Pop Culture Case Study
Film and Psychology

Aliens and Commercialism

Only way to be sure

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave talks about commercialism, both the good and the bad.  Then, he is joined by Matt, one of the hosts of CinemaJaw!  He and Dave talk about ALIENS and the difficulty of creating a sequel of someone else's material.

Commercialism : 0:03:41 Aliens: 0:16:08

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Ghostbusters Review

We were rooting for you

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave and Mike take a look at GHOSTBUSTERS and try to put their liberal politics aside for a moment.

Then, Britt joins us to talk about ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS, ICE AGE, and STAR TREK:BEYOND!

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Prometheus and Faith

Believe

Episode Notes

In this episode, we are joined by Shane of War Machine vs. War Horse fame!  But first, Dave talks about Faith in psychological terms.  In honor of GHOSTBUSTERS, Dave and Shane talk about PROMETHEUS in all of its glory

Faith : 0:03:52 Prometheus: 0:16:40

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Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates Review

It's Us!

Episode Notes

In this episode, Mike rejoins the show to talk about our movie, MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES.  Additionally, we talk about our wives/fiances.  No, seriously.

Britt joins us to discuss her utter confusion over SWISS ARMY MAN and her weariness towards GHOSTBUSTERS!

Spoilers: 0:21:32 Fangirl Fixation: 0:37:29

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Neighbors and Transition to Parenthood

Funnier than expected

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave talks about the difficult transition for young parents when they have their first child.  He is joined by Ryan from the Filmbeef Podcast to talk about a surprise comedy from a few years ago, NEIGHBORS.  This week we pair it with the new release MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES!

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The BFG Review

Yikes

Episode Notes

In this episode, Andrew from AB Film Review steps in for Mike after seeing THE BFG. Britt joins us for fangirl fixation to talk  THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS and MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES. She is recording on her birthday, what a trooper!

Spoilers: 0:18:17 Fangirl Fixation 0:33:02

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E.T. and Alienation

Phone Home

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave talks about alienation and it's history to help us understand another great movie. Then, the Australian Invasion continues with Andrew of the AB Film Review appears to talk about the Spielberg classic, E.T.: THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL to celebrate the opening of THE BFG!

Alienation: 0:07:20 E.T: 0:18:36

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Free State of Jones Review

More bad stuff

Episode Notes

In this episode, Mike rejoins the show to talk about the box office bomb that is FREE STATE OF JONES.  We talk about Matthew McConaughey, how good actors were wasted, and whether or not this movie will end my podcast.

In the absence of Britt, Mike takes over Fangirl Fixation to talk about TARZAN, THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR, and THE BFG! NOTE: NO SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE Fangirl Fixation: 0:28:50

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The Patriot and Pacifism

Aussie Pride

Episode Notes

In this episode, we talk about Pacifism, and whether our movie supports it or condemns it.  Speaking of said movie, we invite Bernadette from the AB Film Review to talk about the great American/Australian film THE PATRIOT.  All this to prepare for this week's release of FREE STATE OF JONES!

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Finding Dory Review

What was I saying?

Episode Notes

Britt joins us to talk all of the movies, especially FINDING DORY.  Enjoy!

Spoilers: 0:10:51 Fangirl Fixation: 0:24:46

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