Pop Culture Case Study
Film and Psychology

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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Casino Royale and Betrayal

Best Bond?

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave brings in a brand new guest, Head of Section, from the Being James Bond podcast.  First, Dave talks about betrayal and how it effects us.  Then, he and his guest talk James Bond, masculinity, blonde Bonds, Eva Green, and CASINO ROYALE!

Betrayal: 0:04:02 Casino Royale: 0:15:00

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The Magnificent Seven (2016) Review

More remakes

Episode Notes

In this episode, Mike returns to the show to talk about the new release this week, MAGNIFICENT SEVEN!

Britt and Dave (both very very drunk) discuss next week's new releases!

Spoilers: 0:20:52 Fangirl Fixation: 0:29:42

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The Equalizer and Self-Efficacy

Denzel is having fun

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave talks about our ability to believe in ourselves, or self-efficacy.  He then welcomes David Shreve of Audiences Everywhere to talk about his favorite movie, THE EQUALIZER.  Yes, really.  All this, just in time for Antoine Fuqua's remake of THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN in theaters this weekend!

Self-Efficacy: 0:04:27 The Equalizer: 0:16:41

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Snowden Review

Traitor?

Episode Notes

In this episode, Mike (obviously afraid of being tracked by the government) has gone missing again.  Luckily, Ben Zuk steps in yet again to talk Oliver Stone and SNOWDEN!

Britt then joins the show to talk about STORKS and THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN!

Spoilers: 0:23:48 Fangirl Fixation: 0:33:34

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Nixon and Insecurity

Nice guy

Episode Notes

In this episode, just in time for Oliver Stone's latest, SNOWDEN, Ben Zuk returns yet again to talk about one of his favorite movies ever, NIXON! Dave also talks briefly about insecurity and what we can do about it!

Insecurity: 0:03:20 Nixon: 0:13:53

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Sully Review

Ehhhhh

Episode Notes

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Captain Phillips and The Effects of Poverty

One great scene

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave talks about poverty on a micro and a macro level.  Then, return guest Miranda Sajdak joins the show to talk about CAPTAIN PHILLIPS!

Effects of Poverty: 0:06:31 Captain Phillips: 0:18:26

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