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.
Episodes
Chopping Mall (1986)
We're back fiends and familiars! This week, Schlocktober moves right along into the food court from the pavilion. That's right, we are talking hubs of commercial gathering as we discuss Chopping Mall. Oft mentioned by a dear friend of the show, we finally get this one to the table. Does it have much to say about 80s consumerism? Or will it short out before it gets good? Tune in to find out as we b
The Stuff (1985)
Hello ghouls and goblins! It is once again that time of the year, the pumpkins are out and the candles are lit—this time, though, the pumpkin was discounted and the candles were on clearance, because it is time for Schlocktober. That's right! It's nothing but B movies (C movies, D movies, etc.). We're celebrating those cult classics all month long. And we kick things off with Larry Cohen's The Stu
Defending Your Life (1991)
Order! Order! The GoodTrash GenreCast is now in its final session for the Moving On marathon. That's right, the train is in the depot as we discuss our final afterlife story. This week, we're looking back at Albert Brooks' cult classic, Defending Your Life. It is Brooks, and it is Streep. Does it have anything to say? Does it know what it is trying to say? How is it handling comedy? We discuss all
Beetlejuice (1988)
Hey! Fiends and familiars, we are gathered here today to discuss the ghost with the most. That's right, the Moving On marathon takes us back to Tim Burton and a movie that, shockingly, has never made it to our analysis table, Beetlejuice. The Michael Keaton classic is a force unto itself. But, is there anything going on under the hood or is it a bunch of red tape? Grab a number, take a seat, and j
Soul (2020)
Helloooo dear listeners! We are back with more smooth podcasting sounds for your listening pleasure. Our Moving On marathon finds itself continuing towards the Great Beyond. This week, its the animated afterlife we're after as we take a look at the Covid-Era Pixar release, Soul. This jazz odyssey through the afterlife sparked a number of conversations, many of which we attempt to engage here. We t
What Dreams May Come (1998)
Hello fiends and familiars! The Oops All Marathon Year takes us shuffling off this mortal coil and into the afterlife. We start a new marathon simply called, Moving On. We kick things off this week with a bit of a swing from 1998 entitled What Dreams May Come. This film sits as another in Robin William's run as a more "serious" actor. But, has time been kind or is it all style with no substance? W
American Beauty (1999)
Hello friends and fiends! Dalton is here to put his final darling down, and its kind of a doozy. This week, we bring the Academy Award Best Picture winner American Beauty to the altar for analysis. Sam Mendes' massive hit was a sign of the times, but how has it aged? We talk milieu, the turn of the millennium, Kevin Spacey, and much, much more as we break down American Beauty.
Sin City (2005)
Welcome back ladies and gents to a dangerous episode. Dalton continues to Kill His Darlings in the most violent way possible — by taking them to Basin City. That's right, Dalton's third pick, and something of a cheat, is a trip to Frank Miller's Sin City. The anthology of gritty black-and-white tales called out to a young teen Dalton, but they might have aged like milk. We talk Miller, misogyny, a
Titan AE (2000)
Hello cadets, we are back for another judgment decision as Dalton presents his next Darling to be decided. For this episode, we take a look at the 2000 sci-fi animated action story, Titan AE. With a strong voice cast and a veteran animated filmmaker at the helm, Titan AE had elements of becoming an animated classic. But, that is not quite what panned out. This week, we discuss animation, developme
The Pagemaster (1994)
We've come back, once again, to this place for magic...and sacrifice. That's right, Dalton has now been tasked with Killing His Darlings. To do so, he takes us first back to 1994 in an effort to re-evaluate the mixed media adventure, The Pagemaster. Following the success of two Home Alone films, Macaulay Culkin teams up with a crew of well-voiced books in order to find his way back to home and his
Our Top 10 Movie Heroes
Hello everyone and welcome back! We all have main character energy this week as we wrap up our Summer of Lists with Our Top 10 Cinematic Heroes! That's right, protagonists, good guys, men in tights, sweeping capes, tough dames—we have got it all folks! But, importantly, did we miss anyone? Please let us know and drop an email to goodtrashgenrecast@gmail.com. We had a lot of fun on this Summer of L
