The Goods: A Film Podcast

The Circus (1928) - Monkeys are funny

For the next act of Circus Month, Dan brings a foundational film: The Circus by Charlie Chaplin. Join as Dan and Brian consider the ethics and entertainment value of live animals on film. They discuss Chaplin's acclaim and backstory, Brian's past depictions of The Tramp, and the episodic nature of slapstick film. But mostly they revel in the monkeys.
Music credits:
RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Greatest Showman (2017) - Hanging with the freaks

Join as Dan and Brian embark on their second-ever theme month. First up is the blockbuster biopic musical of PT Barnum. Brian shares his academic history studying Barnum... and the film's plentiful historical inaccuracy. Dan revels in Hugh Jackman's charm but bemoans the overstuffed screenplay. Do the film's charms outweigh its flaws? Join us at the Big Top and find out. It's Circus Month!
Music credits:
RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Paper Towns (2015) - The fault in our eyebrows

Adaptations are tricky. Dan brings one from one of his favorite books, Paper Towns by John Green, and reflects on that author's role in his life. Join as Dan parses the thematic structure of the book and Brian pitches the film structure of "the crowded hour" to depict the quintessential Dan film. Together, they debate the merit of Cara Delevingne as Margo Roth Spiegelman and the improvised banter of the supporting cast. What a treacherous thing to believe that a podcast is more than a podcast.
Music credits:
RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T (1953) - I want my organdy snood

Join the hosts of The Goods as they a dive into the dreamlike Seussian curio, The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. Brian expresses his longstanding admiration for film's set and costume design as Dan sings the praises of August Zabladowski. From the wild dungeon ride to the "Do-Mi-Do Duds" to the apocalyptic ending, Dan and Brian find themselves celebrating as often as scratching their chins. So why wasn't it a hit? And, more importantly, 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/

The Iron Giant (1999) - Brad Bird-thday vibe

It's an extra special episode of The Goods as Dan and Brian celebrate Dan's birthday with an in-person private screening and episode recording. Join as they revisit the 1999 animated classic, The Iron Giant, directed and co-written by Brad Bird. Dan discusses his long-thriving fascination (borderline obsession) with animation, and Brian notes the film's connections to Bird's later works. They discuss the film's and WB Animation's sad commercial fate, the cold war aesthetics, and the film's director's cut/Signature Edition.
Music credits:
RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Tokyo Drifter (1966) feat. Will - Japanecdotes

Dan's brother Will phones in from Japan to discuss the outrageous B-movie Tokyo Drifter. Dan, Brian, and Will discuss the film's off-kilter storytelling and low-budget roots, breaking down both the stylistic chutzpah and thematic underbelly of the cult-hit Yakuza flick. Will revels in the film's "bombastic" visuals and dark humor, while Brian and Dan draw comparisons to some previous Goods selections. The three play a round of "Does It Make Sense?" (as a spinoff to our signature "Is It Good?"). Lastly, the group discusses the director's follow-up, Branded to Kill, and Will shares a couple of stories from life in Japan.
Music credits:
RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Tourist Trap (1998) - Sliding scale of Stork villainy

Nothing spells summer fun quite like a road trip, and Brian has brought a Wonderful World of Disney TV movie on the topic that left an indelible impression on him as a youngster. Join as he recounts his journey to rediscover this movie while Dan shares his love of star Daniel Stern. Dan and Brian rank names for doofy toolbag characters and call into question some of the movie's scattershot storytelling. When all is said and done, does Tourist Trap live up to the legend it held in Brian's childhood memory?
Music credits:
RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

American Graffiti (1973) - Kiss a duck, marble head

Summer is in the air, so Dan and Brian revisit the influential teen comedy American Graffiti, written and directed by a pre-Star Wars George Lucas. Join as they revel in the rock 'n' roll soundtrack, the wacky '60s slang, Terry the Toad's McLovin parallels, and a climactic drag race. Dan shares his own breakup drama, while Brian waxes nostalgic on Laverne and Shirley.
Does this blast from the past hit that coming-of-age sweet spot for Dan? Is Brian able to overcome his dislike of hangout movies? And is there any sense to be made for the film's bananas sequel? Meet us on Paradise Road and find out.
Music credits:
RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/