Pop Culture Case Study
Film and Psychology

[S1E225] The Circle Review

Tom, why?

Episode Notes

The triumphant return of Pop Culture Case Study with...a movie no one saw, THE CIRCLE.  We invite Chris Maynard to endure it with us.  Enjoy?

Spoilers: 0:20:08

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Reservoir Dogs and Masking

Can you hear that?

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave takes on an indie classic, and a film that he is intensely biased towards, RESERVOIR DOGS.  First, he takes a look at masking in terms of personality and why we all do it. Sean Fallon from the From First To Last Podcast joins us to talk about Tarantino, M. Night Shymalan, the N-word, and staged readings, among many other topics.  Get ready for FREE FIRE by listening in!

Masking: 0:04:41 Reservoir Dogs: 0:16:09

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[S1E223] The Fate of The Furious Review

Make it stop

Episode Notes

In this episode, Mike joins us for one last ride to talk about THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS, and for some reason, the state of cinema.  What a grouch.  

Britt joins us for her film education to talk about a new action classic, THE RAID 2!

Fangirl Fixation: 0:26:08

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[S1E222] Mad Max: Fury Road and Hope

Let's Go Fast

Episode Notes

Is this episode, Dave is joined by Non from the Joy Sandwich Podcast to talk about one of the best action movies of the decade (ever?), MAD MAX: FURY ROAD.  Dave talks about hope and the psychology of how it affects us.  Non and Dave talk about the visceral action, the gross milk, the non-verbal intimacy, and the amazing film that is MAD MAX FURY ROAD!!!

Hope: 0:04:52 Mad Max: Fury Road: 0:16:32

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[S1E221] The Ticket Review

Mr. Stevens

Episode Notes

In this episode, as there are literally zero good new releases in the theaters, Mike and I discuss new to VOD, THE TICKET, starring Dan Stevens.   Was this a better choice than THE CASE FOR CHRIST?  We shall see!

Britt joins us for fangirl fixation to talk one of her childhood favorites, DEATHRACE 2000, as well as soon to be released THE LOST CITY OF Z and THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS!

Deathrace 2000: 0:28:53 Coming Soon: 0:43:38

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[S1E220] Blindness and Adaptation

Who needs to see?

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave welcomes back Chris Maynard to talk about the 2008 film, Blindness.  As with most movies, there is a theme of adaptation that will become clear as we talk!  Check it out!

Adaptation: 0:04:57 Blindness: 0:17:26

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[S1E219] The Zookeeper's Wife Review

Anything for Chastain

Episode Notes

In this episode, due to a limited release of THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE, Jairo from the True Bromance Film Podcast joins the show to talk about this film and Jessica Chastain's performance in particular.  We cover whether we need more Holocaust movies, female directors, accents, and, apparently, 'Nipplegate.'

Britt joins us to talk about another classic film, GORILLAS IN THE MIST, starring Sigourney Weaver.  Also, we discuss new releases SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE, GOING IN STYLE, and new to VOD, THE TICKET!

The Zookeeper's Wife Spoilers: 0:16:58 Gorillas in the Mist: 0:25:54 Coming Soon: 0:41:53

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[S1E218] Whale Rider and Modernization

Let's Go Back

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave brings on a new guest, Jessi Lauren, to talk about one of her favorites, WHALE RIDER! But first, Dave talks about the process by which societies become modern, and whether or not it is inherently racist.  

Jessi classes up the joint to talk about different cultures, her extensive history with the film, and how many times she cried on rewatch.  Enjoy!

Modernization: 0:04:14 Whale Rider: 0:15:10

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[S1E217] Life Review

Alien again?

Episode Notes

In this episode, Mike and Dave discuss the lack of originality in Life, and Tom Cruise.  Of course.

Britt joins in to talk about science fiction classic THE THING.  She also weighs in on the whitewashing controversy as we discuss the movies being released next week, including THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, THE BOSS BABY, and THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE!

Spoilers: 0:14:16 The Thing: 0:27:05 Coming Soon: 0:41:24

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[S1E216] The Day The Earth Stood Still and Xenophobia

Not Keanu

Episode Notes

In this episode, to celebrate the release of LIFE, Dave and his guest discuss THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL!  Dave also discusses xenophobia, including the meaning, history, and how it is affecting people even now.  Speaking of that guest, we welcome new addition Janna Williford, so be sure to check out her movie review blog!

Xenophobia: 0:03:01 The Day The Earth Stood Still: 0:20:57

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