Best GoodTrash Media Podcasts (2025)

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Trouble in Mind (1985) 50:17

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Dear listener, you are not ready for this. You are not ready for the 1985 neo-noir crime thriller starring Kris Kristofferson entitled Trouble in Mind. We were also not ready for it, but we watched it anyway thanks to our old friend and Patreon supporter Michael Cole. He knew our wheelhouses and picked a doozy of an entry. We talk noir, postmoderni…

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Queer (2024) 1:05:51

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Get your handkerchiefs out and wipe the sweat off your brow, we're back with another dose of that sweet, sweaty, GoodTrash. This week, we are discussing the second film Luca Guadagnino released in 2024, Queer. The Daniel Craig-led romantic drama travelogue is inspired by William S. Burroughs work. We explore art and artist, William Tell, Daniel Cra…

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This is Spinal Tap (1984) w/ Dan Bokemper 1:13:39

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Rock on fiends and familiars! The band is back in the studio this week with guest vocalist Dan Bokemper. And we're cranked to 11 to discuss This is Spinal Tap. That's right! The classic Rob Reiner mockumentary has finally hit the analysis table—just in time for the sequel! Does it hold up? Does it have anything to say? Or is it a one-hit wonder of …

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Cutthroat Island (1995) 58:51

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Ahoy mateys! We're back into non-themed international waters this week with a Patreon-awarded selection from Clayton! Clayton gave us a little plank to walk, and we picked our poison with the 1995 stinker Cutthroat Island... This week, we discuss whether or not those critiques were warranted. Maybe this film is a diamond in the rough. You will have…

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Solaris (2002) 1:07:20

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Hello fiends and familiars! We have come to the conclusion of our Once More with Feeling marathon. This month, we've seen trash, after trash, after trash. Can Steven Soderbergh's Solaris get us out of a rut? Or are we just witnessing fleeting memories of shelvable films? We talk film tones, Soderbergh's proclivities as director, and much, much more…

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Ghost in the Shell (2017) 52:41

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Hello dear friends and trashers, our Once More with Feeling marathon chugs along at bullet train speeds this week. We revisit an anime classic in the form of the Live Action remake of Ghost in the Shell. Shrouded in questionable casting and controversy, the remake bombed upon release. But, does it warrant another look? Join us as we bring Ghost in …

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Aladdin (2019) 1:06:53

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Welcome back trash-heads! Our remake marathon, Once More with Feeling, continues with a look at Guy Ritchie's take on the Disney classic Aladdin. With Will Smith stepping into the big blue boots of Robin Williams, we determine how it meshes with the 90s animated classic. We talk all things adaptation, Will Smith, transnational cinema, and more. Joi…

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Mean Girls (2024) 1:02:31

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Fiends and familiars, quite trying to make fetch happen. It didn't take in 2004, and it definitely did not take in 2024. That's right, Once More with Feeling continues as we tackle the 2024 adaptation of Mean Girls: The Musical. With Tina Fey still in the mix, we question how far this property has come, or if it should have closed off broadway year…

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Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) 58:24

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The summer of the list is over friends! We're back to our regularly scheduled nonsense. And to get back into the groove, we're cooking up a new marathon: Once More with Feeling. The hook? Movies we have seen before, but via their remakes! And we go all the way back to episode one when we covered a John Carpenter classic. We are talking the 2005 rem…

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Together (2025): Garbage Chute Review 25:00

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Hello dear listeners! Arthur is back down the cute with the new Michael Shanks film Together starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie. When a couple move to the country, their world is turned upside down by a force that begins to bring them together in a way never before imagined. This new Neon film has been marketed hard, but is it worth your time? Ar…

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The Home (2025): Garbage Chute Review 20:39

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Hello friends and familiars, Arthur is back with another edition of the Garbage Chute. This week, he check in on a new film from James Demonaco (The Purge) entitled The Home. The horror mystery stars Pete Davidson as Max – a degenerate who gets one more chance at rehabilitation by doing community service at a local nursing home. After he begins to …

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Our Top 10 Updates to the AFI Top 100 1:25:23

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Friends and familiars, we bring the Summer of the List to an end this week. Last year, we got a bit more familiar with the Sight and Sound Top 100. This year though, we asked, why has nobody updated the AFI Top 100 in nearly 20 years? So, we are doing just that. We are counting down our top 10 removals and additions to the AFI Top 100 Movies list. …

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Eddington (2025): Garbage Chute Review 1:03:47

2M ago1:03:47

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Hello fiends and familiars—and Beau-heads! Dalton and Arthur are in the studio this week to discuss the brand new release from Ari Aster, Eddington. There will be spoilers! The divisive new movie releasing from A24 has sparked fascinating takes from critics. So, we sit down to try and make sense of this flame-fueled western thriller. Our takes migh…

