The Goods: A Film Podcast

Peter Pan (1953) - Think of Batman pooping snakes

Dan and Brian go back to the Disney well to discuss the influential animated film Peter Pan. Join as they discuss its philosophical and historical importance to the Disney universe, Disney's "Silver Age," the film's poorly-aged race and sex politics, the Edwardian "era," the terrific character animation, mondegreens, and other Peter Pan adaptations.
Coming soon: Disney song draft!
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Dave Made a Maze (2017) - What's in the box?

Brian and Dan watch and discuss a low-budget indie neither had seen: The cardboard labyrinth comedy-adventure about a frustrated creative millennial. Join as they talk through connections with past Goods picks (including Swiss Army Man), the craft store aesthetic, and the offbeat sense of humor.
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The Mask (1994) / Son of the Mask (2005) - Chekhov's pajamas

Somebody stop us! Dan and Brian watch and discuss the 1994 Jim Carrey starring vehicle and its unholy progeny. Join as they discuss the film's unexpected comic tone, the terrific casting, its Looney Tunes references, and the unhinged direction the much-reviled, deeply bizarre sequel takes the premise.
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The Crowd (1928) - Coney Island OSHA

Brian brings a film he's been eyeing for the pod for a long time: the silent film The Crowd, directed by King Vidor. Join as they discuss the concept of "day 1 picks" for the podcast, Vidor's long and underrated career, the ambivalent and occasionally depressing tone of the film, and how Brian views it differently years after the first time he saw it.
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Masada (1981) ft. Gavin McDowell - A fortress called "fortress"

Jewish literature scholar Gavin McDowell joins the pod once again to discuss the 1981 miniseries Masada based on The Antagonists by Ernest K. Gann. Join as they talk through the historical context of the miniseries, the contentious political environment in which it finds itself today, their effort to track down and share a copy of the short, and the really compelling production and performances.
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The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) ft. Andrew - Those white boys really brought it

Dan, Brian, and Brian's brother Andrew convene to discuss the recent documentary Greatest Night in Pop, which documents the creation of the 1985 song "We Are the World" with some of the biggest stars in American music. Join as they talk about their own relationship with cheeseball celebrity songs-for-a-cause, list some of their favorite moments and performers, and ponder whether "We Are the World" could be made in 2024.
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You Belong with Me (2009) - T-drops on my guitar

Dan and Brian continue their April Fools episode with Dan performing an Action Button-esque deep dive on the Taylor Swift song and music video "You Belong with Me." Join as they discuss Swift's career, her "respect m-f craft" second album, the compelling narrative structure of the lyrics, the goofy and lovable music video, and its inadvertent culture-reshaping legacy.
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Action Button Reviews Tokimeki Memorial (2021) - April 4st

In part 1 of The Goods' 2024 April Fools Day celebration, Brian coerces Dan into watching a 6-hour YouTube video review of a Japanese dating sim video game. Join as they discuss the fascinating game and its connection to past Goods discussions, the pros and cons of long-form video essays, Tim Rogers' earnest and enthusiastic review style, and the which girl we would pick as our waifu.
Join in soon for Part 2, in which Dan shares a much shorter piece of media.
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