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

Paul and Erin review two films about men from the big city who get trapped in small towns... but eventually learn to like it: the 1991 Michael J. Fox fish-out-of-water comedy DOC HOLLYWOOD, and Bill Forsyth's beloved 1983 comedy-drama LOCAL HERO. Plus: our quick takes on the latest SIGHT & SOUND poll, THE MENU, THE FABELMANS, SHE SAID, GLASS ONION, TRIANGLE OF SADNESS, and highlights from GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S CABINET OF CURIOSITIES.

Direct download: TAATM_383__Doc_Hollywood_vs._Local_Hero.mp3
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Erin and Paul review two films about out-of-control railway vehicles: Tony Scott's 2010 swan song UNSTOPPABLE, and Andrei Konchalovsky's 1985 action thriller RUNAWAY TRAIN. Plus: our quick takes on CRUELLA, THE FRENCH DISPATCH, Taylor Swift's ALL TOO WELL video, SPENCER, RED NOTICE, THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE, and PASSING.

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This week, Paul and Erin review two films about poker players: Robert Altman's 1974 buddy comedy CALIFORNIA SPLIT; and Richard Donner's 1994 romp MAVERICK. Plus: we share our quick takes on THE CRAFT: LEGACY, GODZILLA VS. KONG, COLLECTIVE, and RIFKIN'S FESTIVAL.

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Paul and Erin review two films about men plotting to murder their wives: Elaine May's 1971 black comedy A NEW LEAF, starring herself and Walter Matthau; and Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 thriller DIAL M FOR MURDER, starring Ray Milland and Grace Kelly. Also: our quick takes on BETTER DAYS, HAPPILY, and THE FATHER.

Direct download: TAATM_343__A_New_Leaf_vs._Dial_M_For_Murder.mp3
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Paul and Erin review two films about likable drug dealers: Paul Schrader's 1992 character study LIGHT SLEEPER, starring Willem Dafoe; and Tamra Davis' 1998 stoner cult favourite HALF BAKED, starring Dave Chappelle. Plus: our quick takes on LUPIN III: THE FIRST, DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA, CHERRY, and ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE.

Direct download: TAATM_342__Light_Sleeper_vs._Half_Baked.mp3
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Paul and Erin review two films about Martian invasions of planet Earth: the 1953 adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel THE WAR OF THE WORLDS; and Tim Burton's anarchic 1996 all-star comedy MARS ATTACKS! Plus: our quick takes on SAINT MAUD, PSYCHO GOREMAN, PRETEND IT'S A CITY, and A GLITCH IN THE MATRIX.

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Erin and Paul review two film adaptations of the classic 1897 horror novel DRACULA: Francis Ford Coppola's visually striking 1992 version starring Gary Oldman; and the streamlined 1958 Hammer Films version starring Christopher Lee. Plus: our quick takes on REBECCA, EMILY IN PARIS, BLACKPINK: LIGHT UP THE SKY, DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA, WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, and BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM.

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Paul and Erin review two films about swimmers: Frank Perry's 1968 John Cheever adaptation THE SWIMMER, starring Burt Lancaster; and Mervyn LeRoy's 1952 biopic MILLION DOLLAR MERMAID, starring Esther Williams. Plus: our quick takes on THE HIGH NOTE, FOSSE/VERDON, HOST and BOYS STATE.

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Erin and Paul review two entertainingly cliche-filled backstage musicals: the 1933 Busby Berkeley extravaganza 42ND STREET, and the franchise-launching 2006 Disney Channel teen hit HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. Plus: our quick takes on EUROVISION SONG CONTEST: THE STORY OF FIRE SAGA, HAMILTON, IRRESISTIBLE, and THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD.

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Paul and Erin review two films about overbearing mothers played by Shirley MacLaine: James L. Brooks' Oscar-winning 1983 tearjerker TERMS OF ENDEARMENT, and Mike Nichols' 1990 adaptation of Carrie Fisher's sardonic novel POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE. Plus: our quick takes on THE GREAT, THE LAST DANCE, DISPATCHES FROM ELSEWHERE, and THE VAST OF NIGHT.

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Paul and Erin review two films about overbearing mothers played by Shirley MacLaine: James L. Brooks' Oscar-winning 1983 tearjerker TERMS OF ENDEARMENT, and Mike Nichols' 1990 adaptation of Carrie Fisher's sardonic novel POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE. Plus: our quick takes on THE GREAT, THE LAST DANCE, DISPATCHES FROM ELSEWHERE, and THE VAST OF NIGHT.

Direct download: TAATM_321__Terms_Of_Endearment_vs._Postcards_From_The_Edge.mp3
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Paul and Erin dissect two films inspired by the legend of Jack the Ripper: our art pick is Alfred Hitchcock's 1927 breakthrough film THE LODGER, while our trash pick is Nicholas Meyer's high-concept time-travelling 1979 thriller TIME AFTER TIME. Plus: our quick takes on EMMA., GREED, HONEYLAND, McMILLION$, and SLOW BURN.

