Episode Notes

On this episode, we bring on the ultimate guest, Michael Denniston (Projecting Film, Trilogy in Theory). if you don't like the movie we are covering, go yell at him. Dave foolishly gave him the choice to cover any movie and here we are at THIEF!

We discuss Michael Mann's filmography, prison time, watching troublesome people on screen, and the idea of thieves as blue collar workers.

Mike Intro: 0:01:05

Psychology: 0:09:37

Thief: 0:31:28

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The box office has been in trouble. Can we finally save it with a cartoon? INSIDE OUT 2 is coming out and I'm sure people will finally be lining up to entertain their children.

On our show, we are taking a look at a great cartoon, also made by Pixar, RATATOUILLE. As Remy spends a lot of the movie figuring out who he is, it was pretty easy to land on self-concept as a theme.

To help us, we Jaime Rebanal of Cinema From The Spectrum. Join us as we talk Pixar, cooking, filmmaking, and underserved groups and how that connects to a cartoon about a rat...

Jaime Intro: 0:00:57

Psychology: 0:07:20

Ratatouille: 0:20:58

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This week, there is another BAD BOYS movie, but Dave doesn't care much about that. Luckily, his guest, Marcelo Pico of Talk Film Society does and he has some opinions. But more importantly, this is yet another opportunity to talk about Martin Scorsese and THE DEPARTED. We talk identity, the effects of being undercover, fun movies, and bad therapy

Marcelo Intro: 0:01:05

Psychology: 0:15:17

The Departed: 0:36:37

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Look, it's kind of a slow week. We're not saying that new release, EZRA, looks bad... it's just...maybe not good. But you know what is good? Movies with Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale! So, yeah we're using this as an excuse to rewatch SPY! We invite guest Lexy Van Dyke of Schooled By Cinema to talk about SPY, the state of comedy, being grateful for Paul Feig, and laughing at Jason Statham. Somewhere in there we get a little serious about gender and Imposter Syndrome, too

Lexy Intro: 0:01:13

Psychology: 0:12:34

Spy: 0:25:40

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Here we are, another MAD MAX movie is coming out. Are we excited? Mostly. But hey, it also serves as a chance to talk about revenge and fate. In order to manage this better, the show invites Manish Mathur to talk about THE NORTHMAN.

We talk Robert Eggers, violence, issues with female age in Hollywood, and how ridiculously large Amleth is (and fodder for memes)

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Sadly, BACK TO BLACK is being released. No one wants it, but here we are. In order to distract us from that horrible reality, we decide to focus on a GOOD biopic about a young singer who also died to early, with SELENA.

Dave brings new guest, Jasmine May to bring her cultural knowledge and passion to the the show. Dave also talks about the psychological issue of obsession, both positive and negative.

The show features discussion of shared culture, musical past, and the glory of Edward James Olmos.

Jasmine Intro: 0:01:00

Psychology: 0:07:08

Selena: 0:21:53

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Now that we have YET ANOTHER Planet of the Apes movie coming out, did we pick one of those 19 movies? Of course not. Dave uses this as an excuse to watch a Spielberg movie that he had trouble with the first time around, THE WAR OF THE WORLDS.

He welcomes guest Ben Miller of the Target Audience Podcast and he has...feelings. Listen as we discuss his podcast and his violent lack of caring about Apes.

Then, Dave talks about the psychology of survival in the brain and tries desperately to figure out how Tom Cruise keeps getting so luckily....besides being a really good runner.

Ben returns to talk WAR OF THE WORLDS. He and Dave talk about what works (peanut butter sandwiches, invasion imagery) and what doesn't (Tom Cruise as a longshoreman and that damn annoying son of his).

Take a listen here!

Ben's Intro/Recommendations: 0:00:43

Psychology Section: 0:11:12

War of the Worlds: 0:25:24

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First episode, let's go!!!!

We are finally back to you after many, many years away. Is anyone still listening? We're about to find out. We bring in old friend, Jay Ledbetter to kick off the fan.

We talk a lot about Ryan Gosling for the release of THE FALL GUY. To do more of that, we chose to talk about a truly under appreciated comedic gem, THE NICE GUYS.

Jay talk about how he doesn't like Deadpool, but he does love The Gos.

Then, Dave talks about an area in much need of research in psychology in single fatherhood.

And Jay returns to talk the movie. We talk perfect comedies, comfort movies, and Gosling screaming. Good times were had

Jay's Intro/Recommendations: 0:01:22

Psychology Section: 0:09:57

The Nice Guys: 0:26:36

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The Return

Hi everyone! How have you been? It's only been like 7-8 years! After that elongated break, we are ready to begin again.

In just a few weeks, there will be more movies, viewed from a psychological angle.

Stay tuned! I am so happy to be back!

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