You Are Good

You Are Good

A feelings podcast about movies.

The Book of Eli w. Samuel James and Kasai Richardson
You Are Good
The Book of Eli w. Samuel James and Kasai Richardson

Recent Episodes

Nov. 11, 2026

The Book of Eli w. Samuel James and Kasai Richardson

In which Samuel James schools Kasai and Alex about The Book of Eli. Support us on Patreon (bonus episodes!) https://www.patreon.com/cw/youaregood Samuel online: https://www.therealsamueljames.com/ Kasai online: https://substack.com/@kasai 1980s NYC Water PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkDcymPl_Vo Denzel gives Zainab Jiwa advice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN5zSUEV56Q Alex's photo show Safe Mode Off: https://www.highocculture.com/safemodeoff You can buy a You Are Good logo
Nov. 4, 2026

The Hunger Games (2012) w. Jacqueline Steiger

In which Jacqueline Steiger introduces me to The Hunger Games and I am forever grateful. Jacqueline online: https://www.jacquelinesteiger.com/ Safe Mode Off photo show here! https://www.highocculture.com/safemodeoff You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo designed our logo!) https://www.bonfire.com/you-are-good-shirts160/ Alex’s zine! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture You Are Good is a feelings podcast about movies. You can make a cont
Oct. 27, 2026

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) w. Mariana Colín

A movie so great we broke our own rule to cover it again, this time with the wonderful Mariana Colín. The Morbid Zoo: https://www.youtube.com/@themorbidzoo Safe Mode Off photo show here! https://partiful.com/e/OJzKpze7fyFXsjDFy6ZA? You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo designed our logo!) https://www.bonfire.com/you-are-good-shirts160/ Alex’s zine! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture You Are Good is a feelings podcast about movies. You
Oct. 21, 2026

Deliverance w. Carolyn Kendrick and Tristan Scroggins

In which we discuss 1970s masculinity, the redneck nightmare genre, and Deliverance with Carolyn Kendrick and Tristan Scroggins. Carolyn Kendrick: https://www.carolynkendrick.com/ Tristan Scroggins: https://tristanscroggins.com/ Revisiting Deliverance: The Sunbelt South, the 1970s Masculinity Crisis. and the Emergence of the Redneck Nightmare Genre: https://studythesouth.org/revisiting-deliverance/ 'Deliverance': A Dark Heart Still Beating: https://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/books/25dick
Oct. 14, 2026

Jeepers Creepers w. Alaina Bamfield

In which we discuss siblings, the troubled legacy of Jeepers Creepers, and the dark comedy of survival with Alaina Bamfield. Content Warning: We talk somewhat extensively about sexual assault, in the context of our own lives and in the context of Jeepers Creepers director Victor Salva in this episode. Check out Alaina's special "Untouchable" here: https://youtu.be/mzigeuasz2I?si=nqkVRENcHQvl9l2w I listened to a few of interviews withNathan Forrest Winters in preparation for this episode: ht
Oct. 6, 2026

Blade w. Kasai Richardson and Samuel James

In which we discuss origin stories, vampires, and Blade with Kasai Richardson and Samuel James. Find Samuel online here! https://www.therealsamueljames.com/ Find Kasai online here! https://rantsrantsrev.substack.com/ Safe Mode Off photo show here! https://partiful.com/e/OJzKpze7fyFXsjDFy6ZA? First Thirst Live! https://calendar.elysiantheater.com/shows/siri-dahl-presents-first-thirst-live-october-07-2026-752793/ You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here.