Pop Culture Case Study
Film and Psychology

Toy Story 2 and Abandonment

By the side of the road

Episode Notes

In this episode, for the release of FINDING DORY, we take a look at an older PIXAR movie, TOY STORY 2!  First however, we talk about our theme of abandonment.  Then, Dwight of The Broken Brain Podcast returns to talk about how much he loves Pixar movies that inspire strong emotion in him.  Dave reveals how much he despises a character in this beloved movie in the midst of the review.  

Abandonment: 0:08:06 Toy Story 2: 0:19:37

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Warcraft Review

You did this after Moon?

Episode Notes

In this new release episode, Dave brings on Pat (Read his blog, it's great!)  We talk about Warcraft and discuss if its a movie for fans of the game or for everyone.

Britt joins us to gush about Kevin Hart and The Rock.  Yes, Seriously.

Spoilers: 0:21:25 Fangirl Fixation: 0:43:01

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Moon and Loneliness

Two is not enough

Episode Notes

This week, Dave talks about loneliness all alone.  Luckily, Brendan from Insession Film stops by to talk about MOON.  Check this movie out before you brave WARCRAFT!

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Me Before You Review

Problematic!

Episode Notes

In this episode, Web Bist returns to rekindle our podcast romance by reviewing ME BEFORE YOU.  Can these two actually agree this time?

Britt joins us to bitch about sequels and video game movies, as next week's arrivals include NOW YOU SEE ME 2, THE CONJURING 2, and WARCRAFT!

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Misery and Self-Control

That's a hobblin

Episode Notes

In this episode Dave talks about self-control, specifically how we get it and how we keep it!

Then Dave brings on Nate from the Best and Worst of the Best Podcast to talk about MISERY and get pumped for ME BEFORE YOU!

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X-Men: Apocalypse Review

What happened here?

Episode Notes

If you want to hear Dave yell at Web for the things he enjoys, boy are you ever in the right place! The two talk X-MEN: APOCALYPSE, and thankfully they are separated by nearly 3,000 miles.

Britt joins us to talk about POPSTAR, TMNT 2, and ME BEFORE YOU. This week, she only wants to see one of these movies. She also shares her mini-review of ANGRY

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X-Men: Days of Future Past and Intolerance

So much hate

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave takes a closer look at Intolerance, what it is, how it shows up, and what we can do about it!  He also invites Darryl of the Poprika Podcast to talk about X-Men: Days of Future Past to get ready for X-Men: Apocalypse this weekend!

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The Nice Guys Review

Penis guns

Episode Notes

In this episode, we review one of our most anticipated of the summer, The Nice Guys.  Can it possibly live up to expectations?  Can Gosling and Crowe carry an action comedy?  Find out!

Also, Britt joins us to talk about USS Indianapolis, Alice Through the Looking Glass, and X-Men: Apocalypse!

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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Confirmation Bias

Penis guns

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave discusses a common psychological construct and error, Confirmation Bias.  He is then joined by Margo D of the Book vs. Movie Podcast to talk about a movie that neither one of them had seen until recently!

To celebrate the release of The Nice Guys, the two watch Kiss Kiss Bang Bang!

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Money Monster Review

Should've been good

Episode Notes

Dave and Mike take a closer look at an actual movie made for adults, no capes or cute cats in this one.  But can Money Monster, with the aid of 2 movie stars, make the cut? Listen in and find out.

Then, Britt joins us for the new and improved fangirl fixation to take a look at next week's new releases.  You will never guess what she is most excited about

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