Our Top 10 Sequels
This week, we go to the well once again, appropriately enough, as we discuss Our Top 10 Sequels. That's right, we're looking at continuations, bridges, follow-ups, studio mandated directives and much, much more. Are sequels worth the effort? Are they ever better than the original? We talk all that and more as the Summer of Lists rolls on. What are your favorite sequels—let us know: goodtrashgenrec
Our Top 10 Best Picture Shoulda Beens
Good evening ladies, gents, and those who remain unaffiliated! This black tie affair is reserved for part three of the 2026 Summer of Lists: Academy Award what ifs. That's right, we're taking a look back at Oscar's nearly 100 years of history to identify the Best Picture nominees that probably should have won the big award. Come with us as we rewrite history and secure justice for some great movie
Our Top 5 Desired Remakes
Hello friends, family, and Netflix subscribers! The Summer of Lists continues this week as we play the Hollywood pitch game. On this list, we each countdown five desired remakes. We look at classics, bombs, unknowns, and much more to outline 15 films we think could use a refresh. Are remakes passé? Maybe, but that's the game. Tune in to find out what moneymakers we have in the pipeline. Have your
Our Top 10 Horror Films
Hello fiends and familiars! It is now the Season of the List AND a very special episode 666! So, to celebrate, we decided to kickoff the summer of lists with our top 10 horror films. That's right, the genre that we love so much is brought to altar as we have to choose 10 horror films that rise above the rest—for us. Is it subjective or objective? Yes, maybe, who knows. It was fun, and a bit challe
Miami Vice (2006)
Ready to vibe dear listener? This week, we bring our Cinematic Syndication marathon to an end with the 2006 adaptation of Michael Mann's Miami Vice. Mann worked on the original series and took the helm of a notoriously troubled cinematic production with stars Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell. Since then, the movie has earned a cult reputation—but, does it have anything going on? Or is it just a shiny
Jackass: The Movie (2002)
We're the GoodTrash GenreCast, and welcome to our Jackass episode. That's right, as we continue to look at shows moving from the small screen to the big screen, we take an unprecedented approach—one that might be the end of our show for good. Or so it seems. Dalton advocates hard for the rhetoric of Jackass: The Movie, while Dustin responds as though Johnny Knoxville threw him in the snake pit. Ar
deadCenter Film Festival Recap: Day 04
Tune in to hear about our busiest day of the festival. Seth and Dustin attended panels and watched docs, features and shorts all on this episode's rundown. Listen in to hear our thoughts on Spare My Bones Coyote, the All Dogs Go to deadCenter Shorts Program, and Mallory's Ghost.
deadCenter Film Festival Recap: Day 03
Seth and Dustin are back with more coverage of the 2026 deadCenter Film Festival! Tonight we talk about two slates of shorts: Horror and Experimental Shorts. Both were very strong programs, and we liked everything we saw. Tune to hear the details!
deadCenter Film Festival Recap: Day 02
Dustin and Seth are back with more reactions to the second day of the deadCenter Film Festival: day two. On this episode, we get to talk about a couple of features: Gangland and Pale Night. Tune in to hear our thoughts and keep up with the festival!
The Flintstones (1994) with Nick Sanford
Yabba-dabba-do! We're back with more Cinematic Synidcation as we take a look at the 1994 live action The Flintstones. Halle Berry, Kyle MacLachlan, John Goodman, Rick Moranis—this movie has it all. Is it for adults? Is it for kids? We discuss all of that as well as cinematic memories when Nick Sanford joins us to tell the tale of his first theatrical experience. From practical sets to product plac
deadCenter Film Festival 2026 Recap: Day 01
Greetings, festival fans! We are back with our gonzo coverage of the deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma City. This year, Dustin is doing the coverage with the assistance of film score composer and music professor
Seth Cudd. On this drop, we talk about the opening night of the festival and our reactions to this year's slate of Okie Shorts. Keep following for more recaps as the festival goes on!
