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WVIA Pop Shop
by Allan Austin & Patrick Hamilton
WVIA Pop Shop: Where movies meet meaning — and overthinking is part of the fun!
Episodes
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The Social Reckoning Has a Problem It Can't Solve
This week on WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton take on The Social Reckoning, Aaron Sorkin's follow-up to The Social Network, starring Jeremy Allen White, Mikey Madison and Jeremy Strong. The film revisits the world of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg through the story of whistleblower...
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Digger Points the Finger at Its Own Audience
This week on WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin, Patrick Hamilton and Kara take on Digger, the ambitious new black comedy starring Tom Cruise as an oil tycoon whose disregard for warnings triggers an environmental—and potentially global—disaster. With a cast that also includes Riz Ahmed, John Goodman,...
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Primetime Exposes the Dark Side of True Crime
This week on WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin, Patrick Hamilton and Kara take on Primetime, the new film starring Robert Pattinson in a highly fictionalized retelling of the story behind NBC's To Catch a Predator. The movie portrays Chris Hansen as a man driven by a complicated mixture of justice,...
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Why Horror Is Having a Moment | Resident Evil
This week on WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton enter Raccoon City for the newest Resident Evil movie—the eighth film in the franchise and its second reboot. The story follows Brian, an ordinary medical courier whose last-minute delivery sends him straight into a viral outbreak…
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Practical Magic 2: Why Fans and Critics Disagree
This week on WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton take on Practical Magic 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 1998 cult favorite starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Sally and Gillian Owens are back, but so is a familiar problem: a family curse they thought they'd broken decades...
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Why Americans Fell in Love With The Godfather
Why are Americans still fascinated by The Godfather more than 50 years after its release?
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Coyote vs. Acme Has Something to Say About Corporate America
In this episode of WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton take on Coyote vs. Acme, the live-action/animated Looney Tunes movie that finally lets Wile E. Coyote take the Acme Corporation to court over decades of defective—and frequently disastrous—products.
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Lanterns Doesn't Feel Like a Superhero Show — That's Why It Works
What happens when the most powerful lawmen in the universe come down to Earth?
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The End of Oak Street Is More Than Just Dinosaurs
What happens to a community when survival becomes every family for themselves?
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Ted Lasso Was Never Really About Soccer
Can kindness actually be a radical act?
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Is About Starting Over
Can you really start over when the past refuses to let go?
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The Biggest Movie Trailers We Can't Stop Thinking About
Can you tell whether a movie will be great from just two minutes of footage?
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The Odyssey Is Really About the Collapse of Civilization
Can a 3,000-year-old story still explain the world we live in today?
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X-Men '97 Is About More Than Mutants
More than 30 years after the original animated series, does X-Men '97 still have something important to say?
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The Critics Might Be Missing the Point About Supergirl
Is Supergirl just another superhero movie—or does it have something meaningful to say about justice, trauma, and what it means to be good?
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Pixar Thinks Kids Are Losing Something Important | Toy Story 5 Review & Discussion
Is Toy Story 5 really about toys—or is it about what children are losing in a technology-driven world?
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Spielberg Thinks Movies Can Save Us. Is He Right? | Disclosure Day Review
In this episode of WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton discuss Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg's latest science-fiction thriller.
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The Unexpected Message Behind Masters of the Universe
Can a He-Man movie actually say something meaningful about modern masculinity?
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Has Star Wars Lost Its Magic? | The Mandalorian & Grogu Review
In the return of WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton discuss The Mandalorian & Grogu, the first Star Wars movie to hit theaters in years. Is it a worthy big-screen adventure, or does it feel like a streaming episode stretched into a movie?
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“Honey Don’t” and the End of Season One
Join us as we close out Season One of Pop Shop by dissecting Honey Don’t—the latest film from Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, starring Margaret Qualley and Aubrey Plaza.
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Eyes of Wakanda Review |Marvel Animation Deep Dive
In this episode of Pop Shop, our crew take a Wakandan wild ride through Eyes of Wakanda—the first streaming series of Marvel’s Phase Six, produced by Ryan Coogler. This four-part animated anthology explores the mysterious missions of Wakanda’s War Dogs as they recover lost vibranium artifacts...
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Eddington, Ari Aster & the Age of Muddled Truths
Take a deep dive into Eddington, the latest film from director Ari Aster, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal. Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Eddington explores power, politics, and personal trauma in a New Mexico town teetering on the edge.
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Liam Neeson in The Naked Gun Reboot: Does It Hit the Mark?
Is the new Naked Gun reboot starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson a worthy successor to the classic spoof series? In this episode of Pop Shop, the crew take a deep dive into the absurd, hilarious, and surprisingly complex world of the rebooted Naked Gun.
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Is “Fantastic Four: First Steps” a Stretch Too Far for the MCU?
In this episode of Pop Shop, take a deep dive into the latest and possibly final MCU film for a while: Fantastic Four: First Steps. Is Marvel’s “First Family” finally getting the cinematic treatment they deserve, or is this another misfire in a franchise with a rocky past?
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Is Ironheart the MCU’s Next Big Win or a Missed Opportunity?
In this episode of Pop Shop, our crew dive deep into the latest Marvel Studios streaming series, Ironheart. From its place at the end of MCU’s Phase 5 to hot takes on the show's acting, storytelling, and themes, no powered suit is left unexamined.
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James Gunn’s Superman – A New Hope or Kryptonite for DC?
In this episode of Pop Shop, the crew dive deep into the bold new direction of James Gunn’s Superman. Is kindness the new punk rock? Has the DCEU finally found its footing? And how does this Superman compare to past portrayals?
