Sex Education - On Breaking Taboos
Most people love teen shows when they're young but can't believe they liked them as they get older. Many, many…
Cinema, Television, and Psychology
Cinema and the world of television present fantastic opportunities to find out more about the field of psychology from different perspectives. Prepare yourself to discover some fascinating things about your favourite films and TV serials.
The Favourite: A Royal Power Struggle
Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos' latest film, The Favourite (2018), is full of palatial intrigue, power, and an impressive female presence.…
American Horror Story: Asylum
Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, creators of the anthology series American Horror Story (AHS), already have nine seasons under their belts. The most recent, Apocalypse, was highly anticipated because of the novel…
The Last Laugh - Stereotypes about Aging
Last year, Netflix premiered an original movie that challenges clichés and stereotypes about aging. With The Last Laugh, director Greg…
Annihilation - An Exploration of the Unknown
Imagine that, one day, a specific area of the world transforms into something completely different. So different that it's unlike…
Blood Diamond: Surviving in a Hostile World
What's the real story behind the precious jewels you buy? What's the real consumer world that you're involved in? These…
The Psychology Behind the Netflix Series Mindhunter
Applying psychology to the development of a psychological profile has, in many cases, been key in resolving many cases. In…
Nothing to Hide
In December of 2018, Netflix delighted viewers with another fun and thoughtful film. Nothing to Hide is a French comedy about infidelity and relationship secrets. It's worth a watch, as it…
Severus Snape: Who is Who in Harry Potter?
Severus Snape is one of the most intriguing characters in the Harry Potter saga. Rowling fooled us all, making us…
Saving Mr. Banks: How Rewriting History Can Cure the Past
Today, we're going to analyze a movie with a profound psychological background. Saving Mr. Banks tells a tragic tale with a…
The Endless Trench - 30 Years Underground
The Endless Trench is an overwhelming journey through the Spanish Civil War and the so-called moles. A handful of people…
What's Good Will Hunting About?
Filmmaker Gus Van Sant had the support of the audience and critics in both alternative and independent film circles back…
Dolores Claiborne: Never Underestimate a Mother's Strength
Under a grey and melancholic sky, Stephen King unleashed another labyrinthine tragedy in Dolores Claiborne. It's linked in many ways to…
Freud, The Series: What's Real and What Isn't
People continue to feel interested in Sigmund Freud's life. No matter where you go, you can surely find someone you…
Moon, Directed By Duncan Jones
Until 2009, most people had no idea who Duncan Jones was. The rest knew him as David Bowie's son. That…
18 Musical Movies for all Tastes
Musical theater originated at the end of the 19th century and has since adapted to modern times. Nowadays, there are…
Harry Potter Fandom: An Extraordinary Phenomenon
Harry Potter is in the same league as The Simpsons in popularity. It's become such a phenomenon that, whether we…
Joaquin Phoenix's Speech: For Sentient Beings and the Environment
He held the Oscar in his hand, but it seemed like an afterthought. His voice was firm and sure, unlike…
Amélie, a Movie for Dreamers
Since its premiere in 2001, Amélie has been on the rise as an icon of French cinema. It's sort of a myth in the French capital. In fact, fans of…
The Valhalla Murders - The Thriller about Child Abuse
The Valhalla Murders, originally created by RUV, the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service, aired in Iceland in 2019 and is now…