Direct download: TAATM_313__The_Lodger_vs._Time_After_Time.mp3
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Erin and Paul count down their picks for the best films of 2019, as well as the best performances, biggest disappointments, hiddenest gems and more--including their choices for the best films of the decade.

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Erin and Paul review two films about supernatural goings-on within department stores: Peter Strickland's bizarre new horror film IN FABRIC, and the 1987 romantic comedy MANNEQUIN. Plus: our quick takes on a wheelbarrowful of big new releases: MARRIAGE STORY, DIAMANTINO, 6 UNDERGROUND, QUEEN & SLIM, THE TWO POPES, JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL, RICHARD JEWELL, BOMBSHELL, A HIDDEN LIFE, CATS, and STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER.

Direct download: TAATM_308__In_Fabric_vs._Mannequin.mp3
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Erin and Paul review two films spun off from Universal Studios' 1931 horror classic FRANKENSTEIN: our art pick is James Whale's sly 1935 sequel THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, and our trash pick is Charles Barton's 1948 buddy comedy ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN. Plus: our quick takes on MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL, THE LIGHTHOUSE, SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK, COUNTDOWN, and DOLEMITE IS MY NAME.

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Paul and Erin review two films starring Jennifer Lopez: Steven Soderbergh's 1998 Elmore Leonard adaptation OUT OF SIGHT, and Adam Shankman's 2001 romantic comedy THE WEDDING PLANNER. Plus: our quick takes on THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON and HUSTLERS.

Direct download: TAATM_301__Out_Of_Sight_vs._The_Wedding_Planner.mp3
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Erin and Paul review two films about women picking up their lives after their husbands leave them for someone younger: Paul Mazursky's 1978 drama AN UNMARRIED WOMAN; and Hugh Wilson's 1996 revenge comedy THE FIRST WIVES CLUB. Plus: our quick takes on TOY STORY 4, CHILD'S PLAY, ANNA and LEVEL 16.

Direct download: TAATM_299__An_Unmarried_Woman_vs._The_First_Wives_Club.mp3
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Erin and Paul look back at two films directed by the late, great Penny Marshall: her 1988 comedy fantasy BIG, starring Tom Hanks, and her Oscar-nominated 1990 medical drama AWAKENINGS, starring Robin Williams and Robert De Niro. Plus: our quick takes on ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL, HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U, THE FRONT RUNNER, THE LITTLE STRANGER and ONE CUT OF THE DEAD.

Direct download: TAATM_285__Big_vs._Awakenings.mp3
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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.

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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?

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Erin and Paul review two films about barbers and hairstylists: Hal Ashby's 1975 satire SHAMPOO, starring Warren Beatty; and Tim Story's 2002 ensemble comedy BARBERSHOP, starring Ice Cube. Plus: our quick takes on INSTANT FAMILY, GREEN BOOK, WIDOWS and THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS.

Direct download: TAATM_279__Shampoo_vs._Barbershop.mp3
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Erin and Paul review two films about showbiz, yacht trips and cold-blooded murder: Peter Bogdanovich's 2001 old-Hollywood yarn THE CAT'S MEOW and the convoluted 1973 mystery-comedy THE LAST OF SHEILA. Plus: our quick takes on LIZZIE, SMALLFOOT, KING COHEN: THE WILD WORLD OF FILMMAKER LARRY COHEN, and CRUISE.

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Paul and Erin review two films about fashion photographers who become eyewitnesses to murder: Michelangelo Antonioni's cryptic 1966 arthouse landmark BLOW-UP, and Irvin Kershner's glossy 1978 thriller EYES OF LAURA MARS. Plus: our quick takes on PAPILLON, JULIET NAKED, TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE and SEARCHING.

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Erin and Paul review two films about long-term vampire relationships: Neil Jordan's 1994 Anne Rice adaptation INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE, starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt; and Tony Scott's 1983 erotic horror drama THE HUNGER, starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie and Susan Sarandon. Plus: our quick takes on TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES, YURI ON ICE, UPGRADE, ZAMA and A VERY ENGLISH SCANDAL.

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Paul and Erin review two films about the relationship between white women and their African-American servants: Douglas Sirk's 1959 melodrama IMITATION OF LIFE, and Tate Taylor's 2011 comedy-drama THE HELP. Plus: our quick takes on THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS, TULLY, EVIL GENIUS and REVENGE.

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Paul and Erin review two films about young men who view the world through the lens of their favourite videogames: Steven Spielberg's new adaptation of Ernest Cline's nerd-pandering novel READY PLAYER ONE, and Edgar Wright's 2010 film version of Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novels SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD. Plus: our quick takes on LOVE, SIMON, BLOCKERS, RAT FILM and THE ZEN DIARIES OF GARRY SHANDLING.

Direct download: TAATM_256__Ready_Player_One_vs._Scott_Pilgrim_Vs._The_World.mp3
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Erin and Paul review two films about female figure skaters whose turbulent romantic lives threaten to derail their quest for Olympic gold: the new Tonya Harding biopic I, TONYA, and the 1992 sleepover favourite THE CUTTING EDGE. Plus: our quick takes on the Oscar nominations, JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE, PADDINGTON 2, THE SQUARE, PHANTOM THREAD and MOM AND DAD.

