Pop Culture Case Study
Pop Culture Case Study is a movie podcast, of course, but far from one that merely reviews films old and new. Though they are sure to don their critical hats in every episode, hosts David Giannini and Will Bjarnar view fresh and classic cinematic offerings through a psychological lens, with Dave using his background as a therapist and counselor to analyze a psych-centric theme. The duo also details their varying anticipation levels for each new film, and what makes their chosen rewatch something worth revisiting (or, you know, never watching again). New episodes drop every Friday, but until then, they’ll be here, diagnosing your favorites, and judging you for what you watch.
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Time to travel to Texas to see a decidedly not normal band of brothers. For the release of Bob Odenkirk's NORMAL, we look at HELL OR HIGH WATER and retirement....
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Finally, we class up the joint with the Criterion classic, LOVE AND BASKETBALL. We also talk race, gender, romcoms, and YOU, ME AND TUSCANY!
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Time for the great Jonathan Demme!
In celebration of Zendaya and Robert Pattinson getting married in THE DRAMA, we take a close look at Anne Hathaway in RACHEL GETTING MARRIED!
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It is time to go back to the Overlook, or to another horror sequel. This week we talk DOCTOR SLEEP, READY OR NOT 2, and substance abuse!
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Who loves Ryan Gosling? Obviously, everyone. So, we are here to celebrate his latest, PROJECT HAIL MARY, with a classic, OLDBOY!
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Jordan Peele: Pretty good director. In this episode we talk NOPE in connection with another sound based horror film, UNDERTONE.
Listen in as we talk about the glory of Kaluuya, the charm of Yeun, and the horrifying creatures of Peele's imagination.
Oh, and cognitive dissonance. What's a bad miracle?
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Another Frankenstein movie?! This week, THE BRIDE! comes out and we take a bit of a different angle. Let's look at toxic relationships and female characters created by and for men. RUBY SPARKS!
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It's finally time! Time to watch THE RED SHOES.
Oh also, I guess DREAMS is out? Who cares??? Powell and Pressburger forever
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This is Dave's favorite version of WUTHERING HEIGHTS. What is wrong with that guy?
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Time to go back in time! This week HOW TO MAKE A KILLING, starring internet boyfriend Glen Powell, comes out! Yes, shocking, A24 going edgy. Who knew??
But this is a soft reboot of the very dark, very dry KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS. Join us as we talk social mobility and killing the rich!
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Ok, let's get to it. Dave says this is the saddest movie ever made. But hey, AD ASTRA, also has Brad Pitt in space along with monkey attacks.
Good times!
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Finally, we get to talk about TERMINATOR 2, thanks to GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE!
We chat mental health diagnoses, perfect pacing, mild comedy, and Ahnold!
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Ok, so MERCY is probably gonna suck. Chris Pratt AND a MINORITY REPORT ripoff? Pass.
But we never pass on an opportunity to talk Spielberg. So here we are!
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Who wants to go to the Bone Temple? I mean who wouldn't? In this episode we talk about sequels with new directors, from DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (Matt Reeves) to 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE (Nia Dacosts)...
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Yes, Gus Van Sant is back! We know you have been waiting with baited breath.
For the occasion, we talk DEAD MAN'S WIRE, many Skarsgaard's, MILK, and Sean Penn!
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Happy New Year's! What better way to celebrate than by watching (and talking about) one of the best movies ever, CAROL!
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Merry Christmas! We are here to uhh, bring the mood down a bit, I guess. We talk THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE, SILENCE, and our own personal connections to faith.
Enjoy your gifts!
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It's time for some comedy! Kinda.
For the release of IS THIS THING ON? from Bradley Cooper, we look at a possibly misunderstood classic in Bob Fosse's LENNY
We'll have a couple laughs, while avoiding Dustin Hoffman saying the N word...like...a lot.
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Alright here we are, ready to do anything for your download, including watching I'LL DO ANYTHING! This is all due to James L. Brooks making his comeback with ELLA MCCAY!
We talk miscasting, almost musicals, and Marge Simpson!
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It is time to talk religion, but in a fun way! We also talk about Director's Cuts and when and how they work. For the release of KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR, which is probably great, we discuss another great director's cut in Ridley Scott's KINGDOM OF HEAVEN!
Is Orlando Bloom a good actor? Do we need to see Edward Norton's face? Who cut Eva Green's hair? Listen and find out (mostly)!
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