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25% of all major Academy Awards have gone to movies involving psychological disorders or disturbed family relationships. Find out which disorder was the most popular theme of best actor, actress, and picture and why two Oscar winners have a connection to published psychology research. Read More
Hannibal Lector: You are what you eat.
Antisocial personality disorder - 23% of all themes
Narcissistic personality disorder- 19% of all themes
I grew up on Hollywood's themes. I must be 23% antisocial and 19% narcissistic. 2% delusional. 5% PTSD. 50% borderline. 1% normal.
Re: Hannibal Lector: You are what you eat.
Dear Kelly,
Thank you for your comment!
Best,
Susan
Reductive analysis
These are also works of art with groundbreaking film techniques, and they comment on major historical events (Civil War) and universal themes (love, parenting, creativity).
To somehow reduce the complexity of these films to a simple abnormal diagnosis ignores all of the beauty and groundbreaking technical accomplishments of these films.
The same thing happens when a psychologist reduces the human patient to an abnormal diagnosis when the patient has dozens of normal and positive qualities that get ignored.
This is simplistic and reductive.
Re: Reductive analysis
Dear anonymous,
I'm sorry that you feel this way about my blog post. Believe me, I understand and appreciate all great works of art, and most of these are my favorite movies. I simply was trying to point out that the main characters or themes draw from the qualities of these major psychological disorders. Obviously, much more could be said about each of these and also that people are more than their diagnoses.
Thank you for sharing your views on the post.
Best,
Susan
It's no wonder the world is
It's no wonder the world is as it is, mainly the US, with people turning into crazed lunatics, monsters, when the 'entertainment' they are given presents the worst type of characters, and as most take their standards from the media, they become influenced, whether they know it or not, by such caricatures. What more can one expect of humanity when they are given such mediocrities, wretches, psychotics as representatives of a human being? Nothing good can result out of that. Sure, some might say that we all have a choice, but what happens when one is bombarded by these mediocrities 24/7, in print, in film, in television? Enshrining the worst aspects as virtues; criminals become celebrities, killers get lauded and paraded through the media, often films are made about their horrors. What type of message does this send to the masses?
It's no wonder the world is
It's no wonder the world is as it is, mainly the US, with people turning into crazed lunatics, monsters, when the 'entertainment' they are given presents the worst type of characters, and as most take their standards from the media, they become influenced, whether they know it or not, by such caricatures. What more can one expect of humanity when they are given such mediocrities, wretches, psychotics as representatives of a human being? Nothing good can result out of that. Sure, some might say that we all have a choice, but what happens when one is bombarded by these mediocrities 24/7, in print, in film, in television? Enshrining the worst aspects as virtues; criminals become celebrities, killers get lauded and paraded through the media, often films are made about their horrors. What type of message does this send to the masses?
it's no wonder
Not only is it no wonder, it may be on purpose...
Stigmatization of Psychological Disorders
I think it is great that movies are made in attempt to portray mental illness and provide insight into some psychological disorders. However,it is also important to understand that these are dramatizations of psychological disorders made for the purpose of entertainment. Therefore, although these movies are helpful in shedding some light on to the experiences individuals endure, they must be viewed with a critical eye. Some of these movies may add to the stigmatization of psychological disorders within our society.
Stigmatization of Psychological Disorders
I think it is great that movies are made in attempt to portray mental illness and provide insight into some psychological disorders. However, it is also important to understand that these are dramatizations of psychological disorders made for the purpose of entertainment. Therefore, although these movies are helpful in shedding some light on to the experiences individuals endure, they must be viewed with a critical eye. Some of these movies may add to the stigmatization of psychological disorders within our society.
I cannot believe "We need to
I cannot believe "We need to talk about Kevin" has not received any nomination. It was just an amazing psychological movie.
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