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I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025): Garbage Chute Review 20:19

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Hello! Arthur is here fresh out of the cinema to talk about the new legacy-sequel I Know What You Did Last Summer. He attempts to keep it spoiler-free and quick to give you an idea of whether to catch this one or not! Tune in now!By GoodTrash Media

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Our Top 10 Show Stealing Scenes 1:24:15

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Hello fiends and familiars! The Summer of the List continues with our most high-concept topic this week. We are counting down our top 10 show-stealing scenes from movies—whether the movie was great or not. Inspired by Ryan Cooglers hit Sinners, Dustin pitched this idea. What are the scenes or sequences that make you point at the screen in awe sayin…

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Our Top 10 Scores and Soundtracks 1:13:39

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Hello friends and familiars! We continue our Summer of the List this week with a look back at some of our favorite sounds of the cinema. That's right, we're counting down our favorite scores and/or soundtracks! A daunting challenge? Maybe. Find out which bops stuck with us long after the movie ended!…

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Our Top 10 Films of the 21st Century 1:56:12

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It is the season of the list! That's right fiends and familiars, this week we're kicking off our annual summer of top 10 lists. And what better way to start in the year of our Lord 2025, with a look back at the 21st century to this point. NOTE: We planned and recorded this before the Times did their poll and published their list. So... WE got there…

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Interview with director Julia Hebner: "Jeff" 1:07:28

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Hello, you absolute freaks. We got y'all a bonus episode in case you have a long weekend lined up. A few weeks ago, Dalton moderated the Q&A for the Midnight Shorts block at deadCenter and got his wig flipped all the way around by a surreal and challenging short film, Jeff. Fortunately, the film's writer and director, Julia Hebner, was at the fest …

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The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) 1:14:23

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Hello friends and fellow travelers! We bring June to a close in the Italian seaside villas that we all can so easily afford with The Talented Mr. Ripley. The 1999 thriller features a stacked ensemble including Matt Damon, Jude Law, and Gwyneth Paltrow. We dive deep into our syllabi this week before discussing homoeroticism, misogyny, Patricia Highs…

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deadCenter Film Festival 2025 Recap Day 4 & 5 58:29

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Dalton and Dustin are once again joined by OKC's one and only Frightful Femme, Kirsten Therkelson, to cover the final two days of deadCenter 2025. Topics include Okie documentary Drowned Land, as well as the much talked about short film, Jeff.By GoodTrash Media

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28 Weeks Later (2007) 1:07:09

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Hello rage-heads! We are back this week with a Patreon-award pick from our dear friend Bekah. In honor of the newest Danny Boyle release, we are refreshing ourselves with the 2007 zombie sequel 28 Weeks Later. We return to merry ol' England to catch up with the citizens following the outbreaks in 28 Days Later. We discuss post-9/11 cinema, biopolit…

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deadCenter Film Festival 2025 Recap Day 1-3 39:49

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Dalton and Dustin sit down with OKC's one and only Frightful Femme, Kirsten Therkelson, to discuss the first three days of screenings, panels, and parties at deadCenter 2025. Come for the fashion report, stay for a discussion of the Okie Shorts block, Tina Romero's Queens of the Dead, and much more.By GoodTrash Media

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deadCenter Film Festival 2025 INTERVIEW: WTO/99 with Alex Megaro 31:47

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During deadCenter '25, Dustin and Dalton sat down with filmmaker Alex Megaro to discuss the official festival selection WTO/99 and his role as co-editor and co-producer on the project. WTO/99 was awarded a Special Jury Recognition Prize for editing at the deadCenter awards ceremony on 06/14/2025. WTO/99: An immersive archival documentary that reani…

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Fatal Attraction (1987) 1:05:38

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Hello friends and familiars! We are back once more with another helping of GoodTrash! This week, we are diving into the 1980s and the erotic thriller with the Michael Douglas and Glenn Close classic, Fatal Attraction. We discuss relationships, stupid decisions, Michael Douglas and Glenn Close, 80s lifestyles, and much, much more! So, boil some wate…

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Tropic Thunder (2008) w/ Caleb Masters 1:32:20

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Hello fiends, familiars, and you Schematic fanatics! We are back this week with our old friend Caleb Masters to discuss Tropic Thunder. Yes, a movie that may or may not be possible to make now. A movie that came back with a vengeance when a new class of film watcher discovered Kirk Lazarus. We discuss Hollywood satire, the act of black face, the st…

