Pop Culture Case Study
Film and Psychology

Planet of the Apes (1968) and the Conflict of Science and Religion

Dirty Apes

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave admits to an almost unforgivable offense (but you have to listen to find out what it is!).  He discussed the tricky area of science and religion and the argument over evolution.  But where does Planet of the Apes fall in this argument?  Find out!   Listen!

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Mean Girls and Bullying

Featuring Gail Carriger

Episode Notes

For the first time, Pop Culture Case Study has a guest!  New York Times Best Selling author, the lovely Gail Carriger, pops in to discuss Mean Girls, bullying, and her books!  We discuss bullies, victims, and cyber bullying.  Listen and find out if Mean Girls has stood the test of time.

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Dallas Buyer's Club and The Impact of Diagnosis

Should have been gayer

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave discusses the impact of a life threatening diagnosis on both the victims and those that give the diagnosis.  He attempts to connect this to one of last year’s Oscar darlings, Dallas Buyer’s Club.  Additionally, he analyzes the problem with a Hollywood movie about HIV/AIDS which focuses on a heterosexual male.

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The King's Speech and Stuttering

I have a voice

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave talks about the Academy Award winning Best Picture from 2010.  Clearly, the stuttering in this movie, his stuttering has a psychological source.  But is this always the case?  Is stuttering physiological, psychological, or a little bit of both?   Listen!

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Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban and The Effects of Imprisonment

The best one

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave rambles continually about the greatness of Alfonso Cuaron and Gary Oldman.  In this movie, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the two work together to create, in Dave’s opinion, the best film of the Harry Potter franchise. 

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Doubt and Suspicion

PSH Forever

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave reviews a movie, Doubt, with one of his absolute favorite actors, Philip Seymour Hoffman. Although we have been robbed of many great years of film due to his death, here is one of his best performances (and that’s saying something).

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The Breakfast Club and Labeling Theory

Hughes Forever

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave discusses a theory which was borne out of the book/movie “The Outsiders.” Apparently, it actually has an effect when we label people in negative ways. Shocker. Also, The Breakfast Club. Is it the best high school movie of all time? Yes, absolutely yes. If you haven’t seen it yet, go watch it immediately. Oh, and then listen to the podcast to find out why it’s actually deep and important.

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The Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind and Memory

Remember me?

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave looks at the effects of a treatment that doesn't exist. What would happen to our brains if we could magically remove the bad memories (and who hasn't thought of that?)? Additionally, he remembers how amazing this movie is, and just how crazy talented Charlie Kaufman can be. Listen as Dave focuses on a movie that should be a great deal more popular and known.

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Godzilla (2014) and The White Knight Syndrome

They don't need to be saved

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave is bothered (maybe too much) for the lack of Japanese actors in the new Godzilla movie. He will also discuss the “White Knight Syndrome” and how it connects with this movie, earlier Godzilla movies, and film in general.

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The Avengers and Teamwork

Just an excuse

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave uses any excuse to watch one of his favorite movies, The Avengers. He analyzes what it takes to make a team, and, more importantly, what it takes to make a good team. Does the greatest team in comics apply as a good team? Are any of them psychologically sound? Listen and find out!

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