Filmthropology

Birth of a Nation (1915) may have set a new standard for filmmaking in America, and pioneered many techniques still used today.. but it was also incredibly racist and did serious damage to the black community and to America as a whole.

Did you know that Jurassic Park gave new life public interest in dinosaurs, and ushered in the golden age of paleontology? But it's history also has a dark side, as it nearly destroyed the entire stop-motion animation industry.

The story of stop-motion animation, the blockbuster that nearly killed it, and the cult-classic that saved it as told by Adam. Then, Tyler exposes the most watched Christmas movies of 2022.

Tyler explains how Supersize me impacted the fast-food industry. Adam gives his review of The Last Duel

Adam gives his presentation on the OG slasher film, Pyscho, while Tyler gives his review of one of the most recent films to come this year in the slasher genre.

It's getting spooky on Filmthropology! Tyler relays his research on the cult classic, The Blair Witch Project and how it revolutionized film marketing altogether and introduced new genres. Then, Adam gives his less-than-favorable review of Monster In Law.

Adam explains how Jaws contributed to a worldwide apprehension toward sharks, with tangible effects on their population. Tyler finally saw Everything, Everywhere, All at Once and gives his review.

Tyler relays the story of Taxi Driver and how it inadvertantly influenced an assassination attempt against a sitting President.

Many have claimed that Top Gun boosted military recruitment rates by 500%!!... but did it really? Adam shares his findings on the original summer blockbuster to Tyler, and both give their review of Top Gun: Maverick.

Tyler tells a story from the past, relaying how the Disney film, Bambi affected hunting regulations and deer population. Adam tells a story from the present, as he gives his review of Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.