This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss how character trauma and superpowers collide in Marvel movies and the show Wanda Vision. TV Deeply!Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatchECP

ECP Ep 39 - The Long Kiss Goodnight - 02/24/21

Feb 24th, 2021 43m 17s

This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss the movie The Long Kiss Goodnight, including 90’s action movie tropes and storylines involving amnesia. TV Deeply!Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com

ECP Ep 38 - Pratfalls and Violence - 02/17/21

Feb 17th, 2021 1h 2m

This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss pratfalls in comedies. They also discuss the types of movies and shows that explore the psychology of violence such as in WWII and The Vietnam War. TV Deeply!Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Brea

ECP Ep 37 - DC Comics and Superhero Stories - 02/10/21

Feb 10th, 2021 44m 17s

This week, Nicholas and Adrianne discuss the movies from the DC comics franchise and dissect how well these movies pull off a hero’s journey. Tune in to TV Deeply!Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adrianne

ECP Ep 36 - Characters That Push Themselves - 01/27/21

Jan 27th, 2021 51m 5s

This week, Nicholas and Adrianne discuss movies about people who push themselves in athletic and artistic pursuits. Black Swan, Rocky, and Creed all make an appearance. TV Deeply!Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: http

ECP Ep 35 - Character Karma in Sequels - 01/23/21

Jan 23rd, 2021 1h 9m

This week, Nicholas and Adrianne discuss the karma that comes to characters in sequels such as the Marvel movies and the show Cobra Kai (a follow-up to the Karate Kid movies). TV Deeply!ECP Website: http://enlightenedcouchpotato.comMore about A

ECP Ep 34 - Meta Stories - 12/30/20

Dec 30th, 2020 1h 35m

This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss stories with the meta aspect of having the main character narrating their own story to the audience. Emperor’s New Groove, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and Adaptation all make an appearance. Tune in to TV Deeply

ECP Ep 33 - Fish Out of Water - 12/23/20

Dec 23rd, 2020 1h 14m

This week, Nicholas and Adrianne discuss fish out of water comedy stories such as The Jerk and Coming to America. They also discuss how The Mandalorian is redeeming the Star Wars franchise. TV Deeply!Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Bre

ECP Ep 32 - Long-Running Shows - 12/16/20

Dec 16th, 2020 53m 31s

This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss shows with many seasons, such as Grey’s Anatomy and South Park, and what gives them such staying power. TV Deeply!Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com

ECP Ep 31 - Superhero Explosion and Christmas Movie Homework - 12/12/20

Dec 12th, 2020 1h 9m

This week Adrianne and Nicholas discuss the plethora of superhero media coming out soon, including Loki, Hawkeye, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Thor: Love and Thunder, and more! They also report back on their Christmas movie homework assignmen

ECP Ep 30 - Christmas Movies - 12/02/20

Dec 2nd, 2020 46m 31s

This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss their favorite Christmas movies: Muppet Christmas Carol and Mixed Nuts. TV Deeply!Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatchECP Website: http://e

ECP Ep 29 - Psychological Explorations - 11/25/20

Nov 25th, 2020 56m 38s

This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss characters that grapple with lying, jealousy, authenticity, sexuality, and selling out (or not). Speedracer, Californication, Laurel Canyon all make an appearance. Tune in to TV Deeply!Learn how to “Turn

ECP Ep 28 - Healing Collective Trauma - 11/13/20

Nov 13th, 2020 1h

This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss shows that address collective human trauma such as social injustice, sexism (Easy A), life altering events (Way of the Peaceful Warrior), and even the incarnation of evil itself (Underwater). TV Deeply!L

ECP Ep 27 - Emotionally Challenging Shows and Movies - 10/28/20

Oct 28th, 2020 1h 13m

This week, Nicholas and Adrianne discuss movies and shows that make you feel like you are being raked over the emotional coals (in a good way), including The Boys, Buffy, Supergirl, The Fountain, Monsters Ball, Terms of Endearment, The Color Pu

ECP Ep 26 - Blasts From the Past - 10/14/20

Oct 14th, 2020 50m 11s

This week, Nicholas and Adrianne talk about the movies and TV that shaped them as a kid and the ways in which they use revisiting those movies as a personal development exercise. They also discuss how movies and TV can make learning more fun. T

ECP Ep 25 - Plot Twists - 10/07/20

Oct 7th, 2020 1h 7m

This week, Nicholas and Adrianne discuss plot twists and surprise endings, including The Game, The Sixth Sense, and The Americans. TV Deeply!Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatchECP

ECP Ep 24 - True Crime and Alternate Timelines - 09/10/20

Sep 10th, 2020 52m 6s

This week, Nicholas and Adrianne discuss how different types of true crime shows tap into the psychology of a criminal mind. They also discuss movies and shows that explore alternate timelines and play with the concept of reality. TV Deeply!Lea

ECP Ep 23 - Iconic Comedy Duos - 09/03/20

Sep 3rd, 2020 49m 27s

This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss iconic comedy duos such as Wayne and Garth, Bill and Ted, Hugh and Laurie, Mitchell and Webb. They also discuss comedic superhero movies and what made Wayne’s World a cult classic. TV Deeply!Learn how to

ECP Ep 22 - Dark Super Hero Stories - 08/15/20

Aug 15th, 2020 1h 4m

This week, Nicholas and Adrianne talk about stories where the super heroes are flawed individuals and the storylines are edgy and dark. The Boys, Jessica Jones, Umbrella Academy, Truman Show, and The Matrix Trilogy all make an appearance. TV De

ECP Ep 21 - Women Who Kick Ass - 07/30/20

Jul 30th, 2020 49m 25s

This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss women who kick ass in action movies, such as Charlize Theron in Aeon Flux, and action heroes who also play comedic roles. Tune in to learn how to TV Deeply!Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakt

ECP Ep 20 - Adrianne’s Birthday Show and Stage Fright - 07/23/20

Jul 23rd, 2020 1h 2m

This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss how to get over stage fright and asking for what you want, inspired by the movie Sing. Adrianne talks about how she organized a gathering of some of her favorite musician friends into a special birthday

ECP Ep 19 - Inner Hoodlums and Virtual Connection - 07/16/20

Jul 16th, 2020 1h

This week Adrianne and Nicholas discuss Ozark and other “crime positive” shows that speak to their inner hoodlums, and share their views on virtual reality and the nature of connection in the context of the move Her. Join us to TV Deeply!Learn

ECP Ep 18 - Frustrations and Movies to Watch With Dad - 07/01/20

Jul 1st, 2020 51m 40s

Adrianne shares some frustrating experiences she had watching shows last week. Nicholas discusses two movies his dad introduced him to when he was younger. Fleabag, Flash, Batwoman, Bojack Horseman, The Abyss, Brainstorm, Watchmen, and more all

ECP Ep 17 - Coming of Age - 06/24/20

Jun 24th, 2020 55m 2s

This week Adrianne discusses one of her favorite genres, coming of age stories. Nicholas talks about Jim Carey’s documentary Jim & Andy and the nature of self. Adventureland, Cable Guy, Tales of the City, The Big C, and 50/50 also make appearan

ECP Ep 16 - Metamorphosis - 06/11/20

Jun 11th, 2020 59m 59s

This week Adrianne and Nicholas discuss stories where the main character goes through a metamorphosis, and how that can affect the viewer. Jim Carey, Rise of Skywalker, Alicia Keys' new autobiography, and Edge of Tomorrow all make an appearance