GoodTrash GenreCast

We're back! And this week, we're wrapping up our discussion of M. Night Shyamalan's ambitious trilogy of Unbreakable, Split and Glass, otherwise known as the Eastrail 177 Trilogy. Episode 323 is devoted solely to expanding your syllabus and going in deep on these three movies. We examine Shyamalan's take on comic book structure and tropes, sexual trauma, the superhero cycle and much, much more. If you missed part one, you can go back and here our in-depth reviews of each film and the trilogy as a whole. Don't forget to subscribe on your player of choice to catch each episode of our upcoming I Dream of Geena (Davis) Marathon, starting with THE FLY (1986). 

*Producer's note, in the synopsis, Arthur references The Sixth Sense as Shyamalan's sophomore feature, it was actually his third feature film. 

Episode 321 of the GenreCast sees the return of Alexandra Bohannon! She stumbled through the multiverse to come talk Tank Girl (1995) with us. Set in a dystopian future, Tank Girl features evil men who control resources, rebel groups, a chaotic protagonist and mutant kangaroos. Arthur, Dalton, Alex and Dustin work through the idea of feminism portrayed in the film, as well as the idea of competing ideologies or unfairly measuring how a film advances a certain thought process. We also talk about studio intervention, the representation of rebels pre and post 9/11, and much more. After the dust settles, we decide if Tank Girl belongs on the shelf or in the trash. Let us know what you think of Tank Girl here on Podbean, or by connecting with us on Twitter (@Good_Trash) and Facebook (@GoodTrashMedia).

Episode 320 of the GenreCast moves the team out of A Man Called Keanu into a normal routine with the aptly titled Keanu. From the team behind the sketch series, Key & Peele comes a feature length comedy starring Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele. This absurd take on revenge films and wrong man narratives is chock full of the social commentary that made Key & Peele so smart and clever. The boys are joined this week by comedian, poet and activist Cameron Brewer to break open the film's commentary on performative masculinity and code switching. Tune in now!

A Man Called Keanu comes to an end on episode 319 of the GenreCast. This week, we end things in the post-John Wick portion of Keanu's career as we talk Destination Wedding. This small scale romantic comedy sees two very unlikable people navigate a very prickly relationship over the course of a weekend. Keanu is joined by his longtime friend and former co-star Winona Ryder. In many ways, it feels very full circle. We discuss the importance of chemistry, the dynamics of relationships, sex in cinema and much more. Tune in as we add some additional materials to pair with Destination Wedding, and then decide its fate as we close our chapter on Keanu Reeves.

Episode 318 of the GenreCast continues with the penultimate discussion of our A Man Called Keanu series. This week, we take things international with Man of Tai Chi, which also doubles as Keanu's directorial debut. Man of Tai Chi is a story of temptation, pride and tradition. Tiger Chen's journeys down a dark path, but can Donaka fully bring him over? You'll have to watch and find out. Once you do, join us as we discuss meta critiques, the commodification of Kung Fu heroes and much more. To help you expand your reference points, we expand the syllabus and then declare the film's ultimate fate.

A Man Called Keanu continues on GenreCast Episode 317 as we move into the Post-Matrix Years of Reeves' career. This week, we're tackling the Richard Linklater adaptation of Philip K. Dick's A Scanner Darkly. With a star studded cast—including Reeves, Winona Ryder, Robert Downey, Jr and Woody Harrelson—and a unique animated style, A Scanner Darkly is a funny-yet-tragic look at drug usage. On this episode, we talk all things drugs, including legalization, government roles and more. We also talk about the use of animation in the mode of storytelling, genre and finally, Philip K. Dick himself. Tune in now!

Episode 316 of the GenreCast continues the marathon of The Man Called Keanu. Last week, we discussed River's Edge, this week, we're talking all about the 1994 action hit, Speed. Keanu is joined once again by Dennis Hopper, but Sandra Bullock and Jeff Daniels both appear as well. The high-stakes hit has a simple premise, which is executed well. After our quick reviews and syllabus expansion, we talk about suspense and thrills in genre, the masculinity presented by Keanu, commodification of people and much more. Tune in now to hear our thoughts on Speed.

Episode 315 is the kick off to A Man Called Keanu. We're going to be taking a look at the starring work of Keanu Reeves. Each week, we'll look at a different film from a different period of Keanu's career. This week, we start with the early days as we take on the Independent Spirit Award-winning River's Edge. This angst-ridden teenage thriller sees Keanu trying to come to grips with what is right in wrong in the face of a murder. We talk gender politics, teenagers in film, angst, Gen X and much more. As always, we expand your syllabus and decide whether River's Edge goes on the shelf or in the trash. Tune in now!

It's a post-snapture episode of the GenreCast. We hope you enjoyed last week's journey into the multiverse, but this week we're back on Earth Prime as Dalton, Arthur and Dustin take up the ladies' challenge of Super Mario Bros. The 1993 film is often discussed as one of the worst movies of all time, and a terrible starting point for video game adaptations. The boys have a much more positive reaction, often going to bat for the film. This week, we examine the film's politics, Daisy's role, adapting video games and much more. Tune in to see how we expand your syllabus and let us know your thoughts on Super Mario Bros.