Pop Culture Case Study
Film and Psychology

#179 – Gone Baby Gone and Place Identity

My place is here

Episode Notes

In this episode Dave and Mike talk about the importance of where you are from, with Place Identity.  Then, they talk about Ben Affleck as a director, the beauty of Casey Affleck, and the not beauty of Boston residents!

Place Identity: 0:06:26 Gone Baby Gone: 0:18:46

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#178 – Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Review

A step down

Episode Notes

In this episode Dave and Mike talk the critical disappointment that is JACK REACHER NEVER GO BACK.  They also talk about RESULTS and DEEP BLUE SEA.  Hey, its connected.  Kind of.

Britt returns to talk about two equally disappointing trailers INFERNO and AMERICAN PASTORAL!

Fangirl Fixation: 0:25:59

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#177 – Jack Reacher and Stages of Moral Development

Morality play

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave welcomes Shannon Strucci of the So You Wanna Be A Film Nerd series.  Dave talks about the stages of morality a la Kohlberg.  Then, he and his guest talk about JACK REACHER just ahead of the release of JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK!  They focus on Tom Cruise's stardom, how much Jai Courtney sucks, and the greatness that is Werner Herzog!

Stages of Morality: 0:03:50 Jack Reacher: 0:19:26

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#176 – The Accountant Review

Autism as a superpower

Episode Notes

In this episode Mike and Dave enjoy the hell out of a dumb action flick that neither one saw coming, THE ACCOUNTANT.  Britt returns to talk about the new movies coming out especially JACK REACHER NEVER GO BACK!

Spoilers: 0:22:30 Fangirl Fixation: 0:34:26

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#175 – Frank and Savantism

Genius!

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave talks about savants, or those with specialized skills that we can't really explain!  Also,  he is joined by Jess and Non from Joy Sandwich to talk about FRANK, one of our favorites!  Enjoy!

Savantism: 0:09:42 Frank: 0:21:22

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#174 – The Girl on the Train Review

A big disappointment

Episode Notes

In this episode, Mike and Dave return after a week off to talk THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN.  Along the way, Mike tries to convince Dave that 2016 isn't all that bad and to stop talking about movies altogether.

Britt returns for Fangirl Fixation to talk MAX STEEL, DESIERTO, and THE ACCOUNTANT!

Spoilers: 0:24:23 Fangirl Fixation: 0:36:20

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#173 – Gone Girl and Manipulation

A real romance

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave talks about manipulation and psychopathy at length, including how it is used in correctional facilities.  Then, return guest Christopher Maynard of Following Films shows up to talk about the best romance of 2014.  Yes, really.  Gone Girl is romantic.  Listen, and let us prove it to you!

Manipulation: 0:04:41 Gone Girl: 0:19:46

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#172 – Casino Royale and Betrayal

Best Bond?

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave brings in a brand new guest, Head of Section, from the Being James Bond podcast.  First, Dave talks about betrayal and how it effects us.  Then, he and his guest talk James Bond, masculinity, blonde Bonds, Eva Green, and CASINO ROYALE!

Betrayal: 0:04:02 Casino Royale: 0:15:00

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#171 – The Magnificent Seven (2016) Review

More remakes

Episode Notes

In this episode, Mike returns to the show to talk about the new release this week, MAGNIFICENT SEVEN!

Britt and Dave (both very very drunk) discuss next week's new releases!

Spoilers: 0:20:52 Fangirl Fixation: 0:29:42

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#170 – The Equalizer and Self-Efficacy

Denzel is having fun

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave talks about our ability to believe in ourselves, or self-efficacy.  He then welcomes David Shreve of Audiences Everywhere to talk about his favorite movie, THE EQUALIZER.  Yes, really.  All this, just in time for Antoine Fuqua's remake of THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN in theaters this weekend!

Self-Efficacy: 0:04:27 The Equalizer: 0:16:41

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