The Goods: A Film Podcast

Anne of Green Gables (1979) - Japan with an ’E’

In the fourth week of "Animonth," Dan and Brian take a look at some international animation -- specifically, anime. Dan gives a brief overview of pre-1990 Japanese animation before introducing a delightful and pastoral Isao Takahata adaptation of the 1909 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. They approach the series via the feature length edit of the show's first 6 episodes. Join as they celebrate the loveliness and gentleness of the show, as well as its robust emotional inner life and discuss a few other (existing and imagined) Anne adaptations.
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Wizards (1977) - Bakshi, take the wheel

"Animonth" continues as Dan and Brian discuss Ralph Bakshi and his contributions to feature animation. Then they take a look at Bakshi's bizarre post-apocalyptic fantasy film, Wizards. Join as they ponder the outlandish designs and varied animation styles, pondering whether it's good-ugly or bad-ugly. They talk through the abrupt and wild plot twists of Wizards and its numerous Star Wars connections.
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The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) - The birth of animation

Join The Goods as they celebrate "Animonth" by jumping back to the beginning of animation. Dan talks Brian through the various early innovations that led to the art form as we know it, including brief spotlights on eight shorts highlighting technical milestones. Then, they enjoy the distinctive, shadow-puppet style of the oldest surviving animated feature in all its fairytale glory.
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RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Animated Tolkien, Part 2 - Lord of the Rings (1978) / Return of the King (1980) - Something bardworthy

Brian and Dan's discussion of the animated adaptations of Tolkien's work continues with a breakdown of the bipolar vision of the Lord of the Rings saga: Ralph Bakshi's ugly, ambitious film and Rankin and Bass's quest-closing finale. Join as they piece together the convoluted continuity and pass judgment on all three animated Tolkien 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/

Animated Tolkien, Part 1 - The Hobbit (1977) - Middle Earth fever dream

It's Animonth! Dan and Brian are spending September reviewing pre-1990, non-Disney animated features. First up, Brian tasked Dan with watching the "other" Tolkien trilogy, a series of animated features split across studios from 1977-1980.
In Part 1, Dan and Brian discuss Animonth, their history with Tolkien and his adaptations, and the colorful adaptation of The Hobbit from 1977 by Rankin and Bass (no Christmas songs in sight).
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RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Top 5 Fight Scenes

As a complement to their coverage of They Live, Dan, Brian, and Will talk through their 5 favorite fight scenes in movie history. Join as they talk through their varying visions and values of what makes a truly great fight scene in a set of selections that spans almost 100 years of movies.
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RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
 

They Live (1988) ft. Will - Kick ass and chew ham sticks

Dan's brother Will is visiting from Japan, so he joins Dan and Brian for a rare in-person recording session, where they deconstruct They Live, the John Carpenter sci-fi satire. Join as they talk through the movie's aggressive political messaging, the cinematic effect of the extended fight scene, and what might happen in the movie universe after the credits roll.
Coming soon: A supplementary episode where Dan, Brian, and Will count down their Top 5 Fight Scenes.
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RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-cleanLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Destiny (1997) ft. Gavin McDowell - Ideas have wings

Biblical scholar and movie fan Gavin McDowell joins The Goods to discuss Destiny, a 1997 Egyptian film about 12th century philosopher Averroes. Gavin shares his background and why this film holds a special place in his heart, then he, Dan, and Brian talk through the film. Join as they discuss The People's Champion Marwan, the religious-political intrigue in the context of modern politics, connections to Salman Rushdie, and the historical destinies of the various characters and nations depicted.
Thanks, Gavin, for joining us and raising the pod's intellectual vigor for a week!
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