Direct download: TAATM_248__I_Tonya_vs._The_Cutting_Edge.mp3
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Our annual jumbo-sized year-in-review podcast, in which Erin and Paul run down their respective lists of the best films of 2017.

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Paul and Erin review two tearjerkers about older couples dealing with Alzheimer's: the 2004 Nicholas Sparks adaptation THE NOTEBOOK, starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, and Sarah Polley's 2006 Alice Munro adaptation AWAY FROM HER, starring Gordon Pinsent and Julie Christie. Plus: a recap of the summer movie season and a farewell to TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN.

Direct download: TAATM_235__The_Notebook_vs._Away_From_Her.mp3
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The next episode of the podcast will be delayed a few days, so to hold you over, here's an episode from way back in 2014, when Paul and erstwhile cohost Heather Noel discussed two films starring the late slapstick legend Jerry Lewis: THE BELLBOY and THE KING OF COMEDY.

Direct download: TAATM_CLASSIC__The_Bellboy_vs._The_King_Of_Comedy.mp3
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Erin and Paul raise their glasses to two films about lovable drunks: the 1981 Dudley Moore vehicle ARTHUR, and the 1987 dive-bar drama BARFLY, starring Mickey Rourke and scripted by Charles Bukowski. Plus: our quick takes on ROUGH NIGHT, BABY DRIVER, THE BAD BATCH and OKJA.

Direct download: TAATM_229__Arthur_vs._Barfly.mp3
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Erin and Paul review two films about young boys who uncover misdeeds of the past thanks to their ability to communicate with ghosts: Guillermo Del Toro's 2001 gothic horror film THE DEVIL'S BACKBONE, and Laika Studios' 2012 stop-motion horror comedy PARANORMAN. Plus: our quick takes on BAAHUBALI 2: THE CONCLUSION, COLOSSAL, CASTING JONBENET and CONTEMPORARY COLOR.

Direct download: TAATM_223__The_Devils_Backbone_vs._ParaNorman.mp3
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Paul and Erin review two films set in Tokyo starring Scarlett Johansson: the live-action adaptation of the manga/anime classic GHOST IN THE SHELL; and Sofia Coppola's mopey 2003 mood piece LOST IN TRANSLATION. Plus: our quick takes on T2 TRAINSPOTTING, THE LURE, BIG LITTLE LIES and FIVE CAME BACK.

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Paul and Erin review two films set in Tokyo starring Scarlett Johansson: the live-action adaptation of the manga/anime classic GHOST IN THE SHELL; and Sofia Coppola's mopey 2003 mood piece LOST IN TRANSLATION. Plus: our quick takes on T2 TRAINSPOTTING, THE LURE, BIG LITTLE LIES and FIVE CAME BACK.

Direct download: TAATM_220__Ghost_In_The_Shell_vs._Lost_In_Translation.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:34am EDT

Paul and Erin review two films set in Tokyo starring Scarlett Johansson: the live-action adaptation of the manga/anime classic GHOST IN THE SHELL; and Sofia Coppola's mopey 2003 mood piece LOST IN TRANSLATION. Plus: our quick takes on T2 TRAINSPOTTING, THE LURE, BIG LITTLE LIES and FIVE CAME BACK.

Direct download: TAATM_220__Ghost_In_The_Shell_vs._Lost_In_Translation.mp3
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Heather and Paul look at two films that reflect the many moods of director Jonathan Demme. First: BELOVED, his 1998 film adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, starring Oprah Winfrey as an African-American woman living in post-Civil War Ohio whose home is haunted, literally, by the terrible legacy of her experiences as a slave; then, MARRIED TO THE MOB, his goofy 1988 comedy starring Michelle Pfeiffer as a gangster's widow who tries to start a brand-new life for herself and her son, only to be pursured by an amorous mob boss as well as a clean-cut FBI agent. Toni Morrison or Tony the Tiger: which will prevail? 

Plus: our quick takes on GRAVITY, WHEN FATHER WAS AWAY ON BUSINESS, JE T'AIME, JE T'AIME, CHEAP THRILLS, and NYMPHOMANIAC: VOLUME 1. 

Direct download: TAATM_96__Beloved_vs._Married_To_The_Mob.mp3
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Erin and Paul endorse two films about dying men living in the shadow of an ominous volcano. First: JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO, John Patrick Shanley's quirky 1990 cult comedy starring Tom Hanks as a man who, upon learning he has five months left to live, embarks on a quest to an exotic island where he plans to sacrifice himself to a volcano; then, UNDER THE VOLCANO, John Huston's 1984 film version of Malcolm Lowry's novel starring Albert Finney as an alcoholic former British diplomat in pre-World War II Mexico who drinks his way through the Day of the Dead festivities, accompanied by his ex-wife. Can after can of orange soda, or bottle after bottle of tequila: which will prevail?

Also: quick takes on NANCY PLEASE, THE BRASS TEAPOT, THE CONJURING and SIGHTSEERS.

Direct download: TAATM_71__Joe_Versus_The_Volcano_vs._Under_The_Volcano.mp3
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