of all time h...

Jan 12, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 560

Ep. 539: Tokyo Story (1953) — The Greatest Movies of All Time

Hello dear listeners! It is time for Anti-Trash 2024! And to justify the strict parameters of last month, I revealed this Anti-Trash marathon will have us looking at the best of the best. In fact, we're watching the four films that sit atop the Greatest Movies of All Time list from Sight and Sound. And we start with number four, the masterwork from Yosujirō Ozu, Tokyo Story . A new experience for Arthur and Dalton, we check in with this family drama about shifting expectations and generations in...

Jan 05, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 559

The 2023 Shelvie Award Extravaganza

Well dear friends, that is a wrap on 2023 in GoodTrash! And that means, it is time for our annual Shelvie Award celebration. As always, this is a look back at our year in GoodTrash—not a best movies from 2023 list. We will be doing that later in January 2024, so be on the lookout. The Shelvie Awards are dedicated to us reflecting back on the movies we watched for this show, and highlighting the highs and lows. Which movies did we fall in love with for the first time? Which movie ignited new feel...

Dec 29, 202352 minEp. 558

Ep. 538: Barbie (2023)

Hello Trashbags! The GenreCast is back to wrap up the year 2023 proper with a tradition we've been observing the past few years—a look at the highest grossing (Domestic) movie of the year. And this year, we've gone pink as Barbie hits the analysis table. Greta Gerwig's take on the iconic doll created a firestorm over the summer—are we charmed with it? Is it Kenough? Or is it time to move out of the Barbie world? Tune in now as we ask these questions and more while discussing Barbie. TIMESTAMPS 0...

Dec 22, 202355 minEp. 557

May December Review (2023) — Garbage Chute Special

Spoiler Warning Welcome back to another edition of the Garbage Chute! On this episode, we're taking a look at an epic movie—and to talk about an epic movie, we need an epic crew. So, Dalton has assembled the West Coast Avengers of OKC Film Conversations in the form of Film Director and president of the M. Night Shyamalan fan club Nick Sanford; the always wonderful Frightful Femme Kirsten Therkelson; and our great friend, Cinematic Schematic host, and president of the Minority Report fan club Cal...

Dec 20, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 556
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