Episodes
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Ep. 364: Pixar's Onward (2020)
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
On Ep. 364 of the GenreCast, we're taking a look at the newest film from Pixar, the fantasy adventure Onward. Tom Holland and Chris Pratt voice Ian and Barley, two elven brothers on a quest to find their dad—kind of. When he gets a staff and a spell to bring his dead father back, Ian's attempt to cast magic fails. The brothers then set out to find the materials they need to finish the spell and see their dad. This week, we're diving deep into dead dads. We also bring up topics of nerd culture and Pixar's formula. So, grab your staff, let your hair down, and join us on a journey into uncovering what's really going on in Onward.
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Ep. 363: Near Dark (1987)
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Episode 363 of the GenreCast features our annual Kathryn Bigelow discussion! This time around, we're talking all about vampires and lost boys with a discussion of her 1987 western-horror Near Dark. That's right, Adrian Pasdar, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, and Jenny Wright are a troupe of renegade vampires cruising the south. Dealing with gender, outsiders, and style in ways that are uniquely her own, Bigelow's Near Dark is a fascinating early entry into her filmography. We tap into all of those elements as we look to flesh out the deeper pieces of Kathryn Bigelow's vampire tale Near Dark.
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Ep. 362: True Stories (1986)
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thanks for tuning in to another edition of the GenreCast! This week's episode is a Patreon-awarded Patreon pick from Keithan. Keithan is a dear friend of the show, and always picks something outside of the box to make us think. This week, he picked the wholly original True Stories co-written by, directed by, and starring David Byrne of Talking Heads fame. This quirky vignette-driven musical romp puts life in a small Texas community under the microscope. We're talking cynicism, consumerism, love and marriage, and much more in this look at David Byrne's True Stories. If you're interested in joining our Patreon, head over to patreon.com/GTM. Thanks again, Keithan!
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Ep. 361: The Mask of Zorro (1998)
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Ep. 361 of the GenreCast takes you back to 1998 to discuss the original caped crusader, Zorro! That's right, we're talking Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Anthony Hopkins, and The Mask of Zorro. The masked hero's return to the big screen was a big hit. This time, it's a look at an aging hero and the man he trains to replace him. Tune in and enjoy our discussion of The Mask of Zorro.
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Bonus Episode: The Tiger King
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Hello dear listeners! As Oklahoma natives, we thought it would be a must to talk about the recent Netflix Original docuseries The Tiger King about Oklahoma public figure, political figure, big cat figure, and all around character Joe Exotic. We are based only a couple of hours from Wynnewood, Oklahoma where the zoo Joe owned is located. We dive into the figures presented, how it works as a documentary, and how it feels to watch as Oklahomans. So, kick back and enjoy our discussion of The Tiger King.