GoodTrash GenreCast

Ep. 570: The Magnificent Seven (2016)

The train keeps rolling this week pardners as we take a look at the Antoine Fuqua directed remake of The Magnificent Seven and Seven Samurai. In this action-packed western, Denzel leads an ensemble of some of the best character actors around—and Chris Pratt. We talk about westerns, story structure, casting, Denzel, and much, much more! Round up the wagons, and jump on in for this week's convo!

TIMESTAMPS

00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis

03:13 - Quick The Magnificent Seven Reviews

21:16 - Expanding the Syllabus

34:39 - Analysis

52:19 - Shelf or Trash

54:21 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

TRAP (2024): Garbage Chute Review

Dalton and Arthur hit the chute this week in response to the new M. Night Shyamalan experience, TRAP. With a fun premise, a great trailer, and elder statesman Josh Hartnett, the excitement was high for Shyamalan's new film. But, does it meet expectations? Or does the trap spring too early? We break it down with our mostly spoiler free reviews, but we do get into SPOILER TERRITORY around the halfway to two-thirds mark. So, tune in to hear us break down our thoughts on TRAP. 

Ep. 569: Mississippi Masala

The summer of lists has come to an end, and we're diving right back into a big marathon. It's actually the second part of a marathon from way back when called Always Be Watching Denzel – ABWD. We should make bracelets. This week, we go back to the early days of Denzel's career for a pairing with Mira Nair and Sarita Choudhury, Mississippi Masala. Does this rom-drama-dy hold up? We talk culture, outsiders, Denzel, and much, much more. Join us now!

TIMESTAMPS

00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis

08:19 - Quick Mississippi Masala Reviews

19:59 - Expanding the Syllabus

31:14 - Analysis

51:04 - Shelf or Trash

56:02 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

Ep. 568: Our Top 10 Action Movies

The season of the list is coming to an end. And it's only appropriate that we end with a list celebrating the genre that typically rules summer: the action movie! That's right, we're highlighting our favorite action packed spectacles just for you dear listener! Tune in now.

And don't forget, we want to hear your list! Hit us up on Instagram (@goodtrashmedia) or email us: goodtrashgenrecast@gmail.com! 

Ep. 567: Our Top 5 Film Aesthetics

Hit the lights and tilt the camera, we're continuing the Season of the List with our Top 5 Film Aesthetics. We're playing an abstract game this week as we discuss the elements that go into making some of our favorite film aesthetics—and the movies that best embody them. Sound convoluted? Maybe a bit, but you gotta keep things fresh. So, join us for our conversation, and let us know what your favorite aesthetics are by following on Instagram (@GoodTrashMedia) or emailing us: goodtrashgenrecast@gmail.com

Longlegs (2024): Garbage Chute Review

Hello friends and fiends! The Garbage Chute has opened up and dropped a hot review of a hot new movie in your listening trash bin. Dalton and special guest Kirsten Therkelson put their investigative skills to the test to determine whether or not the hotly anticipated new Ozgood Perkins serial killer thriller is worth your time. Longlegs is one of Neon's biggest releases, and many film fans were excited to see the film being deemed a modern Silence of the Lambs has to offer. Well, Dalton and Kirsten are going to tell you. Join them now!

Ep. 566: Our Top 10 Movie Villains

Hello movie fans! We've got a diabolical list for you this week as we take a look at our Top 10 Movie Villains. That's right, from misguided characters doing what they think is right to outright evil deeds, we've got the best of the best on our lists. What makes a good villain? How much crossover did we have? Tune in and find out! Let us know your favorite movie villains on Instagram (@GoodTrashMedia) or email us at goodtrashgenrecast@gmail.com. 

Ep. 565: Our Top 10 International Films

Hello fiends and familiars! It is the return of the Season of the List! That's right, we're taking time to rest, recharge, and countdown a bunch of film-related topics. And this year, we're starting the Season of the List with our Top 10 International Films. We discussed long and hard the parameters for international films, but these are primarily produced internationally and primarily foreign language. It is a fun conversation to be having as international film is getting a bit more mainstream for a variety of reasons. Let us know your own lists by following us on Instagram (@GoodTrashMedia) or emailing us at goodtrashgenrecast@gmail.com.

Ep. 564: Rumble Fish (1983)

Hello bikers and bikettes (?), we've got a juicy new show for you filled with artsy black and white audio recording and symbolism. It's Dalton's host pick week, and he picked us a doozy in Francis Ford Coppola's Rumble Fish. Shot in conjunction with The Outsiders, Rumble Fish is another pairing from S.E. Hinton and Coppola. We talk black and white photography, philosophy, teenage angst, and much more as we break open this Coppola B-Side. Join us now!

TIMESTAMPS

00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis

03:28 - Quick Rumble Fish Reviews

17:56 - Expanding the Syllabus

30:06 - Analysis

49:04 - Shelf or Trash

50:24 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

The Bikeriders (2024): Garbage Chute Review

Hello everyone. We're in a motorcycle mindset this week, as Dalton and Arthur sit down to discuss the Jeff Nichols' first film in 8 years, The Bikeriders. As they prepare to discuss the film, they talk Nichols and his career. They then review the movie and offer their recommends on whether or not to go see it. Finally, they offer a bit of a summer movie preview as they discuss what has them excited in the coming months.

Join us now to hear our thoughts on The Bikeriders.