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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
ListenCulture Crash: Film Highlights So Far In 2020
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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
ListenCulture Crash: The Latest Blockbuster From Christopher Nolan

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
ListenCulture Crash: The Passing of Director Joel Schumacher

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
ListenCulture Crash: Rewinding Back to Our Highschool Selves

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
ListenCulture Crash: The Rollout of HBO Max

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
ListenCulture Crash: Remaking the Justice League

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
ListenCulture Crash: The Life of Writer & Director Lynn Shelton

Culture Crash: The Fate of the Oscars

>> May 10, 2020

How will the upcoming award’s season be affected by COVID-19? We discuss the state of the film industry and how the Academy is changing its rules during this unprecedented time.

topics covered: Awards, COVID-19 Pandemic, Movies, Netflix, Oscars
ListenCulture Crash: The Fate of the Oscars

Culture Crash: Finding Indie Films

>> April 26, 2020

Older films are hard to find these days on mainstream streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu. We delve into how to track down some of the best indie, classic and foreign films to watch from your home sofa.

topics covered: Hulu, Independent Media, Kanopy, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Finding Indie Films

Drew Barrymore on Life, Love & Family (2020)

>> April 5, 2020

Everyone remembers little Gertie from the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and the actress who played the part: Drew Barrymore. However, a lot has changed since then. Today, Barrymore is mother of two, accomplished actress, businesswoman and now, author. In her new memoir she opens up about growing up in Hollywood, fending for herself at age 14 and what …

topics covered: Acting, Business and Entrepreneurship, Movies
ListenDrew Barrymore on Life, Love & Family (2020)

Culture Crash: Hollywood Hitting Pause on Business

>> April 5, 2020

Coronavirus has affected nearly every industry across the globe, including the entertainment biz. We discuss how several facets of Hollywood, from production to movie theatres, have adapted to the new reality.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, COVID-19 Pandemic, Disney+, Economics and Finance, Hollywood, Industry, Media and Entertainment, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Hollywood Hitting Pause on Business

Culture Crash: Passing the Time During This Period of ‘Social Distancing’

>> March 29, 2020

We discuss some of the best selections now streaming on Netflix as millions turn to movies right now for evening entertainment.

topics covered: COVID-19 Pandemic, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix
ListenCulture Crash: Passing the Time During This Period of ‘Social Distancing’

Culture Crash: The Appeal of Mystery Movies

>> March 15, 2020

From the classic 1985 film, Clue to the more recent release, Knives Out, the mystery genre can be just the right pick-me-up when you fall into a post-Oscar season movie slump. Viewpoints’ discusses some of our favorites from this genre.

topics covered: Media and Entertainment, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: The Appeal of Mystery Movies

Culture Crash: Oscar Season

>> January 26, 2020

This year’s Oscar nominations are out and there are some good contenders in the mix, but a few movies that were snubbed from nominations. We delve into some of our favorite films from 2019 that didn’t make the cut, but are still worth the watch.

topics covered: Awards, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Oscars, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: Oscar Season

Culture Crash: The WWI Epic, “1917”

>> January 12, 2020

We explore the new release, 1917 now playing in theaters. The new film, which is filmed acclaimed cinematographer, Roger Deakins, has an action-packed storyline that does not disappoint.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, History, Media and Entertainment, Military and War, Movies, Pop Culture, Theater, World War I, World War I and World War II
ListenCulture Crash: The WWI Epic, “1917”
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Culture Crash: The 2020 Blockbuster Lineup

>> January 5, 2020

A new year means a new lineup of highly anticipated movie releases. We cover some of the biggest films for 2020 from the new Top Gun sequel featuring Tom Cruise to Christopher Nolan’s new action movie, Tenet.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Hollywood, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Pop Culture, Theater
ListenCulture Crash: The 2020 Blockbuster Lineup

Culture Crash: Does Disney Plus Stack Up to the Hype?

>> December 29, 2019

Disney+ debuted this past fall to a lot of speculation about what another streaming platform could really add to the already crowded marketplace. We discuss its offerings and who might really benefit from its niche selection.

topics covered: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Commentary and Criticism, Disney+, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, HBO Max, Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Pop Culture, Science and Technology, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Does Disney Plus Stack Up to the Hype?

Culture Crash: Uncovering Some of the Decade’s Best Forgotten Films

>> December 22, 2019

Thousands of movies have been released over the last ten years. With the mind-boggling amount of films available, it can be easy to forget about a fantastic movie you may have watched years ago. We take a look at some of the best picks of the decade that might not be getting as much attention as other films on your typical end-of-year/end-of-decade lists.

topics covered: Best Film, History, Hulu, Independent Media, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Science and Technology, Streaming Media
ListenCulture Crash: Uncovering Some of the Decade’s Best Forgotten Films

Culture Crash: Netflix Miniseries Based on True Stories

>> December 15, 2019

We delve into two great true crime miniseries, “When They See Us” and “Unbelievable” that are now streaming on Netflix. The two shows take a deeper look into past crimes to uncover how the justice system failed the people behind these stories.

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, Government and Politics, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Netflix Miniseries Based on True Stories

Culture Crash: Diving Into the New Movie “Waves”

>> December 8, 2019

What it’s like to be a teenager in today’s hyper-competitive, tech-driven world? Trey Edward Shults’ new movie follows the dizzying lives of two teenagers as they navigate the sometimes-insurmountable pressures of youth-hood.

topics covered: Cinematography, Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Music, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: Diving Into the New Movie “Waves”

Culture Crash: Exploring HBO’s “Watchmen”

>> December 1, 2019

The new series stands apart from other superhero shows while also staying true to the original “Watchmen” graphic novel written by Alan Moore. We discuss the first season that’s now streaming on HBO.

topics covered: Book/Movie Adaptation, Commentary and Criticism, HBO Max, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Exploring HBO’s “Watchmen”

Culture Crash: The World of Foreign Language Films

>> November 3, 2019

Why do Americans tend to sway away from foreign language films? We discuss some of the best of this genre in recent years and what’s on our radar right now.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Financial Class, Independent Media, Labor Rights and Wages, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenCulture Crash: The World of Foreign Language Films

The Complicated Role of Caregiving

>> October 27, 2019

Many Americans place a heavy emphasis on finding and arranging care for their loved ones. This can mean shifting to a nursing home, hiring in-home professional care or even becoming the caretakers themselves. And if people take on this role of caregiver, it can be easy to quickly lose sight of one's own personal health, wellness and relationships. We discuss …

topics covered: Aging and Death, American Culture and History, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Media and Entertainment, Mental Health, Movies, Social Work
ListenThe Complicated Role of Caregiving

Culture Crash: A Review of Gemini Man

>> October 27, 2019

Directed by Ang Lee and starring Will Smith, "Gemini Man" employs new filming technology aimed at immersing audiences deeper into a film. We discuss if the new release lived up to all the hype.

topics covered: Commentary and Criticism, Computer Science, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, Science and Technology
ListenCulture Crash: A Review of Gemini Man
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