Pop Culture Case Study
Film and Psychology

John Wick: Chapter Two Review

More shooting

Episode Notes

In this episode, Mike returns to talk JOHN WICK, Keanu Reeves, sequels and more! In Fangirl Fixation, Britt watches THE FRENCH CONNECTION and discusses the new releases! (FIST FIGHT, A CURE FOR WELLNESS, THE GREAT WALL)

Spoilers: 0:23:08 The French Connection: 0:34:43 Coming Soon: 0:50:23

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Speed and Entitlement

Pop Quiz

Episode Notes

In this episode, we welcome back David Shreve of Audiences Everywhere! To celebrate the release of JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2, we examine Keanu Reeve's action career, from SPEED to THE MATRIX to JOHN WICK! We also try to determine why Speed was such a big hit. I mean, an action hero on a bus wearing khakis!? On the serious side, we also discuss entitlement and how it can all go wrong. Enjoy!

Entitlement: 0:05:58 Speed: 0:17:27

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Lion Review

Normal pair

Episode Notes

In this episode, Andrew returns to talk about one of his favorite movies, LION. Britt is back for fangirl fixation to talk FIFTY SHADES DARKER, THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE, and JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2. Also, she continues her film education with the silent film classic, THE GENERAL

Spoilers: 0:21:30 Fangirl Fixation (The General): 0:34:14 Coming Soon: 0:45:49 Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!

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Hugo and Wonder

Marty for kids

Episode Notes

In this episode, Andrew returns to talk Scorsese's family film.  But first, Dave talks about wonder, awe, and the effect it has on people.  Andrew talks HUGO, film preservation, and child performances.  Enjoy!

Wonder: 0:04:34 Hugo: 0:18:23

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The Last Temptation of Christ and Temptation

New friends

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave talks about Temptation, and how to avoid it (if you want to).  To further this point, he is joined by guest Derek to talk about THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST, to get ready for Oscar hopeful SILENCE!

Temptation: 0:05:17 Last Temptation of Christ: 0:16:35

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Elle Review

Upsetting

Episode Notes

In this episode, we welcome a brand new guest, Samantha Sanders of Audiences Everywhere, to discuss Isabelle Huppert's hopefully Oscar nominated role in ELLE!

On Fangirl Fixation, Britt joins us to not only talk about SPLIT, A DOG'S PURPOSE, RESIDENT EVIL, and GOLD, but also to begin her film education with EYES WIDE SHUT!

Spoilers: 0:17:42 Fangirl Fixation:0:30:20

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Silence Review

Quiet now

Episode Notes

In this episode, we double down on Scorsese.  First, Mike and Dave talk way too long about a movie called SILENCE.  And who better to critique one of the masters of cinema than the two of us!  Also featured: Mike's beef with Dave Chen and Mike's anger at me for not covering SPLIT!

Then, Britt's film education continues with RAGING BULL! Can she overcome her anti-Scorsese bias and enjoy a film about a genuinely terrible individual?  Check it out!

Spoilers: 0:26:34 Raging Bull: 0:39:16 Coming Soon: 0:56:34

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Violette Noziere and Purity

Very French

Episode Notes

In our grand return, we feature you've probably never heard of, VIOLETTE NOZIERE!  Ben Zuk joins us to take a closer look at Isabelle Huppert's relative beginnings in celebration of her hopefully Oscar-nominated role in ELLE.  Enjoy!

Purity: 0:02:56 Violette Noziere: 0:13:48

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Jackie Review

Against the grain

Episode Notes

In this episode, we are joined by Jamison again, this time to talk about JACKIE.  Does it live up to oscar hype?  Find out!

Spoilers: 0:16:58 Fangirl Fixation: 0:25:27

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La Vie en Rose and Fame

Sing it

Episode Notes

In this episode Dave and Jamison talk about Marion Cotillard and LA VIE EN ROSE, to get ready for another female biopic, JACKIE! To help the conversation talks about fame, why we want it and what happens once we get it!  Enjoy

Fame: 0:05:19 La Vie en Rose: 0:15:00

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