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Lonely PhDs

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Two good friends who just happen to also be two professors of film studies discuss new films each episode.

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United States

Description:

Two good friends who just happen to also be two professors of film studies discuss new films each episode.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Lonely PhDs: The Comedies of Arnold Schwarzenegger

6/19/2025
The Docs are back this week, looking at three comedies (Twins, Kindergarten Cop, Junior) starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, everyone's favorite strongman! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:00:51:08

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Lonely PhDs: Police Story / Bloodsport

6/9/2025
The Docs are back at it this week, thinking about the amped-up action and stunt spectacular movies of the 1980s, specifically Jackie Chan's Police Story and Bloodsport with JCVD! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:00:56:22

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Lonely PhDs: Unforgiven / Rust

6/2/2025
The Docs are back this week to discuss Westerns. They take an in-depth look at two specifically, Unforgiven and Rust. You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:01:02:41

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Lonely PhDs: Remembering Val Kilmer

5/14/2025
The docs are back this week talking about the career of Val Kilmer! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:00:43:59

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Lonely PhDs: Remembering David Lynch

2/17/2025
The docs are back, kicking off season 5 and talking about all things David Lynch. You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:01:14:59

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Lonely PhDs: Love Lies Bleeding / Drive Away Dolls

9/23/2024
The docs are back this week to close out season 4 talking about queer neo-noir looking at the films Love Lies Bleeding and Drive Away Dolls! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:00:54:33

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Lonely PhDs: The Blackboard Jungle / The Principal

9/3/2024
The docs are back this week and, in celebration of the start of the school year, looking at some teacher-exploitation films, The Blackboard Jungle and The Principal! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:00:59:16

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Lonely PhDs: Time After Time / From Hell

8/23/2024
The docs are back this week to talk about two Jack the Ripper movies, Time After Time and From Hell! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:01:07:19

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Lonely PhDs: Deal of the Century / Risky Business

8/8/2024
The docs are back this week looking at a pair of films from 1983, Deal of the Century and Risky Business, written by Paul Brickman. We debate why one was a flop and the other a success. You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:00:50:36

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Lonely PhDs: American Fiction / Hollywood Shuffle

7/31/2024
The docs are back this week to discuss tackling cultural appropriation as reflected in film narratives with the double feature of American Fiction and Hollywood Shuffle. You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:01:07:30

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Lonely PhDs: Purple Noon / The American Friend

7/23/2024
The docs are back this week to talk about the dark character of Tom Ripley and how they are portrayed in two different films, Purple Noon and The American Friend. You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:01:11:54

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Lonely PhDs: Bull Durham / A League of Their Own

7/8/2024
The Docs are back this week to discuss Baseball as depicted on film with two classics: Bull Durham and A League of Their Own! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:00:51:17

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Lonely PhDs: Return to Oz / Doctor Sleep

6/30/2024
The docs are back this week talking about sequels, specifically "spiritual successors" to films. The two films are Return to Oz and Doctor Sleep! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:00:56:58

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Lonely PhDs: The Florida Project / Sunshine State

6/24/2024
This week, the docs are back to examine the darker depths of two state-centric films: The Florida Project and Sunshine State! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:00:54:08

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Lonely PhDs: Hit Man / Bernie

6/17/2024
The docs are back this week to discuss two films by director Richard Linklater, Hit Man, and Bernie, that examine certain philosophical concepts. You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:00:57:15

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Lonely PhDs: Pump Up The Volume / Charlie Bartlett

6/10/2024
The docs are back this week to discuss the coming-of-age genre of film, looking at Pump Up The Volume and Charlie Bartlett! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:00:53:53

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Lonely PhDs: The Buddy Holly Story / Amadeus

6/3/2024
The docs are back this week talking about the musical biopic genre, discussing the films The Buddy Holly Story and Amadeus! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:00:59:14

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Lonely PhDs: Consenting Adults / Lakeview Terrace

5/29/2024
The docs are back this week to discuss two films, Consenting Adults and Lakeview Terrace, that explore the domestic thriller genre! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:00:57:52

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Lonely PhDs: Remembering Roger Corman with The Terror/ Death Race 2000

5/20/2024
This week the docs are back discussing the legendary career of Roger Corman and looking at two of his directing efforts, The Terror and Death Race 2000! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:00:54:44

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Lonely PhDs: Rope / Deathtrap

5/10/2024
The docs are back and kicking off season four with a double feature that looks at stage plays adapted to the big screen where murder is indeed most foul! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our discord and get in on the chat: //discord.gg/QdAhVhDPVN Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Duration:00:52:52