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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 Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. We suss it out in this week's Patreon-awarded episode as we tackle The Ninth Configuration from writer/director William Peter Blatty! And it is all thanks to Brigham C. Brigham has chosen this cult classic as a way of completing Blatty's "faith trilogy". In this episode, we talk faith, referentiality, post-Vietnam films, and much, much more!
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
08:49 - Quick The Ninth Configuration Reviews
24:35 - Expanding the Syllabus
35:26 - Analysis
58:04 - Shelf or Trash
59:49 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Happy spring, dear listeners!
We're kicking off April with a trip to the dugout as we take a look at the 2011 baseball hit, Moneyball. This Brad Pitt-starring, Aaron Sorkin-penned, and Bennett Miller-directed story focuses on the Oakland Athletics attempting to shakeup professional baseball. We discuss historicity in film, historicity as it relates to suspense, the intangibles of a baseball team, and much more!
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
09:05 - Quick Moneyball Reviews
20:06 - Expanding the Syllabus
37:38 - Analysis
1:08:27 - Shelf or Trash
1:11:13 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Hello friends! It's the big 4-5-0! And we're celebrating by talking about one of those "how have we never covered this" movies that are still floating around out there. This week, we cover a marvel in puppetry in the form of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—the indie film that took the world by storm. On this week's show, we explore the absentee father and the dissolve of the nuclear family, the history of indie filmmaking, the heart and earnestness that went into making this IP film, and much, much more. Tune in now as we face off with the Turtle Power.
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
07:36 - Quick Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Reviews
21:31 - Expanding the Syllabus
42:04 - Analysis
1:05:02 - Shelf or Trash
1:06:44 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Hello friends! Pull up a seat—you don't need a reservation! This week, we're talking about 2021's Pig starring Nicolas Cage. This John Wick-marketed story of a man and his pig presents something much different than expected. We break down the story beats of the movie and discuss how it subverts expectations, critiques the revenge thriller, and even offers a meta-commentary on Nic Cage's career. If you haven't seen this one yet, catch up with it, and then join us at the analysis table as we dissect Pig.
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
04:40 - Quick Pig Reviews
12:37 - Expanding the Syllabus
31:40 - Analysis
57:30 - Shelf or Trash
58:18 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Welcome back everyone to the GenreCast! We've got a special one today as our dear friend and Patreon Keithan S. has lined up the programming. His choice is the 1997 Psychological Horror/Thriller from Japan, Cure. This mystery from director Kiyoshi Kurosawa is a spiral into madness, and we try to keep up with what is going on. On this week's episode, we're talking style, hypnosis, and ultimately trying to figure out exactly what the titular cure is. Listen as we puzzle ourselves into a frenzy! Thanks again for the pick, Keithan!
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
03:02 - Quick Cure Reviews
14:54 - Expanding the Syllabus
29:57 - Analysis
53:18 - Shelf or Trash
54:38 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Hello friends, we got another hit coming through the chute to your ears! This week, Dalton, and a special guest, sit down to discuss their thoughts on the critically-acclaimed, leading Oscar nominee The Power of the Dog from director Jane Campion. Dalton and his guest share their thoughts on the western starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and more. Is it worth the acclaim? Or is it simply Oscar bait? Find out now before hitting play on this Netflix Original.
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
SPOILER DISCUSSION begins at 8:30 in the run time.
Hi all! Welcome back to the Garbage Chute where one or more of our hosts sit down to talk about a brand new release they just caught up with. This week, Arthur is taking a look at Matt Reeve's The Batman. The highly anticipated new feature about Gotham's Dark Knight stars Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Collin Farrell, and a host of others. But, is it any good? Arthur lets you know his thoughts. Beware, spoilers do enter in at the back half of the review.
SPOILER DISCUSSION begins at 8:30 in the run time.
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Hello friends and family, we're finally at the end of our sci-fi discourse as we wind down in 2002 and discuss Steven Spielberg's Minority Report. But, we couldn't do this one alone. We've called in our old friend Caleb Masters to talk about one of this all-time favorite films, Minority Report. This wrong man/man on the run sci-fi thriller is based on a story from Philip K. Dick and stars the legend known as Tom Cruise. We're asking philosophical questions, dealing in predetermined outcomes, assessing the prophetic accuracy of the technology on display, revisiting our old analytical friend Agency vs Police, and much, much more in this jam-packed episode! You can keep up with Caleb's work over at The Cinematropolis and his Cinematic Schematic podcast (which Arthur and Dalton both guested on in the back half of 2021).
Make sure to join us again next week when we take a look at a selection chosen by one of our Patreon friends.
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
04:14 - Quick Minority Report Reviews
17:54 - Expanding the Syllabus
40:11 - Analysis
1:05:14 - Shelf or Trash
1:07:52 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Friends and family, we return after a long hiatus to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we take on the most divisive film to land from the juggernaut of a franchise—Chloe Zhao's Eternals. Coming off a history-making Academy Award win, Chloe Zhao presents an all new experience in the Marvel world. With rumors of increased directoral freedom and a massive budget, Zhao looked to accomplish what other Marvel directors had already done, establish a C-list Marvel Title amongst casual audiences. This week, we discuss the style of Eternals in comparison to other MCU films, Zhao's role as an experimental art director vs indie directors, the theology of Eternals, and bad readings. So, hop aboard the Domo and join us as we explore history with Eternals.
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
04:22 - Quick Eternals Reviews
25:30 - Expanding the Syllabus
38:22 - Analysis
1:01:11 - Shelf or Trash
1:03:13 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Get the family together, we're going back to a superstar's roots as we take aim at the 2000s surprise hit, Pitch Black. It's Vin Diesel and Radha Mitchell taking on a slew of hammerhead aliens. We look back fondly at what was a surprising hit—one that launched a small transmedia franchise. And that's the first point we get to as we move to analysis. We also discuss the presence and will of God through the narrative of the movie. And the moment that shapes who Riddick will become. Tune in now as we continue our GoodTrash Sci-Fi run. And get ready for next week, as we once again join the MCU.
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
07:10 - Quick Pitch Black Reviews
20:48 - Expanding the Syllabus
38:17 - Analysis
54:00 - Shelf or Trash
56:14 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film