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WVIA Pop Shop
WVIA Pop Shop: Where movies meet meaning — and overthinking is part of the fun!
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Clayface Shows What's Wrong With Superhero Movies
This week on WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton take on Clayface, DC's new horror-inspired film about Matt Hagen, an ambitious actor whose life…
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Vision Quest Asks a Bigger Question About AI
This week on WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton explore Vision Quest, the new Marvel series on Disney+ starring Paul Bettany as Vision and…
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The Social Reckoning Has a Problem It Can't Solve
This week on WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton take on The Social Reckoning, Aaron Sorkin's follow-up to The Social Network, starring Jeremy…
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Digger Points the Finger at Its Own Audience
This week on WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin, Patrick Hamilton and Kara take on Digger, the ambitious new black comedy starring Tom Cruise as an oil tycoon whose…
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Primetime Exposes the Dark Side of True Crime
This week on WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin, Patrick Hamilton and Kara take on Primetime, the new film starring Robert Pattinson in a highly fictionalized…
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Why Horror Is Having a Moment | Resident Evil
This week on WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton enter Raccoon City for the newest Resident Evil movie—the eighth film in the franchise and its…
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Practical Magic 2: Why Fans and Critics Disagree
This week on WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton take on Practical Magic 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 1998 cult favorite starring Sandra…
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Why Americans Fell in Love With The Godfather
Why are Americans still fascinated by The Godfather more than 50 years after its release?
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Coyote vs. Acme Has Something to Say About Corporate America
In this episode of WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton take on Coyote vs. Acme, the live-action/animated Looney Tunes movie that finally lets Wile…
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Lanterns Doesn't Feel Like a Superhero Show — That's Why It Works
What happens when the most powerful lawmen in the universe come down to Earth?
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The End of Oak Street Is More Than Just Dinosaurs
What happens to a community when survival becomes every family for themselves?
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Is About Starting Over
Can you really start over when the past refuses to let go?
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The Biggest Movie Trailers We Can't Stop Thinking About
Can you tell whether a movie will be great from just two minutes of footage?
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The Odyssey Is Really About the Collapse of Civilization
Can a 3,000-year-old story still explain the world we live in today?
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X-Men '97 Is About More Than Mutants
More than 30 years after the original animated series, does X-Men '97 still have something important to say?
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The Critics Might Be Missing the Point About Supergirl
Is Supergirl just another superhero movie—or does it have something meaningful to say about justice, trauma, and what it means to be good?
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Pixar Thinks Kids Are Losing Something Important | Toy Story 5 Review & Discussion
Is Toy Story 5 really about toys—or is it about what children are losing in a technology-driven world?
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Spielberg Thinks Movies Can Save Us. Is He Right? | Disclosure Day Review
In this episode of WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton discuss Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg's latest science-fiction thriller.
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The Unexpected Message Behind Masters of the Universe
Can a He-Man movie actually say something meaningful about modern masculinity?
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Has Star Wars Lost Its Magic? | The Mandalorian & Grogu Review
In the return of WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton discuss The Mandalorian & Grogu, the first Star Wars movie to hit theaters in years. Is it a…
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“Honey Don’t” and the End of Season One
Join us as we close out Season One of Pop Shop by dissecting Honey Don’t—the latest film from Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, starring Margaret Qualley and Aubrey…
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Eyes of Wakanda Review |Marvel Animation Deep Dive
In this episode of Pop Shop, our crew take a Wakandan wild ride through Eyes of Wakanda—the first streaming series of Marvel’s Phase Six, produced by Ryan…
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Eddington, Ari Aster & the Age of Muddled Truths
Take a deep dive into Eddington, the latest film from director Ari Aster, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal. Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19…
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Liam Neeson in The Naked Gun Reboot: Does It Hit the Mark?
Is the new Naked Gun reboot starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson a worthy successor to the classic spoof series? In this episode of Pop Shop, the crew take…
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Is “Fantastic Four: First Steps” a Stretch Too Far for the MCU?
In this episode of Pop Shop, take a deep dive into the latest and possibly final MCU film for a while: Fantastic Four: First Steps. Is Marvel’s “First Family”…
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Is Ironheart the MCU’s Next Big Win or a Missed Opportunity?
In this episode of Pop Shop, our crew dive deep into the latest Marvel Studios streaming series, Ironheart. From its place at the end of MCU’s Phase 5 to hot…
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James Gunn’s Superman – A New Hope or Kryptonite for DC?
In this episode of Pop Shop, the crew dive deep into the bold new direction of James Gunn’s Superman. Is kindness the new punk rock? Has the DCEU finally found…
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Is This the Worst Era of Pop Culture?
