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Shoctober 9: Dalton's House of Horrors continues this week as we take on the Tobe Hooper-directed, Spielberg-produced haunted house classic, Poltergeist. Arthur and Dalton have bold opinions that Dustin is not on board with. This week, we're talking about death and history, 80s ideologies, the family unit and more. So join us, as our journey through Dalton's mouth of madness continues! Time Stamps: 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 04:43 - Quick Poltergeist Reviews 19:01 - Expanding the Syllabus 35:14 - Analysis 57:56 - Shelf or Trash 58:46 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film

It's Shocktober 9, Bay-Bee! And we've handed the reins over to Dalton, who is turning 30 this month. To celebrate, he gets to do the programming all month long with one caveat—all the movies have to be at least 30 years old. For his first pick, Dalton picked a banger as he chose George A. Romero's Day of the Dead. The third piece of the Dead franchise, Day of the Dead follows a group of scientists and soldiers trying to figure out their next moves in an underground bunker. This week, we're talking neoliberal politics, the impact of Day of the Dead on the zombie genre, the use of violence and gore, and the film's ending. Tune in now to hear us wax as poetic as we can over this one, and stay til the end to find out what Dalton's selected for next week! Time Stamps: 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 05:16 - Quick Day of the Dead Reviews 24:00 - Expanding the Syllabus 38:48 - Analysis 1:11:23 - Shelf or Trash    

With September on the way out, it's time to start thinking spooky. So, we thought it was the ideal time to celebrate 30 years of Misery! That's right, the Stephen King book-turned Rob Reiner movie has hit a milestone anniversary, so we decided to put it on the analysis table—but we didn't hobble it. This story of a romance author held captive by his number one fan resonates as much in 2020 as it did in 1990. We're talking Stephen King, Annie Wilkes, fan culture, and much more as we prepare the foundation for a very special Shocktober 9.  Time Stamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 03:44 - Quick Misery Reviews 18:03 - Expanding the Syllabus 31:58 - Analysis 59:05 - Shelf or Trash 1:00:18 - Wrap Up & Next Week's Movie

On Episode 385 of the GenreCast, we're celebrating 8 years of this monstrosity. And, it's only fitting that we come full circle to another siege film as we take a look back at 2013's Olympus Has Fallen. We try our best not to call it White House Down, but mistakes do happen. The movie features a tarnished secret serviceman looking for redemption after the White House is overrun by terrorists. We're talking nationalism, ideology, geopolitics, the failures of the film, and much more as we bring Olympus Has Fallen to the analysis table.  Time Stamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 04:19 - Quick Olympus Has Fallen Reviews 21:42 - Expanding the Syllabus 40:37 - Analysis 58:50 - Shelf or Trash 1:00:18 - Wrap Up & Next Week's Movie

Grab your wig and fake mustache, it's time to talk the 1997 action film The Saint. On episode 384, we're talking all about globetrotting thief Simon Templar who manipulates and seduces a doctor in order to steal some formulas for cold fusion or something. This week, we're discussing geopolitics and Russian villains. We get into cycle of TV/IP reboots of the 90s and aughts. We also take a look at the odd relationship dynamics in this film before bringing the train into the station on The Saint.  Time Stamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 06:36 - Quick The Saint Reviews 16:46 - Expanding the Syllabus 30:54 - Analysis 51:42 - Shelf or Trash 52:05 - Wrap Up & Next Week's Movie

Once upon a time, on a podcast not so far away, we decided to discuss Catherine Hardwicke's Red Riding Hood. And, to help us out, is no other than our very own Frightful Femme, and one of the co-hosts of TwiLit, Kirsten Therkelson. In this sexy, stylized retelling of the classic fairytale, Valerie has fallen for a woodcutter named Peter. But, the village they live in is tormented by a werewolf—a werewolf that is keenly interested in Valerie. This week, we're discussing the themes of societal isolation and fear present in the film. The topic of studio plug-in-play plots comes up as we do a throwback to our old game segment. We also do a little psychoanalysis of the film, and the relationships therein. So, tune in now to hear us talk all about Red Riding Hood. Time Stamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 03:44 - Quick Red Riding Hood Reviews 16:15 - Expanding the Syllabus 29:42 - Analysis 55:49 - Shelf or Trash 58:36 - Wrap Up & Next Week's Movie    

Every time a podcast plays, an angel gets its wings. We don't know if that's true or not, but by golly we're going to hope so. This week, things get heavenly as we explore the 1996 Nora Ephron hit, Michael starring John Travolta. When a tabloid journalist and his associates get wind of a living, breathing angel in Iowa, they set out to investigate. But what they discover is more surreal than they could have imagined. We're talking all about narrative constructs and tropes, the use of angels, secular theology, and much more as Michael arrives on the analysis table. So, join us as we discuss the 1996 holiday hit! Time Stamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 05:17 - Quick Michael Reviews 18:13 - Expanding the Syllabus 36:24 - Analysis 58:11 - Shelf or Trash 1:01:06 - Wrap Up & Next Week's Movie  

