Pop Culture Case Study
Film and Psychology

Vertigo and Obsession

Easy Money

Episode Notes

Well, folks the dream has come true.  Dave actually got paid to watch a great movie AND talk about it! In this episode, we talk about the Alfred Hitchcock classic, Vertigo.  First, Britt simultaneously talks about the movie and tries to end her marriage by daring to speak ill of Jimmy Stewart.  How dare she!?  Then, Dave talks briefly about obsession.  Finally, Dave enlists the help of two fantastic podcasters, Mike and Web, to talk about one of the greatest films ever made.  And stay until the end for lots of out of context outtakes!

Special thanks to Andrew of the AB Film Review for sponsoring this episode!

Fangirl Fixation: 0:02:01 Obsession: 0:16:27 Vertigo: 0:28:46

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The Jungle Book Review

Yikes

Episode Notes

Mike and I take on another critical darling (huh?) in the Jungle Book!

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Chef and Criticism

Good casting

Episode Notes

Join us as we get excited about director Jon Favreau's latest, The Jungle Book.  Britt joins us for Fangirl Fixation to talk mostly about food and breasts (yes, really).  Then, Dave talks about the psychology of criticism.  Finally, we are joined by Jairo to talk about one of his favorites, Chef!

Fangirl Fixation: 0:01:31 Criticism: 0:31:06 Chef: 0:44:57

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Demolition Review

A disagreement

Episode Notes

Dave and Mike take on new release, Demolition.  Once again, Dave is harder on a movie than Mike! What is the world coming to?! Well, take a listen and then make your own decision on Demolition

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Nightcrawler and Psychopathy

Weird movies

Episode Notes

In this episode, Britt makes an appearance to discuss another one of Dave's "weird movies."  Additionally, she talks about the abusive relationship inherent in the movie.  Next, Dave talks about psychopathy, specifically how it changes with age, how it has been represented in movies. Finally, we are joined by Tangible Teddy to talk about our movie this week, Nightcrawler!

Fangirl Fixation: 0:01:18 Psychopathy: 0:17: 48 Nightcrawler: 0:34:14 Spoilers: 01:26:33

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Hello My Name Is Doris Review

Get Yours

Episode Notes

Check out our new release episode on the opposite end of the spectrum from last week!

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About A Boy and Maturity

Hugh Grant's best

Episode Notes

In this episode, an ill and punchdrunk Britt returns for Fangirl Fixation to talk about About A Boy, Mad Max fanboys, and a bit about Maturity.  Speaking of maturity, Dave tells the audience the psychological definition of that.  Finally, Dwight from the Broken Brain Podcast joins us to talk about one of his favorite movies!

Fangirl Fixation: 0:01:28 Maturity: 0:18:30 About A Boy: 0:29:34 Spoilers: 01:09:20

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Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice Review

This guy stinks

Episode Notes

This week, Mike bows out of the conversation, so Dave invited Web Bist of It's Terrific to talk Man of Steel, twitter culture, and, of course, Batman v Superman.  Check it out!

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300 and Duty

300 for 100

Episode Notes

Welcome to our milestone episode! We made it to Episode 100! To celebrate this, we are watching Zack Snyder's best film by a mile, 300.  Britt stops by to tell us about the hell that is being on this show, before Dave attempts to not laugh when he talks about Duty.  Finally, Jamison from Real Films shows up to talk about the movie.

Featuring special appearances from It's Terrific, Coretemparts, InSession Film, the True Bromance Film Podcast, and War Machine vs. War Horse

Fangirl Fixation: 0:6:00 Duty: 0:26:18 300: 0:44:10 Spoilers: 0:01:25:08

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Looper and Potential

They look just alive

Episode Notes

To celebrate the pseudo-release of Midnight Special, Dave decides to tackle a great recent science fiction flick, Looper.  But first, Britt joins us once again to talk about Looper, time travel, Star Wars and the MCU.  Then, Dave talks about potential in regards to psychology, and how we can measure it.  We close off the show with a new guest, Berook from the Cinemabun Podcast! We discuss Rian Johnson brilliance and then, of course, get really confused by time travel.  Listen up!

Fangirl Fixation: 0:01:30 Potential: 0:19:04 Looper:0:31:53 Spoilers: 01:21:56

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