Pop Culture Case Study

Episode Notes It is time for monster movies, for kids! For the release of MINIONS & MONSTERS, we return to the Pixar well to talk MONSTERS, INC! We talk corporate evil, negativity bias, and, for some reason, Islamophobia. Yeah, man, I have no idea. Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Dave, thanks to James Gunn, Craig Gillespie, and SUPERGIRL, finally gets his way! We talk Carl Jung, The Shadow Self, Emma Stone, and CRUELLA! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Finally, our first chance to talk about I SAW THE TV GLOW. We talk Schoenbrun, amazing visuals, queer cinema, all for the release of LEVITICUS! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Spielberg is back in outer space, babyyyyy! DISCLOSURE DAY is finally here! Get to the theater. After that, join us to talk about aliens and auteurs. We look at M. Night Shymalan and SIGNS! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Bonnie and Clyde? Pass. How about Clarence and Alabama, instead? For the release of CAROLINA CAROLINE, we watch TRUE ROMANCE! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Time for yet another classic, with Kubrick's funniest movie, DR. STRANGELOVE, OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB! We talk comedy, war time scenarios, and the real world ruining good movies Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Fine, Dave has finally watched SHOPLIFTERS! Say thank you to Boots Riley and I LOVE BOOSTERS. We talk morality, international film, awards, and a lot of crying... Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes In this episode, for the release of IS GOD IS, Dave and Will talk child abuse and LITTLE ODESSA! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Finally, we find an excuse to talk Fincher! Is THE GAME great, or just a fun time? Is MORTAL KOMBAT 2 a real movie? Listen and find out! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Time for "long-awaited" sequel in the world of fashion, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2! To celebrate, we take a look at a fashion film from long ago, KINKY BOOTS! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Nolan is cold? Not according to us! Listen to us talk FUZE, INTERSTELLAR, and the power of love! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes 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.... Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Finally, we class up the joint with the Criterion classic, LOVE AND BASKETBALL. We also talk race, gender, romcoms, and YOU, ME AND TUSCANY! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Episode Notes 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! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes 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! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Who loves Ryan Gosling? Obviously, everyone. So, we are here to celebrate his latest, PROJECT HAIL MARY, with a classic, OLDBOY! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes 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? Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes 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! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes It's finally time! Time to watch THE RED SHOES. Oh also, I guess DREAMS is out? Who cares??? Powell and Pressburger forever Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes This is Dave's favorite version of WUTHERING HEIGHTS. What is wrong with that guy? Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes 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! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes 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! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes 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! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes 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! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes 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)... Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes 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! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Happy New Year's! What better way to celebrate than by watching (and talking about) one of the best movies ever, CAROL! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes 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! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes 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. Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes 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! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes 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)! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Another week, another really bleak movie. HAMNET comes out this week (finally!), so we took the chance to watch a supposed classic about the loss of a child in DON'T LOOK NOW! We talk odd screams, Donald Sutherland almost dying, bad parenting, and sex scenes in movies. Enjoy! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Well, here we finally are. This week, RENTAL FAMILY comes out which looks...nice, I guess. But since it is about a person in a new country, we finally are going to watch DANCER IN THE DARK. And geez, this was rough. Join us as we process our trauma Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes This week, we talk actors! They're just like us, they get super sad, but like, with money! For the release of JAY KELLY, we talk the universally loved and hated BABYLON! We chat about mania, Margot Robbie, non white Hollywood, and yeah, elephant you know what... Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Welcome to the bad dad showcase. Today, for the release of SENTIMENTAL VALUE, we take a look at BIRDMAN! We talk parenting, hallucinations, the greatness of Edward Norton and "high drama" Enjoy! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Join us as we talk BUGONIA, THEY LIVE, and social control. We also discuss the best wrestler turning actors, cool shades, and Yorgos Lanthimos! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Welcome to our all music episode! This week, SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE is finally out, so we celebrate with a movie about another American Poet, Bob Dylan in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. Get ready for measured Will and unhappy Dave as we talk Identity, "our guys," and people who are too good at singing... Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Time to talk about sexual abusers! Wait! Come back! This week, AFTER THE HUNT comes out from auteur Luca Guadagnino. So, to compare, we pick another auteur, Todd Field, who tackled this topic a few years ago. We talk perfect performances, a white man who deserves a budget, and survival. Oh, and transactional relationships. Enjoy :) Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Welcome to a fun episode! This week, Derek Cianfrance and Channing Tatum are teaming for a romp in ROOFMAN. So, let's continue to root for the villain (especially if he is shirtless) in TRAP. We talk M. Night Shyamalan, Josh Hartnett, camp cinema (not Trap), and film festival nonsense Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes On this episode, we talk about the Safdie Brothers and their best movie, GOOD TIME, we said what we said. We talk about the brothers' differences, panic attack cinema (for better or worse), and why you need to watch popular movies too! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Get hype! It is PTA week. We get to take a look at another Pynchon adaptation in INHERENT VICE to get ready for ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER! We talk high comedy, pancakes, and Will's unfortunate experience seeing this in a theater... Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Finally, Dave gets to watch LA CONFIDENTIAL. We talk adaptation, Kim Basinger, the unfortunate Spacey of it all, and pragmatic choices. Just like HIM (we assume), there is some rough mentorship going on around here Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Ok, we are back with more Stephen King nonsense. I guess if you make changes, sometimes the author is ok with it. But only if it is extra sad? Sorry, Kubrick, apparently you are no Frank Darabont. Topics include: -Joe Hill v Stephen King -The Walking Dea -"Oh god noooooo" -Thomas Jane being a limited actor -Bad special effects Join us for THE MIST before you see THE LONG WALK! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Yup, it is gay movies week. This week, TWINLESS finally comes out! For our show, that means it is finally time for BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN! Enjoy Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes It is an all Austin Butler episode! Can you tell Dave planned this one? We are talking CAUGHT STEALING and THE BIKERIDERS. We are ready to rebel against whatever ya got Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes We are back with more Sydney Sweeney releases, oddly. Who scheduled these episodes anyway? This week, Ron Howard's EDEN is finally released, so we head off to a deserted island with another movie star. This time, THE BEACH and Leonardo DiCaprio. What could possibly go wrong? Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Here we are, back for a movie no one has ever heard of. This week, AMERICANA comes out. So, we take a look at another movie about a prized object, THE MALTESE FALCON Enjoy! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes This week, FINALLY!!!! it is time for the follow-up to BARBARIAN. This week, we get to watch WEAPONS. Strangley, this is a movie that the director claims is inspired by MAGNOLIA. And frankly, we will use any excuse to watch and talk about a Paul Thomas Anderson movie...so here it is! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Let's get into it. This week, a highly acclaimed relationship horror movie comes out. Alison Brie! Dave Franco! TOGETHER! To pair that, we go with the absolute best relationship horror movie, POSSESSION! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Episode Notes This episode, it is time for more cartoons and comic books! With the release of FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, Will admits that he hates Pedro Pascal. Brave. We talk about actually being excited for a comic book movie and the greatness of Brad Bird with THE INCREDIBLES! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co