Mission Impossible (1996)
Hello agents! The GoodTrash Oops All Marathons Year of Marathons continues (that's a lot to unpack)! This month starts a new operation: Cinematic Syndication. And we kick off this new marathon with the 1996 action blockbuster-turned-long running franchise Mission: Impossible. That's right, Brian De Palma and Tom Cruise are on the docket today as we take a look at the simple origins of what has bec
Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
Howdy y'all! We're back at analysis ranch where our final Patreon farmhand has offered up their darling for the show: Hannah Montana: The Movie. It will be your pleasure to hear three middle aged men discuss this Disney Channel Icon. We give the dual roled heroine our best though as we tease out ideas of Lynchian proportion, while looking at the child star industry, the return to simpler times, an
Jumanji (1995)
Yahtze-wait! Wrong game! Hello listeners! Grab your dice and player mats because our darling kill-a-thon continues with a pick from Michael! Our day one ride or die is checking in with a classic from his youth, Jumanji. We're going board, not video, games here as we look back at the Robin Williams vehicle. Arthur finally, finally, gets to nerd out about board games and conversations of representat
FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)
Helloooo friends, fiends, and wood sprites! The GoodTrash Kru is back at it taking names and killin' darlings. This week, we're feeling TOXIC as take a look at a pick from our Patreon Supporter Clayton! Clayton wanted to see how FernGully: The Last Rainforest has stood up against Father Time. With an ex-Disney animator at the helm, a selection of musical numbers, and some attempts at corporate sab
Grease (1978)
Listeners! Summer is getting started, and that means it is time for some lovin'! And, the death of more darlings! That's right, our Patreon supporters continue to kill their darlings this week as our good friend Bekah brings Grease to the analysis garage? We're talking 50s hot rod culture, nostalgia, John Travolta, and much, much more as we visit Rydell High, join the T-Birds, and break open a cul
Heavyweights (1995)
Howdy campers! It's a new marathon in the year of OOOOPS All Marathons! This month, our Patreon supporters will be killing their darlings. And, we start with Keithan who has chosen a 90s kid classic—Heavyweights. We spend a ton of time talking about children's media, picking up where we left off last week. In fact, we focus so much on our syllabus that it becomes business time outta nowhere! So, t
Return to Oz (1985)
Dustin kills his final darling with this bizarre, surreal, gothic take on the world of Oz in Disney's Return to Oz. Stop-motion, musical numbers, proto Jack Skellington—it's all here, and we try to figure it out. We spend a long time lamenting children's media and questioning where things went wrong. We hope you join us as we try to get our heads on right and analyze Return to Oz. Tune in now!
Dr. Giggles (1992)
Is there a podcaster in the house? This week, we find out. Dustin continues to kill his darlings with a deep cut from 1992, Dr. Giggles. We get our kill count prescriptions filled this week as we take a look at this goofy Universal B-movie. We discuss medical horror, meta forerunners, Studio risks, and much, much more as we page Dr. Giggles to the AR—analysis room! Check in now and join us for our
Spaced Invaders (1990)
We thought we were done knowing Jack, but this week, he seems to have reared his ugly head once again—kind of. This week, Dustin continues Killing His Darlings with the 1990 Touchstone Pictures release: Spaced Invaders. This homage to War of the Worlds, and probably Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, is a fascinating bomb from the era of high concept. We talk pastiche, homage, War of the Worlds, capita
Netherworld (1992)
Hello freaks and geeks! The GoodTrash Bois are back with another brand new marathon—this month, Arthur has tasked Dustin with Killing His Darlings, and he begins with a Full Moon Pictures feature, Netherworld. Not quite made for Cinemax, this feature flirts with the line of titillation. We discuss straight to video filmmaking, the dreamscapes of our youth, and much, much more as we bring Netherwor
Poor Things (2023)
Alright weirdos! We're pulling our Steampunk Train into the harbor this week as we wrap up our Heart of Stone marathon in the best way we know how–by getting strange with it. We end this marathon with a look at the unique collaboration between Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos. Poor Things is our choice here, but any of the four team ups are worth talking about. This week, we gotta talk about sex, b
Cruella (2021)
Here we go good bois and girls, the GenreCast is back with more Heart of Stone. This week, we look at Emma Stone's turn as one of Disney's most iconic villains—Cruella. Out of the success of I, Tonya Craig Gillespie finds himself at the helm of a major franchise film. But, is this one fashionably in style or a major woof! We discuss Disney's regurgitation habits, Emma Stone's next move, needle dro
La La Land (2016)
Howdy do crooners, belters, and smooth operators! Our Heart of Stone marathon continues on this week as we take a look at the film that got Stone her first Oscar, La La Land. That's right, Damien Chazelle returns to the analysis table with his Classic Hollywood Musical. We discuss music, what it takes to accomplish dreams (and when to sell out), and much, much more as we discuss La La Land and Emm
