Arrival: Exploring the role of language in our experience of life
Arrival (2016), directed by Denis Villeneuve and based on the novella Story of Your Life (1998, Chiang), explores the intertwining...
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- May 6, 2023
- 4 min
Naughties Throwback: Exploring Identity, Family, and Mental Health in Looking for Alibrandi
NB: This post contains film spoilers and mention of suicide. The Australian film Looking for Alibrandi (2000) is a coming-of-age story...
- May 5, 2023
- 4 min
Do you cry when watching your favourite show, but numb out when something bad happens to you?
This could be why... Can you relate to this meme? It is a common experience for many, and some people I work with have actually brought...
- May 5, 2023
- 6 min
Overcoming complex family dynamics: A psychologist’s reflections on Turning Red
Domee Shi’s fabulous animated film Turning Red (2022) depicts the story of Mei (Rosalie Chiang), a Chinese-Canadian teenager embarking on...
- May 5, 2023
- 5 min
Amélie: An intimate portrait of social anxiety
The iconic French film Amélie (2001) is an intimate portrait of Amélie Poulain (Audrey Tautou), a young woman with intense social...
- Apr 29, 2023
- 6 min
How to Deal with a Narcissist: Lessons from The Devil Wears Prada
WARNING: This article contains spoilers from The Devil Wears Prada (2006) People with narcissistic traits can show up anywhere – but in...
- Apr 22, 2023
- 4 min
Why 'film therapy'?
How would you feel if your therapist prescribed a ‘Lord of the Rings’ marathon, instead of daily meditation or gratitude journaling?...
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