Pop Culture Case Study
Film and Psychology

The Sandman Volumes 7 & 8 and Storytelling

Storytime

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave discusses the psychology of storytelling. This includes why it began, how it began, and why it continues.  Of course, he ties this in with the latest volumes of the Sandman.  Britt returns with a slightly tipsy Fangirl Fixation!   Listen!

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Bram Stoker’s Dracula and Death Anxiety

I don't drink...wine

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave talks about the best Dracula film to date, Bram Stoker’s Dracula.  In connection to this, he talks about Thanatos, better known now as death anxiety.  Is death anxiety the reason for vampire stories?  Find out!  Britt is finally back to wax poetic about this movie in Fangirl Fixation.   Listen!

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The Sandman Volumes 5 and 6 & Identity

More Sandman

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave continues his trek into the mind of Neil Gaiman via The Sandman.  This time he discusses Volumes 5 and 6.  He also discusses the major psychological theme of Identity as well.  There is no Fangirl Fixation this week, but keep an eye out for a “minisode!”   Listen!

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Taken and Sex Trafficking

I will find you...

Episode Notes

In this episode, things get a little dark.  Dave discusses the seemingly throwaway action movie Taken, but digs a little deeper.  Human trafficking is explained, described, and discussed from a psychological perspective.  On lighter notes, Britt fixates on Liam Neeson.  Also included, the Top 5 Liam Neeson movies!   Listen!

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The Sandman Volumes 3 & 4 and Responsibility

More sleep

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave continues his exploration and discussion of Neil Gaiman’s seminal work in comics, The Sandman.  While discussing Dream’s literal descent into hell, he also researches and shares information about responsibility, including moral responsibility, social responsibility, and what happens when we don’t take responsibility.

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Groundhog Day and Redemption

Again?

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave discusses a modern classic, Groundhog Day.  Amidst a bevy of choices for psychological themes, the audience chose the theme of redemption.  Dave discusses the definition of redemption from a number of perspectives; theological, psychological, and justice.  Britt fangirls over a small rodent and we talk about the best Bill Murray movies

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The Sandman Volumes 1 and 2 and The Effects of Not Sleeping

Mr. Sandman

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave branches out!  That’s right, our first non-film podcast.  This time, he discusses his favorite comic series of all time, Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman.  Aptly, Dave also researches the effects of not sleeping on the physical body and the psychological mind.

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Love Actually and Love

Christmas time

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave talks about love, of all kinds.  He also discusses the psychological triangle of love and attempts to not bore you to tears!  Additionally, he discusses infidelity, unrequited love, and the loss of love through unexpected death.  To frame all of this, he watches the sappy classic, Love Actually.

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Dragon Time

Episode Notes

Ok, everybody, we finally made it!  5 weeks of podcasts and we are all caught up on Peter Jackson’s LOTR sagas.  In this episode Dave discusses one of the major themes of Tolkien’s work, Greed!  He also tells you why this movie is so much better than the first Hobbit movie!

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and Peer Pressure

Gandalf Made Me Do It

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave continues with his Tolkien marathon with the first movie in the Hobbit series.  Painfully, Dave reveals that this is  not a great movie.  But it is also not as terrible as some critics say.  As Dave takes this unexpected journey, he will also discuss peer pressure and its effects

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