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If you want to know it all, this podcast is for you! Learn something new in FIVE minutes from the smarties at CCBC! Everything from the French New Wave, Marketing, Philosophy, Theoretical Physics, News Literacy and more! Produced by CCBC's New Media Collective and ForReal Media, cover art by Emerald Lodgen, "Soul Groove" by Josh Woodward. Free download: https://www.joshwoodward.com/ Hosted by: Students at the Community College of Baltimore County

  1. New Hollywood: Why the 1970s Changed Movies Forever

    2D AGO

    New Hollywood: Why the 1970s Changed Movies Forever

    Directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, and Stanley Kubrick began creating films that reflected the uncertainty of the era—shaped by events like the Vietnam War and Watergate. Movies such as Taxi Driver and The Godfather introduced morally complicated characters and stories that challenged audiences rather than offering simple answers. At the same time, the decade gave rise to the modern blockbuster with films like Jaws and Star Wars, which transformed moviegoing into a major cultural event and helped establish the summer blockbuster season. From psychological horror like The Exorcist to experimental science fiction like Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the 1970s pushed Hollywood to experiment with new styles and genres. Even today, filmmakers regularly look back to this era for inspiration, making the 1970s one of the most important turning points in the history of American cinema. About the Host: Gabe Corpuz is a student at the Community College of Baltimore County with a strong interest in film, storytelling, and media culture. Gabe enjoys exploring how movies reflect social change and how directors shape the way audiences experience stories on screen. This episode reflects a growing passion for film history and creative media production. Sources Featured in This Episode: American Cinema in the 1970s. Film History II, Utah Valley University.https://uen.pressbooks.pub/thea2312moody/chapter/american-cinema-in-the-1970s/Hellerman, Jason. “Why Is 70s Cinema Considered the Hollywood Heyday?” No Film School, 2023.https://nofilmschool.com/70s-cinemaNew Hollywood: American 70s. Film Streams.https://filmstreams.org/series/new-hollywood-american-70sAmerican Cinema of the 70s. Directed by Mark Cousins.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2098489Dartmouth College Library. “1970s Film History.”https://researchguides.dartmouth.edu/filmstudies/1970shistory Music Credit: Intro and outro music: “Soul Groove” by Josh Woodward. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. www.joshwoodward.com

    5 min
  2. Blockbuster Syndrome: Why Hollywood Keeps Repeating Itself

    MAR 18

    Blockbuster Syndrome: Why Hollywood Keeps Repeating Itself

    Drawing on film scholarship, the episode examines how risk-averse studio strategies can sideline originality, limit opportunities for new voices, and shape the kinds of stories audiences see. Boyd ultimately asks whether today’s moviegoers are choosing what they want to watch — or what studios assume will sell. About the Host:  Ka’Ryn Boyd is a Communications major at the Community College of Baltimore County exploring career paths within the field, with growing interests in fashion and media creativity. This episode reflects her love of franchise films alongside her curiosity about how Hollywood’s business decisions influence storytelling and audience experience. Sources Featured in This Episode: Cornea, Christine. Science Fiction Cinema: Between Fantasy and Reality. Cambridge University Press. https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/science-fiction-cinema 🎵 Music Credit: Intro and outro music: “Soul Groove” by Josh Woodward. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. https://www.joshwoodward.com

    4 min
  3. Framed and Filtered: The Media's Hidden Influence

    MAR 4

    Framed and Filtered: The Media's Hidden Influence

    About the Host:Mo Frand is a student at the Community College of Baltimore County planning to transfer into an engineering program. This episode was produced as part of coursework in Mass Communication. Mo is passionate about understanding how media affects public thought and aims to be part of a future where facts matter more than spin.Sources Featured in This Episode:Happer, Catherine, and Greg Philo. “The Role of the Media in the Construction of Public Belief and Social Change.” Journal of Social and Political Psychology, 2013.https://jspp.psychopen.eu/index.php/jspp/article/view/4761/4761Willer, Robb. “Violence by Protesters Can Lead the Public to Support Them Less, Stanford Sociologist Says.” Stanford Sociology, 2018.https://sociology.stanford.edu/news/violence-protesters-can-lead-public-support-them-less-stanford-sociologist-saysRogers, Adam. “The Science of Why No One Agrees on the Color of This Dress.” Wired, 2015.https://www.wired.com/2015/02/science-one-agrees-color-dress/Music Credit:Intro and outro music: “Soul Groove” by Josh Woodward. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. www.joshwoodward.com

