Goodtrash Genrecast

It's our 10th annual Shocktober Marathon! It's the spookiest time of the year. And this year is SHOCK10BER: Rise of the Reboot! We're landing in the first decade of the new millennium to discuss the spate of reboots that occurred. To start us off, we take a look at the Wes Craven Presents... Dracula 2000 title starring Gerard Butler, Omar Epps, Jennifer Esposito, Christopher Plummer, and more! This updated take has all the hallmarks of the 2000s style of movie making, so we take a look at that style, we discuss the role of the producer as name above the title, and we crack open the movie's take on Dracula's origins. It's our favorite time of the year as we get spooky all month long, so join us now... if you dare... TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 5:26 - Quick Dracula 2000 Reviews 16:44 - Expanding the Syllabus 29:35 - Analysis 58:27 - Shelf or Trash 1:01:42 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

We wrap up our mystery mini marathon with the movie that launched a star, Lady MacBeth. Or, the Florence Pugh Power Hour (and 30 minutes). This terse tale was made for next to nothing, but established Florence Pugh as a name to watch. This week, we discuss dislikable characters and when they're likable, culpability, the trauma of viewing death, and much more as we dive into this chilling tale.  TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 4:10 - Quick Lady MacBeth Reviews 20:35 - Expanding the Syllabus 36:06 - Analysis 1:10:51 - Shelf or Trash 1:12:33 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

We're back at it this week as our mini marathon continues. This week, we're looking at the Sofia Coppola remake of The Beguiled from 2017. This modern take on the classic story feature Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, and Kirsten Dunst. We're joined by our beloved friend Kirsten Therkelson to tackle this period drama. This week, we discuss the work of Sofia Coppola and the markers of her films, women and power, race amidst the backdrop of the Civil War, and much more. Tune in now to hear our tale and find out the final piece of the mini marathon puzzle.  TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 04:32 - Quick The Beguiled (2017) Reviews 16:19 - Expanding the Syllabus 29:25 - Analysis 1:07:13 - Shelf or Trash 1:11:05 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

Hello and welcome to another new episode of the GenreCast! We're back this week in our finest clothes because we're taking a look at Paul Thomas Anderson's Phantom Thread. The 2017 drama about a designer and his muse landed several nominations and accolades—maybe none bigger than being chosen for our analysis table. This week, we're diving in to talk about power dynamics in relationships, auteurism, method acting, class dynamics, healthy relationships, and much more. Plus, we're kicking off a mini mystery marathon—only Arthur knows what links the next three films, so tune in now and start putting the clues together.  Timestamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 05:18 - Quick Phantom Thread Reviews 17:52 - Expanding the Syllabus 39:57 - Analysis 1:09:27 - Shelf or Trash 1:12:31 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

It's another special episode. This week's episode is another Patreon-sponsored pick from Bekah. And she chose the wildly weird Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar—a character focused comedy from the minds of Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo (who co-wrote Bridesmaids). On this episode, we discuss othering of characters as presented in the film, we try to tangle with representation a bit, how the film engages with problematic tropes, its presentation of relationships, and the wholesome masculinity of Edgar. Join us now as we break this 2021 release wide open.  TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 03:57 - Quick Barb & Star Reviews 18:53 - Expanding the Syllabus 35:44 - Analysis 54:07 - Shelf or Trash 55:43 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

We journey back into the 90s with a look at a little gem from 1992 that boasts a stellar cast, Sneakers. A massive hit upon release, Sneakers seems to have become something of an under seen hidden gem. Robert Redford leads a crew into a wrong man espionage escapade. We discuss the politics of early 90s Hollywood, cinema and the 1960s, the NSA, and much more! Tune in now! TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 05:21 - Quick Sneakers Reviews 25:23 - Expanding the Syllabus 43:11 - Analysis 1:04:05 - Shelf or Trash 1:05:29 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

It's a movie from the year we began, an always surreal moment. "Nobody is safe. Nobody is house." It's a joke we've come to love, but how does the movie truly stand up? We discuss the politics of 2010s Hollywood, the implications of Denzel agreeing to be waterboarded for this picture, Ryan Reynolds career, and much more as we break open the action film Safe House. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 05:35 - Quick Safe House Reviews 23:11 - Expanding the Syllabus 36:12 - Analysis 55:36 - Shelf or Trash 57:28 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

