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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Episode Notes Neither host had seen THE WEDDING PLANNER before this podcast. Those were good times. We miss those times. But hey, MATERIALISTS is coming out! Money on the screen! Stars! Celine Song!! 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode Notes It is finally time for Dave to defend his "FURIOSA is ok" take. In addition we talk hope, Will's weird fixation with Charlize Theron, one upping a generational action movie, and the glory of Hemsworth. 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode Notes Does anyone actually care about KARATE KID: LEGENDS? We have no idea. BUT! It gave us the chance to rewatch SPIDERMAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE. Will and Dave talk about New York, many Spideys, coming-of-age, and disgusting work conditions of animators... 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode Notes MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING is finally here! (Will is very happy). Hopefully it has stopped giving people heart palpitations, but THE EXORCIST probably never will. We talk faith, doubt, terrible sequels, and the greatness of Ellen Burstyn! 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode Notes For the release of FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES, we do a very normal thing. We talk a lot about the phenomenal Tony Todd. And what better place to talk about him than with CANDYMAN (1992). In this wide ranging discussion we cover disgusting bees, Tony Todd's sex appeal, stupid white people, and Emmett Till's connection to the legend of Candyman. Very normal stuff. 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode Notes In his first official episode, Will gets to rewatch BULLET TRAIN. He is very happy. But hey, at least we got to talk about Josh Hartnett and FIGHT OR FLIGHT! 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.