Trade Movies

Trade Movies #036 - Multiple Maniacs (1970) and Susan Slade (1961) with Magenta Elogy

SPEAK A LIL JOHN WATERS FOR EM MEGAN. We are BACK with returning guest and irl spouse of mine Megan aka Magenta Elogy, who is boldly popping my John Waters cherry as though a giant lobster would: showing up out of nowhere and saying "WE MUST POD ON JOHN WATERS" until I become truly in a mania and start scaring some people. What a friend!!! Today we are taking a trip to THE CUCK LABORATORY GO READ MEGAN'S WRITING AND FOLLOW HER AT: https://magentaelogy.substack.com/ [https://magentaelogy.substack.com/] https://www.tiktok.com/@magentaelogy [https://www.tiktok.com/@magentaelogy] TOPICS John Waters, Multiple Maniacs, queer cinema, film analysis, cult movies, Divine, independent film, transgressive art, film history, underground cinema film analysis, cult movies, director insights, cultural commentary, absurd cinema, Megan and Geoff, movie discussion, show notes, deep dive, entertainment film analysis, underground cinema, camp, John Waters, Delmer Daves, movie remastering, melodrama, cult films, movie analysis, filmmaking Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Themes 00:05:40 Exploring John Waters and His Influence 00:10:37 Diving into 'Multiple Maniacs' and Its Impact 00:15:35 The Aesthetic of John Waters and Divine 00:20:38 Cultural Commentary and Personal Reflections 00:25:18 Nostalgia and the Impact of Jackass 00:30:33 Queerness in Film 00:40:33 The Role of Taste in Art 00:49:37 The Duality of Characters in The Sopranos 00:54:12 The Portrayal of Idiocy in Cinema 01:03:26 Empathy for the Foolish: A Discussion on Class and Society 01:11:22 Absurdity in Film: The Baby on Fire Scene 01:17:15 Exploring Delmer Daves' Directorial Style 01:28:18 The Cuck Laboratory and Family Dynamics 01:35:35 Exploring the Unconventional in Film 01:38:16 The Complexity of Melodrama and Irony 01:40:41 Earnestness in Camp Cinema 01:44:25 Celebrating the Outsiders in Film 01:52:16 The Artistry Behind Classic Melodrama 02:05:02 Final Thoughts and Future Film Discussions

Trade Movies #035 - Coherence (2013) and My Name Is Julia Ross (1945) with Rebeca

HELLO HELLO sorry for the DELAY, I have been streaming too much and working on LONGER VIDEOS, so that means I am still trying to BALANCE my WORKLOAD. I don't know why I'm yelling. Basically, I am going to get back to a regular schedule on this. I still have a big backlog! Because eps like this are super fun! We recorded this a while back, and I really loved going back and listening to it. Rebeca is great and you should follow her: https://www.tiktok.com/@rebs__bebs [https://www.tiktok.com/@rebs__bebs] https://www.youtube.com/@rebs_bebs2 [https://www.youtube.com/@rebs_bebs2] https://rebecaroblesrodriguez.carrd.co/ [ https://rebecaroblesrodriguez.carrd.co/] TOPICS film noir, filmmaking, movie analysis, film history, alternate realities, classic movies, modern cinema, film discussion, movie collection, film techniques cinema, acting, film history, classic movies, movie critique, Hollywood, gothic horror, film analysis, actors, movie culture CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Introduction to Rebeca 00:05:16 Generational Perspectives on Technology and Education 00:14:18 Cultural Reflections and Millennial Humor 00:22:15 Exploring Movie Experiences 00:25:27 Nostalgia and Classic Television 00:31:30 Character Dynamics in Film 00:37:16 Psychological Ramifications in Storytelling 00:48:58 Nostalgia for Early 2000s Movies 00:54:18 Exploring Film Noir and Its Aesthetic 01:04:10 The Changing Landscape of Movie Stars 01:05:52 The Future of Film and Audience Engagement 01:14:22 Gothic Horror and Modern Influences 01:24:13 The Evolution of Sci-Fi and Horror Genres 01:33:46 The James Lipton Questionnaire 01:44:18 Favorite and Least Favorite Sounds 01:47:19 Alternate Careers and Aspirations 01:58:09 Movie Recommendations

