Trash, Art, And The Movies
The podcast that pits arthouse cinema against brainless entertainment—and then declares a victor.

In honour of Halloween, Erin and Paul review two films about witches scheming to rid the world of children: Nicolas Roeg's 1990 Roald Dahl adaptation THE WITCHES; and the 1993 sleepover favourite HOCUS POCUS. Plus our quick takes on QUEEN OF KATWE, JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK, MASCOTS, 13TH, and JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE + THE TENNESSEE KIDS.

Direct download: TAATM_203__The_Witches_vs._Hocus_Pocus.mp3
Category:TV and Film -- posted at: 1:26am EDT

Paul and Erin review two films about ant colonies: Saul Bass' trippy 1974 insects-in-revolt sci-fi thriller PHASE IV, and the 1998 computer-animated feature ANTZ. Plus: our quick takes on SNOWDEN, THE BIRTH OF A NATION, SHIN GODZILLA, TRAIN TO BUSAN, NUTS!, and LONDON ROAD.

Direct download: TAATM_202__Phase_IV_vs._Antz.mp3
Category:TV and Film -- posted at: 1:36pm EDT

Erin and Paul review two films featuring cartoon rabbits: the animated 1978 adaptation of Richard Adams' novel WATERSHIP DOWN; and the 1996 Looney Tunes/NBA crossover event SPACE JAM. Plus: our quick takes on the highlights of the Edmonton International Film Festival.

Direct download: TAATM_201__Watership_Down_vs._Space_Jam.mp3
Category:TV and Film -- posted at: 5:33pm EDT