The Goods: A Film Podcast

Sleepy Hollow (1999) - A Headless Horseman extravaganza

Happy Spooktober! To celebrate the haunted season, Dan and Brian dive deep into adaptations of one of America's iconic horror stories: "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving. In addition to the centerpiece Tim Burton adaptation, Brian and Dan discuss the 1949 Disney animated film that's a part of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, the Wishbone episode, and -- as a bonus -- the 1999 Hallmark movie.
Join as Dan and Brian debate the story's merit, ambiguity, and tonal shifts, rate a "Brometer" on each adaptation, find joy in the autumn cheer of the horror story, and answer "Is It Good?" for each version.
Music credits:
RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000) - Masterpiece of nothing

Dan shares with Brian the 5-hour homemade avant garde documentary created by Jonas Mekas: As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty. The film inspires spicier reactions than normal. Join as they break down the film's heady vibe and fractured form... or is it just incompetent navel-gazing with a wheezy old man? So, my frienddsssh, Is It Good? Dan and Brian share their extreme reactions.
Music credits:
RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Max Magician and the Legend of the Rings (2002) - Who the F is Mr. Tim?

It's renaissance faire season, and Brian has a relevant seasonal pick, a cheap fantasy knock-off filmed at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. Join as he and Dan break down the film's many technical shortcomings and ponder what offbeat charms it might contain nonetheless. Brian loses patience with Tom Tit Tot, while Dan calls out some of the weirder acting moments. Both have some bones to pick with the film's story, but also call out some campy highlights and fun production details.
It's local and low budget. But Is It Good?
Music credits:
RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Brick (2005) - Lunch behind the portables

Is it a high school movie? A neo-noir? Yes!
Join as Dan and Brian discuss Rian Johnson's filmography (and the merits of the Star Wars sequels), Joseph Gordon-Levitt's career arc, and the film's twisted teen noir universe. Dan shares his love of high school movies and the film's wacky invented argot, while Brian praises the film's Twin Peaks and Breaking Bad vibes.
Music credits:
RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The 50th Episode Spectacular!

Dan and Brian celebrate fifty nifty podcast episodes by holding another "Spectacular!" First, they look at how their lives and their podcast has changed in the past 6 months, and what might continue to change. Then, they crunch some numbers on the movies they watched in The Goods By the Numbers. Lastly, they bring back the award show segment: The Goodies (?), an Oscars-type segment where they pick some of their favorites and least favorites from the past 25 episodes.
Here's to another 50!
Music credits:
RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gravity Falls (2012-16) - A thousand minutes well-spent

Dude! It's our fiftieth episode! And it's a special one.
Dan and Brian are recording this while on a trip together to celebrate many milestones, including the semi-centennial episode covering the most content in The Goods history: Both seasons of the animated TV show Gravity Falls.
Join as Dan and Brian review some highlights and lowlights of the show's epic arc, celebrate its satisfying finale, trot out some favorite (and least favorite) episodes and characters, and -- yes -- talk about the ships... even some of the ooky ones.
Music credits:
RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Summertime (1955) - Venice in Technicolor

Dan saw Brief Encounter and found himself itching for more David Lean romances. Does Summertime provide the needed scratch? Join as Dan and Brian savor the luscious Venice cityscape, try to parse out Katharine Hepburn's Jane character, and use their sleaze-ometer on love interest Renato. Dan discusses the aspect ratio's role in the film's effectiveness, while Brian ponders what kind of film device Jane was using.
Music credits:
RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Boogie Nights (1997) - A different kind of elephant man

After some recent trashy selections for the show, Brian brings the ambitious porno-chic period piece for him and Dan to discuss. Join as they rave about Paul Thomas Anderson's epic continuous takes, the deep well of acting talent, Don Cheadle's wardrobe, and John C. Reilly's hot tub poetry. Brian and Dan each pick out portions of the film they'd cut to trim the beefy 2.5 hour runtime, break down some of the unexpected narrative moments, and call out some key production details. Huge movie, huge episode, huge... well, you know.
Music credits:
RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/