Easy A (2010)
Gather 'round friends and foes, we're back with a new month—and of course, that also means a new marathon. This month, we're pivoting from Jack Ryan to one of the best actors of her generation, Emma Stone. This month, it is our "Heart of Stone" marathon. And we kick it off with Stone's first leading role, Easy A. We discuss the purity culture movement, Emma Stone, high school comedies, pastiche, a
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)
For the second time in as many weeks, we find ourselves learning once more about young Jack Ryan. In the second reboot of the series, Chris Pine now helms the mantle of the analyst extraordinaire. We finally see the legendary helicopter crash that is pivotal to his backstory before we see him move to Wall Street to begin his work with the CIA. Trading in James Earl Jones and Morgan Freeman for Kev
The Sum of All Fears (2002)
We continue to learn more about Jack... Ryan this week as we move into the third part of our marathon. Not only do we get a new movie for a new decade, we get another new Jack Ryan — Ben Affleck. Maybe most noted for its mid-film set piece that stands as eerie bit of business at the time of release, Affleck's Ryan outing is rooted in the action filmmaking style of the 2000s. How does it hold up? H
Patriot Games (1992)
Hello lads, lasses, and other un-assumed masses, our "You Don't Know Jack... Ryan" marathon with the second man to take the mantle, Harrison Ford. This week, we play Patriot Games. It is Jack Ryan versus the IRA, so you know Dalton has things to say. We discuss the IRA, Ford's take on the character, and much, much more as we continue our trek through the Jack Ryan universe. Tune in now!
The Hunt for Red October (1990)
It's a new month. And this year, that means it is always a new marathon. That's right, 2026 is the year of "Ooops, all marathons!" This week, we bring back an oldie with "You Don't Know Jack...", and this month we're featuring the Tom Clancy CIA Superstar Jack Ryan. Obviously, it was apropos to follow The Red Shoes with The Hunt for Red October. We talk the Soviet Union, American Geopolitics, Jack
The Red Shoes (1948)
As the lights begin to fade, we find ourselves at the final performance of the Archers for this marathon. This week, we take a look at Powell and Pressburger's The Red Shoes. The Archer's oft-considered magnum opus has inspired countless filmmakers and fans alike. We talk stardom, performance, tyrannical leaders, and much, much more as we lace up our dancing boots to discuss The Red Shoes. Tune in
A Canterbury Tale (1944)
Hark, we pilgrims continue down the road of the Archer's filmography in order to view A Canterbury Tale. On our journey to The Red Shoes, we find ourselves stopped over in a random small village to solve the mystery of what is going on with this movie. Dustin posits an interesting production hypothesis on the making of this film as we discuss the Britishness of it. Join us as we walk the road and
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943)
Ahoy dear friends! The train keeps rolling and the target keeps moving. The Archers are back with an epic adventure: The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp. With a returning crew of actors and a cartoon inspiration, the duo turn in maybe their most British movie. We talk England, conflict, the women of the Archers, and much, much more! Join us now as The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp hits the analy
I Know Where I'm Going! (1945)
Cheers friends, we're back for another round of that Antitrash goodness as we reach back into our quiver and fire another round of analysis at The Archers. This week, we take a look at Powell and Pressburger's I Know Where I'm Going. This slapstick romance takes us on location for some fun and adventure, but does it have anything going on when the wind settles? We continue our discussion of Powell
Black Narcissus (1947)
Cheerio ladies, gents, and nondescript friends alike! It is January, and that can only mean one thing: ANTITRASH. This year, our annual good movie marathon is focused on a dynamic directing duo: The Archers. Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger made more than 20 films together and are two of the most notable filmmaking voices in British Cinema. So, this month we begin looking through their filmog
The 2025 Shelvie Award Extravaganza
Hello friends, fiends, and everyone in between! Another year has come to an end, and we are back to recap the year in GoodTrash. That's right, it is our self-congratulatory hour of power. We look back on the movies we watched for the show and hand out awards, such as the Hebrew Hammer and Best Worst Movie. Finally, we discuss the movies that made it onto the platinum shelf. Thanks again for anothe
A Minecraft Movie (2025)
Welcome back blockheads! Our look back at some of the highest grossing films of 2025 comes to an end with the domestic box office king (as of our recording), A Minecraft Movie. We're going into the Overworld to discuss the hit of the year. We talk all about creativity, meta narratives, Jack Black, who movies are for, and much more as we craft an analysis of A Minecraft Movie. Tune in now!
