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CinemaPsych Podcast

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Where psychology meets films. We dissect and analyze popular films and their psychological content.

tv & film social sciences

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Episode 026: K-Mart Got Some Really Great Product...

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2021/01/25

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.

01:44:57

Episode 025: I Think There's An Allegory In Here...

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2021/01/04

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. Please leave your feedback on this post, the main site (cinemapsychpod.swanpsych.com), on Facebook (@CinPsyPod), or Twitter

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Episode 024: Don't Take a Job at a Lighthouse, You'll...

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2020/12/14

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),

01:24:23

Episode 023: All Work and No Play MakesJack a...

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2020/11/23

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.

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Episode 022: Welp, it Looks Like I Broke the First...

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2020/10/26

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.

01:04:14

Episode 021: The Film Where the DID Psychologist Does...

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2020/10/12

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! Please leave your feedback on this post, the main site (cinemapsychpod.swanpsych.com), on Facebook (@CinPsyPod), or Twitter (@CinPsyPod). We'd love to hear from you! Full

01:09:33

Episode 020: Please Don't Try to Erase This Podcast...

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2020/09/21

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 Full episode notes available here.

01:00:22

Episode 019: Fly Fishing and Family Time...

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2020/08/31

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

01:13:08

Episode 018: The Stereotypes Slashed Me Harder Than...

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2020/08/10

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

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Episode 017: CinemaPsych is One Year Old! A Year in...

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2020/07/20

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! Please leave your feedback on this post, the main site (cinemapsychpod.swanpsych.com), on Facebook (@CinPsyPod), or Twitter (@CinPsyPod). We'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check out our Patreon, our Merch Store, and/or Paypal links to contribute to

01:06:34

Episode 016: Social Media Profiles and FBI Profiles...

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2020/06/29

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... Check out the full episode notes here.

01:26:42

Episode 015: Self-Expansion Your Relationship with...

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2020/06/08

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! Full episode notes available here.

01:02:59

Episode 014: This is an Idea of a Podcast...

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2020/05/18

Join Alex in a solo episode as he discusses the psychological concepts in an "American" classic, American Psycho (2000), starring Christian Bale in perhaps one is his most iconic performances as Patrick Bateman, an investment banker who likes to kill folks but has an awesome skincare routine. Full episode notes available here.

01:20:18

Episode 013: Are We Supposed to Laugh At or With This...

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2020/04/27

Join Alex and frequent guest host Dr. Wind Goodfriend on discussion of the psychological concepts in Joker (2019), the latest take on the amazing batman villain. Joaquin Phoenix gives a stunning performance of a guy just on the edge of reality. That laugh gives us the creeps! Full episode notes available here.

01:04:45

Episode 012: Don't Worry, This Episode Isn't About...

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2020/04/06

Join Alex and Anthony Zoccolillo as they discuss Contagion (2011), a film too important to pass up in this time of the coronavirus pandemic of 2019-2020! In this episode, we explore several eerily-good features of the science presented in the film, including panic-buying, the tremendous pressure to get things right by government officials, and conspiracy theories. It's honestly a scary form of life imitating art at this juncture. We end by chatting about how we're coping with the social distancing

01:30:57

Episode 011: I'm Going to Fast Forward to the Last...

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2020/03/16

Join Alex and Celeste Pilegard as they discuss Rashomon (1950) and Knives Out (2019), two films cut from the same cloth (pun intended)! In this episode, the Rashomon effect is explored deeply, with discussions on police line-ups & eyewitness testimony, and whether we live in a shared reality. You really can't miss this whodunnit extravaganza! Also, check out Celeste's Cognitive Psychology OER textbook (Cognitive Foundations)! Full episode notes can be found here.

01:20:06

Episode 010: I Need to Remember That Jingle Like I...

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2020/02/24

Join Alex and Molly Metz as they discuss Inside Out (2015), a long-awaited episode for the podcast. This episode has everything: a deep discussion of emotion theory, a critique of the memory representation, and the exploration of some possible hidden psychology gems. It's joyful, saddening, and maybe you'll have a jingle or two stuck in your head when you're finished listening! If you have a free moment, check out her passion: The Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP). See full episode

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Episode 009: One Neuron, You're Alive; Two Make a...

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2020/02/03

Join Alex and Christina Ragan (her FB Group for instructors for Bio and Neuro Psychology) in a discussion of the BAD psychological concepts in Luc Besson's gobbledegook sci-fi thriller (?) Lucy (2014). It stars Scarlett Johansson as the eponymous Lucy, a woman who unlocks supernatural powers just by using more of her brain, and Morgan Freeman, a science-adjacent person who has really weird theories about space-time and brains. We called this a Rage Watch followed by a Rage Chat! Join us. Full show

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Episode 008: Don't Make Me Spray You With My Fox...

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2020/01/13

Join Alex and Justine Egan-Kunicki in a discussion of the psychological concepts Disney's animated jaunt Zootopia (2016). The voice roles are Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, and many others. It's like Disney's attempt to make up for all the really bad stuff it made in the mid-20th century! Additional episode notes here.

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Episode 007: Despite All Her Rage, Ava is Still Just...

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2019/12/22

Join Alex in a solo episode as he discusses of the psychological concepts in Alex Garland's sci-fi headspace thriller Ex Machina (2015), starring Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and Alicia Vikander in literally the only three main speaking roles. If this is our future, we clearly need to start welcoming our robot overlords. Full episode notes and transcript are available here.

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