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Where psychology meets films. We dissect and analyze popular films and their psychological content.
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Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Join Alex in a solo episode as he discusses the psychological concepts in a well-filmed but strikingly strange film The Lighthouse (2019). It stars Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe, ONLY, as we explore the descent (?) into madness when guilt, excessive drinking, and isolation make a formidable cocktail. This episode also represents a different delivery method, much like Episode 022/Fight Club, with the bulk of the discussion happening during a live stream of Alex's (https://twitch.tv/cogpsychprof), with participation and some shoutouts to Twitch chat. It also includes some sound bites that will sound different, because they were recorded in May 2020 during a live Watch Party.
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Legal stuff:
1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended).
2. Intro and outro music by Sro ("Self-Driving"). Used under license CC BY-SA 4.0.
3. "Et Voila" used under license.
Episode Transcript
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Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Join Alex and guest host Dr. Sully Coleman in a discussion of the psychological concepts in Stanley Kubrick's wild psychological horror The Shining (1980), a film where you get the sense something is wrong—perhaps it's all the ghosts in the hotel OR, and hear me out, it's Jack's unrelenting narcissism!
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Don't forget to check out our Paypal links to contribute to this podcast and keep the lights on! Don't forget to check out our MERCH STORE for some great merch with our logo!
Legal stuff:
1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended).
2. Intro and outro music by Sro ("Self-Driving"). Used under license CC BY-SA 4.0.
3. Additional music: "Et Voila". Used under license.
Episode Transcript
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Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Join Alex in a solo episode as he discusses the psychological concepts in a wild ride of a film, Fight Club (1999), starring Edward Norton and Brad Pitt as <<SPOILER ALERT>> the same person... but actually different people? This episode is also an experimental delivery, with the bulk of the discussion happening during a live stream of Alex's (https://twitch.tv/cogpsychprof), with participation and some shoutouts to Twitch chat.
Please leave your feedback on this post, the main site (cinemapsychpod.swanpsych.com) or on Facebook (@CinPsyPod). We'd love to hear from you!
Don't forget to check out our Paypal links to contribute to this podcast and keep the lights on!
Legal stuff:
1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended).
2. Intro and outro music by Sro ("Self-Driving"). Used under license CC BY-SA 4.0.
3. "Et Voila" used under license.
Episode Transcript
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Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Join Alex and guest host Dr. Lyra Stein in a discussion of the psychological concepts in Split (2016), a film where M. Night Shyamalan returns to the height of his powers in an exploration of Dissociative Identity Disorder, but breaks that whole thing by bringing in some supernatural elements. James McAvoy is so good, though!
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Don't forget to check out our Paypal links to contribute to this podcast and keep the lights on!
Legal stuff:
1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended).
2. Intro and outro music by Sro ("Self-Driving"). Used under license CC BY-SA 4.0.
3. Additional music: "Et Voila". Used under license.
Episode Transcript
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Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Join Alex and guest host Dr. Jordan Wagge in a discussion of the psychological concepts in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), a cerebral (pun intended!) romp with Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, written by Charlie Kaufman. We don't recommend getting a procedure to erase memories, for any reason!
You can also find Jordan on BlueSky: @jorowags.bsky.social
Please leave your feedback on this post, the main site (cinemapsychpod.swanpsych.com) or on Facebook (@CinPsyPod). We'd love to hear from you!
Don't forget to check out our Paypal links to contribute to this podcast and keep the lights on!
Legal stuff:
1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended).
2. Intro and outro music by Sro ("Self-Driving"). Used under license CC BY-SA 4.0.
3. Additional music: "Et Voila". Used under license.
Episode Transcript
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Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Join Alex and returning guest host Jason Spiegelman as they discuss the family dynamics in the fly fishing period piece, A River Runs Through It (1992). The film stars Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt, and Craig Sheffer as father and sons just trying to make it in early 20th century Montana. Honestly, the only thing you can really focus on are the amount of stares people make and all the fly fishing. Makes you want to forget all your troubles and just go wade out into a river!
Check out a fun, early-in-podcast-producing moment from the last time Jason joined us. It's what some would call "bloopers": https://youtu.be/chzXtfvSyXc
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Legal stuff:
1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended).
2. Intro and outro music by Sro ("Self-Driving"). Used under license CC BY-SA 4.0.
3. Additional music: "Weekend in Tattoine". Used under license.
Episode Transcript
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Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Join Alex and guest host Dr. Angela Bell in a discussion of the psychological concepts in Scream (1996), Wes Craven's reimagining and spoofing of his own slasher films. Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, David Arquette, and lots more star in this movie that has so many gender stereotypes and aggression, our eyes rolled too far back in our heads and now we're permanently stuck like that. Also find out how Craven got his start in film--and how that relates to Randy's horror movie rules!
Check out recent articles on racial equality, equity, and justice current events that feature Dr. Bell!
Forbes: You’re More Racist Than You Think: How Your Mental Biases Perpetuate Racism And How To Fix Them
CNN.com: 'Am I racist?' You may not like the answer
Please leave your feedback on this post, the main site (cinemapsychpod.swanpsych.com) or on Facebook (@CinPsyPod). We'd love to hear from you!
Don't forget to check out our Paypal links to contribute to this podcast and keep the lights on!
Legal stuff:
1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended).
2. Intro and outro music by Sro ("Self-Driving"). Used under license CC BY-SA 4.0.
3. Additional music: "Et Voila". Used under license.
Episode Transcript
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Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Join Alex and his wife Astrid as they discuss the first year of the podcast, her thoughts on some favorite moments and episodes, a a look to the future of the podcast, including films that are on the docket in the upcoming year! Onward!
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Don't forget to check out our Merch Store and/or Paypal links to contribute to this podcast and keep the lights on!
Legal stuff:
1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended).
2. Intro and outro music by Sro ("Self-Driving"). Used under license CC BY-SA 4.0.
3. Additional music: "Weekend in Tatooine". Used under license.
Episode Transcript
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Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Join Alex and returning guest host Dr. Marc Klippenstine for a discussion of the psychological concepts in Red Dragon (2002), the second best Hannibal Lecter movie, but one where we can explore if the FBI is just using our social media to determine whether or not we're serial murderers! Edward Norton is an established profiler and Anthony Hopkins is still very creepy...
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Don't forget to check out our Merch Store and/or Paypal links to contribute to this podcast and keep the lights on!
Legal stuff:
1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended).
2. Intro and outro music by Sro ("Self-Driving"). Used under license CC BY-SA 4.0.
3. Additional music: "Weekend in Tatooine". Used under license.
Episode Transcript
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Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Join Alex and guest host Dr. Jeff Bowen in a discussion of the psychological concepts in Her (2013), another tour de force by Joaquin Phoenix (I suppose this show has become to the JP show by now...). We chat about how real a relationship with an OS could be--for me... I love my MacOS!
Please leave your feedback on this post, the main site (cinemapsychpod.swanpsych.com) or on Facebook (@CinPsyPod). We'd love to hear from you!
Don't forget to check out our Paypal links to contribute to this podcast and keep the lights on!
Legal stuff:
1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended).
2. Intro and outro music by Sro ("Self-Driving"). Used under license CC BY-SA 4.0.
3. Additional music: "Weekend in Tatooine". Used under license.
Episode Transcript
Go to this link to read a transcript generated by Whisper AI Large V3 Model. Disclaimer: It is not edited and may contain errors!