Tag: Psychological
Rebecca: On the Constraints of Devotion, the Past, and Class
“To love is to let go.” “You can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first.” These phrases allude to the fact that part of making progress is freeing oneself from the burdens of the past. Life…
Read More »I’m Thinking of Ending Things is Surrealist Fever Dream
Our pasts often shape our present, creating either obstacles for us to overcome, or helping to create a clear vision of what we’d like to do or like to avoid. When entering into a relationship with a new…
Read More »Relic Explores How Aging Shifts Relationships Between Parent and Child
Relic tells the story of Edna (Robyn Nevin), an elderly and widowed grandmother who goes missing as her mental capacity has began to slowly decline. Her daughter Kay (Emily Mortimer) rushes to her mother’s home in an attempt…
Read More »Shirley Reinforces the Acting Talents of Its Stars but Struggles to Be Fully Engaging
The fictional tale of Shirley finds renowned writer Shirley Jackson (Elizabeth Moss) in the process of trying her hand at writing a novel when her husband Professor Stanley Hyman (Michael Stuhlbarg) invites a newlywed young couple Fred and…
Read More »The Painter and the Thief Conveys The Power and Plight of the Artist
Art invigorates our lives, often making our vivid imaginations into something tangible and real. Art has the capacity to heal, enlighten, and inspire. For the creators of art, the internal calling to express themselves through their work can…
Read More »The Other Lamb Has Something to Say, but It’s Lost in Its Artistic Fervor
Our socialization plays a large part in forming who we are. What the culture we are immersed in tells us about ourselves and our characteristics matters in who we become. But as we grow older and see more…
Read More »In Incitement, a View of How Young Men Become Radicalized
As social upheaval continues to spread worldwide and populist movements lurch further rightward, teetering toward violence, one of the questions many sociopolitical analysts are pondering is what motivates people, young men in particular, to become radicalized? The advent…
Read More »Despite Its Good Aspects, The Lighthouse Fails to Connect
Human connection and contact is a crucial part of our mental health. Isolating a person from contact with others can lead to heightened negative emotional effects such as increased aggression and paranoia. The latest film from horror maestro…
Read More »Everything Old is New in Joker
“The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.” – African proverb “Call me crazy, sh– at least you’re calling.” – Drake A corrupt government seemingly more beholden to monied…
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Black Bear is a Mindtrip That is While Hard to Understand Remains Interesting
Jealousy an oft-talked about yet overlooked aspect of the human condition. The appropriateness of feeling envious of another or protective over one’s partner can be a hot topic when discussing relationships, but jealousy as a natural part of…
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