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Culture Crash: From Viral Videos To Box Office Horror

>> June 7, 2026

We discuss how online comedians and YouTube creators are turning built-in fanbases into box office success.

topics covered: Budget, Comedy, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: From Viral Videos To Box Office Horror

Culture Crash: “The Drama” & The Case For Complicated Films

>> May 3, 2026

We review the newest film “The Drama” and why these distinctly unique movies are less common these days.

topics covered: Movies, Privacy, Surveillance
ListenCulture Crash: “The Drama” & The Case For Complicated Films

Culture Crash: The Best Movies That Never Won Best Picture

>> April 19, 2026

Some of the most iconic films in history never won Best Picture. This episode looks at how timing, competition and Academy quirks shapes what gets remembered versus what’s overlooked.

topics covered: Best Picture, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: The Best Movies That Never Won Best Picture

Culture Crash: Why “Shrinking” Feels Like The TV We Want Right Now

>> April 5, 2026

We look at why shows like “Shrinking” on Apple TV are growing in popularity. Is it that we - the audience - want more genuine, feel-good TV?

topics covered: Career, Community, Movies, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Why “Shrinking” Feels Like The TV We Want Right Now

Culture Crash: The Genre That Keeps Asking Bigger Questions

>> March 22, 2026

Science fiction films tap into our deepest curiosity about the future, using imagined worlds and technologies to explore timeless questions about humanity.

topics covered: Behavior, History, Movies, Science, Technology
ListenCulture Crash: The Genre That Keeps Asking Bigger Questions

Culture Crash: Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie” & The Art Of The Long Joke

>> March 14, 2026

A long-running internet comedy experiment jumps to the big screen with Nirvanna [sic] the Band the Show the Movie.

topics covered: Art, History, Movies, Theater, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie” & The Art Of The Long Joke

Culture Crash: The 2025 Oscar Best Picture Field

>> February 14, 2026

From blockbuster spectacles to intimate global stories, this year’s Oscar nominees reflect a wide-ranging year at the movies. We take a closer look at some of the films up for the biggest award in Hollywood that will take place this year on Sunday, March 15.

topics covered: Best Actor, Best Picture, Hollywood, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: The 2025 Oscar Best Picture Field

Viewpoints Explained: From Streaming To Steering Wheels: The Subscription Creep

>> February 14, 2026

Subscriptions were supposed to make life easier. Instead, they’ve become a quiet drain on our wallets. This segment explores how recurring fees slipped into everything from entertainment to cars.

topics covered: Movies, Music, Personal Finance, Spotify, Technology
ListenViewpoints Explained: From Streaming To Steering Wheels: The Subscription Creep

Culture Crash: Why “Succession” Will Always Be A Great Rewatch

>> August 6, 2025

We review the hit HBO show, “Succession” and why this dramatic masterpiece spanning four seasons is worth watching more than once.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Why “Succession” Will Always Be A Great Rewatch

Culture Crash: Finally – A Superman Worth Believing In

>> July 30, 2025

After a decade of misfires, DC’s latest Superman reboot, directed by James Gunn, delivers a hopeful, heroic take on Clark Kent.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Finally – A Superman Worth Believing In

Culture Crash: Enjoy A Good Scare? Our Take On “28 Years Later”

>> July 23, 2025

For the past year, it’s been a highly anticipated release, but is the new movie overhyped or well deserving of the attention?

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Enjoy A Good Scare? Our Take On “28 Years Later”

Culture Crash: James Gunn’s Superman: The Hero The DC Universe Desperately Needs

>> July 9, 2025

Warner Bros. and DC Comics have handed James Gunn the keys to Superman. Will it be a success?

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: James Gunn’s Superman: The Hero The DC Universe Desperately Needs

Culture Crash: Stephen King’s Most Unexpected Movie Yet

>> June 25, 2025

The Life of Chuck is a rare, heartfelt Stephen King adaptation that traces one man’s life in reverse. Directed by Mike Flanagan, it swaps horror for hope, and we review why it’s a must see this summer.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Stephen King’s Most Unexpected Movie Yet

Culture Crash: Love Movies? Why You Should Get On Letterboxd

>> June 18, 2025

We review the online platform, Letterboxd. Think Goodreads - but for movies instead.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Literature and Writing, Movies, Technology
ListenCulture Crash: Love Movies? Why You Should Get On Letterboxd

Culture Crash: Death Rides Again In “Final Destination: Bloodlines”

>> June 11, 2025

It’s not your typical horror franchise—and that’s exactly the point.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, History, Movies, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: Death Rides Again In “Final Destination: Bloodlines”

Culture Crash: Ryan Coogler’s “SINNERS” & The Rise Of The Original Blockbuster

>> May 28, 2025

We look at how this ambitious story set in 1930s Mississippi is winning over critics and audiences alike.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Ryan Coogler’s “SINNERS” & The Rise Of The Original Blockbuster

Culture Crash: Why Everyone Should Watch “CONCLAVE”

>> May 14, 2025

We offer our review of the blockbuster movie and its depiction of the real-life conclave held in Vatican City.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies, Religion and Spirituality
ListenCulture Crash: Why Everyone Should Watch “CONCLAVE”

Culture Crash: 30 Years. 7 Movies. One Tom Cruise. Is “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” The Last Chapter?

>> April 30, 2025

We cover the evolution of this blockbuster action franchise spanning almost three decades.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: 30 Years. 7 Movies. One Tom Cruise. Is “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” The Last Chapter?

Culture Crash: Why We Love These Sci-Fi Features

>> April 16, 2025

We highlight some of our favorite sci-fi blockbusters.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Why We Love These Sci-Fi Features

Culture Crash: Why We Miss Watching Our Favorite Films On DVD’S

>> April 9, 2025

For Evan, having physical copies is more than just nostalgia – it improves the entire viewing experience.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Why We Miss Watching Our Favorite Films On DVD’S

Culture Crash: The Releases We’re Counting Down In 2025

>> April 2, 2025

We cover some of the most anticipated film releases coming down the pipeline this year.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: The Releases We’re Counting Down In 2025

Culture Crash: The Brilliant Director Behind Best Picture Winner “Anora”

>> March 19, 2025

Indie film, “Anora” won big at this year’s Academy Awards earning five Oscar wins. We cover the steady rise of director Sean Baker and highlight some of his previous works that we love.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: The Brilliant Director Behind Best Picture Winner “Anora”

Culture Crash: Flow: “A Film Experience Unlike Any Other”

>> March 5, 2025

We cover why we love the animated film, Flow. The movie came out last year and was recently nominated for an Academy Award in the category, “Best Animated Feature Film”.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Flow: “A Film Experience Unlike Any Other”

Culture Crash: Our Favorite Mind-Bending Movies

>> February 26, 2025

We highlight some of our favorite, lesser-known films within the horror/thriller/sci-fi genre.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Our Favorite Mind-Bending Movies
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