Pop DNA

By Rhonda Watts and Erin O'LoughlinTV & Film

Pop DNA episodes

October 16, 2020 The Dark Knight: Heroes and Villains
It's Frickin' Bats! This month we're discussing the iconic Batman films, the Dark Knight Trilogy.
In Part 3 we get very philosophical about the nature of heroes and villains. We explore how in the Dark Knight universe, a hero and a villain are two sides of the same coin, and both are larger-than-life personas taken on by flawed, ordinary people.
We also look at Batman and Bruce Wayne's deep connections to the classic Byronic Hero and characters in the same tradition, like Heathcliff, James Bond, and, yes, Edward Cullen, because as we know Rhonda is contractually obligated to reference Twilight once every 30 minutes.
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31 min
October 09, 2020 The Dark Knight: Femme Fatales and Madmen
It's Frickin' Bats! This month we're discussing the iconic Batman films, the Dark Knight Trilogy.
This week we are digging in to how the trilogy treats its female characters (spoiler: not great), which leads us to an exploration of the classic film noir character trope, the femme fatale. We also look at the films' and comics' use of violence, and the symbiotic relationship between Batman and the Joker. And Erin finally gets to talk about The Lego Batman Movie.
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40 min
October 02, 2020 The Dark Knight: Origin Stories
It's Frickin' Bats! This month we're discussing the iconic Batman films, the Dark Knight Trilogy.
EPISODE NOTES: Part one is all about origin stories: Batman's, the Joker's, the films' themselves, and our own beginnings as Batman fans. We also wonder how many more times we'll have to see Bruce Wayne's parents murdered, and how many more actors will win Oscars for portraying the Joker. Bets are on! Or should we say BATS are on...

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32 min
September 25, 2020 Riverdale: Representation
We're kicking off Season 3 and our new episode format with a 4-part series on everyone's second favorite comic book-based teen drama, Riverdale!
In the fourth and final part of our Riverdale series, we look at how the show portrays--or doesn't--marginalized characters, including characters of color and characters who experience mental illness. These are some heavier topics, so Content Warning for discussions of mental illness and racially coded violence.
We close out the series on a lighter note by taking the "Which Riverdale Character Are You?" quiz. Spoiler: one of us is Betty and the other is Veronica. Can you guess which is which?

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33 min
September 18, 2020 Riverdale: Character Studies
We're kicking off Season 3 and our new episode format with a 4-part series on everyone's second favorite comic book-based teen drama, Riverdale!
EPISODE NOTES: In Part 3 of our Riverdale series, we dive into the show's characters and their many facets. We dig a little deeper into the literary discussion we started in part 2 by looking at the themes and devices used to distinguish and develop Riverdale's teens. We also explore the psychological implications of perfection as experienced by several of the female characters.

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34 min
September 12, 2020 Riverdale: Media and Literature Connections
We're kicking off Season 3 and our new episode format with a 4-part series on everyone's second favorite comic book-based teen drama, Riverdale!
EPISODE NOTES: Part 2 is all about what Pop DNA does best: connections with literature and media! We look at the many film and TV references made on Riverdale and the media it's drawn inspiration from, like campy teen horror movies such as Friday the 13th, and stylized noir TV series like Twin Peaks. We also discuss the literary references made on the show, from Truman Capote to Jane Eyre.

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44 min
September 05, 2020 Riverdale: Comic Book Origins
We're kicking off Season 3 and our new episode format with a 4-part series on everyone's second favorite comic book-based teen drama, Riverdale!
EPISODE NOTES: In Part 1, we give some background on the show, then talk about our first experiences and some initial thoughts, and then delve into the Archie Comics that the series is based on. We also look at how the show's comic book source material has influenced its writing and design.

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34 min
September 04, 2020 Reality Bites
In this episode, Asabi & Ness chat with model, actor, writer, and reality TV star, Cynthia Taylu (Love Island Australia - Season 2). They discuss emigrating from Liberia, studying abroad in Milan, and how Cynthia came to love the world of fashion and modelling. The women also discuss Cynthia's time on the Australian reality TV show, Love Island Australia, and the difficulties of being a person of colour in the Australian modelling industry.
Wine & Sympathy is a That's Not Canon production and is sponsored by Naked Wines Australia.
Theme song, Ready to Go, by Lecia Louise.
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Music by Lecia Louise - www.lecialouise.com
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54 min
August 22, 2020 Cinderella LIVE(stream)! - LIT Summer Vol. 2
In our final LIT Summer episode of 2020, and our Season 2 finale, we look at the classic folktale "Cinderella" in its many iterations: from the earliest versions of the story from Ancient Greece and China, to the 1950 Disney animated film, to the many modern interpretations.
We also discuss the universal themes of the story, like perseverance, hope, and justice, and the tale's significance in discourse on feminism and race. It's a bibbidy-bobbidy-boo of a time!
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1 hr 47 min
July 26, 2020 Much Ado About Nothing - LIT Summer Vol. 2
One of our favorite Shakespearean comedies, Much Ado About Nothing has made a huge impact on literature and pop culture!
EPISODE NOTES: Much Ado's beloved bickering couple, Beatrice and Benedick, have inspired dozens of other hate-to-love romances in fiction, from Pride & Prejudice, to Star Wars, to some of the biggest sitcoms and romantic comedies.
Our discussion also meanders around our favorite film and stage productions of the play, our thoughts on the play's themes of gender roles and mistaken identities, and that one Shakespeare conspiracy theory that won't seem to go away. It's a fun time.
Don't forget, our Cinderella Livestream is August 8th on our YouTube channel! Check our socials for deets.
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1 hr 52 min