Trade Movies #034 - $POSITIONS (2025) and La Strada (1954) with director Brandon Daley

GO SEE $POSITIONS, SERIOUSLY! Feel free to listen to the pod first, it's spoiler-free, but please go see this movie. It's really great, and Brandon is super exciting new talent. Longtime Trade Movies heads will know that I am constantly wishing we had people doing more varieties of movies, and the concoction Brandon made here with a mix of Safdie brothers and 90s comedy and all kinds of older stuff...I love it. So we made sure he didn't get Boots Rileyed and watched Fellini's La Strada, which is like a grandfather/mother movie to his. RENT/BUY: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0GXZ8524R/ [https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0GXZ8524R/] https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/-Positions/4951750 [https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/-Positions/4951750] https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/positions/umc.cmc.3yhlyu51vf1jdcrgoe87goidz [https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/positions/umc.cmc.3yhlyu51vf1jdcrgoe87goidz] And follow Brandon + the movie: https://linktr.ee/positions.movie [https://linktr.ee/positions.movie] https://www.instagram.com/positions.movie/ [https://www.instagram.com/positions.movie/] https://www.instagram.com/coolbrandond/ [https://www.instagram.com/coolbrandond/] TOPICS Positions, independent film, cinema influences, non-actors, authentic casting, TikTok cinema, filmmaking, crypto, gambling, Midwest culture filmmaking, cinema, independent film, movie analysis, cinematic influences, character development, genre blending, film history, movie recommendations Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction to Positions and Brandon Daly 00:06:33 Cinematic Influences and Inspirations 00:12:37 Visual Storytelling and Cinematic Techniques 00:15:34 Character Development and Empathy in Storytelling 00:24:01 The Challenge of Authentic Casting 00:27:18 Authenticity in Storytelling and Character Development 00:31:04 The Role of Non-Actors in Film 00:36:27 Exploring Disability Representation in Film 00:45:43 Personal Reflections on Gambling and Crypto 00:50:40 Dopamine Dependency and Finding Joy 00:51:20 Cinema Preferences and the Impact of Short-Form Content 00:56:24 Analyzing Skibbity Toilet and Its Cultural Impact 00:59:28 Reflections on Classic Cinema and Personal Growth 01:04:06 Navigating Dark Themes in Film 01:06:18 The Role of Disability in Character Portrayal 01:14:01 Influences and Inspirations in Modern Filmmaking 01:18:00 The Emotional Impact of Character Arcs 01:21:20 Exploring Themes of Guilt and Redemption 01:26:20 Cinematic References and Influences 01:31:11 The Complexity of Character Relationships 01:36:50 Recommendations and Personal Favorites 01:38:50 Exploring Independent Film and Unique Cinematic Styles 01:43:36 Cinematic Influences: Bollywood and Beyond 01:47:49 David Lynch: The Master of Surreal Cinema 01:50:04 The Artistic Vision of Takeshi Kitano 01:52:02 Recommendations and Influences in Modern Cinema

Trade Movies #033 - A Knight's Tale (2001) and The Devil's Bride (1974) with Megan McKelli

