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

Paul and Erin review two potboilers set in and around the Florida Keys: Steven Knight's bizarre new thriller SERENITY, starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway; and John Huston's 1948 melodrama KEY LARGO, starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Plus: our quick takes on THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING, THE GREAT BUSTER, BURNING and DUMPLIN'.

Direct download: TAATM_284__Serenity_vs._Key_Largo.mp3
Category:TV and Film -- posted at: 12:27am EDT

Erin and Paul review two films about people torn between life on land and life in the ocean: James Wan's new superhero adventure AQUAMAN, and Hayao Miyazaki's gentle-spirited 2008 animated fantasy PONYO. Plus: our quick takes on BUMBLEBEE, GLASS, ESCAPE ROOM, FYRE and FYRE FRAUD.

Direct download: TAATM_283__Aquaman_vs._Ponyo.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:54am EDT

Paul and Erin reveal their respective lists of the best films of 2018, as well as the performances of the year, biggest disappointments, and much, much more!

Direct download: TAATM_282__Year-End_MEGASODE__The_Best_Of_2018.mp3
Category:TV and Film -- posted at: 2:02am EDT

Paul and Erin look at two films about beleaguered fathers planning extravagant weddings for their daughters: Nancy Meyers and Charles Shyer's 1991 comedy FATHER OF THE BRIDE and Mira Nair's 2001 ensemble comedy-drama MONSOON WEDDING. Plus: our quick takes on THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD, MARY POPPINS RETURNS, ROMA, MINDING THE GAP and DID YOU WONDER WHO FIRED THE GUN?

Direct download: TAATM_281__Father_Of_The_Bride_vs._Monsoon_Wedding.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:07am EDT