Pop Culture Case Study

In this special bonus episode, Dave is joined by Web Bist of DARN THAT DREAM to talk about THE BIG SICK.  We talk about the movie itself, the new controversy surrounding it and whiteness, and Web's experience as part of an arranged marriage.  We both hope that you like this discussion as much as we enjoyed having it!   Check out our Network! Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play!

In this episode, I am joined by my wife, Britt, two times! First, we talk about our theater experience seeing THE BEGUILED. We also touch on women in film, erasure, and turtles.  Yes, turtles. Then, we continue her film education with another Coppola movie, MARIE ANTOINETTE.  Let's see if she likes it better now that A KNIGHT'S TALE isn't messing with her expectations!   The Beguiled Spoilers: 0:16:27 Marie Antoinette: 0:28:28 Coming Soon: 0:42:52   Check out our Network! Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play!

In this episode, we talk about social intimacy, why we need it, and how hard it is to achieve.  Recurrent guest, David Shreve of Audiences Everywhere (or Two Brilliant Daves) appears to talk about LOST IN TRANSLATION, how our views of film change, and how to appreciate a movie despite its cultural issues.  Join us as we try to analyze our own problematic favorites over the next hour or so.     Social Intimacy: 0:05:33 Lost in Translation: 0:16:57   Read Audiences Everywhere! Follow David Shreve on Twitter!   Check out our Network! Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play!      

In this episode, we invite Berook back to talk BABY DRIVER! We talk about the beauty of Jon Hamm, how somehow cool Ansel Elgort is, and the continued genius of Edgar Wright.   Britt joins us as usual for Fangirl Fixation.  We continue her film education with the 90's classic, OUT OF SIGHT.  We also talk about the three new releases coming out, including A GHOST STORY, SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING, and THE BEGUILED!   Baby Driver Spoilers: 0:20:05 Out of Sight: 0:35:00 Coming Soon: 0:47:10   Follow Berook on Twitter! Listen to Cinemabun!   Check out our Network! Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!

In this episode, we invite new guest, Mr. Nerdista to the show! We talk about one of his favorite movies, SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD, in preparation for the release of BABY DRIVER! We talk about Edgar Wright's visual flair, Michael Cera fatigue, and video games! Plus, we get a little serious and talk about the theme of the movie, rejection.   Rejection: 0:05:35 Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: 0:17:08   Follow Mr. Nerdista on Twitter! Watch his videos on Youtube!   Check out our Network! Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!  

In this episode, I invite Berook from the Cinema Bun Podcast to talk about THE BAD BATCH.  We cover the movie, style over substance, narrative problems, and even the optics of race in this one.   Britt joins us to talk about PLANET TERROR, as well as the movies coming out next week, including DESPICABLE ME 3, OKJA, and BABY DRIVER!   The Bad Batch Spoilers: 0:22:09 Planet Terror: 0:40:31 Coming Soon: 0:49:32   Follow Cinemabun 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!    

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!

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!  

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!    

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!

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!  

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!      

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!  

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!