Pop Culture Case Study
Film and Psychology

Fruitvale Station and Police Brutality

MBJ and Coogler!

Episode Notes

In this episode, in conjunction with the release of Creed, starring Michael B. Jordan, Dave chose to look at Fruitvale Station!  First, Britt makes her regular appearance to discuss the movie and her personal experiences in the Bay Area.  Then, Dave talks about police brutality.  Specifically, how race affects allegations, fatal shooting of young black people by police, and how racism plays into police brutality.  Finally, Karly from That Pop This Life joins us to talk about the movie!

Race and Allegations Fatal Shootings Racism

Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:30 Police Brutality: 0:17:25 Fruitvale Station with Karly: 0:31:15 Spoilers: 01:06:59

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Spotlight Review

Movie or TV show?

Episode Notes

Join me and Paul from Screen Watchers Guild talk about new wide release Spotlight.  Does it deserve the Oscar buzz?  Find out now!

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Scream and Maternal Abandonment

Craven is back

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave, in connection with no new releases, talks about Scream.  Britt joins in to discuss how Scream is different after seeing some of the horror films it borrows from and laughs at the word taint.  Then Dave discusses maternal abandonment from a few angles, including psychiatric disorders, gender of remaining parent, the effects of death by cancer, and how abandoned kids relate to moms.  Finally, Travis the Grimm is our guest to talk about one of his favorite movies!

-Psychiatric Disorders -Gender of Parent -Cancer -Abandoned Kids

Fangirl Fixation: 0:02:40 Maternal Abandonment: 0:16:23 Scream with Travis: 0:26:51 Spoilers: 0:53:10

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Room Review

Mike is unhappy

Episode Notes

Check out our review of Room, with Mike from War Machine vs. War Horse.  Plus, a spirited discussion on the movie industry.

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Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Martial Dissatisfaction

Too hot

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave chooses the action flick, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, to be paired with By The Sea, another film about marriage with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, although with totally different ways of approaching it.  Britt joins him after many drinks to talk about marriage and talk trash about Brad Pitt.  Then, Dave discusses marital problems related to feminism, psychiatric disorders, perceived power, and self-monitoring.  Finally Karly from That Pop This Life joins us to discuss the fun popcorn flick! Feminism and Marriage Psychiatric Disorders Perceived Power Self-Monitoring

Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:41 Marital Dissatisfaction: 0:16:30 Mr. and Mrs. Smith: 0:27:53 Spoilers: 1:01:33

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Spectre Review

A step back

Episode Notes

In our brand new type of episode, Michael from War Machine vs War Horse joins me to talk about the newest entry into the Bond Series, Spectre!

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Skyfall and Obsolescence

Product Placement

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave talks about the new James Bond classic, Skyfall.  Britt shares her hatred of Pierce Brosnan and her love of the new Bond, as well as shedding some tears about a beautiful automobiile.  Dave discusses obsolescence in terms of CEO's, older adults, and therapy.  Finally, Dana from How is this Movie? joins the show to talk about his issues with Skyfall and his hopes for Spectre.

CEOs Older vs Younger Adults Obsolete Offices Listen!

Fangirl Fixation: 0:04:00 Obsolescence: 0:19:02 Skyfall with Dana: 0:29:19 Spoilers: 1:03:53

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Fangirl Fixation Minisode

Halloween 2015

Episode Notes

Notes go here

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Halloween and Evil

The best

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave matches the movie with the date, Halloween!    Then, Dave talks about evil!  Specifically, our brains and evil, what causes evil, and a discussion of evil acts vs. evil people.  Then Web Bist makes his triumpant return to talk about sex, evil, white masks, and the Shape! Neuroscience and Evil Causes Psychology of Evil Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:04:30 Evil: 0:20:33 Halloween with Web: 0:33:20 Direction: 0:38:46 Acting: 0:50:32 Writing: 0:54:37 Production Value: 0:56:26 Spoilers: 0: 59:14 Connection to Theme: 1:06:50 Rate and Review on iTunes!

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The Crow and Loss of a Spouse

Does it hold up?

Episode Notes

In this episode, due to a lack of quality new releases, Dave watches a classic (?), The Crow.  Britt joins him to defend the quality of the film and discuss whether this one should be remade.  Then, Dave talks about the effects of losing a spouse, including physical health, how to recover, and whether or not meaning is important in bereavement.  Finally, Neil from Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks joins him to talk about hair extensions, accents, and knife wielding maniacs! Spousal Bereavement and Health Maintaining Connection Meaning in Loss Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:06:20 Loss of A Spouse: 0:20:27 The Crow with Neil: 0:28:50 Direction: 0:34:14 Acting: 0:38:40 Production Value: 0:52:50 Writing: 0:53:40 Spoilers: 0: 55:25 Connection to Theme: 1:02:25 Rate and Review on iTunes!

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