Pop Culturing

In the latest episode of Pop Culturing hosted by Todd and Cathy Adams, they discuss the iconic movie “Field of Dreams.” Get ready for an entertaining and insightful journey as they bring their unique Gen X perspective to this classic film. From dissecting memorable one-liners to uncovering hidden gems and exploring the deeper themes of humanity, this episode is a must-listen for anyone...

Cathy and Todd, along with their children Jacey (20), Camryn (18), and Skylar (15), come together to engage in a discussion about Taylor Swift’s remarkable tour, “The Eras Tour.” This tour presents a mesmerizing musical odyssey that highlights Taylor Swift’s artistic growth, covering her expansive discography and distinct eras. Through captivating performances and intricate...

In the latest episode of Pop Culturing hosted by Todd and Cathy Adams, the dynamic duo discuss the movie ‘It’s Complicated’. Using their signature wit and humor, they analyze the film from a Gen X perspective, highlighting key moments and little-known facts. In addition, they delve into the underlying themes of the movie, exploring what it means to be human. It’s Complicate...

In their latest episode, Todd and Cathy Adams explore the timeless romantic comedy About Last Night. As they dive into the film’s most iconic moments, the duo infuses their take on personal growth and self-awareness, touching upon the underlying themes of what it truly means to be human. Amidst the laughs and one-liners, listeners are in for an entertaining and insightful Gen X perspective o...

In the latest episode of Pop Culturing, join Todd & Cathy Adams as they dive into the hilarious world of the iconic TV show, Three’s Company. With their unique blend of Gen X perspective and personal growth insights, they uncover the hidden themes of human connection and self-awareness amidst the laughter and one-liners that made the sitcom a classic. Tune in for a nostalgic, entertainin...

The Hangover is a 2009 American comedy film directed by Todd Phillips , co-produced with Daniel Goldberg , and written by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore . It is the first installment in The Hangover trilogy . The film stars Bradley Cooper , Ed Helms , Zach Galifianakis , Heather Graham , Justin Bartha , Ken Jeong , and Jeffrey Tambor . It tells the story of Phil Wenneck (Cooper), Stu Price (Helms), Ala...

Todd & Cathy return for the 1978 classic Grease

Todd & Cathy are joined by two of their daughters (Camryn, 17 & Skylar, 14) to discuss Season 4, Volume 1 of Stranger Things. They discuss how the season was influenced by horror movies from the 80’s (Carrie, The Amityville Horror, A Nightmare on Elm Street to name a few….) plus other fan favorites from Generation X (Star Wars, War Games, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, etc). They each choose a song...

Cathy and Todd are joined by their kids Jacey (19), Camryn (17), Skylar (14) to discuss and explain their favorite Taylor Swift songs, the impact she has made on music and their lives, and how her lyrics are multilayered and filled with metaphors. Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her narrative songwriting—ofte...

Todd & Cathy are joined by two of their daughters (Camryn, 17 & Skylar, 14) to discuss Season 4, Volume 1 of Stranger Things. They discuss how the season was influenced by horror movies from the 80’s (Carrie, The Amityville Horror, A Nightmare on Elm Street to name a few….) plus other fan favorites from Generation X (Star Wars, War Games, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, etc). They each choose a song...

Todd and Cathy discuss Mike Flanagan’s newest Netflix series Midnight Mass (they are also BIG fans of The Haunting of Hill House and Bly Manor). They discuss why horror can be so effective if done well, and how this 7-episode series perfectly blends character development, moving monologues, and truth-telling with what’s so obviously scary. Their daughters Camryn (16) and Skylar (14) join the discu...

Fatal Attraction  is a 1987 American  psychological thriller film  directed by  Adrian Lyne  from a screenplay written by  James Dearden , based on his 1980 short film  Diversion . Starring  Michael Douglas ,  Glenn Close  and  Anne Archer , the film centers on a married man who has a weekend affair with a woman who refuses to allow it to end and becomes obsessed with him. Trailer: https://youtu.b...

When Harry Met Sally…  is a 1989 American  romantic comedy  film written by  Nora Ephron  and directed by  Rob Reiner . It stars  Billy Crystal  as Harry and  Meg Ryan  as Sally. The story follows the title characters from the time they meet in  Chicago  just before sharing a cross-country drive, through twelve years of chance encounters in  New York City . The film raises the question &#822...

