Pop Culture Case Study
Film and Psychology

#71 – Blade Runner and Empathy

A little rapey?

Episode Notes

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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#70 – L.A. Confidential and Ambition

Best adaptation ever

Episode Notes

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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#69 – The Babadook and Repression

The Shadow...

Episode Notes

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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#68 – Jaws and Masculinity

Drinking Songs with Jairo

Episode Notes

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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#67 – Rounders and Gambling Addiction

Let it ride

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave finally introduces Britt to the glory of Rounders and Teddy KGB.  As a bonus, some of Dave's podcasting friends give their best Teddy KGB impression!  After this fun, Dave discusses how his past and present have affected his viewing of the gambling tale of Rounders! Beliefs About Gambling and Addiction Adolescent Gambling Suicide

Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:02:55 Gambling Addiction:0:14:39 Rounders: 0:30:18

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#66 – Edge of Tomorrow and Self Sacrifice

Blunt forever

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave and Britt watch the criminally underrated Edge of Tomorrow.  Britt straps on her "Fem Boots" and discusses the inequities of Hollywood for women.  All this while inebriated.  Good times.  Dave tells you about self sacrifice, both in life threatening situations and in relationships.  Enjoy! Listen! Show Notes Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:26 Self Sacrifice:0:21:26 Edge of Tomorrow: 0:35:57 Rate and Review on iTunes! Visit our website!

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PotterWeek Episode of Pop Culture Case Study - PotterHouses

Episode Notes

Our second Minisode for #Potterweek is up!  Britt and Dave give you a recipe for delicious alcoholic butterbeer and then discuss the Houses of Hogwarts.  If you listen closely, you might notice Britt has a small bias for one house in particular! :)

PotterHouse

For more info on #Potterweek go to comrom.co/announcing-potterweek.

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PotterWeek Episode of Pop Culture Case Study - PotterPeeps

Episode Notes

Pop Culture Case Study and Fangirl Fixation officially join Common Room's #PotterWeek!  We wax philosophical about our favorite characters and storylines.  Plus, Britt schools Dave on how these books actually start.  Fun!

PotterPeeps

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#65 – Birdman and Psychosis

Batman 3

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave takes a look at the Academy Award winner for Best Picture last year, Birdman.  Britt discusses why she will probably never watch it again.  Then, Dave discusses the film in terms of the main character's obvious psychosis.  Enjoy! Listen! Show Notes Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:50 Psychosis:0:19:40 Birdman: 0:36:31 Rate and Review on iTunes! Visit our website!

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#64 – Iron Man and Post Traumatic Growth

The beginning

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave finally gets to research something positive as he delves into how people can respond positively to trauma.  Paired with this, timed with the new release, Ant-Man, is the original MCU film, Iron Man.  Let's go back in time to before Dave was exhausted with Marvel movies.  Britt again stops by to tell us how she feels about Iron Man and the MCU.

Listen! Show Notes Fangirl Fixation: 0:04:39 Post Traumatic Growth:0:24:51 Iron Man: 0:42:49 Rate and Review on iTunes! Visit our website!

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