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Season 1
S1:E2 – The Dark Knight Rises and Heroism
It still should have been two movies
Episode Notes
We’re back for more. In this episode, Dave talks about the final movie of the Christopher Nolan Dark Knight Trilogy. In addition, he discusses the nature of heroism and the difference between heroic acts and acts of courage.
S1:E3 – 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?
S1:E4 – 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.
S1:E5 – 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?)?
S1:E6 – 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?
S1:E7 – 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).
S1:E8 – 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.
S1:E9 – 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?
S1:E10 – 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.
S1:E11 – 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.