mental health
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
We spoke with the director of What They Had, Elizabeth Chomko, and the personal nature of her film, and filmmakers who inspire her.
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 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 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 should have been a film vibrating with R.D. Laing’s unique energy, but ends up being unfortunately unengaging.
With complicated and charismatic women at its center, Madeline’s Madeline manages to keep you hooked and never stops being fascinating to watch.
With Thunder Road, viewers witness the birth of a comic actor who could very well grow into one of the finest of this generation.
Despite promise and an interesting concept, Zen Dog in anything but unique disintegrating into a series of indie tropes.
Elena Miliaresis’ documentary While Time Stands Still tells the story of the hardships of military families – Laurie Agard considers the psychological aspects.
Stephanie Archer reviews Creative Block, a short film that views the blocks of the mind, and shares her interview with director Nicola Rose.