Pop Culture Case Study
Film and Psychology

[S2E43] The Blackcoat's Daughter and Loss of a Parent (The Monkey)

Slow and Steady

Episode Notes

Alright, horror heads. It is your time!

For the release of THE MONKEY, we take a look at an older horror work from Osgood Perkins, THE BLACKCOAT'S DAUGHTER!

Our guest is Michelle Swope, of Bloody Disgusting!

Michelle Intro: 0:00:56

Psychology: 0:07:41

The Blackcoat's Daughter: 0:20:46

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[S2E42] Romeo + Juliet and Impulsivity (Verona's Romeo and Juliet)

Bigger is Better

Episode Notes

Is there another Romeo and Juliet movie coming out? Probably. Maybe. Who cares? This is really about Baz's ROMEO + JULIET. It is also about our guest, Erik Anderson of Awards Watch!

We have a far ranging conversation. Highlights include gasoline fights, Latino Prince, Hollywood gossip, and the best movie soundtrack of all time.

Enjoy!

Erik Intro: 0:00:57

Psychology: 0:08:40

Romeo + Juliet: 0:25:27

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[S2E41] Birds of Prey and Self-Love (Love Hurts)

Bodega Egg Sandwiches For Life

Episode Notes

Ok, LOVE HURTS is coming out. A candy-colored action movie and what better time to talk about the unfairly maligned BIRDS OF PREY!

And to celebrate, we bring on Morgan Roberts of the Female Gaze Podcast!

In our wide ranging discussion, we hit a whole bunch of topics. Female filmmakers (obviously), amazing stunt and camera work, MADAME WEB, and a shared love of hangover food.

Take a listen!

Morgan Intro: 0:01:26

Psychology: 0:14:16

Birds of Prey: 0:30:53

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[S2E40] Misery and Parasocial Relationships (Companion)

Best Stephen King Adaptation?

Episode Notes

What do we know about COMPANION? Not much! But the trailer reminded us of MISERY, so here we are. We bring back old friend, Web Bist of Trilogy in Theory to talk Stephen King, unhealthy fandom, and why nerds are bad.

Seriously, this is a certified classic and we have a great time talking about it.

Web Intro: 0:01:24

Psychology: 0:12:37

Misery: 0:31:51

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[S2E39] Unsane and Gaslighting (Presence)

Dark Days for Soderbergh

Episode Notes

Ok! Another Soderbergh movie is coming out. Aren't we lucky? And we are double lucky because we have Marcelo Pico of Talk Film Society, and Soderbergh superfan on the pod.

This time we take a look at an underrated film from that same director, UNSANE. Is it worth your time? Or just memorable because he shot it on an iPhone?

Listen and find out!

Marcelo Intro: 0:01:11

Psychology: 0:10:48

Unsane: 0:25:30

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[S2E38] The Invisible Man and Abusive Relationships (Wolf Man)

No Preaching

Episode Notes

It's horror season, baby! Well, it kind of always is, but it is now too!

If you hate horror being political, tough. It always has been and always will be. With the release of Leigh Whannell's WOLF MAN, Stephanie Crawford guests to look back at a modern horror classic, THE INVISIBLE MAN!

Stephanie Intro: 0:01:03

Psychology: 0:08:00

The Invisible Man: 0:25:36

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[S2E37] Hustlers and Economic Inequality (The Last Showgirl)

The strength of the female gaze

Episode Notes

Ok, so this week THE LAST SHOWGIRL is being actually released. Can Pamela Anderson take advantage of her shot in as Oscar-buzzy movie. Time will tell.

But Jennifer Lopez sure did in HUSTLERS. She didn't get a nomination that year, but she has one in our hearts. To talk about this excellent movie, we invite Tara Giancaspro to talk all things Italian, power, and sex work.

Tara Intro: 0:01:06

Psychology: 0:12:13

Hustlers: 0:29:56

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[S2E36] Phantom Thread and Codependency

They are meant for each other

Episode Notes

There is nothing coming out this week worth talking about!

But what is always worth talking about? PHANTOM THREAD.

To do this episode justice, I had to invite on fellow threadhead, Sophia Ciminello.

Enjoy!

Sophia Intro: 0:00:58

Psychology: 0:12:47

Phantom Thread: 0:29:47

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[S2E35] The Witch and Patriarchy (Nosferatu)

Freedom To Choose

Episode Notes

Ok, Christmas is over. But the celebration continues. FINALLY, Robert Eggers' soon to classic, NOSFERATU is released. To celebrate even more, I bring on Ajejandra to talk one of her favorites, THE WITCH. Let's all choose to live deliciously.

Alejandra Intro: 0:01:07

Psychology: 0:08:26

The Witch: 0:28:38

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[S2E34] Eyes Wide Shut and Desire (Babygirl)

If you men only knew

Episode Notes

Merry Christmas!!! We return with the very best family Christmas movie, EYES WIDE SHUT. Given that it is Kubrick's last movie, guest Michael Denniston and I give it the serious treatment it deserves. Or maybe we crack jokes the whole time.

Find out!

Mike Intro: 0:01:51

Psychology: 0:11:09

Eyes Wide Shut: 0:28:24

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