CinemaPsych Podcast

Episode 026: K-Mart Got Some Really Great Product Placement—Rain Man (1988) with Anthony Zoccolillo

Join Alex and Anthony Zoccolillo as they discuss the great but problematic Rain Man (1988). These are some wonderful performances by Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, but the autism portrayal was a product of its time. After you listen to this podcast episode, pull up a chair and watch The People's Court! Full episode notes can be found here.

Episode 025: I Think There's An Allegory In Here Somewhere—X-Men Franchise (2000-2019) with Michael Alexander

Join Alex and guest host Michael Alexander in a discussion of the psychological concepts in the X-Men film franchise (2000-2019), films where the allegories for civil rights for minority populations and groups hit you like Magneto would hit you with a steel bar! We do also delve into the 90s cartoon and of course discuss the comic books that informed these films.

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Episode 024: Don't Take a Job at a Lighthouse, You'll Go Mad! The Lighthouse (2019) with Alex Swan

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. More episode notes can be found here.

Episode 023: All Work and No Play MakesJack a Narcissist—The Shining (1980) with Sully Coleman

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! Full episode notes are found here.

Episode 022: Welp, it Looks Like I Broke the First Two Rules—Fight Club (1999) with Alex Swan

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 <> 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. Full episode notes can be found here.

Episode 021: The Film Where the DID Psychologist Does Everything Wrong—Split (2016) with Lyra Stein

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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Episode 020: Please Don't Try to Erase This Podcast Episode from Your Memory--Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) with Jordan Wagge

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 Twitter: @jorowags

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Episode 019: Fly Fishing and Family Time Dynamics--Can Brad Pitt Be My Brother? A River Runs Through It (1992) with Jason Spiegelman

 

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! More show notes are available here.

 

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

 

Episode 018: The Stereotypes Slashed Me Harder Than the Actual Knives! Scream (1996) with Angela Bell

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

More show notes can be found here.

Episode 017: CinemaPsych is One Year Old! A Year in Review and a Look to the Future with Astrid Swan

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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