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 White Crow: The Story of Rudolf Nureyev

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyThe White Crow: The Story of Rudolf Nureyev

Ralph Fiennes is a renowned actor who's acted in many famous films. His family is also well-known in the field…

Happy as Lazzaro, a Film About Goodness

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyHappy as Lazzaro, a Film About Goodness

When you start to watch the film Happy as Lazzaro, you'll probably think you're watching a film set in a…

6 Movies About Disability

Cinema, Television, and Psychology6 Movies About Disability

Cinema is an art form that mirrors all the unique human problems and situations. One of them is disability. Today, we'll share six powerful, moving, and funny movies about disability…

Mental Illness Affects Celebrities Too

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyMental Illness Affects Celebrities Too

According to the WHO, one in four people will suffer from a mental illness at some point in their life.…

Let the Right One In: From Fantasy to Reality

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyLet the Right One In: From Fantasy to Reality

When you think of vampire movies, you probably think of actors like Bela Lugosi or Christopher Lee playing Dracula. Indeed,…

Chernobyl, When Humans Are the Enemy

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyChernobyl, When Humans Are the Enemy

Chernobyl, the miniseries, was a hit. It's about the most serious nuclear disaster in history and raised questions about some…

Mental Illnesses: Three TV Shows About These Conditions

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyMental Illnesses: Three TV Shows About These Conditions

As TV series are becoming increasingly popular, directors and screenwriters are now trying to include characters who reflect real life.…

House: A Medical Drama with Psychological Elements

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyHouse: A Medical Drama with Psychological Elements

House or House M.D. is a TV series that premiered in 2004. Some people simply found it entertaining. However, it…

Gaslighting Phrases that Make You Question Your Sanity

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyGaslighting Phrases that Make You Question Your Sanity

The gaslighting phrases listed in this article can definitely make a person question their sanity. However, they're not written in…

Four Family Films that Can Heal Wounds

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyFour Family Films that Can Heal Wounds

Some family films are quite moving and can inspire you to reflect on your values, thoughts, and opinions about any…

The 5 Best Movies about Alzheimer's Disease

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyThe 5 Best Movies about Alzheimer's Disease

Good movies about Alzheimer's disease should reflect concern about the reality of this disease. It affects increasingly more people each…

Crimson Peak: Dark Passions and Monsters

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyCrimson Peak: Dark Passions and Monsters

For all those who are familiar with Guillermo del Toro's films, a film like Crimson Peak (2015) won't surprise them.…

The TV Series Dark and the Concept of Time

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyThe TV Series Dark and the Concept of Time

The German science fiction series Dark released its third and final season on June 27, 2020. Users of Rotten Tomatoes…

Scarlett O'Hara - An Unstoppable Woman

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyScarlett O'Hara - An Unstoppable Woman

A rather expensive production, an actor like Clark Gable, and a character like Scarlett O'Hara and her fancy costumes weren't…

Braveheart (1995) - An Ode to Freedom

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyBraveheart (1995) - An Ode to Freedom

In 1995, Mel Gibson reached the height of cinematographic success when he won five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best…

Five Films About Optimism To Watch

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyFive Films About Optimism To Watch

Cinema has always been, as well as an art, a means of spreading information. Furthermore, it tends to be a…

Ingmar Bergman, a Life in the Film Industry

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyIngmar Bergman, a Life in the Film Industry

Ingmar Bergman is one of the filmmakers who most explored the human soul throughout his career. He was also a…

The Message Glenn Close Sent Her Mother

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyThe Message Glenn Close Sent Her Mother

"When my mother turned 80, she told me she didn't think she had achieved anything in life." This was one…

The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyThe Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story

From the makers of American Horror Story comes a second crime series, American Crime Story. This time, however, the series doesn't deal with the…

How the Film Vertigo Explores Psychoanalysis

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyHow the Film Vertigo Explores Psychoanalysis

It's impossible to try to describe everything about the film Vertigo by Alfred Hitchcock in one article. This is because…

The Dark Appeal of Antiheroes

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyThe Dark Appeal of Antiheroes

The dark appeal of antiheroes is prevalent in modern culture and encompasses all sorts of characters such as Walter White, Tony Soprano, Don Draper, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Maleficent, etc. There…