Pop Culture Case Study
Film and Psychology

Hacksaw Ridge Review

Andrew forever

Episode Notes

Dave and Andrew (from The Last New Wave) talk about MEL GIBSON's latest, HACKSAW RIDGE.  Can they get past their personal feelings about the director to enjoy this one?  Find out here!

Britt joins us to talk about relationships, MARVEL movies, and the new releases, including LOVING and ARRIVAL!

Spoilers:0:25:17 Fangirl Fixation: 0:39:27

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Bridge on the River Kwai and Honor

Honor among...soldiers

Episode Notes

In this episode Dave talks about cultures of honor, specifically why they exist, as well as the positive and negative aspects of them.

Andrew joins us to talk about a classic, BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI, calls Steven Spielberg a hack, and gets us ready for Mel Gibson's newest film, HACKSAW RIDGE!

Honor: 0:06:32 Bridge on the River Kwai: 0:18:42

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American Pastoral Review

Great American Novel...

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave does the masterful scheduling job of choosing AMERICAN PASTORAL, Ewan McGregor's directorial debut.  This supposed wide release is not available in Kentucky, so he brings in repeat guest Ben Zuk!

Britt is here for Fangirl Fixation, so we talk terrible cartoons (TROLLS), geekery (DR. STRANGE), and war films (HACKSAW RIDGE).

Spoilers: 0:19:58 Fangirl Fixation: 0:31:28

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Gone Baby Gone and Place Identity

My place is here

Episode Notes

In this episode Dave and Mike talk about the importance of where you are from, with Place Identity.  Then, they talk about Ben Affleck as a director, the beauty of Casey Affleck, and the not beauty of Boston residents!

Place Identity: 0:06:26 Gone Baby Gone: 0:18:46

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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Review

A step down

Episode Notes

In this episode Dave and Mike talk the critical disappointment that is JACK REACHER NEVER GO BACK.  They also talk about RESULTS and DEEP BLUE SEA.  Hey, its connected.  Kind of.

Britt returns to talk about two equally disappointing trailers INFERNO and AMERICAN PASTORAL!

Fangirl Fixation: 0:25:59

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Jack Reacher and Stages of Moral Development

Morality play

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave welcomes Shannon Strucci of the So You Wanna Be A Film Nerd series.  Dave talks about the stages of morality a la Kohlberg.  Then, he and his guest talk about JACK REACHER just ahead of the release of JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK!  They focus on Tom Cruise's stardom, how much Jai Courtney sucks, and the greatness that is Werner Herzog!

Stages of Morality: 0:03:50 Jack Reacher: 0:19:26

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The Accountant Review

Autism as a superpower

Episode Notes

In this episode Mike and Dave enjoy the hell out of a dumb action flick that neither one saw coming, THE ACCOUNTANT.  Britt returns to talk about the new movies coming out especially JACK REACHER NEVER GO BACK!

Spoilers: 0:22:30 Fangirl Fixation: 0:34:26

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Frank and Savantism

Genius!

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave talks about savants, or those with specialized skills that we can't really explain!  Also,  he is joined by Jess and Non from Joy Sandwich to talk about FRANK, one of our favorites!  Enjoy!

Savantism: 0:09:42 Frank: 0:21:22

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The Girl on the Train Review

A big disappointment

Episode Notes

In this episode, Mike and Dave return after a week off to talk THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN.  Along the way, Mike tries to convince Dave that 2016 isn't all that bad and to stop talking about movies altogether.

Britt returns for Fangirl Fixation to talk MAX STEEL, DESIERTO, and THE ACCOUNTANT!

Spoilers: 0:24:23 Fangirl Fixation: 0:36:20

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Gone Girl and Manipulation

A real romance

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave talks about manipulation and psychopathy at length, including how it is used in correctional facilities.  Then, return guest Christopher Maynard of Following Films shows up to talk about the best romance of 2014.  Yes, really.  Gone Girl is romantic.  Listen, and let us prove it to you!

Manipulation: 0:04:41 Gone Girl: 0:19:46

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