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S1:E212 – King Kong (1933) and Grandiosity

He big

Episode Notes

In this episode, we talk about Grandiosity and how dangerous it can be for everyday people.  Speaking of danger, this week we're talking Kong!!! That's right, KING KONG is our movie this week.   

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S1:E211 – Logan Review

comic books!

Episode Notes

In this episode, with Mike out of town (still!), Britt steps in for double duty.  First, we talk about LOGAN and have several differences of opinion.  Shocking, I know.  Then, we talk about a classic western, THE SEARCHERS, and we discuss next week's big release, KONG

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S1:E210 – Shane and Community

Shane, shane

Episode Notes

In this episode, we talk about community psychology and how important it is for social cohesion.  Then, Shane from the War Machine vs. War Horse joins us to talk about this namesake, the classic western SHANE!   

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S1:E209 – Get Out Review

Almost perfect

Episode Notes

In this episode, Mike and I discuss Jordan Peele's new film, GET OUT.  We talk about how it works as a comedy, a horror film, and a satire.  Britt also joins me to talk about a true classic, WEST SIDE STORY.   

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S1:E208 – 2nd Annual Pop Culture Case Study Awards

We are so back

Episode Notes

Well, it's finally here.  Our 2nd Annual Pop Culture Case Study Awards.  As all podcasters seem to think that the Oscars get it wrong, EVERY SINGLE YEAR, I have gathered all of them here to make their own choices! 

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S1:E207 – Hidden Figures Review

Costner?

Episode Notes

In this episode, Mike and I talk about the surprise of the Oscar season, HIDDEN FIGURES! Britt joins us to talk MONEYBALL and the new releases (ROCK DOG, COLLIDE, and GET OUT)

Moneyball: 0:32:41 Coming Soon: 0:49:29 

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S1:E206 – The Imitation Game and Diversity

Biopic fun

Episode Notes

Our Awards Season continues with a look at behind the scenes academia! To tie in with Oscar hopeful HIDDEN FIGURES, we have an episode on THE IMITATION GAME. Jason MIchael of the Film Faculty and Atlantic Screen Monthly joins us to talk Benedict Cumberbatch and the

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S1:E205 – John Wick: Chapter Two Review

More shooting

Episode Notes

In this episode, Mike returns to talk JOHN WICK, Keanu Reeves, sequels and more! In Fangirl Fixation, Britt watches THE FRENCH CONNECTION and discusses the new releases! (FIST FIGHT, A CURE FOR WELLNESS, THE GREAT WALL) 

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S1:E204 – Speed and Entitlement

Pop Quiz

Episode Notes

In this episode, we welcome back David Shreve of Audiences Everywhere! To celebrate the release of JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2, we examine Keanu Reeve's action career, from SPEED to THE MATRIX to JOHN WICK! We also try to determine why Speed was such a big hit. 

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S1:E203 – Lion Review

Normal pair

Episode Notes

In this episode, Andrew returns to talk about one of his favorite movies, LION. Britt is back for fangirl fixation to talk FIFTY SHADES DARKER, THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE, and JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2. 

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