The Painted Veil: The Paradoxical Nature of Human Relationships
Based on the novel by William Somerset Maugham, The Painted Veil had been the subject of two earlier adaptations prior to the…
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.
Unpacking Disney's Version of Romantic Love
Disney movies know no borders. People all over the world have watched and loved Disney movies for several generations now. You…
Hollywood: Re-Imagining Well-Known History
In just seven episodes, Hollywood managed to re-write history. The new Netflix series from Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy has completely divided…
7 Science Fiction Series with a Psychological Twist
There are many interesting science fiction series. We're going to take a closer look at some of these series from…
Funny Games - Violence for Violence's Sake
Funny Games, an American film by Michael Haneke, is a shot for shot remake of the 1997 Austrian version of…
Saroo Brierley, 25 Years Away From Home
The story of Saroo Brierley seems as if it's from a novel. In fact, it became the hit movie Lion. However,…
Looking for a Good Movie with a Powerful Message? Check These Out!
Do you feel like the only meaningful movies are obscure, cult films? Well, think again. Great movies with a powerful…
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…
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…