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FilmthropologybiRTh oF A nATIonBirth 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.
2023-08-2355 minFilmthropologyThe Jurassic Park episodeDid 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.
2023-07-2047 min
FilmthropologyThe Nightmare that saved stop-motion animation.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.
2023-01-131h 49
FilmthropologyThe supersized episodeTyler explains how Supersize me impacted the fast-food industry. Adam gives his review of The Last Duel
2022-12-291h 43
FilmthropologyA slasher movie for all agesAdam 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.
2022-11-301h 36
FilmthropologyThe REAL curse of the blair witch: shaky camIt'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.
2022-10-071h 48
FilmthropologyJaws (1975): The Shark KillerAdam 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.
2022-09-231h 26
FilmthropologyTaxi Driver and the Attempted Assassination of Ronald ReaganTyler relays the story of Taxi Driver and how it inadvertantly influenced an assassination attempt against a sitting President.
2022-09-071h 27
FilmthropologyTop Gun(s)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.
2022-08-241h 07
FilmthropologyHow Bambi saved deer population? Or Smokey the Bear origin story?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.
2022-08-091h 50