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Culture Crash

A weekly update on what’s new in American entertainment. Short and to the point, each Culture Crash episode focuses on a singular topic within TV, movies, music or books and breaks it down for listeners.

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Culture Crash: Exploring The Indie Band & Album “Red Hearse”

>> August 2, 2020

The band “Red Hearse” is made up of acclaimed artists Jack Antonoff, Sam Dew and producer Sounwave. We explore the group’s indie releases and what the musical trio brings to the table.

topics covered: Independent Media, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Industry, Pop Culture

Culture Crash: Film Highlights So Far In 2020

>> July 26, 2020

This year has forced the film industry – like many other industries – to adapt and do things a little differently. This means a new resurgence of drive-in theatres or the option to buy new releases straight from your home TV. We go through some of our favorite films and upcoming releases set for fall.

topics covered: HBO Max, Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix
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Culture Crash: The Latest Blockbuster From Christopher Nolan

>> July 19, 2020

Tenet, the newest movie from acclaimed director Christopher Nolan, is set to release next month. We take a look back at some of Nolan’s biggest film triumphs including the star-filled thriller, Inception.

topics covered: Cinematography, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, World War I and World War II, World War II

Culture Crash: The Passing of Director Joel Schumacher

>> July 12, 2020

Prominent Hollywood director Joel Schumacher died on June 22, 2020 at the age of 80. We discuss his legacy and some of the films he’s best remembered for.

topics covered: Aging and Death, History, Hollywood, Media and Entertainment, Movies

Culture Crash: Rewinding Back to Our Highschool Selves

>> July 5, 2020

There’s a certain amount of nostalgia when we revisit our favorite music, show and movies from those young, teenage years. This week on Viewpoints we discuss how many Americans cling to the hot pop culture of their generation.

topics covered: Analytics, Education, Math, Data and Statistics, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Music, Pop Culture, Spotify, Travel and Leisure, TV

Culture Crash: The Difficulty of Placing Media & Literature Into Distinct Genres (2020)

>> June 28, 2020

Sometimes a new release fits into multiple genres but has to be classified into one specific genre. Star Wars is labeled as a space opera – but what exactly does that mean? Viewpoints discusses these conundrums.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, Social Media and Internet

Culture Crash: The Rollout of HBO Max

>> June 21, 2020

The new streaming service, HBO Max can be a bit confusing. What does it cover that’s not already on HBO Go or HBO Now? We discuss the differences and the hottest shows and films on the platform.

topics covered: Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Streaming Media, Technology, TV

Culture Crash: The Voices of African American Authors (2020)

>> June 14, 2020

Reading the works of black authors is an important part to better understanding why racial inequities still plague our country. We offer up some recommendations to add to your reading list.

topics covered: African American Culture, American Culture and History, Civil Rights and Activism, Diversity, HBO Max, Health and Medicine, History, Hulu, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination, Streaming Media

Culture Crash: Remaking the Justice League

>> June 7, 2020

Zack Snyder’s version of the movie The Justice League will premiere on streaming service HBO Max in 2021. We discuss the new release set to be a great improvement from the 2017 Warner Brothers version that was a blockbuster flop.

topics covered: HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Streaming Media

Culture Crash: The Life of Writer & Director Lynn Shelton

>> May 31, 2020

Lynn Shelton passed away earlier this month at age 54. We discuss some of her biggest achievements and legacy in Hollywood.

topics covered: Literature and Writing, Movies, Netflix, Screenwriting, TV

Culture Crash: Parks and Recreation: Quarantine Edition

>> May 24, 2020

The popular show, Parks and Recreation has returned for a special, one-time-only episode featuring the original cast. We discuss if the new release is a flop or worth the watch.

topics covered: COVID-19 Pandemic, Netflix, TV

Culture Crash: ESPN’s The Last Dance

>> May 17, 2020

The sports documentary, The Last Dance, has received high praise over the last several weeks. We discuss the 10-part docuseries now streaming on the ESPN app.

topics covered: Athletes, Basketball, HBO Max, History, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Pop Culture, Sports and Recreation, Streaming Media, TV
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