The Silence of the Lambs  is a 1991 American  psychological horror  film directed by  Jonathan Demme  and written by  Ted Tally , adapted from  Thomas Harris ‘  1988 novel . It stars  Jodie Foster  as  Clarice Starling , a young  FBI trainee  who is hunting a serial killer, “ Buffalo Bill ” ( Ted Levine ), who  skins  his female victims. To catch him, she seeks the advice of the...

The Breakfast Club  is a 1985 American teen coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by  John Hughes . It stars  Emilio Estevez ,  Anthony Michael Hall ,  Judd Nelson ,  Molly Ringwald  and  Ally Sheedy  as teenagers from different high school cliques who spend a Saturday in detention with their authoritarian assistant principal ( Paul Gleason ). Trailer: https://youtu.be/BS...

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer  is a 1964  Christmas   stop motion   animated   television special  produced by  Videocraft International, Ltd.  (later known as  Rankin/Bass Productions )  and currently distributed by  Universal Television . It first aired Sunday, December 6, 1964, on the  NBC  television network in the United States and was sponsored by  General Electric  under the umbrella title...

Teen film  is a  film genre  targeted at  teenagers  and young adults by the  plot  being based on their special interests, such as  coming of age , attempting to fit in,  bullying ,  peer pressure , first love, teen rebellion, conflict with parents, and teen  angst  or alienation. [1]  Often these normally serious subject matters are presented in a glossy, stereotyped or trivialized way. Many tee...

William Bradley “Brad” Pitt  (born December 18, 1963) is an American actor and film producer. He has received  multiple awards , including two  Golden Globe Awards  and an  Academy Award  for his acting, in addition to another Academy Award and a  Primetime Emmy Award  as producer under his production company,  Plan B Entertainment . Trailer: https://youtu.be/R5Y1mHxfnA8  

Little Fires Everywhere  is an American  drama   web television  miniseries, based on the  2017 novel of the same name  by  Celeste Ng . It premiered on  Hulu  on March 18, 2020 and consists of eight episodes. [1]  The series stars  Reese Witherspoon  and  Kerry Washington , both of whom also executive produced, alongside  Liz Tigelaar , Lauren Neustadter, and Pilar Savone. Set in  Shaker Heights,...

Lost  is an American  drama television series  that originally aired on  ABC  from September 22, 2004, to May 23, 2010, over  six seasons , comprising a total of 121 episodes. The show contains elements of  supernatural  and  science fiction , and follows the survivors of a commercial  jet airliner  flying between  Sydney  and  Los Angeles , after the plane crashes on a mysterious  island  somewhe...

Lost  is an American  drama television series  that originally aired on  ABC  from September 22, 2004, to May 23, 2010, over  six seasons , comprising a total of 121 episodes. The show contains elements of  supernatural  and  science fiction , and follows the survivors of a commercial  jet airliner  flying between  Sydney  and  Los Angeles , after the plane crashes on a mysterious  island  somewhe...

Knives Out  is a 2019 American  mystery film  written and directed by  Rian Johnson , and produced by Johnson and  Ram Bergman . A modern  whodunit , the film follows a family gathering gone awry, after the patriarch’s death leads a master detective to investigate. The film features an  ensemble cast , including  Daniel Craig ,  Chris Evans ,  Ana de Armas ,  Jamie Lee Curtis ,  Michael Shan...

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness  is a 2020  true crime  documentary television series about the life of  Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage , popularly known as Joe Exotic. [1]  It was released on  Netflix  on March 20, 2020. [2]  The series focuses on the small but deeply interconnected society of  big cat  conservationists like  Carole Baskin , owner of  Big Cat Rescue , and collectors such a...

Marvel’s The Avengers [6]  (classified under the name  Marvel Avengers Assemble  in the United Kingdom and Ireland), [3] [7]  or simply  The Avengers , is a 2012 American  superhero film  based on the  Marvel Comics  superhero  team of the same name , produced by  Marvel Studios  and distributed by  Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures . [N 1]  It is  the sixth film  in the  Marvel Cinematic...

Artie (Billy Crystal) and Diane (Bette Midler) agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need to leave town for work. Problems arise when the kids’ 21st-century behavior collides with Artie and Diane’s old-school methods. Parental Guidance  is a 2012 American  family   comedy film  starring  Billy Crystal ,  Bette Midler ,  Marisa Tomei , and  Tom E...