Psychologus
Most interpretations of Obsession focus on the supernatural elements of the story. However, I believe the film’s true horror lies elsewhere. Obsession targets the age-old longing of magical cures to set our insecurities right. The film asks whether one can actually handle the responsibility of a magical cure (the wish) to insecurities surrounding relationships, without […]
Patrick Bateman is a complicated character. On surface, he is an accomplished 27-year-old man working on Wallstreet. He is engaged and has friends at work. But he also kills people. Even the reasons behind his killings are complex. There are conflicts within that drive instability. Within his emotional and behavioral states there is an oscillation […]
Jay Gatsby is a character originally from the tragedy novel “The Great Gatsby” by author F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1925. He is described as a mysterious man who shrouds himself with an extravagant exterior – but an overly ambiguous history and an even more withheld romantic life. Over the years, there have been two […]
Lou Bloom (from Nightcrawler, played by Jake Gyllenhaal) is a unique portrayal of a psychopath. He is indeed a morally vacuous character. But more than that, he is the embodiment of a mind conditioned to see the world – and himself – as machinery to be optimized. Not unlike the popular perception of many incredibly […]
Are you looking for movies on panic attacks to understand what they look like? If that is the case, you are at the right place! The following is the list of 7 movies you must watch to understand panic attacks: Girl, Interrupted (1999) In the film, Winona Ryder plays the role of a young lady who, […]
Written by Najwa Bashir Are you looking for movies or series on attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to enhance your learning about the disorder or any other purpose? Well, if that is the case, look no more! This blog mentions the best movies and series on ADHD. Read through it and make notes! Finding Nemo Who […]
Dyslexia is a form of learning disorder that is characterized by experiencing difficulty in reading and spelling fluently and accurately. It can be difficult to understand its symptoms and the lived experiences of individuals with dyslexia by just reading about it but not anymore! Many movies and documentaries addressing psychiatric disorders have been made to […]
Written By Najwa Bashir Whether you are a psychology student looking for movies and shows to understand the diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or someone just interested in enhancing your knowledge about this psychiatric disorder, add the following 10 movies and shows on autism to your watch list! Each of these movies and […]
Written by Najwa Bashir Recently an animated movie named “Inside Out 2” came out and it is all over the internet. From Instagram posts and reels to google YouTube and Google, people are talking about it everywhere. The kids laughed at the intense scenes of the movie But the adults are seen to be crying […]