In this thought-provoking episode of Pop Shop, WVIA’s resident pop culture professors Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton, along with producer Kara Washington…
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28 Years Later – A Dissected Zombie Apocalypse
Dive deep into 28 Years Later—the latest installment in Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s revitalized zombie franchise. Is this visually stunning sequel a return…
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Wes Anderson’s "The Phoenician Scheme" – Brilliant Satire or Flat Redemption?
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…
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Celine Song’s The Materialists: Deconstructing the Modern Rom-Com
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…
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Summer 2025 Movie Preview — What to Watch and What to Skip
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…
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The Best, Worst, and Most Snubbed Sitcoms of the 1980s
Step into the neon-lit world of 1980s television with WVIA's Pop Shop! In this episode, hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton—with insightful input from…
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2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
In this lively and insightful episode of WVIA's Pop Shop, co-hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton—alongside producer Kara Washington—dive deep into the 2025…
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Andor Season 2 Deep Dive (Part 2)
In Part 2 of their in-depth exploration of Andor Season 2, Pop Shop hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton return to the Star Wars universe to examine how the…
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Andor Season 2 – A Gritty Galaxy of Politics, Power & Rebellion
In this episode of Pop Shop, hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton—joined by producer Kara Washington—take a deep dive into Andor Season 2, the gripping Star…
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Thunderbolts – Can Marvel’s Misfit Anti-Heroes Recharge the MCU?
In this electrifying episode of WVIA Pop Shop, hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton—joined by producer Kara Washington—take a deep dive into Thunderbolts…
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Fangs, Freedom & the Film “Sinners”
Whether you're a cinephile, history buff, or pop culture enthusiast, this conversation offers rich insight into one of 2025’s most original films.
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Daredevil Reborn – Dissecting Disney+’s “Born Again”
In this deep-dive episode, Allan, Patrick and Kara break down the return of Marvel’s blind vigilante in Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+. Is this revival a…
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Minecraft Movie Mania – Box Office Gold or Ore-Dinary Flick?
Is Minecraft a creative triumph or just another shiny IP cash grab? Is it secretly begging to be a musical?
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Patrick's Unfounded Speculations - Avengers: Doomsday Edition
In this action-packed episode of Pop Shop Podcast, Allen, Patrick and Kara dive deep into the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s upcoming game-changer: Avengers…
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Hacks, The White Lotus & Flow
TV and film fans, this one's for you! On this episode of Pop Shop, the crew tackle three of the hottest titles in entertainment: HBO’s Hacks, The White Lotus…
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Snow White
Disney’s Snow White remake is finally here, but does it live up to the legacy of the original?
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Mickey 17 / The Electric State
Step into the world of sci-fi as WVIA’s Pop Shop explores Mickey 17 and The Electric State!
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Nickel Boys
In this powerful episode of WVIA’s Pop Shop podcast, Allan, Patrick and Kara explore the film adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Nickel Boys.
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Swing into the latest episode of Pop Shop as Allan and Patrick dive deep into Marvel’s animated series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. From its…
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Captain America: Brave New World
Is Captain America: Brave New World the film that will save the MCU? Or is it just another strike in the franchise’s decline? On this episode, Allan and…
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Fantastic Four
Get ready, true believers, Pop Shop is diving headfirst into the world of Marvel’s Fantastic Four!
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Emilia Pérez
This week, Allan, Patrick and Kara dive into the most talked-about film of the 2025 awards season: Emilia Pérez.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Rock out with Allan, Patrick, and Kara in this electrifying episode of Pop Shop as they dive into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!
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A Complete Unknown, Better Man
Explore the world of pop culture through the lens of two iconic music biopics in this episode of WVIA's Pop Shop podcast! Hosts Allen Austin and Patrick…
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The Most Anticipated Films of 2025
this episode is your ultimate guide to what’s hitting the big screen next year.
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Nosferatu
Delve into the artistry, ideology, and cinematic techniques of Robert Eggers’ latest take on the vampire classic.
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The 2024 National Toy Hall of Fame Inductees
Allan, Patrick, and Kara begin their first show of 2025 by revisiting the results of the 2024 Strong Toy Hall of Fame inductions.
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The 2024 National Toy Hall of Fame Finalists
Allan and Patrick take a look at the 12 finalists for induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame
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A Pop Shop Holiday Special
On this special episode of Pop Shop, Patrick, Allan and Kara dive into all things holiday!
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Moana 2
This week on Pop Shop, Patrick and Allan delve into Disney's animated films, specifically Moana 2.
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Gladiator II
This week on Pop Shop, Allan and Patrick discuss Ridley Scott's Gladiator II.