FOLLOWING FILMS

In this episode, Dave matches the movie with the date, Halloween!    Then, Dave talks about evil!  Specifically, our brains and evil, what causes evil, and a discussion of evil acts vs. evil people.  Then Web Bist makes his triumpant return to talk about sex, evil, white masks, and the Shape! Neuroscience and Evil Causes Psychology of Evil Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:04:30 Evil: 0:20:33 Halloween with Web: 0:33:20 Direction: 0:38:46 Acting: 0:50:32 Writing: 0:54:37 Production Value: 0:56:26 Spoilers: 0: 59:14 Connection to Theme: 1:06:50 Rate and Review on iTunes!

Celebrate the anniversary of the Christmas/Halloween classic with our podcast! In this episode, Dave discusses one of his favorite movies ever, The Nightmare Before Christmas.  But this time, it will be a little different.  Dave discusses whether or not Jack Skellington has clinical depression.  Additionally, Britt appears again to discuss the glory that is Danny Elfman.  Connected to that, our Top 5 list is best Danny Elfman scores.  Check it out! Listen!

In this episode, due to a lack of quality new releases, Dave watches a classic (?), The Crow.  Britt joins him to defend the quality of the film and discuss whether this one should be remade.  Then, Dave talks about the effects of losing a spouse, including physical health, how to recover, and whether or not meaning is important in bereavement.  Finally, Neil from Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks joins him to talk about hair extensions, accents, and knife wielding maniacs! Spousal Bereavement and Health Maintaining Connection Meaning in Loss Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:06:20 Loss of A Spouse: 0:20:27 The Crow with Neil: 0:28:50 Direction: 0:34:14 Acting: 0:38:40 Production Value: 0:52:50 Writing: 0:53:40 Spoilers: 0: 55:25 Connection to Theme: 1:02:25 Rate and Review on iTunes!

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 discusses the "Strong Female Character."  Is it a good or a bad thing?  Can it be both?  In order to do this, he watches maybe the original strong female character, or at the very least, the first female action hero badass.  Ellen Ripley in Alien is definitely the original female action hero.  He also details research on gender inequity in film and television.  You know, keepin it light :) Listen!

In this episode, Dave invites guest, Hadas from the  Common Room , to talk about one of her favorite movies as a child?! But first, Britt gives an unpopular opinion that Se7en is not all that it is cracked up to be, and might even be borderline offensive.  Dave returns to talk about corruption in the police, in world leaders, and even how it is affected by testosterone.  Finally, Hadas comes to talk about why she loves such a dark movie in Se7en! Police Corruption Leader Corruption Intention of Corruption Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:04:15 Corruption: 0:20:03 Se7en with Hadas: 0:33:30

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!

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!

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!

In this episode, Dave has a new guest, Shannon from  Strucci Movies .  We talk about the science fiction classic, Blade Runner.  Everything from the child like nature of Replicants to the lack of empathy from the "human" characters is discussed.  Britt makes an appearance on Fangirl Fixation to talk about her crush on Rutger Hauer (again) and the hotly debated rape scene in Blade Runner Superman v Badman Sleep Deprivation Violence and Empathy Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:51 Empathy: 0:17:14 Blade Runner with Shannon: 0:28:14 Rate and Review on iTunes!

In this episode, Dave looks at one of his favorite movies of last year, The Babadook.  During Fangirl Fixation, Britt opens up about her numerous phobias and tells us why she will probably never watch this movie again.  As far as psychology, Dave tells you about the dangers of repression, especially regarding grief.  Finally, Web Bist from  It's Terrific  joins the show to gush about The Babadook! Consequences of Anxious Repression Suppression in Addiction Prolonged Grief Disorder Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:05:10 Repression: 0:19:18 The Babadook with Web: 0:32:17 Rate and Review on iTunes!

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 finally introduces Britt to the glory of Rounders and Teddy KGB.  As a bonus, some of Dave's podcasting friends give their best Teddy KGB impression!  After this fun, Dave discusses how his past and present have affected his viewing of the gambling tale of Rounders! Beliefs About Gambling and Addiction Adolescent Gambling Suicide Listen! Fangirl Fixation: 0:02:55 Gambling Addiction:0:14:39 Rounders: 0:30:18

In this episode, Dave and Britt watch the criminally underrated Edge of Tomorrow.  Britt straps on her "Fem Boots" and discusses the inequities of Hollywood for women.  All this while inebriated.  Good times.  Dave tells you about self sacrifice, both in life threatening situations and in relationships.  Enjoy! Listen! Show Notes Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:26 Self Sacrifice:0:21:26 Edge of Tomorrow: 0:35:57 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 Despicable Me to prepare to go see Minions!  He looks at the movie with the surprisingly serious topic of the trials and tribulations of Single Parenthood.  Britt shows up to make minion sounds and talk about the movie!  Enjoy! Listen! Show Notes Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:43 Single Parenting:0:18:51 Despicable Me: 0:36:20 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!