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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.
Episodes

Nov 27, 2025
Nov 27, 2025
1hr 11 min
Ahoy dancing queens! Dustin brings the S.S. Cheat-afore into dock with the feel good movie of 1969 (nice), They Shoot Horses, Don't They? And gosh, don't they indeed. We look back at the hard to find work from Sydney Pollack. Thanks to a popular online video website, we were able to watch the film. We talk about power structures, exploitative entertainment, physical media, and much, much more! Come aboard as we bring They Shoot Horses, Don't They? to the analysis table!

Nov 20, 2025
Nov 20, 2025
1hr 14 min
Howdy y'all! The Dustin cheat-a-thon rolls on with an Altman banger? Classic? Masterwork? Maybe. It's Nashville. This epic ensemble escapade brings us to our knees in awe. We discuss Altman's improvisational style, the films technological prowess, dat ensemble, and much, much more as Nashville arrives on the analysis table. Tune in now!

Nov 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2025
1hr 4 min
Hello GoodTrashers! Dustin continues to fly the plan this week with absolutely no regard for what is being asked of him. His mystery marathon continues with a pick from the actor's director, John Cassavetes. This week, we take a look at the director's neo-noir (maybe) The Killing of a Chinese Bookie. We discuss style, Cassavetes, the New Hollywood, and much, much more in this week's episode—we also breakout the 1-star reviews of shame! Join us now for a GoodTrash time!

Nov 6, 2025
Nov 6, 2025
53 min
Hello friends and familiars! We return to semi-regular programming... but not really. Dustin has commandeered the ship and is programming the month of November. Spoiler alert: this is the first in a month long run of him skirting, avoiding, and flagrantly violating the rules of the marathon Arthur set forth. And he starts of this violation with the second entry in Alan Pakula's paranoia trilogy, The Parallax View. We talk media, journalism, the 70s, and much, much more this week. Tune in now!

Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
1hr 5 min
Well weary travelers, we've arrived at the end of our Shocktober: The Three-ening Marathon. But, we aren't fizzling out. Instead, we're joined by one of our closest friends, Caleb Masters. The Cinematic Schematic co-host joins us to talk about the long-awaited follow up to the 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later, 28 Years Later. We discuss whether the film holds up to the anticipation, female characters in Garland's worlds, British Identity, and much, much more as we journey to the Bone Temple to talk 28 Years Later. Join us on our adventure now!

Oct 23, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
1hr 10 min
Hello ghouls and goblins! The season of the Witch is still in full effect. As our celebration of the horror threequel continues, we are joined by a dearly beloved guest host, Laron Chapman to discuss Saw III. Laron is a filmmaker, critic, and long time friend of us here at GoodTrash. We are glad to finally have him drop by our game designed specifically to replace Dalton. We run through our relationship to Saw as a franchise, grace, forgiveness, revenge, and much, much more as we cut deep into Saw III. Tune in now!

Oct 18, 2025
Oct 18, 2025
37 min
We're back down the Garbage Chute this week with not one, but TWO new releases that we've stitched together in a monstrous review. We take a look at both the newest entry in the TRON franchise, TRON: Ares (a Frankenstein story) as well as the highly anticipated new Guillermo del Toro project, Frankenstein. Dustin and Arthur sit down to discuss these two movies, which are a fitting double bill. Is either film worth your time? We provide our spoiler free reviews to help you decide. Tune in now!

Oct 16, 2025
Oct 16, 2025
55 min
Hello chum (get it?!)! Your GoodTrash Gang is back, but team members are dropping like flies around this studio. With Dalton, Arthur and Dustin have to find ways to steer the analysis ship through the murky waters of Jaws 3-D. We discuss marketing questions related to SeaWorld's partnership with this movie, bad 3-D effects, and Jaws: The Revenge, and much, much more in our discussion of Jaws 3-D. Join us now!

Oct 9, 2025
Oct 9, 2025
58 min
Hello ghouls of the night! Our Shocktober: The Three-ening marathon rolls on to Hollywood! This week, we continue looking at the third entries in horror series with Ti West's highly anticipated follow up to X and Pearl, MaXXXine. The Mia Goth led franchise elevated the star to new levels in the genre world. We talk stardom, cults, satanic panic (again), and much, much more as we head up the Beverly Hills to unpack this pic. Tune in now!

Oct 8, 2025
Oct 8, 2025
34 min
SPOILERS BEGIN AT 14:40
It's another trip down the chute dear friends! This week, we're continuing to cover the potential awards candidates with a look at the upcoming Netflix-release A House of Dynamite — Kathryn Bigelow's long awaited follow up to 2017's Detroit. For this review, Arthur and Dalton are joined by longtime friend and Cinematic Schematic co-host Caleb Masters. The film releases in a limited theatrical run on October 10, and hits Netflix on the October 24. Is it worth a watch? We break it down for you in this Garbage Chute review. Tune in now!
