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GoodTrash GenreCast

GoodTrash Media

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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Ep. 437: The Nice Guys (2016)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/12/17

Our Buddy marathon continues with a Shane Black Christmas event as we take on the 2016 semi-cult classic, The Nice Guys. This noir flavored buddy picture places Russel Crowe and Ryan Gosling together. But, does it work? We revisit our discussions of Shane Black's scripting from last week, and evaluate The Nice Guys as a re-evaluated version of that story. We talk about women, sex, violence, and formalism as we take this one to the analysis table. Join us now! TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and

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Garbage Chute Ep. 1: Guillermo Del Toro‘s Nightmare...

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/12/16

Welcome dear listeners to the first episode of the GoodTrash Garbage Chute: Quick Reviews Just for You! On the first episode, Arthur is taking a look at Guillermo Del Toro's newest movie: Nightmare Alley. This film noir features an A-list cast and is co-written by Del Toro and Kim Morgan. But the big question is, "is it worth your time?" Well, Arthur breaks it down just for you on Episode 1 of the Garbage Chute.

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Ep. 436: Lethal Weapon (1987)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/12/09

Welcome back friends! We're continuing our December Buddy Marathon with THE quintessential buddy cop film. The one that built the modern day blueprint—Lethal Weapon. That's right. It's Riggs. It's Murtaugh. And they're just too old for it. Or maybe not old enough? We discuss a lot about Lethal Weapon, including mental health, issues with the script, and much more as we have a surprising reaction to this classic action flick. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 03:18 - Quick Lethal

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Ep. 435: Midnight Run (1988)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/12/02

Happy holidays dear listener! As we move into this time of friendship and family, we thought it only appropriate to look at films celebrating blooming friendships. It's a Buddy Marathon! And we're kicking it off with the cross-country adventure, Midnight Run. This 1988 comedy pits Robert De Niro against Charles Grodin in a comedy of errors. We're talking male friendship, the FBI, and much more in this first part of our December Marathon! TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 03:50 -

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Ep. 434: Ready Player One (2018)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/12/01

We wrap up November with a sci-fi adventure as we discuss Stephen Spielberg's adaptation of the beloved novel Ready Player One. Set in the near future in a dystopian world where everyone thrives online, Ready Player One is a feast of nostalgia and pop culture. But is there any meat in this dish? Or is it all sweets? We dig into the smorgasbord of intellectual properties provided by Warner Bros. to discuss nostalgia, pastiche, the online world, taking back power and means, and much more as we head

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Ep. 433: Falling Down (1993)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/11/18

Welcome back to the GenreCast dear listener! After revisiting our high school years, we're ready to release some angst. We look back at the 1993 Joel Schumacher film Falling Down with Michael Douglas and Robert Duvall. With this story of one man's bad day, we take a look at early 90s politics, the status of America as a nation, masculinity, entitlement, and much, much more. So, join us as we put Falling Down on the analysis table! TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 4:49 - Quick Falling

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Ep. 432: The Edge of Seventeen (2016)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/11/11

Welcome back friends! We're reliving our high school glory days this week as we discuss the coming of age comedy, The Edge of Seventeen. This slice of life stars Hailee Steinfeld as a wallflower trying to find her place in the world after great betrayal. This week we discuss the nuances of coming of age stories, style within the genre, the masculinity pyramid that exists within the story, and much more. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 4:22 - Quick The Edge of Seventeen Reviews 18:16 -

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Ep. 431: Varsity Blues (1999)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/11/04

Grab the pigskin and let's hit the field, we're knockin' heads and diving into the end zone to discuss the high school sports classic, Varsity Blues. We've got Van Der Beek, baby Paul Walker, Amy Smart, and the wonderful Ali Larter trying to make it out of small town Texas. We talk about cycles of power, taking back power, labor and safety, the dangers of the cult of football, and much more as we look back at this high school comedy. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 4:22 - Quick

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Ep. 430: Friday the 13th (2009)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/10/28

Shock10ber comes to a close as we take on one of the two biggest horror franchises we've yet to discuss, Friday the 13th. On this concluding chapter of our annual horror marathon, we dive into the slasher genre and all its messy glory. Race and misogyny start us off, and then we move into a discussion of Platinum Dunes and the CW, small town secrets, and minding each others business. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 3:39 - Quick Friday the 13th Reviews 18:18 - Expanding the

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Ep. 429: The Amityville Horror (2005)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/10/25

Shock10ber rolls on with ghosts, haunted houses, genocide, and Ryan Reynolds's 18-pack abs. That's right, we're taking a look at the 2005 remake of the somewhat classic haunted house film, The Amityville Horror. It's our second Reynolds vehicle in just a few months, and so we once again dive deep into the career and trajectory of the man who would be Deadpool. We also talk at length about movies based on true stories or "true" stories and how genre and direction impact the delivery of those stories

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Ep. 428: Dawn of the Dead (2004)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/10/14

Shock10ber: Rise of the Remakes continues on this week with the 2004 take on George Romero's classic, Dawn of the Dead. Notable as the first feature film from an unknown director named Zach Snyder, Dawn of the Dead also aided in reviving the zombie genre for a new generation. We talk about formalism and realism, whether the movie is too thin or if it does have something to say, the approach to fast and slow zombies, and much, much more as we take on this reanimated remake. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 -

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Ep. 427: Thir13en Ghosts (2001)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/10/07

Shock10ber: Rise of the Remake rolls on with the 2001 remake of William Castle's cult film Thir13en Ghosts. With a cast featuring Tony Shalhoub, F. Murray Abraham, Matthew Lillard, and Shannon Elizabeth, Thir13en Ghosts was the second film from the Dark Castle production banner. This remake dresses up the barebones original with a 2000s aesthetic and top notch production design. We talk all about remakes, economics, foreshadowing true crime podcasts, and crossover entertainers. Tune in now to hear

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Ep. 426: Dracula 2000 (2000)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/10/03

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

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Ep. 425: Lady MacBeth (2017)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/09/24

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

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Ep. 424: The Beguiled (2017) w/ Kirsten Therkelson

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/09/23

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

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Ep. 423: Phantom Thread (2017)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/09/09

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

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Ep. 422: Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/09/02

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

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Ep. 421: Sneakers (1992)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/08/26

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 -

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Ep. 420: Safe House (2012)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/08/19

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 -

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Ep. 419: City Slickers (1991)

GoodTrash GenreCast ·

2021/08/12

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 -

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