The Goods: A Film Podcast

Merlin (1998) - Renaissance man

In the spirit of autumnal decay and ren faire dress-up, Brian shares with Dan a formative TV movie, the two-part Merlin starring Sam Neill. Join as they discuss the film's odd place in a movie history, surprisingly stacked cast, dubious Arthurian authenticity, outstanding score, and cyclic reflections on power. Brian also gives Dan a quick rundown of the shoddy but twisty sequel, Merlin's Apprentice from 2006.
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The 'Burbs (1989) - Dante's inferno

Dan and Brian discuss a film Dan was surprised to adore during his Tom Hanks binge a couple of years ago, the Joe Dante-directed comedy tinged with horror The 'Burbs. Join as they discuss the film's production and writing history, including its Hitchcock connections, the young Tom Hanks shtick, the film's suburban satire and cartoon energy, and their love of the film's divisive ending. Dan also shares his top 11 Tom Hanks movies.
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Honey, I Shrunk the Month (1989-1997)

Dan and Brian wrap Maxi-Month and Mini-Month with the series that got Brian on the big-small kick as a kid in the first place. They review all three movies in the Honey I Shrunk the Kids trilogy, plus the spinoff TV show. Join as Dan and Brian discuss other possible Maxi-Month and Mini-Month selections, the strange history and astounding production of the original film, the bizarre family dynamics, the casting of Rick Moranis, the upsetting aspects of the giant baby, the unlikely illicit party, late-series character additions and casting changes, and the wild and wonderful filmography of Dean Cundey.
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 1&2 (2007/13) - You can't ungoon the goony

Dan and Brian continue Maxi-Month with a look at a variety of films featuring growing things: two early cinema trick films, a classic cartoon short, and the two Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs films. Join as they discuss the novelty of early size-shifting films, their hangups with height, breaking the fourth wall, the Lord and Miller directing duo, the fine line between postmodernism and parody, Dan's post-ChatGPT read on Cloudy, and the mixed strangeness of the sequel.
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Jack the Giant Killer (1962) (ft. Gavin McDowell) - Ker-winning

Brian, Dan, and Gavin continue their discussion of the Maxi-Mini-Month slate of Kerwin Matthews-starring adventure films. In Part 2 of their conversation, they discuss the knockoff Harryhausen film Jack the Giant Killer. Join as they discuss Brian's connection to the film and the inspiration it brings to his own work, the TV flavor (one childhood favorite show of Dan's in particular), the historical and cultural basis for the story, the "kitchen sink" approach to effects, the annoying Leprechaun, and the bizarre musical adaptation. Then, they each rate all three films.
Check out Part 1 discussing The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and The 3 Worlds of Gulliver: https://thegoods.podbean.com/e/the-7th-voyage-of-sinbad-1958-3-worlds-of-gulliver-1960-ft-gavin-mcdowell-looks-like-the-monsters-lost/
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The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958) & 3 Worlds of Gulliver (1960) (ft. Gavin McDowell) - Looks like the monsters lost

Maxi/Mini-Month continues with us welcoming back our good friend Gavin to discuss three adventure films starring Kerwin Mathews. In Part 1, they discuss The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and 3 Worlds of Gulliver, two films featuring stop-motion effects from Ray Harryhausen and giant and/or small people. Join as they discuss their history with Harryhausen, swashbuckling films, genie rules, the Star Wars prequel films, unusual baby names, and more.
Check out Part 2, featuring a discussion of Jack the Giant Killer, and ratings for all three films, coming soon.
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Them! (1954) - Octuple atomic monsters

Dan and Brian continue their theme month of particularly big or small stuff with a look at one of the great "atomic monster" movies of the '50s: Them! (Don't forget the exclamation point.) Join as they discuss their thoughts on ants, the cube-square law, the draw of tiny elephants and giant beans, the sturdy craftsmanship of Gordon Douglas, and comparisons to Godzilla.
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The Gnome-Mobile (1967) (ft. Buzzed on Movies) - A hell of a jumpspan

To kick off a new theme month, Dan and Brian welcome back their old friends Teddy and Matt, hosts of the Buzzed on Movies podcast that heavily inspired Brian. Join as they discuss the appeal of big and small effects in movies, Brian and Teddy's friendship origin story, a proposed protagonist-antagonist swap, the astonishing gnome mating ritual climax, and our ideas for a hypothetical Gnome-Mobile sequel.
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