movie review
Mental health movie reviews; educational films that provide an honest and multifaceted portrayal of psychiatric illness, symptoms and recovery.
Lucid
Lucid is a thriller/drama that revolves around the character of Dr. James Wilson a scientist studying the effects of lucid dreaming, his main goal is to be able to fully control every aspect of his dream with a new sedative drug he and his team have developed.
By Kenny Haugen6 years ago in Psyche
Todd Phillips’s ‘Joker’ Degrades Society’s Perception of Mental Health
My boyfriend, Caleb, and I met due to our shared interest in superheroes, specifically, at Marvel‘s Endgame premiere night. Whether we watched a Marvel or DC Comics’ film, we always left the theater with strong opinions about the new storylines. Our opinions agreed for the most part, that is until Todd Phillips’ recent film Joker. Caleb was astonished by not only the quality of the film, but also its strong message on mental health. He is convinced that the movie is the ideal advocate for mental health and he is not the only one.
By Elizabeth Gonzalez6 years ago in Psyche
A Case Study of Patrick Bateman. Top Story - December 2019.
Who is Patrick Bateman? Patrick Bateman is the protagonist and narrator of Bret Easton Ellis' American Psycho. He is a 27-year-old Harvard graduate, now residing in New York City, and works as an investment banker.
By Briana Marie6 years ago in Psyche
'To the Bone'—A Movie Review
Nobody should ever struggle alone. Seek help and make friendships to help you in your journey. To the Bone is a grueling Netflix film about the brutal realities of anorexia and eating disorders. Ellen is encouraged to join a program to help people grappling with eating disorders. Struggling to come to terms with her illness and her dysfunctional relationships with her family, Ellen runs from her problems rather than facing them.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Psyche
'To the Bone'
**warning: contains spoilers** To the Bone is a movie on Netflix about eating disorders, mostly focusing on anorexia nervosa and featuring a few people who suffered from bulimia nervosa. The movie has sparked tons of controversy and people are calling for it to be removed, but this is just my opinion on the movie.
By Scott Lavely7 years ago in Psyche
Antisocial Personality Disorder in Lady Lucille Sharpe of 'Crimson Peak'
A Summary of the Case of Lady Lucille Sharpe To briefly introduce the character of Lady Lucille Sharpe from the psychological horror masterpiece of Crimson Peak created by Guillermo del Torro, one might say that terms like “psycho,” “evil-doer,” “whore,” and “main antagonist” definitely fit. However, the genius behind the creation of Lady Lucille Sharpe may go much deeper than she would appear on the surface. When they were children, Lucille and her brother Thomas grew up together and began to relate with one another on a much deeper level than may be expected of siblings. Often abused by their mother, the two siblings soon became the only safe place they could find. As this “safe-feeling” between them grew, an incestuous relationship developed between them. Lucille became vividly obsessed with protecting Thomas, even going so far as to kill their mother when she forced Lucille to kill the child born from the “sin” between the two siblings. After Lucille easily coined her mother’s death as an accident, she became obsessed with managing her image and devised a plot in which she used Thomas to secure brides. Shortly after the damsel’s marriage to Thomas, Lucille would deviously ween the bride’s health from them and secure what would have been Thomas and his wife’s inheritance as Thomas’ inheritance.
By Noctis 5057 years ago in Psyche
Mental Health at the Movies. Top Story - April 2018.
It's no secret that the topic of mental health is becoming a more talked about subject in today's society. The media, in particular, is doing a good job of shining a light on the subject and helping remove any stigma that still remains. Over time, the representation of mental health in film has evolved and become arguably more truthful. There are plenty of films that include storylines based on a mental health disorder. Let's take a look at some.
By Rowan Eagles8 years ago in Psyche
Best Movies About Eating Disorders
My waistline and I are mortal enemies—and chances are, we always will be. I struggle with my weight. I struggle with the memories of facing verbal abuse from people, just because of the number on my pants and the number on the scale.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Psyche
Most Moving Films About Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
There are films out there that can really touch your heart through the storyline. These are certainly among the best movies, and they deserve all the awards for creating heartfelt stories, especially the films based on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many people face this disorder on a daily basis and connecting and learning through movies that show characters with the disorder can really make them feel less alone. Whether you have the disorder or not, everyone can learn from these types of films.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Psyche
