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Culture Crash: The World of Harry Potter

>> July 17, 2022

Are you more of a Harry Potter book fan or film fan? We discuss this expansive wizarding world this week on Culture Crash.

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The Larger Appeal of “Harry Potter”

>> February 27, 2022

The Harry Potter series is one of the most beloved stories of all time, unlocking a world of wizarding magic, adventure and intrigue to millions of young readers. We discuss how its unconventional storyline and character development can shift thinking and teach real life lessons to young and old readers alike.

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Spider-Man No Way Home - Culture Crash 1/2/22

Culture Crash: Spider-Man’s Back Once Again

>> January 2, 2022

The new film release, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is a massive blockbuster hit. We discuss what makes these crossover movies such a success and what’s coming up next in the Marvel universe.

ListenCulture Crash: Spider-Man’s Back Once Again

Culture Crash: The Release of “Dune”

>> November 7, 2021

The popular book, “Dune” is now hitting screens in theatres and on streaming platform, HBO Max. We discuss the highly anticipated blockbuster release featuring male lead Timothee Chalamet.

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Culture Crash 21-11: Are You Team “Harry Potter” Books Or Films?

Culture Crash: Are You Team “Harry Potter” Books or Films?

>> March 14, 2021

It’s been almost 25 years since the first Harry Potter book was released. Today, the wizarding franchise is worth billions of dollars and has extended out to movie spinoffs, themed amusement parks, merchandise and more. We delve into the magical world and what sets the books apart from the films.

ListenCulture Crash: Are You Team “Harry Potter” Books or Films?

Culture Crash: To Binge or Not to Binge

>> June 2, 2019

Binge-watching several seasons of a TV show all at once might not be the best idea after all. For some lighter shows like Stranger Things it may make sense, but it can be cumbersome and brain draining to get through all eight seasons of Game of Thrones in a matter of weeks. We discuss an alternate route that avoids the fatigue.

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Culture Crash: The End of Game of Thrones

>> April 21, 2019

The wildly popular TV show Game of Thrones is set to wrap up its story with six episodes this season, yet its fans may be unsatisfied. The TV show has departed the path of the books.

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Harry Potter Therapy

>> March 17, 2019

The Harry Potter series is full of creatures and storylines that parallel real-life adversities like depression, PTSD and grief in a heightened reality. Dr. Janina Scarlet says these stories are so powerful that she uses them to help people cope in real-life therapy sessions.

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A Fantasy Series that Aims at Teaching Children to Consider Some Big Questions

>> March 10, 2019

We grow up hearing nursery rhymes and fairy tales that deal with good and evil. All of us fondly remember the cartoons of our youth and the stories we grew up with. We talk to Soman Chainani about authoring a new entry into the catalogue of mythology and his attempt to course-correct the lessons more modern stories have been teaching our children.

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Culture Crash: The Disappointing Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

>> December 9, 2018

Last month, JK Rowling’s Wizarding World saw its latest installment, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald be met with a low score on Rotten Tomatoes and countless disappointed Harry Potter fans across the globe.

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Culture Crash: Hype for The Crimes of Grindelwald and Jude Law as young Dumbledore

>> March 25, 2018

A new installment to JK Rowling’s Wizarding World is coming in November. With it comes a new portrayal of an old favorite. We look into the film’s teaser trailer and what to expect of our Jude Law’s take on Professor Dumbledore.

ListenCulture Crash: Hype for The Crimes of Grindelwald and Jude Law as young Dumbledore

Pottermania: What we love in the Harry Potter series

>> July 23, 2017

On June 26, 1997, one boy changed the world. That young boy was named Harry Potter, the famous protagonist of the seven-book series by JK Rowling. If you are unfamiliar with either of those names, there is a large chance you are living with the confundus charm. With 160 million copies sold in the U.S. alone and over 400 million copies sold worldwide, Harry …

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Potter Therapy: How the Harry Potter series is being used to help treat PTSD and depression (2017)

>> July 23, 2017

Elements of the Harry Potter series such as dementors and patronuses can be viewed symbolically as representative of the struggle of good versus evil. Many readers connect emotionally to Harry’s loss, struggle, and battle to fight his own demons. Clinical therapist Dr. Janina Scarlet builds on this connection by using superheroes, witches and wizards to help …

ListenPotter Therapy: How the Harry Potter series is being used to help treat PTSD and depression (2017)
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Culture Crash: Harry Potter’s Lasting Legacy

>> July 23, 2017

A generation of children grew up with Harry Potter. We look at the books and movies they grew up watching, how they differ and what will stay with them until the very end.

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