movies

18 Musical Movies for all Tastes

Cinema, Television, and Psychology18 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…

Sweeney Todd: Finding Pleasure in the Mystery

Cinema, Television, and PsychologySweeney Todd: Finding Pleasure in the Mystery

Mystery, inexplicable facts that escape our understanding... Those are the things that fill the covers of sensationalist newspapers and inspire…

The Fast and the Furious - Seven Life Lessons

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyThe Fast and the Furious - Seven Life Lessons

The Fast and the Furious movie saga is one of the best examples of action movies, no doubt. Certain movies capture…

Love Actually - A New Classic Christmas Film

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyLove Actually - A New Classic Christmas Film

December is the month of lavish dinners, reunions, and excesses. But it's also the month of the classics and traditions…

The Science of Sleep - The Film

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyThe Science of Sleep - The Film

The Science of Sleep presents an effect called parallel synchronized randomness, which pertains to the idea that a human brain…

A Walk Down Memory Lane: The Lion King

CultureA Walk Down Memory Lane: The Lion King

Disney uses nostalgia to sell. Nowadays, there are many remakes of the 90s Disney movies, Disney Renaissance. These remakes mean…

Get Out: A Sublime Mix of Comedy and Horror

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyGet Out: A Sublime Mix of Comedy and Horror

The movie Get Out took everyone by surprise with its success. Filmmaker Jordan Peele - half of the popular duo…

A Biography of Roman Polanski

BiographiesA Biography of Roman Polanski

Roman Polanski is one of the most famous living film directors. That being said, he has also been the center of a lot of scandals. Although they continue to haunt him…

The Green Mile: A Truly Powerful Movie

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyThe Green Mile: A Truly Powerful Movie

Some movies do more than just entertain, they touch your soul. The Green Mile (1999) is certainly one of them. It's…

The Addams Family: Beauty in the Macabre

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyThe Addams Family: Beauty in the Macabre

The Addams Family is, quite simply, iconic. It has been adapted in countless ways over the decades. What are the…

Five Films to Work On Children's Self-Esteem

CultureFive Films to Work On Children's Self-Esteem

Cinema is more than just a fun day out – it can also be a valuable educational and training resource.…

Us: From Laughter to Screams

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyUs: From Laughter to Screams

Us is Jordan Peele's latest cinematic perversion. I don't mean "perversion" in the strict sense of the word, though. I'm thinking of it in critical terms, where you break from pre-established norms.…

River Phoenix: A Truly Rebellious James Dean

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyRiver Phoenix: A Truly Rebellious James Dean

River Jude Phoenix was a popular American actor. Unfortunately, he died in 1993 at the age of 23. River stood…

Stanley Kubrick: The Life of a Genius

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyStanley Kubrick: The Life of a Genius

The name Stanley Kubrick brings to mind cinema, perfection, symmetry, and depth. Kubrick is recognized as one of the great influences…

The Hobbit: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyThe Hobbit: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

The Hobbit is a series of movies directed by Peter Jackson. Based on a novel of the same name, they're part…

Twin Relationships in the Film Industry

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyTwin Relationships in the Film Industry

Coexistence between twins can be quite particular and curious, which is why it’s such great material to create drama and…

The Mission (1986): A Model for Character Building

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyThe Mission (1986): A Model for Character Building

The Mission a 1986 feature film directed by Roland Joffé that was both a critical and commercial success. It has an…

Bridget Jones' Diary of Insecurities

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyBridget Jones' Diary of Insecurities

Bridget Jones is a well-known name for romantic comedy lovers. A box office success, Bridget Jones is a different kind…

The Bar: The Absurdity of Human Nature

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyThe Bar: The Absurdity of Human Nature

The last two films by Bilbao filmmaker Álex de la Iglesia premiered right around the same time. The Bar and Perfect Strangers premiered…

How Movie Soundtracks Influence the Brain

PsychologyHow Movie Soundtracks Influence the Brain

Music is a universal language. It’s able to evoke memories, awaken feelings, and even help us during tough times, which…

Ed Wood: The Worst Director Ever

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyEd Wood: The Worst Director Ever

Ed Wood was a movie director, screenwriter, actor, and producer who wanted nothing more than to see his creations on…