ISEKAI MADNESS with MEGAN MCKELLI, actress/content creator/cosplayer/online person extraordinaire. This was a super fun one. I've been meaning to watch A Knight's Tale again since I was a kid, and it gave me a chance to make a truly insane pick in The Devil's Bride, which is absolutely worth watching but is also insane and Eastern European in a way that few things really are. What a great find by my pals over at Deaf Crocodile! Megan has been having some issues with her socials, but you can FOR SURE follow her here, and should: https://www.instagram.com/meganmckelli/ And also both here: https://www.tiktok.com/@meganmckelli/ https://www.tiktok.com/@meganmckelliadventures Topics gaming, anime, isekai, TikTok storytelling, media literacy, acting, community, digital content, TikTok, storytelling medieval stories, film analysis, cultural representation, wrestling, A Knight's Tale, The Devil's Bride, Chaucer, Eastern European cinema, rock operas, historical fantasy Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Format 00:01:18 Meet Megan 00:02:32 The Hades and Persephone Myth 00:05:02 Understanding Isekai: A Dive into Anime 00:08:55 The Evolution of Anime and Storytelling 00:11:41 Exploring TTRPGs and Character Creation 00:16:13 The Challenges of Acting and Representation 00:19:21 Creative Outlets and Audience Engagement 00:22:14 Cultural Disconnection in Fantasy Narratives 00:23:57 The Impact of Budget on Storytelling 00:29:34 Exploring The Devil's Bride 00:34:53 Comparing Medieval Storytelling in Film 00:42:24 The Role of Music in Character Development 00:47:36 GURDVANUS 00:49:48 Character Arcs and Vulnerability 00:51:19 The Role of Music in Film 00:55:09 Class Consciousness and Representation 00:58:55 The Robin Hood Allegory 01:02:35 The Complexity of Relationships 01:07:39 Final Thoughts on A Knight's Tale 01:15:27 Introduction to TikTok Content Creation 01:16:02 Overcoming the Fear of Posting 01:18:04 The Joys of Anonymity on Social Media 01:19:59 Viral Moments and Community Engagement 01:25:04 Navigating Comments and Audience Interaction 01:29:55 The Unique Nature of TikTok Storytelling 01:34:51 Comparing Content Styles: Fiction vs. Analysis 01:39:53 The Future of Collaborative Storytelling 01:45:53 The World of Kayfabe 01:47:30 Iconic Wrestling Stories 01:47:30 Andy Kaufman and Wrestling's Influence 01:50:39 Wrestling as Theater 01:51:18 A Knight's Tale: Parallels in Performance 01:54:03 Character Development in Film

Trade Movies BONUS #7 - Interview with author Jared Sullivan about the Kingston Coal Ash Spill

a DREAM. Thank you so much to Jared for appearing on the podcast to discuss his book. I CANNOT recommend it enough, even if you just like a legal thriller, he's such a great writer, but this is genuinely one of the most important and underknown stories of the 21st century...because coal ash is everywhere. Also, we loosely discuss A Civil Action (1998), by Steven Zaillian. Go buy Jared's book, "Valley So Low: One Lawyer’s Fight For Justice In The Wake Of America’s Great Coal Catastrophe" and follow him at: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690554/valley-so-low-by-jared-sullivan/ [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690554/valley-so-low-by-jared-sullivan/] https://www.jr-sullivan.com/ [https://www.jr-sullivan.com/] https://www.instagram.com/jared_sullivxn/ [https://www.instagram.com/jared_sullivxn/] I will also include the disclaimer here: "This is a true story. All the people and events described in the pages that follow are real. Most of the material comes from court documents; from records I obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests; or from interviews I conducted with sources over a period of five years. (Some of these sources requested anonymity.) All quoted dialogue in the deposition, hearing, or trial scenes comes from official court transcripts or from audio recordings of the proceedings. Quoted dialogue in other scenes was, in most cases, recalled to me by primary sources, and I reproduced it word for word. Jacobs Engineering and TVA dispute much of my reporting.” Further information can be found in the Notes section of Jared’s book recounting the response from Jacobs and TVA. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction to the Kingston Coal Ash Disaster 00:04:13 The Impact of the Kingston Disaster on Workers 00:06:47 The Legal Battle for Justice 00:09:50 The Role of TVA and Government Accountability 00:12:44 Personal Stories of the Affected Workers 00:15:48 Environmental and Health Implications 00:18:39 The Racial Disparities in Environmental Justice 00:21:48 Comparisons to Other Environmental Disasters 00:24:28 The Need for Legislative Action 00:27:26 Concluding Thoughts on Accountability and Justice 00:37:12 Nuclear Sites and Depleted Uranium in Tennessee 00:39:28 The Dark History of Irwin, Tennessee 00:41:51 Environmental Issues and Community Activism 00:43:51 The Role of TVA and Political Accountability 00:46:04 Corporate Responsibility and Legal Challenges 00:54:38 The Impact of Environmental Disasters on Communities