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WVIA Pop Shop

WVIA Pop Shop

By: Allan Austin & Patrick Hamilton
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 Two professors obsessing about everything popular culture, just like you!2025 WVIA Public Media Art Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Wes Anderson’s "The Phoenician Scheme" – Brilliant Satire or Flat Redemption?

    Wes Anderson’s "The Phoenician Scheme" – Brilliant Satire or Flat Redemption?
    Jun 28 2025
    In this episode of WVIA Pop Shop, dive deep into Wes Anderson's newest film, The Phoenician Scheme. Is it a quirky masterpiece packed with visual wit and dry humor—or does it stumble under the weight of its own aesthetic?
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Celine Song’s The Materialists: Deconstructing the Modern Rom-Com

    Celine Song’s The Materialists: Deconstructing the Modern Rom-Com
    Jun 21 2025
    In this episode of the WVIA Pop Shop podcast, the crew dive into The Materialists, the much-anticipated romantic drama from writer-director Celine Song (Past Lives). Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, the film explores the intersection of love, money, and identity in a world dominated by algorithms and surface-level dating metrics.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Summer 2025 Movie Preview — What to Watch and What to Skip

    Summer 2025 Movie Preview — What to Watch and What to Skip
    Jun 14 2025
    In this episode of Pop Shop, hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton, with producer Kara Washington chiming in, break out the “Anticipometer” to rank and roast the most talked-about films of Summer 2025. From superhero fatigue and live-action remakes to unexpected indie gems and bloated blockbusters, the crew offers their signature blend of sharp insight, academic wit, and genuine fandom.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
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