Pop Culture Case Study
Film and Psychology

#239 – It Comes At Night Review

A24 horror

Episode Notes

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Maynard of Following Films to talk about the latest arthouse horror flick, IT COMES AT NIGHT.  Which side will we end up on?  The side of Captain America?  Or does it hit all of the pretentious arthouse buttons?  Or both?  Tune in and find out!

Britt then joins us to talk about another arthouse horror flick in Britt's Film Education! We talk about 2014's SPRING and whether or not it even counts as horror! 

Spoilers: 0:21:52 Spring: 0:35:39

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#238 – The Gift and Psychological Trauma

No one is nice

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave talks about psychological trauma, how it happens, and how to treat it! To take a look through the pop culture lens, he invites Jairo of the True Bromance Film Podcast to talk about the critical darling of 2015, THE GIFT.  All of this to get ready for Joel Edgerton's next foray into the horror realm with IT COMES AT NIGHT!

Psychological Trauma: 0:05:05 The Gift: 0:16:34

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#237 – The Mummy (2017) Review

What. Why.

Episode Notes

In this episode, we bring on a double helping of Britt to talk about THE MUMMY!

Britt continues her film education with THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON! We also talk new releases, including TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT, THE BIG SICK, and THE BAD BATCH!

Spoilers: 0:15:21 The Creature From The Black Lagoon: 0:24:11 Coming Soon: 0:32:43

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#236 – The Mummy (1932) and Devotion

Mummy needs to chill

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave brings back Jason from the Atlantic Screen Connection to talk a true classic, THE MUMMY (1932)! All of this in preparation of the latest bigscreen version of THE MUMMY starring Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella!

Psychology: 0:05:06 The Mummy !1932): 0:16:10

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#235 – Wonder Woman Review

Finally

Episode Notes

In this episode, we bring in a female voice (other than Britt) to talk about WONDER WOMAN.  Jessi Lauren joins us to talk about feminism, representation, and the importance of female superheroes.

Britt joins continues her film education to talk about MANHUNTER! We also talk about the new releases coming this week, MY COUSIN RACHEL, MEGAN LEAVEY, and THE MUMMY!

Spoilers: 0:19:35 Manhunter: 0:28:12 Coming Soon: 0:39:28

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#234 – Monster and Criminal Rehabilitation

She did nothing wrong

Episode Notes

In this episode, we welcome back previous guest Becky Belzile of Audiences Everywhere!  In celebration of the release of WONDER WOMAN, we take a look back at Patty Jenkins only (!) big screen effort in MONSTER! We talk about prostitution, the amazing career of Charlize Theron, how awful her girlfriend is, and how bad Bruce Dern needs a... well, just listen!

Criminal Rehabilitation: 0:03:25 Monster: 0:21:02

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#233 – Baywatch Review

Not funny, not fun

Episode Notes

In our new release episode, Jamison Rabbitt and I take a look at yet another box office piece of poison in BAYWATCH. We talk THE ROCK, pretty people, and comedy or lack thereof.

Britt continues her film education with a classic in the disaster genre, THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE.  We talk about why people yell so much, amazing sets, and the best movie priest ever!  We also bring up the new movies coming out including WONDER WOMAN!

Spoilers: 0:22:17 The Poseidon Adventure: 0:27:42 Coming Soon: 0:44:12

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#232 – San Andreas and the Death of a Child

The Rock having a blast

Episode Notes

In this episode, we welcome fan favorite guest, Miranda Sajdak, to talk about one of her favorite movies, SAN ANDREAS.  We also take on an extremely heavy topic in the psychological section, so you've been warned.  Join us as we talk about how charming The Rock is, how beautiful this cast is, and why they don't make movies like this anymore!  All of this, in preparation for another disaster movie (?) starring The Rock, BAYWATCH!

Death of a Child: 0:06:54 San Andreas: 0:20:21  Follow Miranda on Twitter!

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#231 – Alien: Covenant Review

Good Movie Taste

Episode Notes

Join us this week as Chris Maynard and I talk the Alien franchise, and ALIEN COVENANT in particular.  We talk about our expectations, how this movie handles the problems that come with sequels, and where its headed now!

Britt returns for Fangirl Fixation.  She continues her film education with INSIDE MAN and MOON!

Spoilers: 0:20:15 Inside Man: 0:37:31 Moon: 0:46:22 Coming Soon: 0:57:27

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#230 – The Abyss and Sex in the Workplace

So many healthy relationships

Episode Notes

In this episode we invite new guest, Anya Novak, to talk about one of her personal favorites, THE ABYSS.  We talk about technology, James Cameron, personal fears, and psychologically speaking, sexism in male dominated professions.  Get ready for the release of ALIEN COVENANT with us! Follow Anya on Twitter and read her wonderful writing!

Sexism: 0:06:57 The Abyss: 0:20:13

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