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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
ListenCulture Crash: ESPN’s The Last Dance

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: Exploring the Tech Show “Halt and Catch Fire”

>> May 3, 2020

Have you pretty much watched everything on your list at this point? All four seasons of the AMC series Halt and Catch Fire are now available on Netflix. While you've probably never heard of the show, it's definitely a binge-worthy watch.

topics covered: Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Pop Culture, Science and Technology, Streaming Media, Technology, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Exploring the Tech Show “Halt and Catch Fire”

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
Culture Crash: Taking the Time to Tuck into a Good Book

Culture Crash: Taking the Time to Tuck into a Good Book

>> April 12, 2020

During this period of social distancing, the constant screen time while working from home and watching Netflix can get to be a bit overwhelming. Viewpoints discusses some of our favorite classic reads by prominent authors.

topics covered: Commentary and Criticism, COVID-19 Pandemic, Health and Medicine, History, Literature and Writing, Live Sports, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Reading, Screen Time
ListenCulture Crash: Taking the Time to Tuck into a Good Book

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 Beauty of “Better Call Saul”

>> March 8, 2020

Better Call Saul is the show we never knew we needed after the hit show Breaking Bad came to a close. Season 5 of the show is now airing on AMC.

topics covered: Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Beauty of “Better Call Saul”

Culture Crash: The Joy of TV Comedy Specials

>> February 23, 2020

Sometimes you don't want a critically acclaimed show or Oscar-worthy movie, but rather something funny like a cheesy rom-com or a bit of classic stand-up. We discuss two Bo Burnham comedy specials that are now streaming on Netflix.

topics covered: Humor, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Joy of TV Comedy Specials

Culture Crash: Scary Winter Reads

>> February 2, 2020

We explore Ian Reid’s horror novel, “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” that tops our list of scariest books of all time. It’s a quick read with a twisting plot that keeps you hooked all the way through.

topics covered: Literature and Writing, Netflix, Reading
ListenCulture Crash: Scary Winter Reads
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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: The Joys of ‘Junk Food TV’

>> November 17, 2019

Sometimes you want to watch an expertly written and produced hour of television with central themes and a commentary on modern life - and sometimes, you just want to shut your brain off and watch something easy. This is about those latter experiences.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Commentary and Criticism, Food and Nutrition, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Pop Culture, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Joys of ‘Junk Food TV’

Culture Crash: How Technology Has Changed Sports-Watching

>> November 10, 2019

It used to be that you’d tune into a basketball game or tennis match with whoever was in the room. Now, social media and the internet allow us to watch, analyze data and connect in real-time commentary with people from around the world.

topics covered: Commentary and Criticism, History, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Pop Culture, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Sociology, Sports and Recreation, Technology, TV, Twitter
ListenCulture Crash: How Technology Has Changed Sports-Watching

Culture Crash: Taking a Look at the Flurry of Oscar Contenders

>> October 13, 2019

Awards season is quickly approaching as we countdown the last few months of 2019. We discuss this year’s biggest blockbusters, new releases and what movies have high hopes for an Oscar win.

topics covered: Awards, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Picture, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Oscars, Pop Culture, Science and Technology
ListenCulture Crash: Taking a Look at the Flurry of Oscar Contenders

Culture Crash: Unlocking The Popularity of Netflix’s Mindhunter

>> September 15, 2019

The Netflix original Mindhunter is finally back for season two, and to celebrate its return we talk about what sets this true crime and thriller series apart from all of the others.

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, Government and Politics, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Unlocking The Popularity of Netflix’s Mindhunter

Culture Crash: Fall Film Lineup

>> September 8, 2019

Autumn is right around the corner, and with the changing of seasons comes several new movie releases that look promising.

topics covered: Communication, Independent Media, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Social Media and Internet, Streaming Media
ListenCulture Crash: Fall Film Lineup

Culture Crash: Our Connection to TV Theme Songs (2019)

>> June 24, 2019

The opening credits of a beloved television show evoke a certain sense of nostalgia for many. We hear the tune and we instantly connect it to a certain series. How have theme songs changed throughout the years and why do they mean so much to us?

topics covered: Family and Interpersonal Relationships, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Music, Netflix, Pop Culture, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Our Connection to TV Theme Songs (2019)

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.

topics covered: Binge-watching, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Pop Culture, Psychology and Psychiatry, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: To Binge or Not to Binge

Culture Crash: Beyonce’s Dominance in Pop Culture

>> May 5, 2019

We examine Beyonce’s consistent influence throughout all sectors of media. The visionary artist is known for her fierce demeanor and powerhouse concert performances, rewriting traditional female and black stereotypes in media.

topics covered: Apple Music, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Music, Netflix, Pop Culture, Streaming Media
ListenCulture Crash: Beyonce’s Dominance in Pop Culture

Culture Crash: The Increasing Cost of Cutting the Cord

>> April 14, 2019

Streaming services are multiplying, and none of them carry everything. Many people are finding that satisfying their TV viewing desires through streaming services is getting as expensive as cable.

topics covered: Apple Music, Apple TV+, CBS All Access, Disney+, Economics and Finance, HBO Max, Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Music, Netflix, Personal Finance, Showtime, Sling TV, Spotify, Starz, Streaming Media, Technology, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Increasing Cost of Cutting the Cord
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Culture Crash: Netflix’s Russian Doll

>> March 10, 2019

Netflix’s new show, Russian Doll is an ethical, mysterious, funny drama modeled after the Groundhog Day “waking up in the same moment” plot. It’s an especially great binge-watch.

topics covered: Binge-watching, Digital Age and Balance, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Philosophy and Ethics, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Netflix’s Russian Doll
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Culture Crash: Television Shows Creating Expanded Universes of Their Own

>> February 24, 2019

Superhero franchises have spent a decade carefully laying plans for big, expanded universes. But we look at “Veronica Mars” and “Breaking Bad,” two TV shows that have broadened their universes in their own ways.

topics covered: Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Pop Culture, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Television Shows Creating Expanded Universes of Their Own
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