Pop Culture Case Study
Film and Psychology

Toy Story and Imaginary Play

Sad Little Man

Episode Notes

Hey everybody, Pixar's new masterpiece (?) Inside Out came out yesterday! In this episode, Dave revisits the original Pixar classic, Toy Story.  At Britt's behest, we discuss the importance of imaginary play for kids and adults.  Additionally, Dave and Britt discuss their first memories of seeing Toy Story in theaters.  Check out Toy Story before you go see Inside Out!

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Citizen Kane and Narcissism

Overrated?

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave discusses another classic, Citizen Kane.  He also forces Britt to stay awake through pain and watch it!  Through this show, Dave attempts to diagnose Charles Foster Kane with Narcissistic Personality Disorder.  Take a listen and find out!

Listen! Show Notes

Fangirl Fixation: 0:02:38 Narcissism:0:22:42 Citizen Kane: 0:40:48

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Lawrence of Arabia and Persuasion

Best ever

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave finally takes on what is, in his opinion, the best movie ever made, Lawrence of Arabia!  During Fangirl Fixation, Britt assures that her marriage continues by enjoying the movie and even stating that she would watch it again.  She also discusses her feminist rage about video games!

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A History of Violence and Identity

Comic books!

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave and Britt disagree strongly on the qualities (or lack thereof in her opinion) of A History of Violence.  During Fangirl Fixation, Britt gets distracted and talks about everything from Viggo Mortensen’s various endowments to her terrifying crush on Rutger Hauer.  Join us as we talk about the movie and Identity! Listen!

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Inception and Self-Deception

Love Leo

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave takes on a Christopher Nolan epic, Inception.  He also talks to Britt about her memories of it and her own experiences with Self-Deception.  Speaking of self-deception, Dave looks at pain tolerance, the evolutionary advantage of deception, and ethical fading.

Listen!

Show Notes

Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:48

Self-Deception:0:22:09

Inception: 0:36:45

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John Wick and Revenge

Best action movie

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave watches one of his favorites from last year, John Wick.  He examines the differences between revenge and justice, as well as why we seek revenge.  For you Fangirl Fixation fans, Britt talks about action movies and gets all riled up about the Babayega. Listen!

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Moulin Rouge and Jealousy

No one's going to!

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave discusses a fan favorite, Moulin Rouge.  Is this one as good as he remembers?  Or will the untrained voices of Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor prove faulty? Regarding psychology, he takes the easy way out and discusses sexual jealousy, easily one of the most clear themes of the film.

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Girl, Interrupted and Borderline Personality Disorder

Jolie Forever

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave discusses the film the listeners chose for him, Girl, Interrupted. He takes a closer look at Borderline Personality Disorder and decides whether or not the film does a quality job of representing this disorder on screen. Britt also makes an appearance to talk about stigma and the effects of pop culture

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Gattaca and Privilege

He's too pretty

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave discusses one of his old science fiction favorites, Gattaca.  Britt makes an appearance to talk about Dystopian movies, in general.  We discuss both the movie and how it connects to the touchy subject of privilege.

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Great Expectations (2012) and Loyalty

Greater and greater

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave takes on a classic, Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations.  He discusses the psychological aspects of this work’s most common theme, loyalty.  Britt makes a triumphant return to discuss Helena Bonham Carter Listen! Check out the Show Notes here! Fangirl Fixation  

Introduction: 0:00:00

Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:57

Loyalty: 0:22:36

Great Expectations: 0:37:24

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