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Eve's Bayou (1997) 54:17

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Hello fiends and familiars! May draws to an end bringing the heat with it. This week, we take a look at the 1997 family thriller Eve's Bayou. Kasi Lemmons' Souther Gothic story is intense, tragic, mysterious, and, at times, supernatural. We discuss and define the southern gothic, troubling family relationships, and much, much more as we visit Louis…

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Apollo 13 (1995) w/ Jo Light 1:03:39

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Hello Houston? We have a podcast! We are back this week to talk Ron Howard's Apollo 13. But, we did not undertake this mission alone. Journalist, critic, all around awesome person Jo Light joins us (from No Film School, Final Draft, and more). We take a look back at the 1990s, NASA, whitey, and much, much more as Apollo 13 docks on the analysis tab…

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Pride & Prejudice (2005) 1:10:48

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Hello lords and ladies or fiends and familiars, however you might identify, and welcome to another episode of the GenreCast. This week, we look back twenty years to the beloved adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. Have the years been kind to it? We take a look at Joe Wright's tale of love and society as we bring Pride and Prejudice to the…

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The Birdcage (1996) 1:16:49

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Friends and familiars, grab your boas because it is time to ruffle some feathers! This week, we are joined by the wonderful Daniel Bokemper to discuss a Robin Williams and Gene Hackman classic, The Birdcage. Launching Nathan Lane to a new level, this Mike Nichols piece feels as relevant today as it was 30 years ago. But, does it have much to say? J…

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Labyrinth (1986) 1:05:24

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Hello, and welcome one and all to the hall of the Goblin King! That's right, the ship is back on its normal course and we've got potpourri galore for you! We kick things off with an 80s fantasy staple in the form of Jim Henson's Labyrinth. It's Bowie and Connelly, puppets, and the 1980s! We discuss Bowie, Connelly, casting, music, and much, much mo…

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The Battle of Algiers (1966) 1:22:18

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Hello once again friends! We are back, and Dalton is bringing the ship into port with a seminal experience The Battle of Algiers. The 1966 Italian realist work is noted for its style, approach, and message—but is it still relevant? We bring The Battle of Algiers to the analysis table to talk realism, impact, totalitarianism, and much, much more. Tu…

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Sinners (2025): Garbage Chute Review w/ Paris Burris 1:08:16

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Howdy fiends and familiars! We are back down the chute this week with the hotly anticipated new joint from Ryan Coogler, Sinners. The full GoodTrash gang is here to tell you whether or not you should see this one. To do so, we're joined by filmmaker, podcaster, and programmer Paris Burris! Is Coogler's first original film in 13 years worth your tim…

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Cabaret (1972) 1:00:17

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Willkommen, bienvenue... welcome fiends and familiars, ghouls and gals to the third blindspot in Dalton's lineup, Bob Fosse's Cabaret. This musical is set in Berlin in the early 1930s—it was a different time. But the film was developed amidst the Nixon era. So, it has politics and art. Or is that redundant? We look at the rise of Liza Minnelli, the…

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To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) 1:17:56

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Well, ghouls and gals, Dalton's programming attempts are off to a solid start. This week, he keeps the crime motif running as we go back to 1985 and a pivotal voice in car chases with William Friedkin's To Live and Die in L.A.. Boasting a couple of mostly no-name leads in Willem Dafoe and William Petersen and a wild car chase, To Live and Die in L.…

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King of New York (1990) 1:16:43

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Fiends and familiars, our sincerest producer apologies... Dalton, well, Dalton has been given the reins to the show for the next few weeks. He's been tasked with covering some of his genre-rific blindspots. This week, to kick things off, he chose King of New York. Christopher Walken, cocaine, crime, a Robin Hood adjacent narrative? This movie seemi…

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Inland Empire (2006) 1:15:55

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Hello fiends and familiars! In our post-600 celebration, we've drifted back to the Wonderful Wizard Lynch. Our Patreon-sponsored episode goes to friend Keithan who is forcing us to complete the filmography of David Lynch in the form of Inland Empire. To do so, we are joined by oft-mentioned GoodTrash friend Harper who has ridden the Lynch wave alon…

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) 1:28:35

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The eagles have landed, and we arrive at Mount Doom for episode 600! What a fantastical journey it has been, and we are so thankful to everyone who has listened over the years! This week, we finish out The Lord of the Rings with The Return of the King. We discuss franchises, actors, and much, much more as we try to destroy and the ring, and bring T…

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Black Bag (2025): Garbage Chute Review 19:48

