FOLLOWING FILMS

Episode 211 - Velvet Buzzsaw As we wait for the post-Oscar hangover to subside and for the 7-month long summer movie season to begin, we take a shot on the Netflix joint, Velvet Buzzsaw. Nightcrawler’s Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo reunite with writer/director Dan Gilroy to tackle the art industry and the sycophants that revolve around it. Head over to followingfilms.com and check out the episode. MOVIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK: Cold Pursuit, Polar, The Fast and the Furious, Clear and Present Danger, The Old Man & the Gun, Velvet Buzzsaw

Episode 207 - Creed 2 In 2015 Ryan Coogler breathed new life into the long-running Rocky franchise with Creed so, naturally, we must have a sequel. Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, and Tessa Thompson are all back to give us more of the melodrama and pugilistic violence that we crave but this time they're guided by Steven Caple Jr., as Coogler chose to focus on a little independent film rather than return. MOVIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK: The Salvation, BlacKkKlansman, Jeremiah Johnson, Gotti, Set it Up, Harold and Maude, Crazy Rich Asians, Creed 2

In this episode, Dave invites guest, Chris Maynard from  Following Films , to talk about one of the film highlights of the year, in It Follows.  Britt joins us to give a mild recommendation to watch It Follows, but maybe without drinking or looking at your phone!  Dave talks about sexual fluidity and self concept clarity.  Chris and Dave talk about It Follows on deeper levels, discussing sexual identity in western culture and how it affects us all. Sexual Fluidity Not Always A Straight Path Self-Concept Clarity Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:06:53 Sexual Identity: 0:21:10 It Follows with Chris: 0:33:24 Rate and Review on iTunes!

In this episode, Dave watches a fabulous romantic comedy/tragedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel, 500 Days of Summer.  He also analyzes whether or not it is healthy and/or natural to think highly of ourselves and those close to us.  He also looks at the effects on mental health and physical longevity.  Fangirl Fixation continues with discussion about JGL and a Top 5 List of the best romantic comedies ever! Listen!

In this episode, Dave invites guest, Annaleis from the  Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks  podcast, to talk about one of her favorites, Amelie.  Britt shows up to flaunt her knowledge of the French language and admit that she was a weird kid who identified with Amelie.  Dave educates you on the good and bad sides of isolation in the psychology section.  Finally, Dave and Annaleis discuss isolation, porn stores, Princess Diana, and more! Social Isolation and Older Adults Social Support and Gender Isolation, the Internet, and Depression Rejection Sensitivity Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:05:23 Isolation: 0:23:15 Amelie with Annaleis: 0:30:54 Rate and Review on iTunes!

Episode 75 Is Johnny Depp back? We tackle this question as we review the latest film from Depp, Black Mass. We pair this review with a discussion about the best and worst mob/crime bosses in film.

In this episode, Dave is joined by Non and Jess from the Joy Sandwich Podcast.  We talk about Oscar winner, The Departed.  To focus the discussion Dave discusses the ideas of honesty and dishonesty, which is not as black and white as you might think.   Britt joins us for Fangirl Fixation to talk about a movie that actually surprises her for once! Ethical Liars Honesty on Facebook Adult lies and Child Behavior Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:30 Honesty: 0:16:47 The Departed with Joy Sandwich: 0:28:34 Rate and Review on iTunes!

Peter is joined by returning guest hosts Karly (of That Pop This Life and Talking Shondaland ) and Devin (of The Liquor Run Podcast ) to talk about their five favorite sports movies and a long list of honorable mentions. Hopefully we can remind you of some of the ones from your childhood!  

Episode 74 We run a little long this week, as our main review of Z for Zachariah offered up quite a bit of material to unpack. To help us with this endeavor, Kevin Thompson (@OptimusSolo) of the CinemaGeeks (@CinemaGeekCast) joins us to review the film and to share who we want or wouldn't want to be stranded on a desert island with.

In this episode, Dave has a new guest, Karly from  That Pop This Life .  We talk about the much maligned M. Night Shymalan film, The Village.  To focus the discussion we delve into the idea of regret and how it affects our lives.  Dave details the psychology of regret, how it affects our motivation, regret in children, and how easy it is to access regret from our memories.  Britt joins us for Fangirl Fixation to surprisingly stand up for M. Night and talk about the performances she enjoyed from The Village Psychology of Regret Regret and Motivation Regret and Children Regret and Memory Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:04:09 Regret: 0:17:55 The Village with Karly: 0:30:54 Rate and Review on iTunes!

