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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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Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
We're back friends for episode 500! What a wild ride it has been. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we're taking a look at the first three chapters of the John Wick franchise. The vigilante has a special place in our hearts, and with episode 500 lining up with the release of Chapter 4, it felt like the perfect time to tackle this trilogy of films in one megasode! We talk stunts, intertextuality, violence, grief, and much, much more as we look back at the initial John Wick trilogy. Join us now! And again, thanks to all of you who have ever given this little show a listen!
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
09:57 - John Wick Reviews
36:51 - Expanding the Syllabus
59:03 - Analysis
1:27:40 - Shelf or Trash
1:36:06 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Grab your mom's spaghetti and get ready, we're heading to the 313 to talk the 'not a biopic' biopic of Marshall Mathers, 8 Mile. This 2002 musical drama was heavily influenced by the rappers career and sees Eminem take the leading role. In an era that saw the rise in mainstream popularity of rap battles, 8 Mile was the forerunner. We breakdown its popularity, its approach to storytelling, the poor ways it has aged, and much more in this week's show. So, join us at the analysis table as we walk through 8 Mile.
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
04:16 - Quick 8 Mile Reviews
18:45 - Expanding the Syllabus
28:06 - Analysis
43:32 - Shelf or Trash
45:30 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Welcome everyone to a once upon a time tale set in the House of Mouse. 1988's Willow is a cult classic beloved by many. Ron Howard's fantasy story of a young man who finds a baby and tries to fulfill its destiny recently saw a revival thanks to a Disney+ Streaming Series. We gather around the analysis table this week to talk Lucas, Disney, Fantasy, Hero Journeys and much, much more. So join us as we analyze Willow.
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
05:10 - Quick Willow Reviews
21:30 - Expanding the Syllabus
33:47 - Analysis
53:20 - Shelf or Trash
54:24 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Things get reflective this week as our dear Patreon friend Keithan has thrown a mighty powerful gauntlet at us in the form of Terrence Malick's A Hidden Life. The 2019 Biopic marked a bit of a return to form critically for Malick after a slate of critically mixed releases from the revered filmmaker. This week, we talk about Malick's style, the way we discuss real heroic figures, doing what is right, and much, much more. So, join us as we work through this thoughtful, meditative picture.
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
04:16 - Quick A Hidden Life Reviews
15:58 - Expanding the Syllabus
33:35 - Analysis
1:01:13 - Shelf or Trash
1:03:38 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Welcome back to the multiverse fiends and foes! We're returning to end our East Goes West Crime Wave Marathon with a little white collar crime—never mess with the I-R-S! That's right, we're finishing this marathon with Michelle Yeoh and the acclaimed 2022 picture Everything Everywhere All at Once. The Academy-aloved sci-fi family drama from A24 and Daniels has captured hearts and acclaim since its release. But, is there much here to dissect? We have a hearty conversation about family dynamics, multiverses, style, Daniels, and much, much more! So, tune in now!
TimeStamps
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
09:39 - Quick Everything Everywhere All at Once Reviews
23:25 - Expanding the Syllabus
41:47 - Analysis
1:03:17 - Shelf or Trash
1:07:08 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Happy Friday dear fiends! We're back to continue our East Goes West Crime Wave Marathon. And this week, we're here with the heavy hitter—one Mr. Jackie Chan. But, we're going modern with his 2017 old man action tale The Foreigner, directed by Martin Campbell and co-starring Pierce Brosnan. On this week's episode, we're talking about the IRA, terrorism, old man action, and much, much more as we attempt to get to the heart of the troubles in The Foreigner.
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
05:38 - Quick The Foreigner Reviews
16:38 - Expanding the Syllabus
34:24 - Analysis
1:04:30 - Shelf or Trash
1:05:05 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Hello friends and foes! We return to our East Goes West Crime Wave Marathon with the irresistible force Jet Li in The One. We're crossing the multiverse in an attempt to attain the power of all the GenreCasts out there! This week though, we talk Jet Li, multiverses, soundtracks from 2001, and much, much more! So join us as we prepare to jump to the next multiverse!
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
04:26 - Quick The One Reviews
16:48 - Expanding the Syllabus
34:34 - Analysis
55:01 - Shelf or Trash
56:38 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Our audio is back to normal! And we're also starting a new marathon! But, we're keeping the crime wave going as we start our East Goes West Crime Wave marathon. We're looking at stars of Asian cinema taking center stage in Hollywood. And we kick things off with Chow Yun Fat in The Replacement Killers. Tune in now to join us as we have some fun with this little seen piece from 1998.
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
03:55 - Quick The Replacement Killers Reviews
18:54 - Expanding the Syllabus
33:45 - Analysis
58:30 - Shelf or Trash
59:50 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Editor's Note: Apologies for the audio flaws throughout this episode, if you don't listen, we understand. I know it sounds like Max Headroom guest hosted, but unfortunately it is just us.
Well, we wrap up our 2023 AntiTrash Crime Wave with an indie darling—the Coens' Blood Simple. The movie that brought the brothers to the dance and made them famous takes the final slot this month. We talk Coens, crime, hitmen, and much, much more as we dive into this American classic. Again, sorry for the glitchy sound, but we've got it on the mend for next week.
TIMESTAMPS
01:14 - Introductions and Synopsis
05:26 - Quick Blood Simple Reviews
19:41 - Expanding the Syllabus
35:07 - Analysis
1:02:41 - Shelf or Trash
1:05:59 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Hello friends and foes! We're here with something a little different as we look back at the year in film that was 2022. We haven't done one of these since 2019 due to several obvious reasons. But, we feel like we're ready to get back to it. So, we're counting down our top 10 movies of 2022 while also handing out a few superlatives along the way! What was the best performance? What were our hidden gems? What disappointed us? Find out now in this supersized show!