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Is This the Worst Era of Pop Culture?
In this thought-provoking episode of Pop Shop, WVIA’s resident pop culture professors Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton, along with producer Kara Washington, dive headfirst into one of the most hotly debated questions in entertainment today: Are we living through the worst era of American pop...
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28 Years Later – A Dissected Zombie Apocalypse
Dive deep into 28 Years Later—the latest installment in Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s revitalized zombie franchise. Is this visually stunning sequel a return to form or a narrative misstep?
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Wes Anderson’s "The Phoenician Scheme" – Brilliant Satire or Flat Redemption?
In this episode of WVIA Pop Shop, dive deep into Wes Anderson's newest film, The Phoenician Scheme. Is it a quirky masterpiece packed with visual wit and dry humor—or does it stumble under the weight of its own aesthetic?
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Celine Song’s The Materialists: Deconstructing the Modern Rom-Com
In this episode of the WVIA Pop Shop podcast, the crew dive into The Materialists, the much-anticipated romantic drama from writer-director Celine Song (Past Lives). Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, the film explores the intersection of love, money, and identity in a world...
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Summer 2025 Movie Preview — What to Watch and What to Skip
In this episode of Pop Shop, hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton, with producer Kara Washington chiming in, break out the “Anticipometer” to rank and roast the most talked-about films of Summer 2025. From superhero fatigue and live-action remakes to unexpected indie gems and bloated...
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The Best, Worst, and Most Snubbed Sitcoms of the 1980s
Step into the neon-lit world of 1980s television with WVIA's Pop Shop! In this episode, hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton—with insightful input from producer Kara Washington—dive deep into the best, worst, and most criminally overlooked sitcoms of the decade that gave us big hair, bigger...
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2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
In this lively and insightful episode of WVIA's Pop Shop, co-hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton—alongside producer Kara Washington—dive deep into the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. From iconic first-timers like Chubby Checker and Joe Cocker to returning nominees like Soundgarden...
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Andor Season 2 Deep Dive (Part 2)
In Part 2 of their in-depth exploration of Andor Season 2, Pop Shop hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton return to the Star Wars universe to examine how the critically acclaimed series concludes—and whether it cements Andor as the best Star Wars story yet. Joined by producer Kara Washington…
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Andor Season 2 – A Gritty Galaxy of Politics, Power & Rebellion
In this episode of Pop Shop, hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton—joined by producer Kara Washington—take a deep dive into Andor Season 2, the gripping Star Wars series streaming on Disney+. From prequel politics to moral gray zones, the team unpacks the complex storytelling, grounded...
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Thunderbolts – Can Marvel’s Misfit Anti-Heroes Recharge the MCU?
In this electrifying episode of WVIA Pop Shop, hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton—joined by producer Kara Washington—take a deep dive into Thunderbolts, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With sharp wit and thoughtful critique, they explore whether this mismatched team of...
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Fangs, Freedom & the Film “Sinners”
Whether you're a cinephile, history buff, or pop culture enthusiast, this conversation offers rich insight into one of 2025’s most original films.
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Daredevil Reborn – Dissecting Disney+’s “Born Again”
In this deep-dive episode, Allan, Patrick and Kara break down the return of Marvel’s blind vigilante in Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+. Is this revival a faithful rebirth of the gritty Netflix original—or a misstep into Marvel mediocrity?
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Minecraft Movie Mania – Box Office Gold or Ore-Dinary Flick?
Is Minecraft a creative triumph or just another shiny IP cash grab? Is it secretly begging to be a musical?
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Patrick's Unfounded Speculations - Avengers: Doomsday Edition
In this action-packed episode of Pop Shop Podcast, Allen, Patrick and Kara dive deep into the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s upcoming game-changer: Avengers: Doomsday. Is this the final countdown for the MCU as we know it?
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Hacks, The White Lotus & Flow
TV and film fans, this one's for you! On this episode of Pop Shop, the crew tackle three of the hottest titles in entertainment: HBO’s Hacks, The White Lotus, and the upcoming film Flow.
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Snow White
Disney’s Snow White remake is finally here, but does it live up to the legacy of the original?
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Mickey 17 / The Electric State
Step into the world of sci-fi as WVIA’s Pop Shop explores Mickey 17 and The Electric State!
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The Brutalist
The Brutalist
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Nickel Boys
In this powerful episode of WVIA’s Pop Shop podcast, Allan, Patrick and Kara explore the film adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Nickel Boys.
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Swing into the latest episode of Pop Shop as Allan and Patrick dive deep into Marvel’s animated series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. From its retro-inspired animation and Easter egg-filled storytelling to its bold reinvention of classic characters like Norman Osborn and Lonnie Lincoln…
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Captain America: Brave New World
Is Captain America: Brave New World the film that will save the MCU? Or is it just another strike in the franchise’s decline? On this episode, Allan and Patrick break down the latest Captain America installment. They debate its impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, its attempt at a political...
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Fantastic Four
Get ready, true believers, Pop Shop is diving headfirst into the world of Marvel’s Fantastic Four!
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Emilia Pérez
This week, Allan, Patrick and Kara dive into the most talked-about film of the 2025 awards season: Emilia Pérez.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Rock out with Allan, Patrick, and Kara in this electrifying episode of Pop Shop as they dive into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!
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WVIA Pop Shop: Where movies meet meaning — and overthinking is part of the fun!
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Allan Austin & Patrick Hamilton
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WVIA Pop Shop: Where movies meet meaning — and overthinking is part of the fun!
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