We rebound from last week's debacle with a slow-brewing cult selection in the form of Vincenzo Natali's Splice. A movie much hotter and much weirder than Swimfan. When two geneticists push the bounds of science, a new human-animal hybrid is birthed. This week, we're talking about realism in science fiction, cycles of familial tragedy, Freud, and much more. Tune in now for our discussion of Splice! Time Stamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 03:25 - Quick Splice Reviews 14:40 - Expanding the Syllabus 28:25 - Analysis 54:00 - Shelf or Trash 56:00 - Wrap Up & Next Week's Movie  

Your favorite grown ass women are back to talk your favorite teen tales as they dive into Twilight: Eclipse. On episode 5 of TwiLit, Erin and Kirsten are giddy to talk Eclipse — and hope to not offend any vampires. Following a slight diatribe about the titling of the books, Kirsten and Erin dissect the third entry in this franchise. Come along for a journey with this in-depth look at Twilight: Eclipse. And, you'll get to find out who Bryce Dallas Howard's Wario is!

So, it's come to this. A Swimfan episode. That's right, on Ep. 380, we're discussing the early aughts curiosity Swimfan. Jesse Bradford makes a second appearance this year as he leads this PG-13 attempt at an erotic thriller. Star swimmer Ben finds himself in a precarious position after a lust-filled swim. This week, we attempt to parse out what's going on in this movie, but it's mostly a lot of Dalton venting and talking through his anger at the film. We hit on misogyny, the film's lack of psychology, form, and more as we discuss Swimfan.  Time Stamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 03:32 - Quick Swimfan Reviews 16:43 - Expanding the Syllabus 34:28 - Analysis 1:03:05 - Shelf or Trash 1:04:12 - Wrap Up & Next Week's Movie

On Ep. 379, we deliver an epilogue to our How Have We Never Covered... marathon with a redemption pick as voted by you, dear listener. The Prestige beat out 3 other finalists to gain a seat at the analysis table. Christopher Nolan's The Prestige was his last work before skyrocketing to new heights with 2008's The Dark Knight. A tale of dueling magician's willing to destroy themselves to one up the other, The Prestige is an er example of Nolan's work. We discuss the meta nature of Edison's presence in the film, Nolan's fascination with fridging, the absence of God, and Dustin performs a magic trick on air! You'll have to hear it to believe it!   Time Stamps 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 03:13 - Quick Reviews 15:50 - Expanding the Syllabus 31:48 - Analysis 50:50 - Shelf or Trash 51:52 - Wrap Up & Next Week's Movie

Welcome to the final week of How Have We Never Covered... And it's only fitting that the final spot in this tournament go to a sports movie. And a cult teen comedy to boot. That's right, we're discussing Bring It On. Peyton Reed's turn of the millennia cheerleader comedy with a hot young cast. A cheer squad is preparing for their next national championship run when they discover their cheers have all been stolen from a local underprivileged school. With little time left in the season, they try to reinvent themselves and take the honorable road to success. This week, we're discussing the film's approach to race, cultural appropriation and plagiarism, the film's depiction of cheerleaders and the exploitive nature of high school extracurriculars, and much more. 

How Have We Never Covered... continues with Week 3 Winner, Atomic Blonde. The 2017 action spy thriller stars Charlize Theron as an MI6 agent trying to find delicate information. With the John Wick team at the helm, does Atomic Blonde hit the same notes? Or does it get lost in its generic trappings? We discuss! This week, we're analyzing Atomic Blonde and talking all about 80s aeshetics, nostalgia, the male gaze, the possible queering of tropes, and much more. So, join us in our discussion of Atomic Blonde, and join us on Twitter (@Good_Trash) to vote in the final week of How Have We Never Covered...!