We're sticking to the 90s, but we're drastically shifting genre as we take a look at the beloved 90s comedy hit, City Slickers. This Billy Crystal vehicle was a huge hit in the early 90s and even spawned a sequel. This week, we look back on 1991 in comedy. We're talking masculinity, the search for fulfillment, a little bit of wealth and class. Tune in now to hear our discussion! TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 05:39 - Quick City Slickers Reviews 20:53 - Expanding the Syllabus 35:03 - Analysis 52:33 - Shelf or Trash 54:23 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

WE'RE BACK! After a summer off, we have returned to you dear listener. And, though it's not the Wicker Man, we do have something special in store. We return from hiatus with a different horror cult classic, the 1990 entry in The Exorcist franchise, William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III. And this episode is brought to you by Patreon-sponsor and friend of the show, Brigham C. Thank you for the selection Brigham! In this episode, we talk all about the spookiness of the church, violence and film, film sequels, and much more!  TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 04:39 - Quick The Exorcist III Reviews 23:02 - Expanding the Syllabus 40:26 - Analysis 1:08:16 - Shelf or Trash 1:09:53 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

We enter week 3 of "Welcome to the Family" (on time, I might add) with the Karyn Kusama directed thriller The Invitation. This under-the-radar thriller is set in one location and focuses on only a handful of characters, some of whom have bought into a new movement, called The Invitation. On this week's episode, we're going deep on social interactions, technical elements, the dangers of proselytizing, grief and working through pain, and much more.  Timestamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 04:39 - Quick The Invitation Reviews 22:19 - Expanding the Syllabus 40:09 - Analysis 1:12:58 - Shelf or Trash 1:13:32 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

Sorry for the delay, we got held up at a local summer celebration. We're continuing our "Welcome to the Family" marathon this week with a look at Ari Aster's follow up to Hereditary, which is Midsommar. The movie plays opposite to Hereditary in many ways. Another story about grief, this tale takes place primarily in the light. Bringing horror and trauma out into the open. We talk all about moral relativism, cultural practices, Aster's techniques, grief, folk horror and much more.  Timestamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 04:07 - Quick Midsommar Reviews 14:36 - Expanding the Syllabus 39:02 - Analysis 1:06:25 - Shelf or Trash 1:09:05 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film  

Welcome to a new month and a new marathon! We would love for you to gather with us as we kickoff "Welcome to the Family", a marathon devoted to movies about cults. We're starting off with a cult (no pun intended) classic from 1984, Children of the Corn. The Stephen King adaptation stars a Pre-Terminator Linda Hamilton as one half of a couple who get stuck in a ghost town in Nebraska, only to find the remaining townspeople are under the age of 19. This week, we talk He Who Walks Behind the Corn, cults, generational gaps, the Satanic Panic, and much more as we dive into cults, films, and films about cults.  Timestamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 06:32 - Quick Children of the Corn Reviews 19:58 - Expanding the Syllabus 37:32 - Analysis 1:01:58 - Shelf or Trash 1:02:46 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

Grab your clay and your potter's wheel, we're singing Unchained Melody as we talk Ghost. That's right, the 1990 cinematic juggernaut starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg is hitting the analysis table. And the highest grossing film of 1990 is no slouch. We're talking all about male gaze subversion, yuppies, frat guys, life after death, but never taxes! So, tune in now as we bring the Oscar Winning romance Ghost to your ears.  Timestamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 06:35 - Quick Ghost Reviews 22:27 - Expanding the Syllabus 42:41 - Analysis 1:08:19 - Shelf or Trash 1:10:47 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

Welcome to the swamp, fam! We're here this week with a very special birthday, our main meme'd Ogre is turning 20. It seemed only apt that we bring the bad boy and his sidekick to the analysis table. That's right, we're talking about the animated classic Shrek. It's Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow in the farce of the century (?). This week, we dive deep into the impact and legacy of Shrek on animation, including comedy and acting. We discuss the movies approach to pastiche and post-modernity. And, we wrap up with some quick hits on gentrification? All of that and more in this 20th anniversary discussion of Shrek! Timestamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 05:14 - Quick Shrek Reviews 17:49 - Expanding the Syllabus 33:09 - Analysis 55:45 - Shelf or Trash 57:19 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