Is This Thing On? (2025) Garbage Chute Review
In the second of his video-turned-audio experiments, Arthur checks in with his review of Bradley Cooper's third feature film, Is This Thing On? The domestic drama starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern lands in the midst of awards season, but does it earn an ovation or is it a bomb? Arthur shares his quick thoughts on the film, the cast, Cooper, and recommends whether or not it is worth your time. Tu
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025): Garbage Chute Review
Arthur is back with something of an experiment. In creating some video projects for a class, he decided to repurpose the audio for the Garbage Chute. This episode is a review of the now streaming Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Benoit Blanc is back for another perplexing puzzle, but does it warrant you watching? Arthur drops his verdict on this special episode of the Garbage Chute. Tune in
Lilo and Stitch (2025)
Aloha fellow cinephiles! We are continuing our look back at the culturally relevant films of 2025 with the second highest domestic grosser of the year (as of this recording), Lilo and Stitch. That's right, Disney has once again gone to the well to fish out another of their classic properties and attempt to make it live action. But what does that even mean? We discuss remakes, reboots, animation, a
Superman (2025) with Nick Sanford
Hello all! Following Dustin's cheat-o-thon, we're back to our regularly schedule business. And this month, instead of year-end catch-ups, we are taking a look at the THREE highest domestic grossing films of the year (as of this recording [in early November]). To kick things off, we are joined by filmmaker, friend of the show, rambling lunatic, and all around good dude, "Sick" Nick Sanford to talk
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)
Ahoy dancing queens! Dustin brings the S.S. Cheat-afore into dock with the feel good movie of 1969 (nice), They Shoot Horses, Don't They? And gosh, don't they indeed. We look back at the hard to find work from Sydney Pollack. Thanks to a popular online video website, we were able to watch the film. We talk about power structures, exploitative entertainment, physical media, and much, much more! Com
Nashville (1975)
Howdy y'all! The Dustin cheat-a-thon rolls on with an Altman banger? Classic? Masterwork? Maybe. It's Nashville. This epic ensemble escapade brings us to our knees in awe. We discuss Altman's improvisational style, the films technological prowess, dat ensemble, and much, much more as Nashville arrives on the analysis table. Tune in now!
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)
Hello GoodTrashers! Dustin continues to fly the plan this week with absolutely no regard for what is being asked of him. His mystery marathon continues with a pick from the actor's director, John Cassavetes. This week, we take a look at the director's neo-noir (maybe) The Killing of a Chinese Bookie. We discuss style, Cassavetes, the New Hollywood, and much, much more in this week's episode—we als
The Parallax View (1974)
Hello friends and familiars! We return to semi-regular programming... but not really. Dustin has commandeered the ship and is programming the month of November. Spoiler alert: this is the first in a month long run of him skirting, avoiding, and flagrantly violating the rules of the marathon Arthur set forth. And he starts of this violation with the second entry in Alan Pakula's paranoia trilogy, T
28 Years Later (2025) with Caleb Masters
Well weary travelers, we've arrived at the end of our Shocktober: The Three-ening Marathon. But, we aren't fizzling out. Instead, we're joined by one of our closest friends, Caleb Masters. The Cinematic Schematic co-host joins us to talk about the long-awaited follow up to the 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later, 28 Years Later. We discuss whether the film holds up to the anticipation, female charact
Saw 3 (2006) with Laron Chapman
Hello ghouls and goblins! The season of the Witch is still in full effect. As our celebration of the horror threequel continues, we are joined by a dearly beloved guest host, Laron Chapman to discuss Saw III. Laron is a filmmaker, critic, and long time friend of us here at GoodTrash. We are glad to finally have him drop by our game designed specifically to replace Dalton. We run through our relati
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (2025) and TRON: Ares (2025): Garbage Chute Review
We're back down the Garbage Chute this week with not one, but TWO new releases that we've stitched together in a monstrous review. We take a look at both the newest entry in the TRON franchise, TRON: Ares (a Frankenstein story) as well as the highly anticipated new Guillermo del Toro project, Frankenstein. Dustin and Arthur sit down to discuss these two movies, which are a fitting double bill. Is
Jaws 3-D (1983)
Hello chum (get it?!)! Your GoodTrash Gang is back, but team members are dropping like flies around this studio. With Dalton, Arthur and Dustin have to find ways to steer the analysis ship through the murky waters of Jaws 3-D. We discuss marketing questions related to SeaWorld's partnership with this movie, bad 3-D effects, and Jaws: The Revenge, and much, much more in our discussion of Jaws 3-D.