How Have We Never Covered Spirited Away?? That's what you're asking us this week, as episode 376 is devoted to week two's champion, the beloved film from Hayao Miyazaki. We explore Spirited Away's run in the week two tournament, and the finals against Booksmart. But, you're not here for that, you're here for the analysis. This week, we dive into the story of Chihiro and the spirit world she finds herself trapped in. This week, as we put Spirited Away on the analysis table, we talk capitalism and consumption, ghost towns, ecological commentaries, the use of what Miyazaki calls "ma" and the slowing of the narrative, and much, much more. Week 3 is currently underway, so go join us on Twitter (@Good_Trash) to make your vote count! Time Stamps 00:00:30 - Week 2 Breakdown 00:04:39 - Introductions and Synopsis 00:07:52 - Quick Reviews 00:20:01 - Expanding the Syllabus 00:41:25 - Analysis 01:07:05 - Shelf or Trash 01:08:49 - Tournament Talk Week 3

Week 1 of How Have We Never Covered... is here as we talk all about The Truman Show, the winner of the first week's tournament. The Truman Show beat out The Prestige in the week one finals. Truman Burbank has been the unknowing subject of a 30 year reality TV series. As he nears his 30th birthday, things begin going awry that begin to create a deeper sense of confusion and doubt within Truman's mind. This week, we're talking all about artifice, the commodification of people, the multiple layers within the film, and the metaphysical nature of Peter Weir's expository work. We hope we did it justice, and we hope that you join us on Twitter to vote for the upcoming films in the marathon. Time Stamps 00:00:30 - Week 1 Tournament Review 00:07:07 - Introductions 00:08:32 - Synopsis 00:09:19 - Reviews 00:20:52 - Expanding the Syllabus 00:35:53 - Analysis 01:13:16 - Shelf or Trash 01:14:02 - Tournament Talk: Week 2 01:22:44 - Where to Find Us

Ep. 374 of the GenreCast is another Patreon-awarded supporter pick. Our wonderful patreon supporter Bekah has chosen American Mary for us to discuss this week. TW: Assault is a part of the plot and we do discuss it in this episode. It has a certain sentimental value for Dalton, Dustin was excited to revisit it, and Arthur is watching it for the first time. American Mary tells the story of a broke med student looking to find a way to survive the financial strife of school. To do so, she finds herself caught in an underground world of illegal surgeries. This week, our trademark style of movie analysis sees us talking cult cinema, the American dream, representation of counter cultures, the Soska Sisters, the gaze, treatment of sex workers, and much, much more in this special Patreon-awarded episode of the GenreCast over American Mary.  Time Stamps 00:01:56 - Welcome and Introductions 00:03:23 - Synopsis 00:04:12 - Quick Reviews 00:17:48 - Expanding the Syllabus 00:36:58 - Analysis 01:06:53 - Shelf or Trash

Episode 373 of the GenreCast as here, and we're predicting you're gonna like this one. This week, we're taking a look at the 1983 Stephen King adaptation, The Dead Zone. Directed by David Cronenberg and starring Christopher Walken, The Dead Zone is the tragic story of one man forgotten by time. Johnny Smith wakes up from a 5 year coma to experience the world has left him behind, and left him with the power to see events before they happen. This week, we're talking King, Cronenberg, adaptation, and auteurism. The topic of fate, destiny, and the philosophy of our lives comes up. And finally, we talk about the obvious political elements of the film. So, if you wanna see the future, come with us as we talk The Dead Zone.  TIMESTAMPS 00:01:55 - Welcome and Introductions 00:05:07 - Synopsis 00:06:31 - Quick Reviews 00:21:04 - Expanding the Syllabus 00:32:00 - Analysis 01:07:42 - Shelf or Trash 01:08:26 - Social Plugs and Next Week’s Film

Episode 372 takes us back to the beginnings of one of cinema's greats: Hayao Miyazaki. That's right, this week, we're looking at his feature directorial debut, The Castle of Cagliostro. It's a Lupin III adventure! And what's that? We're doing an anime film by choice? My how we've grown. On this week's episode, we're talking Miyazaki and his through lines, the Goths, Visigoths, Romans and more, politics of sovereign states and much, much more as we bring The Castle of Cagliostro to the film analysis table. Tune in now!

Episode 371 takes us to the edges of sanity as we discuss the 1990 cult favorite Jacob's Ladder. And it's all thanks to our sweet Patreon donor, Brigham. Brigham has been a friend of us and the show since the beginning, and we're always excited to see what he has in store for us. Jacob's Ladder has been in the back of our mind for a long time but never found it's way to the table, but thanks to Patreon and Brigham, it's finally here. In this reality-bending tale, Jacob Singer can no longer tell what is real or what is a dream. We grapple with the loss of the mid-budget studio genre film, the presentation of otherworldly elements, military experiments and the cycles of political leanings in media. So join us as we attempt to climb Jacob's Ladder. 

Welcome back to the wonderful world of Twilight, you beautiful twi-hards! This week, the sparkling dynamic duo is back to discuss their thoughts on the discussion of thoughts had by the cast and director of Twilight. It's a commentary commentary! Erin and Kirsten dig into the deeper, more complex thoughts held by K-Stew and R-Patt and C-Hard(?). So, hit those download and play buttons and join in on the conversation as we fall even further into Twilight.