The Goods: A Film Podcast

Used Cars (1980) - Flotilla of lemons

Dan and Brian consider the filmography of Robert Zemeckis by first taking a close look at his second film, the cult hit comedy Used Cars from 1980. Join as Dan and Brian consider their relationship with Zemeckis's movies, the unscrupulous heroes of Used Cars, and the baffling early hints of spectacle and showmanship on display.
Tune in soon to hear the complementary episode, a ranking of Robert Zemeckis's top 5 films!
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RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dinner for One (1963) and 3 others - The same procedure as every year

Ring in the new year with The Goods! Join Dan and Brian as they take a look at four different New Year's media: a Sesame Street special, a comedy sketch popular in Germany, an episode of The OC, and a diaristic podcast episode. Then they ask: Is 2022 good?
A countdown to 2023 hits zero at 1:49:34. Click play at 10:10:26 PM on 12/31 to start your year on a Good note! Happy New Year from Brian and Dan!
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RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Let it Snow (2019) - Offal town

When it gets cold outside, we revisit the things that bring us comfort. For Dan, that is a John Green Christmas novella. Join as he and Brian discuss comfort media and review the ensemble teen romance adaptation of Let it Snow, a Netflix original. Topics include a discussion of what makes the "Dan-iest Dan movie," a roast of the stupidity of Love Actually, and a new year on the horizon.
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RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Elmo Saves Christmas (1997) / Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978) - True blue miracle

Dan and Brian consider Sesame Street, including their own history with the beloved children's show, before discussing two holiday specials: the warm-hearted Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, and the unhinged Elmo Saves Christmas. Join as they parse through their many thoughts on Elmo's bizarre, hellish predicaments, the weird Snuffy-Big Bird vibes, and the many bops in both specials.
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RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Anna and the Apocalypse (2017) - A very Goods Christmas

Oh boy, what isn't Anna and the Apocalypse? This 2017 Scottish film hits a lot of checks for the kind of movies Dan and Brian enjoy -- Christmas movie, zombie movie, musical, teen drama, comedy. So does it fulfill its potential?
Join as Dan and Brian discuss the film, its production and influences, some personal connections, and the genres it best exemplifies. Dan takes a deep dive on the Blu-ray special features, while Brian celebrates one particular musical number.
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RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A Christmas Carol, Year 3: Animated Franchise Adaptations - God help us, every one

Come in and know us better! In the third outing of The Goods' annual tradition, Dan and Brian survey four adaptations of Dickens' beloved A Christmas Carol. This year, the theme is animated adaptations of pre-existing IP franchises:
Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
A Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994)
Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas (2006)
Barbie in a Christmas Carol (2008)
Join as they "reflect upon their current blessings" and ponder some of the quirks and innovations of each adaptation to get in the holiday spirit.
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RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Our Top 25 Favorite Films

Dan and Brian complete their countdown of their 100 favorite films by discussing the 25 at the top of their lists. There are some no-brainers and some genuine surprises. Some old friends and some newcomers. Join The Goods hosts as they gush over their favorite movies. Of all time. This is not a drill!
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RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Our Top 100 Favorite Films (#100-#26)

In honor of reaching the milestone of their one hundredth episode, Dan and Brian are counting down their 100 favorite films of all time. In this speed round, Dan and Brian share the bottom 3/4ths of that list, #100-#26. Tune in next week for the Top 25! 
Read along with lists in the spoiler-friendly companion post: https://thegoodsreviews.com/the-goods-film-podcast-dans-and-brians-top-100-favorite-movie-listening-companion/
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