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In this episode, Michael Denniston returns to talk about The Devil's Backbone, just in time for Guillermo del Toro's new masterpiece, Crimson Peak! But first, Dave and Britt talk about many things, including how The Devil's Backbone compares with GDT's other works.  Dave then talks about the effect of being an orphan on mental health.  Enjoy! Adolescent Separation Loss and Separation Suicide Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:04:14 Orphaned Children: 0:14:54 The Devil's Backbone with Michael: 0:26:44 Rate and Review on iTunes!

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In this episode, Dave invites guest, Chris Maynard from Following Films, to talk about one of the film highlights of the year, in It Follows.  Britt joins us to give a mild recommendation to watch It Follows, but maybe without drinking or looking at your phone!  Dave talks about sexual fluidity and self concept clarity.  Chris and Dave talk about It Follows on deeper levels, discussing sexual identity in western culture and how it affects us all. Sexual Fluidity Not Always A Straight Path Self-Concept Clarity Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:06:53 Sexual Identity: 0:21:10 It Follows with Chris: 0:33:24 Rate and Review on iTunes!

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In this episode, Dave invites guest, Hadas from the Common Room, to talk about one of her favorite movies as a child?! But first, Britt gives an unpopular opinion that Se7en is not all that it is cracked up to be, and might even be borderline offensive.  Dave returns to talk about corruption in the police, in world leaders, and even how it is affected by testosterone.  Finally, Hadas comes to talk about why she loves such a dark movie in Se7en! Police Corruption Leader Corruption Intention of Corruption Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:04:15 Corruption: 0:20:03 Se7en with Hadas: 0:33:30

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In this episode, Dave invites guest, Annaleis from the Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks podcast, to talk about one of her favorites, Amelie.  Britt shows up to flaunt her knowledge of the French language and admit that she was a weird kid who identified with Amelie.  Dave educates you on the good and bad sides of isolation in the psychology section.  Finally, Dave and Annaleis discuss isolation, porn stores, Princess Diana, and more! Social Isolation and Older Adults Social Support and Gender Isolation, the Internet, and Depression Rejection Sensitivity Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:05:23 Isolation: 0:23:15 Amelie with Annaleis: 0:30:54 Rate and Review on iTunes!

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In this episode, Dave is joined by Non and Jess from the Joy Sandwich Podcast.  We talk about Oscar winner, The Departed.  To focus the discussion Dave discusses the ideas of honesty and dishonesty, which is not as black and white as you might think.   Britt joins us for Fangirl Fixation to talk about a movie that actually surprises her for once! Ethical Liars Honesty on Facebook Adult lies and Child Behavior Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:30 Honesty: 0:16:47 The Departed with Joy Sandwich: 0:28:34 Rate and Review on iTunes!

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In this episode, Dave has a new guest, Karly from That Pop This Life.  We talk about the much maligned M. Night Shymalan film, The Village.  To focus the discussion we delve into the idea of regret and how it affects our lives.  Dave details the psychology of regret, how it affects our motivation, regret in children, and how easy it is to access regret from our memories.  Britt joins us for Fangirl Fixation to surprisingly stand up for M. Night and talk about the performances she enjoyed from The Village Psychology of Regret Regret and Motivation Regret and Children Regret and Memory Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:04:09 Regret: 0:17:55 The Village with Karly: 0:30:54 Rate and Review on iTunes!

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In this episode, Dave has a new guest, Shannon from Strucci Movies.  We talk about the science fiction classic, Blade Runner.  Everything from the child like nature of Replicants to the lack of empathy from the "human" characters is discussed.  Britt makes an appearance on Fangirl Fixation to talk about her crush on Rutger Hauer (again) and the hotly debated rape scene in Blade Runner Superman v Badman Sleep Deprivation Violence and Empathy Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:51 Empathy: 0:17:14 Blade Runner with Shannon: 0:28:14 Rate and Review on iTunes!

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In this episode, Dave brings back a favorite guest, Michael Denniston from the War Machine vs War Horse podcast, to talk about L.A. Confidential.  Britt is, of course, back for more Fangirl Fixation and tells us how not confusing this movie really is despite other opinions.  Dave discusses the dangers of ambition before bringing in Mike for some excellent discourse on L.A. Confidential. The Value of Aiming High Ambition Gone Awry Career Success Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:51 Ambition: 0:17:14 L.A. Confidential with Michael: 0:28:14 Rate and Review on iTunes!

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In this episode, Dave looks at one of his favorite movies of last year, The Babadook.  During Fangirl Fixation, Britt opens up about her numerous phobias and tells us why she will probably never watch this movie again.  As far as psychology, Dave tells you about the dangers of repression, especially regarding grief.  Finally, Web Bist from It's Terrific joins the show to gush about The Babadook! Consequences of Anxious Repression Suppression in Addiction Prolonged Grief Disorder Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:05:10 Repression: 0:19:18 The Babadook with Web: 0:32:17 Rate and Review on iTunes!

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In this episode, Dave takes on the monster task of reviewing Jaws.  Thankfully, he not only has the usual assistance of Britt during Fangirl Fixation.  He is joined later in the episode by Jairo from the True Bromance Film Podcast!  Discussed during the episode are drinking songs, divorce, giving birth at later ages, the definition of masculinity, among many other topics!  Enjoy! Masculinity and Drinking Games Definition of Masculinity Gender Role Stress Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:04:55 Masculinity: 0:21:30 Jaws with Jairo: 0:35:08

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