Lonely PhDs

Lonely PhDs

Two good friends who just happen to also be two professors of film studies discuss new films each episode.

Episodes

September 29, 2025 68 mins

The Docs are back this week to close out the season by discussing the new Paul Thomas Anderson Film One Battle After Another! 

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Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky

Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

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The docs are back this week to talk about the film Weapons and the influence of Folk Horror. 

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Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

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September 11, 2025 48 mins

The Docs are back this week to discuss immigration narratives. They will use the films Blue Bayou and In America to help facilitate the discussion. 

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Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky

Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

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August 11, 2025 61 mins

The Docs are back this week to discuss all things comedy, using the films No Hard Feelings and Bottoms to frame the discussion. 

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Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky

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The docs are back this week, talking about two 1990s neo-noirs from director Carl Franklin! 

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Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

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July 21, 2025 55 mins

The docs are back this week and talking about all things Superman! 

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Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky

Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

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The docs are back this week, talking about "stoner noir" as represented by the films The Big Lebowski and Inherent Vice.  

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Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky

Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

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The docs are back this week with an interview with independent film producer J Spencer! 

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Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky

Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

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The Docs are back this week, looking at three comedies (Twins, Kindergarten Cop, Junior) starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, everyone's favorite strongman! 

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The Docs are back at it this week, thinking about the amped-up action and stunt spectacular movies of the 1980s, specifically Jackie Chan's Police Story and Bloodsport with JCVD! 

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June 2, 2025 62 mins

The Docs are back this week to discuss Westerns. They take an in-depth look at two specifically, Unforgiven and Rust. 

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Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky

Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

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May 14, 2025 43 mins

The docs are back this week talking about the career of Val Kilmer! 

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Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky

Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

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February 17, 2025 74 mins

The docs are back, kicking off season 5 and talking about all things David Lynch. 

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Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky

Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

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The docs are back this week to close out season 4 talking about queer neo-noir looking at the films Love Lies Bleeding and Drive Away Dolls! 

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Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN

Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

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The docs are back this week and, in celebration of the start of the school year, looking at some teacher-exploitation films, The Blackboard Jungle and The Principal! 

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Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN

Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

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August 23, 2024 67 mins

The docs are back this week to talk about two Jack the Ripper movies, Time After Time and From Hell! 

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Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN

Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

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The docs are back this week looking at a pair of films from 1983, Deal of the Century and Risky Business, written by Paul Brickman. We debate why one was a flop and the other a success. 

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The docs are back this week to discuss tackling cultural appropriation as reflected in film narratives with the double feature of American Fiction and Hollywood Shuffle. 

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Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN

Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

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The docs are back this week to talk about the dark character of Tom Ripley and how they are portrayed in two different films, Purple Noon and The American Friend. 

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Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN

Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

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The Docs are back this week to discuss Baseball as depicted on film with two classics: Bull Durham and A League of Their Own! 

You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN

Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

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