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Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 245 - A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night and Emotional Connection

In this episode, we welcome back my podcast roommate, Becky Belzile of Audiences Everywhere.  We talk about female directors, horror movies, vampires, male and female gaze, and our excitement for THE BAD BATCH as we talk A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT! Emotional Connection: 0:02:47 A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night: 0:16:05 Read Becky at Audiences Everywhere! Follow Becky's twitter at your own risk! Check out our Network! Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 244 - It Comes At Night and Spring

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Maynard of Following Films to talk about the latest arthouse horror flick, IT COMES AT NIGHT.  Which side will we end up on?  The side of Captain America?  Or does it hit all of the pretentious arthouse buttons?  Or both?  Tune in and find out! Britt then joins us to talk about another arthouse horror flick in Britt's Film Education! We talk about 2014's SPRING and whether or not it even counts as horror!  Spoilers: 0:21:52 Spring: 0:35:39 Follow Chris on Twitter! Check out our Network! Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 243 - The Gift and Psychological Trauma

In this episode, Dave talks about psychological trauma, how it happens, and how to treat it! To take a look through the pop culture lens, he invites Jairo of the True Bromance Film Podcast to talk about the critical darling of 2015, THE GIFT.  All of this to get ready for Joel Edgerton's next foray into the horror realm with IT COMES AT NIGHT! Psychological Trauma: 0:05:05 The Gift: 0:16:34 Follow True Bromance on Twitter! Check out our Network! Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 242 - The Mummy (2017) and The Creature From The Black Lagoon

In this episode, we bring on a double helping of Britt to talk about THE MUMMY! Britt continues her film education with THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON! We also talk new releases, including TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT, THE BIG SICK, and THE BAD BATCH! Spoilers: 0:15:21 The Creature From The Black Lagoon: 0:24:11 Coming Soon: 0:32:43 Check out our Network! Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 241 - The Mummy (1932) and Devotion

THE MUMMY 1932 REVIEW In this episode, Dave brings back Jason from the Atlantic Screen Connection to talk a true classic, THE MUMMY (1932)! All of this in preparation of the latest bigscreen version of THE MUMMY starring Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella! Psychology: 0:05:06 The Mummy !1932): 0:16:10 Follow Jason on Twitter! Check out his website! Check out our Network! Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 240 - Wonder Woman and Manhunter

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 Follow Jessi on Twitter! Check out our Network! Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 239 - Monster and Criminal Rehabilitation

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 Read Becky at Audiences Everywhere! Follow Becky on Twitter! Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 237 - Baywatch and The Poseidon Adventure

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 Follow Jamison on Twitter Check out Real Films on iTunes! Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 237 - San Andreas and Death of a Child

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! Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 236 - Alien:Covenant and Moon

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 Follow Chris on Twitter! Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 235 - The Abyss and Sexism in the Workplace

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 Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 234 - King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

In this episode, we talk the box office bomb, KING ARTHUR: THE LEGEND OF THE SWORD! Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 233 - RocknRolla and Social Stratification

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 Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 232 - Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 and Attack the Block

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 Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 231 - Serenity and Choice

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 Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 230 - The Circle

The triumphant return of Pop Culture Case Study with...a movie no one saw, THE CIRCLE.  We invite Chris Maynard to endure it with us.  Enjoy? Spoilers: 0:20:08 Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 229 - Reservoir Dogs and Masking

In this episode, Dave takes on an indie classic, and a film that he is intensely biased towards, RESERVOIR DOGS.  First, he takes a look at masking in terms of personality and why we all do it.  Sean Fallon  from the  From First To Last Podcast  joins us to talk about Tarantino, M. Night Shymalan, the N-word, and staged readings, among many other topics.  Get ready for FREE FIRE by listening in! Masking: 0:04:41 Reservoir Dogs: 0:16:09 Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 228 - Fate of the Furious and The Raid 2

In this episode, Mike joins us for one last ride to talk about THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS, and for some reason, the state of cinema.  What a grouch.   Britt joins us for her film education to talk about a new action classic, THE RAID 2! Fangirl Fixation: 0:26:08 Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 227 - Mad Max: Fury Road and Hope

Is this episode, Dave is joined by Non from the  Joy Sandwich Podcast  to talk about one of the best action movies of the decade (ever?), MAD MAX: FURY ROAD.  Dave talks about hope and the psychology of how it affects us.  Non and Dave talk about the visceral action, the gross milk, the non-verbal intimacy, and the amazing film that is MAD MAX FURY ROAD!!! Hope: 0:04:52 Mad Max: Fury Road: 0:16:32 Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 226 - The Ticket and Deathrace 2000

In this episode, as there are literally zero good new releases in the theaters, Mike and I discuss new to VOD, THE TICKET, starring Dan Stevens.   Was this a better choice than THE CASE FOR CHRIST?  We shall see! Britt joins us for fangirl fixation to talk one of her childhood favorites, DEATHRACE 2000, as well as soon to be released THE LOST CITY OF Z and THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS! Deathrace 2000: 0:28:53 Coming Soon: 0:43:38 Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play ! Donate on  Patreon!