Episodes
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Ep. 413: Shrek (2001) — 20 Years Later
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
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
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Ep. 412: Joint Security Area (2000) with Caleb Masters
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
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
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Ep. 411: Godzilla vs Kong (2021)
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
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
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Ep. 410: Life of Brian (1979) with The Praisedown
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
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