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Hello friends, and welcome to another dive down the garbage chute! This time, Arthur is back from his adventures at the theater to discuss Steven Soderbergh's second film of 2025, Black Bag. The small ensemble piece from Soderbergh boasts strong names and a tight runtime. But, is it worth your money? Arthur breaks it down in this quick review! Tune…

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2003) 1:19:06

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Elves, orcs, dwarves, join us as we continue on our road to episode 600! This week, we continue trekking through Middle Earth as we find ourselves in the bridging story that is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. We have gone our way, but can we find our way back together and analyze this film? We do our best! Join us this week for episode 599, …

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Mickey 17 (2025): Garbage Chute Review 57:33

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Hello friends and fellow laborers! We are down the chute once more with the highly anticipated return of Bong Joon-ho, Mickey 17! It has been six years since Parasite—was the wait worth it? GoodTrash bad boy Dalton Stuart is here with friends Nick Sanford and Kirsten Therkelson to discuss the Robert Pattinson-forward film. Is it worth your money? O…

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Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 1:20:27

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Hello adventurers! Our road to Episode 600 is before us. But, an arduous journey awaits. We band together to discuss Peter Jackson's first entry into the epic Lord of the Rings series with The Fellowship of the Ring. We're going big for the journey to 600, and it doesn't get much bigger than this trilogy. We did keep to the theatrical cuts though! …

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Life (1999) 1:06:11

7M ago1:06:11

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Protect your cornbread at all costs friends because we're back with an all new episode. On this week's show, we go back to 1999 to celebrate Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence with the buddy comedy Life. We take a look at time, prison movies, race, and much more as we dissect this comedy. So, join us at the analysis table to discuss Life! (And always…

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Hustle & Flow (2005) 56:33

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Hello friends and familiars! This week, we discover that it is hard out here for a podcaster. That's right, we're looking back two decades on the Academy Award-winning film Hustle & Flow. This underdog story had modest success opening opportunities for Craig Brewer and putting the Academy Spotlight on the Three 6 Mafia. But, after 20 years, how doe…

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Companion (2025): Garbage Chute Review 39:47

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Happy V-Day! We are down the chute once more! This week, Dalton and our dear friend Kirsten made it out to the picture show for the new pic Companion. Touted as being from the studio that brought you The Notebook and the minds behind Barbarian, Companion built up a decent little buzz. But is it worth your time and well earned dollar? Dalton and Kir…

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Deep Cover (1992) 1:20:20

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The month moves along with a deep cut from 1992. Bill Duke (Predator) is behind the camera for this noir entry Deep Cover. Starring Larry Fishburne and Jeff Goldblum, Deep Cover has been deep under cover itself. A recent Criterion release changed its trajectory though allowing new audiences to find it, and find it we did. Find out whose Top 100 the…

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I, Robot (2004) 1:11:14

8M ago1:11:14

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AntiTrash is over in a big way this week. We are back at our usual trash selves with Alex Proyas's I, Robot. The Will Smith vehicle from 2004 seemed to be watched by everybody? But has time been kind to it? We talk AI, sentience, awkward racism parallels, and much, much more in our analysis of Alex Proyas's I, Robot. Tune in now to hear our discuss…

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The Shining (1980): AntiTrash: Serious Scares 1:01:25

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AntiTrash comes to a close this week as we return to the States (via Pinewood Studios). To cap off the month, we check in to the Overlook Hotel to test our longterm isolation stamina. That's right, it's the horror movie we've most talked about without actually talking about it — The Shining. Kubrick's classic has informed the last 45 years of filmm…

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Onibaba (1964) AntiTrash: Serious Scares 1:04:04

8M ago1:04:04

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Konnichiwa friends! Our AntiTrash: Serious Scares marathon finds us in Japan this week with the classic Onibaba. We're scared for our lives as we bring this one to the analysis table. On this week's episode, we discuss doing what it takes to survive, oblique movies, generational shifts, and much more. Join us as we discuss the influential classic t…

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The Brutalist (2024): Garbage Chute Review 1:06:48

8M ago1:06:48

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Hello friends, fiends, and familiars. The chute is loaded back up as Dalton sits down with dear friend NIck Sanford to discuss one of the buzzy films of award season, The Brutalist. This movie is being touted for its throwback Americana epic nature that includes an intermission because of its run time. But is it worth four hours in a theater? Dalto…

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The Vanishing (1988) AntiTrash: Serious Scares 1:08:19

9M ago1:08:19

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Hallo friends and familiars! The Serious Scares continue for the month of January as our World Tour continues. This week, we find ourselves in the Netherlands region with George Sluizer's The Vanishing. Sometimes, the real horrors are the people we meet along the way. We bring The Vanishing to the analysis table to talk evil, road trips, the search…