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Author: Dave Giannini

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Pop Culture Case Study is a movie podcast, of course, but far from one that merely reviews films old and new. Though they are sure to don their critical hats in every episode, hosts David Giannini and Will Bjarnar view fresh and classic cinematic offerings through a psychological lens, with Dave using his background as a therapist and counselor to analyze a psych-centric theme.

The duo also details their varying anticipation levels for each new film, and what makes their chosen rewatch something worth revisiting (or, you know, never watching again). New episodes drop every Friday, but until then, they’ll be here, diagnosing your favorites, and judging you for what you watch.
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#364 – They Live and Social Control (Bugonia)

#364 – They Live and Social Control (Bugonia)

2025-10-3101:13:29

Episode Notes Join us as we talk BUGONIA, THEY LIVE, and social control. We also discuss the best wrestler turning actors, cool shades, and Yorgos Lanthimos! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#363 – A Complete Unknown and Identify Formation (Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

#363 – A Complete Unknown and Identify Formation (Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

2025-10-2401:13:19

Episode Notes Welcome to our all music episode! This week, SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE is finally out, so we celebrate with a movie about another American Poet, Bob Dylan in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. Get ready for measured Will and unhappy Dave as we talk Identity, "our guys," and people who are too good at singing... Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#362 – Tar and Transactional Relationships

#362 – Tar and Transactional Relationships

2025-10-1701:25:21

Episode Notes Time to talk about sexual abusers! Wait! Come back! This week, AFTER THE HUNT comes out from auteur Luca Guadagnino. So, to compare, we pick another auteur, Todd Field, who tackled this topic a few years ago. We talk perfect performances, a white man who deserves a budget, and survival. Oh, and transactional relationships. Enjoy :) Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#361 – Trap and Compartmentalization (Roofman)

#361 – Trap and Compartmentalization (Roofman)

2025-10-1001:06:54

Episode Notes Welcome to a fun episode! This week, Derek Cianfrance and Channing Tatum are teaming for a romp in ROOFMAN. So, let's continue to root for the villain (especially if he is shirtless) in TRAP. We talk M. Night Shyamalan, Josh Hartnett, camp cinema (not Trap), and film festival nonsense Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#360 – Good Time and Projection (The Smashing Machine)

#360 – Good Time and Projection (The Smashing Machine)

2025-10-0301:11:49

Episode Notes On this episode, we talk about the Safdie Brothers and their best movie, GOOD TIME, we said what we said. We talk about the brothers' differences, panic attack cinema (for better or worse), and why you need to watch popular movies too! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#359 – Inherent Vice and Breakups (One Battle After Another)

#359 – Inherent Vice and Breakups (One Battle After Another)

2025-09-2601:07:17

Episode Notes Get hype! It is PTA week. We get to take a look at another Pynchon adaptation in INHERENT VICE to get ready for ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER! We talk high comedy, pancakes, and Will's unfortunate experience seeing this in a theater... Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#358 – LA Confidential and Pragmatism (Him)

#358 – LA Confidential and Pragmatism (Him)

2025-09-1901:03:51

Episode Notes Finally, Dave gets to watch LA CONFIDENTIAL. We talk adaptation, Kim Basinger, the unfortunate Spacey of it all, and pragmatic choices. Just like HIM (we assume), there is some rough mentorship going on around here Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#357 – The Mist and Herd Mentality (The Long Walk)

#357 – The Mist and Herd Mentality (The Long Walk)

2025-09-1201:15:36

Episode Notes Ok, we are back with more Stephen King nonsense. I guess if you make changes, sometimes the author is ok with it. But only if it is extra sad? Sorry, Kubrick, apparently you are no Frank Darabont. Topics include: -Joe Hill v Stephen King -The Walking Dea -"Oh god noooooo" -Thomas Jane being a limited actor -Bad special effects Join us for THE MIST before you see THE LONG WALK! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#356 – Brokeback Mountain and Coming Out (Twinless)

#356 – Brokeback Mountain and Coming Out (Twinless)

