mental health

Tropic Anatomy Of Eating Disorders In Film
Tropic Anatomy Of Eating Disorders In Film

Eating disorders have long been a controversial topic when it comes to being portrayed on film; here’s a brief outline on how it has become problematic.

Mental Illness In The Movies: How FRANK Debunks The Myth Of The Tortured Artist

The lesson of Frank is that mental illness is a hindrance, not a gift of inspiration, and romanticising it is a dangerous road to go down.

She Looks Back: Jonathan Demme's LAST EMBRACE
She Looks Back #1: Jonathan Demme’s LAST EMBRACE

In this first edition of She Looks Back, we take a moment to look back at the Hitchc*ck inspired Last Embrace from director John Demme – a film that deserves a second look.

THE MAN WHO KILLED DON QUIXOTE: A Mean Spirited Reimagining of a Literary Classic
THE MAN WHO KILLED DON QUIXOTE: A Mean Spirited Reimagining Of A Literary Classic

After failing to get the film out of production hell for so many years, it’s no surprise The Man Who Killed Don Quixote feels world weary and cynical.

WHAT THEY HAD: A Resounding Family Drama
WHAT THEY HAD: A Resounding Family Drama

What They Had is an honest snapshot of a family during crisis, in all its inevitably chaotic shades – it’s exactly what you’d hope a movie about Alzheimer’s would be.

“I wrote it really, for my family.” Interview With Elizabeth Chomko Writer/Director of WHAT THEY HAD
“I Wrote It Really, For My Family.” Interview With Elizabeth Chomko, Writer/Director Of WHAT THEY HAD

We spoke with the director of What They Had, Elizabeth Chomko, and the personal nature of her film, and filmmakers who inspire her.

Mental Illness In The Movies: How HEREDITARY Invokes The Fears Of Neurodivergent Families
Mental Illness In The Movies: How HEREDITARY Invokes The Fears Of Neurodivergent Families

In this entry of Mental Illness In The Movies, we discuss Hereditary, delving into how the film could be interpreted as an allegory for the fears of neurodivergent families.

A FINE WIFE: A Raw Story Of A Family Torn Apart By Mental Illness
A FINE WIFE: A Raw Story Of A Family Torn Apart By Mental Illness

A Fine Wife is an important film and a conversation starter, giving us a raw inside look at mental illness from the point of view of a loving mate.

Kusama: Infinity - A Heartfelt Piece of Filmmaking
KUSAMA: INFINITY: A Heartfelt Piece Of Filmmaking

Kusama: Infinity is a great introduction to the artist’s life and work, but it will definitely leave you wanting to seek out more information.

MAD TO BE NORMAL: A Revolutionary Subject Forced Into An Unpleasant Biopic
MAD TO BE NORMAL: A Revolutionary Subject Forced Into An Unpleasant Biopic

Mad To Be Normal should have been a film vibrating with R.D. Laing’s unique energy, but ends up being unfortunately unengaging.

MADELINE’S MADELINE: A Wild Ride Into One Girl's Tortured Mind
MADELINE’S MADELINE: A Wild Ride Into One Girl’s Tortured Mind

With complicated and charismatic women at its center, Madeline’s Madeline manages to keep you hooked and never stops being fascinating to watch.

THUNDER ROAD: A Hilarious and Heartfelt Introduction To An Extraordinary Comic Performer
THUNDER ROAD: A Hilarious & Heartfelt Introduction To An Extraordinary Comic Performer

With Thunder Road, viewers witness the birth of a comic actor who could very well grow into one of the finest of this generation.

ZEN DOG: A Psychadelic Trip That Isn't Worth Taking
ZEN DOG: A Psychadelic Trip That Isn’t Worth Taking

Despite promise and an interesting concept, Zen Dog in anything but unique disintegrating into a series of indie tropes.

WHILE TIME STANDS STILL: A Positive Psychology Film Review

Elena Miliaresis’ documentary While Time Stands Still tells the story of the hardships of military families – Laurie Agard considers the psychological aspects.

CREATIVE BLOCK: A Relatable Short with an Intimate Interview
CREATIVE BLOCK: A Relatable Short (With Intimate Interview With Director Nicola Rose)

Stephanie Archer reviews Creative Block, a short film that views the blocks of the mind, and shares her interview with director Nicola Rose.