Episode 73 Our old buddy, Jon Mitchell, is back on the show this week to help us discuss the latest installment in a revered franchise, Transporter Refueled. We pair this review with a debate about the best and worst replacement actors in film.

In this episode, Dave brings back a favorite guest, Michael Denniston from the War Machine vs War Horse podcast, to talk about L.A. Confidential.  Britt is, of course, back for more Fangirl Fixation and tells us how not confusing this movie really is despite other opinions.  Dave discusses the dangers of ambition before bringing in Mike for some excellent discourse on L.A. Confidential. The Value of Aiming High Ambition Gone Awry Career Success Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:51 Ambition: 0:17:14 L.A. Confidential with Michael: 0:28:14 Rate and Review on iTunes!

Episode 71 Light up the bong and grab the heavy weapons, it's time for us to review the film, American Ultra. In honor of the film's leads, Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart, we debate the best and worst "one-note" actors in film.

In this episode, Dave takes on the monster task of reviewing Jaws.  Thankfully, he not only has the usual assistance of Britt during Fangirl Fixation.  He is joined later in the episode by Jairo from the  True Bromance Film Podcast !  Discussed during the episode are drinking songs, divorce, giving birth at later ages, the definition of masculinity, among many other topics!  Enjoy! Masculinity and Drinking Games Definition of Masculinity Gender Role Stress Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:04:55 Masculinity: 0:21:30 Jaws with Jairo: 0:35:08 Rate and Review on iTunes! Visit our website!

In this episode, Dave takes a look at the Academy Award winner for Best Picture last year, Birdman.  Britt discusses why she will probably never watch it again.  Then, Dave discusses the film in terms of the main character's obvious psychosis.  Enjoy! Listen! Show Notes Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:50 Psychosis:0:19:40 Birdman: 0:36:31 Rate and Review on iTunes! Visit our website!

In this episode, Dave finally gets to research something positive as he delves into how people can respond positively to trauma.  Paired with this, timed with the new release, Ant-Man, is the original MCU film, Iron Man.  Let's go back in time to before Dave was exhausted with Marvel movies.  Britt again stops by to tell us how she feels about Iron Man and the MCU. Listen! Show Notes Fangirl Fixation: 0:04:39 Post Traumatic Growth:0:24:51 Iron Man: 0:42:49 Rate and Review on iTunes! Visit our website!

In this episode, Dave watches The Terminator to get the bad taste of Terminator: Genisys out of his mouth.  Yikes!  Remember when this series was good?  Let's go back in time to 1984!  You see what I did there?  Anyway, a very tired Britt joins us for Fangirl Fixation to find out if the original holds up.  After this, Dave teaches you a bit about humans natural reaction to stress, the fight-or-flight reflex.  And of course, we tie it into the situation of poor Sarah Connor in The Terminator. Listen! Show Notes Fangirl Fixation: 0:02:57 Fight or Flight:0:19:54 The Terminator: 0:37:23 Rate and Review on iTunes! Visit our website!

In this episode, Dave discusses an underrated teen comedy in Easy A.  Things get a tad serious during Fangirl Fixation with Britt.  Just add alcohol, I guess.  Dave dives into the psychological literature on rumors to discuss how realistic or not the rumors in Easy A are presented.  Enjoy! Listen! Show Notes Fangirl Fixation: 0:02:18 Rumors:0:20:09 Easy A: 0:35:20 Rate and Review on iTunes! Visit our website!

Hey everybody, Pixar's new masterpiece (?) Inside Out came out yesterday! In this episode, Dave revisits the original Pixar classic, Toy Story.  At Britt's behest, we discuss the importance of imaginary play for kids and adults.  Additionally, Dave and Britt discuss their first memories of seeing Toy Story in theaters.  Check out Toy Story before you go see Inside Out! Listen! Show Notes Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:38 Imaginary Play:0:21:54 Toy Story: 0:35:04 Rate and Review on iTunes! Visit our website!

In this episode, Dave discusses another classic, Citizen Kane.  He also forces Britt to stay awake through pain and watch it!  Through this show, Dave attempts to diagnose Charles Foster Kane with Narcissistic Personality Disorder.  Take a listen and find out! Listen! Show Notes Fangirl Fixation: 0:02:38 Narcissism:0:22:42 Citizen Kane: 0:40:48 Rate and Review on iTunes! Visit our website!