GoodTrash GenreCast

Friends and familiars, we wrap up September with an odyssey in the form of Crystal Fairy and the Magical Cactus. We traverse a strange world in an attempt to unwrap this coming of age (?), drug trip (?) movie from Chile. We talk interpersonal relationships, figuring ourselves out, social dynamics, and much more as we break this one open on the analysis table. 

01:24 - Introductions and Synopsis

04:10 - Quick Crystal Fairy and the Magical Cactus Reviews

17:52 - Expanding the Syllabus

34:45 - Analysis

56:28 - Shelf or Trash

57:42 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

Hello fiends. It's a big bonus week here at GoodTrash. The chute is open, and there's a new drop in your feed. This week, we're talking about the highly anticipated new release from Coralie Fargeat The Substance. Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley lead this satirical body horror, but do they succeed in making it memorable? Dalton is joined by our dear friend, the Frightful Femme, Kirsten Therkelson to discuss this new release. And Arthur pops in at the end to make his thoughts known. So, tune in to hear our reviews of The Substance. 

Hello friends! We're back from the picture show—in this case, Netflix—to discuss the brand new Jeremy Saulnier action-thriller Rebel Ridge. We here at the GenreCast are big fans of Saulnier's previous efforts, and Dalton has been champing at the bit to talk about it. So, he called in some good friends from The Cinematic Schematic: Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman. Is this new picture, streaming exclusively on Netflix, worth your time? Dalton, Caleb, and Laron parse it out in this Rebel Ridge review.  

If you haven't yet, make sure you check out The Cinematic Schematic from The Cinematropolis for more movie reviews, features, and much more!

Hello monsters! We are back with another bit of analysis for your ear. This week, we take on the Spike Jonze adaptation of the beloved children's story Where the Wild Things Are. We discuss parents, children, societal construction, and much, much more as we bring this one to the analysis table. Join us to hear our thoughts!

01:24 - Introductions and Synopsis

04:34 - Quick Where the Wild Things Are Reviews

19:03 - Expanding the Syllabus

34:01 - Analysis

50:45 - Shelf or Trash

51:55 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

Hello dear friends! Gather round because do we have a spectacle for you! This week, we have a Patreon-supported pick from our friend Clayton. Clayton is taking us to the world of the Italian Neorealists with Federico Fellini with La Strada. For Dalton and Arthur, it is our first true conversation with the Neorealists. Dustin walks us through that as we bring La Strada to the analysis table. Tune in now!

01:24 - Introductions and Synopsis

04:16 - Quick La Strada Reviews

19:24 - Expanding the Syllabus

36:16 - Analysis

57:29 - Shelf or Trash

48:34 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

It's a new month, a new movie, and all that jazz! That's right, it is time to grab your tap shoes and hit the stage for our next episode. We're talking all about the Best Picture-winning musical Chicago. We talk true crime, musicals, Richard Gere, and much, much more! Tune in now as we bring Chicago the musical to the analysis table.

01:23 - Introductions and Synopsis

04:58 - Quick Chicago Movie Reviews

19:40 - Expanding the Syllabus

26:21 - Analysis

54:11 - Shelf or Trash

54:48 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

Our Always Be Watching Denzel marathon comes to a close. We wrap this run with Denzel feature directorial debut Antwone Fisher. This drama features a young man facing his demons with help from a psychologist. Denzel takes his place in front of and behind the camera, but how does he fare? We discuss anger, therapy, family, and of course, Denzel. Join us for the conclusion to our second Always Be Watching Denzel marathon!

01:23 - Introductions and Synopsis

05:40 - Quick Antwone Fisher Reviews

16:51 - Expanding the Syllabus

30:03 - Analysis

55:10 - Shelf or Trash

55:55 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

Hello everybody! We keep up the mantra of Always Be Watching Denzel with part four of one of our favorite marathon subjects. This week, we're taking a look at the sweaty, pulpy suspense, Out of Time. His second collaboration with Carl Franklin. We discuss noir, Florida, sweaty actors, and much more in this episode. So, join us as we breakdown Out of Time.

01:23 - Introductions and Synopsis

04:19 - Quick Out of Time Reviews

21:25 - Expanding the Syllabus

29:59 - Analysis

47:31 - Shelf or Trash

48:15 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

We just can't stop watching Denzel. This week, we have his fourth collaboration with the great Spike Lee with Inside Man. This heist movie has a lot going on, and we're taking it to the analysis table to talk about it. We discuss Denzel, heists, post-9/11 society, and Spike Lee in this episode. Join us now for the discussion.

00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis

08:30 - Quick Inside Man Reviews

23:42 - Expanding the Syllabus

36:49 - Analysis

1:05:45 - Shelf or Trash

1:07:16 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

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!

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