    5 min
  4. The Social Shift: How Online Platforms Changed Everything

    FEB 18

    The Social Shift: How Online Platforms Changed Everything

    About the Host:Emmanuela Badjoko is a student at the Community College of Baltimore County majoring in Mass Communication. She is passionate about media history, digital culture, and the role of platforms in shaping public opinion. This episode reflects her curiosity about how technological shifts influence the way we consume and understand information.Sources Featured in This Episode:Lule, J. (2023). Understanding Media and Culture in the 2020s: An Introduction to Mass Communication (3rd ed.). FlatWorld.Music Credit:Intro and outro music: “Soul Groove” by Josh Woodward. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. www.joshwoodward.com

    4 min
  5. Scroll and Obey: The Rise of Algorithmic Persuasion

    FEB 4

    Scroll and Obey: The Rise of Algorithmic Persuasion

    About the Host:Khadijah Kaffo is a General Studies major at the Community College of Baltimore County and plans to transfer into a Public Health program. With a growing interest in social health and media literacy, she uses this episode to explore how manipulative advertising and unregulated messaging impact public health and personal decision-making. Sources Featured in This Episode:Friedman, U. (2015, February 13). “How an Ad Campaign Invented the Diamond Engagement Ring.” The Atlantic.https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2015/02/how-an-ad-campaign-invented-the-diamond-engagement-ring/385376/Lule, J. (2023). Understanding Media and Culture in the 2020s: An Introduction to Mass Communication (3rd ed.). FlatWorld.Music Credit:Intro and outro music: “Soul Groove” by Josh Woodward. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. www.joshwoodward.com

    6 min
  6. Fear Her: The Rise of Women in Horror

    JAN 27

    Fear Her: The Rise of Women in Horror

    About the Host:Yasmin Movahedi is a student at the Community College of Baltimore County majoring in Media Studies. Her interests lie in storytelling, feminism, and how media both shapes and reflects our understanding of gender. This episode is part of her ongoing exploration of genre, identity, and film.Sources Featured in This Episode:Clover, Carol J. Men, Women, and Chainsaws: Gender in the Modern Horror FilmFilms cited include: King Kong (1933), Psycho (1960), Halloween (1978), Carrie (1976), Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Jennifer’s Body (2009), The Babadook (2014), Hereditary (2018), Midsommar (2019)

    5 min
  7. Lighting the Mood: How Cinematography Shapes Emotion

    11/19/2025

    Lighting the Mood: How Cinematography Shapes Emotion

    Kate discusses lighting theory, emotional tone, and insights from award-winning lighting designer Jules Fisher, showing how a small shift in color or contrast can dramatically change how we feel when we watch a movie.About the Host:Kate Slone is majoring in Unmanned Aircraft Systems at the Community College of Baltimore County and plans to pursue a degree in Digital Media. Her goal is to combine aerial photography and cinematography to create dynamic visual storytelling. This episode reflects her fascination with how visual techniques like lighting affect emotion and viewer experience.Sources Featured in This Episode:BroadwayWorld. “Jules Fisher Biography.” https://www.broadwayworld.com

    4 min
  8. Film Festivals!

    11/12/2025

    Film Festivals!

    Gary explores how these festivals differ, the kinds of films that premiere at each, and why they play such an important role in the film industry and global culture.About the Host:Gary is an engineering major at the Community College of Baltimore County. His goal is to become a mechanical engineer developing greener energy solutions for a sustainable future. A love of travel and global culture inspired his exploration of international film festivals for this episode.Sources Featured in This Episode:Knispel, Diane. “A Brief History of the Sundance Film Festival.” Park City Museum, 17 Jan. 2024. https://parkcityhistory.org/a-brief-history-of-the-sundance-film-festival/.“The History of the Festival.” Festival de Cannes. https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/the-festival/the-history-of-the-festival/

    4 min
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If you want to know it all, this podcast is for you! Learn something new in FIVE minutes from the smarties at CCBC! Everything from the French New Wave, Marketing, Philosophy, Theoretical Physics, News Literacy and more! Produced by CCBC's New Media Collective and ForReal Media, cover art by Emerald Lodgen, "Soul Groove" by Josh Woodward. Free download: https://www.joshwoodward.com/ Hosted by: Students at the Community College of Baltimore County

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    2025 - 2026
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