MaXXXine (2024) with Kirsten Therkelson
Hello ghouls of the night! Our Shocktober: The Three-ening marathon rolls on to Hollywood! This week, we continue looking at the third entries in horror series with Ti West's highly anticipated follow up to X and Pearl, MaXXXine. The Mia Goth led franchise elevated the star to new levels in the genre world. We talk stardom, cults, satanic panic (again), and much, much more as we head up the Beverl
A House of Dynamite (2025): Garbage Chute Review w/ Caleb Masters
SPOILERS BEGIN AT 14:40
It's another trip down the chute dear friends! This week, we're continuing to cover the potential awards candidates with a look at the upcoming Netflix-release A House of Dynamite — Kathryn Bigelow's long awaited follow up to 2017's Detroit. For this review, Arthur and Dalton are joined by longtime friend and Cinematic Schematic co-host Caleb Masters. The film releases in a
One Battle After Another (2025): Garbage Chute Review
SPOILERS BEGIN AT 22:38
Hello comrades! We're back down the chute today with a review episode to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's newest film One Battle After Another. The Leo DiCaprio vehicle has been a rousing critical success and is gearing up for a strong awards season push—as well as being another major feather in Warner Bros. cap for 2025. But, does the critical acclaims flow down the Garbage
Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
Hello fiends and familiars! The leaves are changing colors, pumpkin spice is polluting the air, and we've got our spooky gear on—that's right, it's Shocktober! We arrive at Shocktober the 14th with a special high-concept marathon crossover as we Frankenstein concepts to present Shocktober: The Three-ening! That's right, we are looking at the third entries in horror series. And we kick it off with
Trouble in Mind (1985)
Dear listener, you are not ready for this. You are not ready for the 1985 neo-noir crime thriller starring Kris Kristofferson entitled Trouble in Mind. We were also not ready for it, but we watched it anyway thanks to our old friend and Patreon supporter Michael Cole. He knew our wheelhouses and picked a doozy of an entry. We talk noir, postmodernism, crime films, Kris Kristofferson, Divine, and m
Queer (2024)
Get your handkerchiefs out and wipe the sweat off your brow, we're back with another dose of that sweet, sweaty, GoodTrash. This week, we are discussing the second film Luca Guadagnino released in 2024, Queer. The Daniel Craig-led romantic drama travelogue is inspired by William S. Burroughs work. We explore art and artist, William Tell, Daniel Craig, and much, much more as we attempt to unpack th
This is Spinal Tap (1984) w/ Dan Bokemper
Rock on fiends and familiars! The band is back in the studio this week with guest vocalist Dan Bokemper. And we're cranked to 11 to discuss This is Spinal Tap. That's right! The classic Rob Reiner mockumentary has finally hit the analysis table—just in time for the sequel! Does it hold up? Does it have anything to say? Or is it a one-hit wonder of its era? Find out as we analyze This is Spinal Tap
Cutthroat Island (1995)
Ahoy mateys! We're back into non-themed international waters this week with a Patreon-awarded selection from Clayton! Clayton gave us a little plank to walk, and we picked our poison with the 1995 stinker Cutthroat Island... This week, we discuss whether or not those critiques were warranted. Maybe this film is a diamond in the rough. You will have to tune in and find out. So join us as we sail th
Solaris (2002)
Hello fiends and familiars! We have come to the conclusion of our Once More with Feeling marathon. This month, we've seen trash, after trash, after trash. Can Steven Soderbergh's Solaris get us out of a rut? Or are we just witnessing fleeting memories of shelvable films? We talk film tones, Soderbergh's proclivities as director, and much, much more. Join us as we take Solaris to the analysis table
Ghost in the Shell (2017)
Hello dear friends and trashers, our Once More with Feeling marathon chugs along at bullet train speeds this week. We revisit an anime classic in the form of the Live Action remake of Ghost in the Shell. Shrouded in questionable casting and controversy, the remake bombed upon release. But, does it warrant another look? Join us as we bring Ghost in the Shell to the analysis table.
