Pop Culture Case Study
Film and Psychology

[S1E235] Wonder Woman Review

Finally

Episode Notes

In this episode, we bring in a female voice (other than Britt) to talk about WONDER WOMAN.  Jessi Lauren joins us to talk about feminism, representation, and the importance of female superheroes.

Britt joins continues her film education to talk about MANHUNTER! We also talk about the new releases coming this week, MY COUSIN RACHEL, MEGAN LEAVEY, and THE MUMMY!

Spoilers: 0:19:35 Manhunter: 0:28:12 Coming Soon: 0:39:28

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[S1E234] Monster and Criminal Rehabilitation

She did nothing wrong

Episode Notes

In this episode, we welcome back previous guest Becky Belzile of Audiences Everywhere!  In celebration of the release of WONDER WOMAN, we take a look back at Patty Jenkins only (!) big screen effort in MONSTER! We talk about prostitution, the amazing career of Charlize Theron, how awful her girlfriend is, and how bad Bruce Dern needs a... well, just listen!

Criminal Rehabilitation: 0:03:25 Monster: 0:21:02

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[S1E233] Baywatch Review

Not funny, not fun

Episode Notes

In our new release episode, Jamison Rabbitt and I take a look at yet another box office piece of poison in BAYWATCH. We talk THE ROCK, pretty people, and comedy or lack thereof.

Britt continues her film education with a classic in the disaster genre, THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE.  We talk about why people yell so much, amazing sets, and the best movie priest ever!  We also bring up the new movies coming out including WONDER WOMAN!

Spoilers: 0:22:17 The Poseidon Adventure: 0:27:42 Coming Soon: 0:44:12

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[S1E232] San Andreas and the Death of a Child

The Rock having a blast

Episode Notes

In this episode, we welcome fan favorite guest, Miranda Sajdak, to talk about one of her favorite movies, SAN ANDREAS.  We also take on an extremely heavy topic in the psychological section, so you've been warned.  Join us as we talk about how charming The Rock is, how beautiful this cast is, and why they don't make movies like this anymore!  All of this, in preparation for another disaster movie (?) starring The Rock, BAYWATCH!

Death of a Child: 0:06:54 San Andreas: 0:20:21  Follow Miranda on Twitter!

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[S1E231] Alien: Covenant Review

Good Movie Taste

Episode Notes

Join us this week as Chris Maynard and I talk the Alien franchise, and ALIEN COVENANT in particular.  We talk about our expectations, how this movie handles the problems that come with sequels, and where its headed now!

Britt returns for Fangirl Fixation.  She continues her film education with INSIDE MAN and MOON!

Spoilers: 0:20:15 Inside Man: 0:37:31 Moon: 0:46:22 Coming Soon: 0:57:27

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[S1E230] The Abyss and Sex in the Workplace

So many healthy relationships

Episode Notes

In this episode we invite new guest, Anya Novak, to talk about one of her personal favorites, THE ABYSS.  We talk about technology, James Cameron, personal fears, and psychologically speaking, sexism in male dominated professions.  Get ready for the release of ALIEN COVENANT with us! Follow Anya on Twitter and read her wonderful writing!

Sexism: 0:06:57 The Abyss: 0:20:13

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[S1E229] King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Review

It's good, I swear

Episode Notes

In this episode, we talk the box office bomb, KING ARTHUR: THE LEGEND OF THE SWORD!

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[S1E228] RocknRolla and Stratification

Nice helmet

Episode Notes

In this episode, we get hyped for KING ARTHUR: THE LEGEND OF THE SWORD and talk about a forgotten Guy Ritchie film, ROCKNROLLA.  Dave talks about power structures and how they are affected by social standing and ties it to the London underworld.  For the movie, he brings on new guest Diego Crespo to talk empathy, power, and a phenomenal cast in this film.  Enjoy!

Social Stratification: 0:06:22 RocknRolla: 0:20:17

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[S1E227] Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 Review

Back again

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave and Dwight from The Broken Brain talk Marvel and THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOLUME 2!  Can it possibly live up to the fun of the original?  Does the MCU continue its string of hits?  Tune in to find out!

Britt joins us to trash (?) ATTACK THE BLOCK for Britt's Film Education and talk about the new releases, including LOWRIDERS, SNATCHED, and KING ARTHUR: THE LEGEND OF THE SWORD!

Spoilers: 0:24:15 Britt's Film Education: 0:36:36 Coming Soon: 0:51:02

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[S1E226] Serenity and Choice

Dead too soon

Episode Notes

Time for a new episode!  GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOLUME 2 is coming out this week.  So, what better rag tag crew to talk about than that of SERENITY! I invite Dwight Hurst from the Broken Brain back to talk about his nerdy proclivities and his history with FIREFLY.  We also talk about the misnomer of science fiction, Star Wars, children, snarky comments, and the human garbage fire that is Adam Baldwin!

Choice: 0:07:08 Serenity: 0:18:07

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