2025-09-0501:25:56

Episode Notes Yup, it is gay movies week. This week, TWINLESS finally comes out! For our show, that means it is finally time for BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN! Enjoy Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#355 – The Bikeriders and Reactance (Caught Stealing)

#355 – The Bikeriders and Reactance (Caught Stealing)

2025-08-2901:04:23

Episode Notes It is an all Austin Butler episode! Can you tell Dave planned this one? We are talking CAUGHT STEALING and THE BIKERIDERS. We are ready to rebel against whatever ya got Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#354 – The Beach and Idealism (Eden)

#354 – The Beach and Idealism (Eden)

2025-08-2201:15:11

Episode Notes We are back with more Sydney Sweeney releases, oddly. Who scheduled these episodes anyway? This week, Ron Howard's EDEN is finally released, so we head off to a deserted island with another movie star. This time, THE BEACH and Leonardo DiCaprio. What could possibly go wrong? Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#353 – The Maltese Falcon and Personal Ethics (Americana)

#353 – The Maltese Falcon and Personal Ethics (Americana)

2025-08-1501:22:45

Episode Notes Here we are, back for a movie no one has ever heard of. This week, AMERICANA comes out. So, we take a look at another movie about a prized object, THE MALTESE FALCON Enjoy! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#352 – Magnolia and Coping (Weapons)

#352 – Magnolia and Coping (Weapons)

2025-08-0801:31:03

Episode Notes This week, FINALLY!!!! it is time for the follow-up to BARBARIAN. This week, we get to watch WEAPONS. Strangley, this is a movie that the director claims is inspired by MAGNOLIA. And frankly, we will use any excuse to watch and talk about a Paul Thomas Anderson movie...so here it is! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#351 – Possession and Divorce (Together)

#351 – Possession and Divorce (Together)

2025-08-0101:19:00

Episode Notes Let's get into it. This week, a highly acclaimed relationship horror movie comes out. Alison Brie! Dave Franco! TOGETHER! To pair that, we go with the absolute best relationship horror movie, POSSESSION! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#350 – The Incredibles and Family Systems (Fantastic Four: First Steps)

#350 – The Incredibles and Family Systems (Fantastic Four: First Steps)

2025-07-2501:18:09

Episode Notes This episode, it is time for more cartoons and comic books! With the release of FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, Will admits that he hates Pedro Pascal. Brave. We talk about actually being excited for a comic book movie and the greatness of Brad Bird with THE INCREDIBLES! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#349 – Kimi and Agoraphobia (Eddington)

#349 – Kimi and Agoraphobia (Eddington)

2025-07-1801:14:36

Episode Notes In this episode, we travel back in time to the good fun of the pandemic. We talk Ari Aster, being locked in our houses, KIMI and a tiny bit about EDDINGTON! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#348 – The Iron Giant and Mortality Salience (Superman, 2025)

#348 – The Iron Giant and Mortality Salience (Superman, 2025)

2025-07-1101:16:28

Episode Notes Let's talk about the best Superman movie, THE IRON GIANT. We discuss monosyllabic performances, superheroes, and how Dave is genuinely quite old. Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#347 – Jurassic Park and the Illusion of Control (Jurassic World: Rebirth)

#347 – Jurassic Park and the Illusion of Control (Jurassic World: Rebirth)

2025-07-0401:19:38

Episode Notes It is time for the best blockbuster ever (maybe?). With the release of yet another dinosaur movie (JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH), we take advantage and talk JURASSIC PARK! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#346 – Rush and Competition (F1: The Movie)

#346 – Rush and Competition (F1: The Movie)

2025-06-2701:10:17

Episode Notes Let's talk underseen movies! With F1: THE MOVIE (inane title), releasing, we take a look at Ron Howard's RUSH. Join us for more Hemsworth love! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
#345 – 28 Days Later and The Social Contract (28 Years Later)

#345 – 28 Days Later and The Social Contract (28 Years Later)

2025-06-2001:19:49

Episode Notes This was a perfect chance to rewatch a stone cold horror classic, 28 DAYS LATER. We prep for the inevitable sequel from Danny Boyle by going back in time to before Cillian Murphy was a star! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co
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