Welcome back dear listeners to a special episode of the GenreCast! This week, thanks to a Patreon-awarded pick from Keithan S., we've been tasked to talk about Park Chan-wook's early feature Joint Security Area. And, to add to the fun, we're joined by former co-host Caleb Masters. Caleb took some valuable time out of his schedule to join us on this episode. We're having fun talking the psychology of war, Park's use of suspense, the film's approach to murder mystery and victimhood, and much more. Join us now, and don't forget to look for Caleb at The Cinematropolis or listen to The Cinematic Schematic. Thanks again to our Patreon supporters, and if you're interested in making us watch a movie, go to patreon.com/gtm.  Timestamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 03:56 - Quick Joint Security Area Reviews 17:29 - Expanding the Syllabus 44:53 - Analysis 1:13:12 - Shelf or Trash 1:16:08 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

Hello dear listeners! We're back on Wrestlemania weekend with a matchup for the ages as two beloved Kaiju go to war in the newest entry in what has been dubbed the Monsterverse. Since a relaunch in 2014, the legendary Godzilla has been set on a course to take down the immovable object himself, Kong. This new release from HBO Max is oversized fun, but does it have any substance at all? We take a look while talking too long about conspiracies.  Timestamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 04:27 - Quick Godzilla vs Kong Reviews 21:26 - Expanding the Syllabus 33:21 - Analysis 1:10:53 - Shelf or Trash 1:12:20 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

Happy Good Friday to ye! We're back this week to celebrate the season with our sweet friends over at The Praisedown with a discussion of Monty Python's Life of Brian. This satire is a sideways look at the life of Christ through the lens of Brian Cohen — a young man born on the same night as Jesus and trying to find his way in Judea. This week, we're joined by Heath and Alex from The Praisedown to talk all about this satirical look at politics and religion. Does this cult classic stand the test of time? Can we look on the bright side of life? Tune in to find out! Timestamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 03:25 - Quick Life of Brian Reviews 19:04 - Analysis 56:03- Shelf or Trash 57:50 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

Welcome back dear listeners as we make our delayed return this week. We're here talking the 2018 thriller Searching staring John Cho and Debra Messing. This stylized thriller is established as a screen picture found footage mystery. When David's 16 year old daughter goes missing, he turns to the internet to look for leads—and discovers a daughter he only thought he knew. This week, we talk long about the ethics of serial killer content, found footage, screen capture, social media, fatherhood, and much, much more.  Timestamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 02:38 - Quick Searching Reviews 14:46 - Expanding the Syllabus 38:36 - Analysis 1:10:31- Shelf or Trash 1:13:01 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

Hello everyone! This week, we were supposed to be talking about 2018's Facebook/Facetime movie Searching. However, due to some personal reasons, the whole band couldn't get together. So, Dalton and Arthur sat down to put out some special filler content to buy some time.  On this fun bonusode of sorts, Arthur and Dalton look back at the first major studio Screen Capture Found Footage movie, Unfriended. Dalton informs us early on that there were a few similar efforts prior to do something in this vein, but Blumhouse and Universal made a big splash with this internet horror story.  It also felt like a nice appetizer for next week's film, Searching. After talking all about Unfriended, we do something we haven't done in a long time — we talk about what has us fired up in pop culture: including, Piers Morgan, WandaVision, Saturday Night Live, and much, much more. So, join us now for this off-the-path adventure, and we'll be back next week with Searching. 

What darkness lies in the heart of Dalton? Only The Shadow knows!  That's right, dear listener, we're taking a look at the bizarre 1994 pulp comic adaptation The Shadow with Alec Baldwin and a host of other names you know. This in-the-wake-of-Batman attempt at a franchise is a bit of an oddity, and we're cracking it open for you now! This week, we talk the impact of Batman, franchises, racism, adaptation, and much more as we dive into the forgotten film The Shadow! TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 04:13 - Quick The Shadow Reviews 20:25 - Expanding the Syllabus 41:04 - Analysis 1:00:08 - Shelf or Trash 1:02:54 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film