Aladdin (2019)
Welcome back trash-heads! Our remake marathon, Once More with Feeling, continues with a look at Guy Ritchie's take on the Disney classic Aladdin. With Will Smith stepping into the big blue boots of Robin Williams, we determine how it meshes with the 90s animated classic. We talk all things adaptation, Will Smith, transnational cinema, and more. Join us now as we dance around and analyze Aladdin.
Mean Girls (2024)
Fiends and familiars, quite trying to make fetch happen. It didn't take in 2004, and it definitely did not take in 2024. That's right, Once More with Feeling continues as we tackle the 2024 adaptation of Mean Girls: The Musical. With Tina Fey still in the mix, we question how far this property has come, or if it should have closed off broadway years ago. Tune in now to hear our reviews and analysi
Assault on Precinct 13 (2005)
The summer of the list is over friends! We're back to our regularly scheduled nonsense. And to get back into the groove, we're cooking up a new marathon: Once More with Feeling. The hook? Movies we have seen before, but via their remakes! And we go all the way back to episode one when we covered a John Carpenter classic. We are talking the 2005 remake of Assault on Precinct 13. Arthur finally gets
Together (2025): Garbage Chute Review
Hello dear listeners! Arthur is back down the cute with the new Michael Shanks film Together starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie. When a couple move to the country, their world is turned upside down by a force that begins to bring them together in a way never before imagined. This new Neon film has been marketed hard, but is it worth your time? Arthur checks in with his thoughts.
The Home (2025): Garbage Chute Review
Hello friends and familiars, Arthur is back with another edition of the Garbage Chute. This week, he check in on a new film from James Demonaco (The Purge) entitled The Home. The horror mystery stars Pete Davidson as Max – a degenerate who gets one more chance at rehabilitation by doing community service at a local nursing home. After he begins to connect with some of the residents, he takes it up
Our Top 10 Updates to the AFI Top 100
Friends and familiars, we bring the Summer of the List to an end this week. Last year, we got a bit more familiar with the Sight and Sound Top 100. This year though, we asked, why has nobody updated the AFI Top 100 in nearly 20 years? So, we are doing just that. We are counting down our top 10 removals and additions to the AFI Top 100 Movies list. Tune in to find out what made the list!
Eddington (2025): Garbage Chute Review
Hello fiends and familiars—and Beau-heads! Dalton and Arthur are in the studio this week to discuss the brand new release from Ari Aster, Eddington. There will be spoilers! The divisive new movie releasing from A24 has sparked fascinating takes from critics. So, we sit down to try and make sense of this flame-fueled western thriller. Our takes might be wrong, but the conversation might be the key
I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025): Garbage Chute Review
Hello! Arthur is here fresh out of the cinema to talk about the new legacy-sequel I Know What You Did Last Summer. He attempts to keep it spoiler-free and quick to give you an idea of whether to catch this one or not! Tune in now!
Our Top 10 Show Stealing Scenes
Hello fiends and familiars! The Summer of the List continues with our most high-concept topic this week. We are counting down our top 10 show-stealing scenes from movies—whether the movie was great or not. Inspired by Ryan Cooglers hit Sinners, Dustin pitched this idea. What are the scenes or sequences that make you point at the screen in awe saying, "That's Cinema, baby"? Tune in to find out what
Our Top 10 Scores and Soundtracks
Hello friends and familiars! We continue our Summer of the List this week with a look back at some of our favorite sounds of the cinema. That's right, we're counting down our favorite scores and/or soundtracks! A daunting challenge? Maybe. Find out which bops stuck with us long after the movie ended!
Our Top 10 Films of the 21st Century
It is the season of the list! That's right fiends and familiars, this week we're kicking off our annual summer of top 10 lists. And what better way to start in the year of our Lord 2025, with a look back at the 21st century to this point. NOTE: We planned and recorded this before the Times did their poll and published their list. So... WE got there first. Did your favorites make the cut? Find out
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