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Join us on a spooky scary episode where Steph and Michael discuss in great depth (yet, succinctly, dare we say?) 1973's massively influential horror film The Exorcist. Together we shed light on the religious and cultural context of this film, the various stories of its creation and resulting impact on society, feminist and psychodynamic theories behind it (Oedipal Complex welcome to the podcast), and whether it’s trying to say something about mental illness, religion, or both.

And don’t forget to watch our shot for shot remake of the film in our tiktok HERE !!

CONTENT WARNING: Suicide, medical trauma and discussion of invasive procedures, violence, sexual assault and rape, including sexualisation of a child, misogyny, ableist tropes, discussion of religion and Catholicism.

(Hotline numbers: Lifeline 131114, Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636, 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732)

References:

• Here is John Safran Vs God's Exorcism episodes on youtube - Part 1 ; Part 2 ; Part 3
• William Friedkin: 'You don’t know a damn thing, and neither do I' | William Friedkin | The Guardian
• Cinematic neurosis following "The Exorcist". Report of four cases - PubMed (nih.gov)
• Mental illness following The Exorcist – Mind Hacks
• ‘Somewhere between science and superstition’: Religious outrage, horrific science, and The Exorcist (1973) - Amy C. Chambers, 2021 (sagepub.com)
• Satanic Cults and Ritual Abuse: A fantasy on film and in History? (shef.ac.uk)
• Anneliese Michel - Wikipedia
• The Exorcism of Emily Rose | Disability Studies Quarterly (dsq-sds.org)
• Superstition Masquerading as Science | Skeptical Inquirer
• As a psychiatrist, I diagnose mental illness. Also, I help spot demonic possession. - The Washington Post
• The self-possessed psychiatrist Richard Gallagher should exorcise his delusions - The Washington Post
• The Exorcist: 10 creepy details from the scariest movie ever made | EW.com

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NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!

Host: Stephanie Fornasier

Cohost, music and artwork: Michael Watson

Editor: Nicholas Fornasier

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It had to be done. After a Netflix watch party everyone voted for but nobody wanted, Steph and Michael decided they simply must make an episode talking about 2004’s absolutely ridiculous psychological thriller, The Butterfly Effect starring Ashton Kutcher. We change up the format today by breaking down the problematic tropes, themes and messages plotpoint by plotpoint, to really hit home why this is an absolutely terrible movie. It’s also quite traumatic and distressing, so be warned!!

CONTENT WARNING:, Lots of Swearing (in first 20 seconds sorry) suicide, childhood abuse and trauma, sexual assault & rape, animal cruelty, ableism,use of ableist terms, harmful portrayals of sex work, discussion of disability inspiration porn.

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REFERENCES

The Butterfly Effect (2004) - IMDb

The Butterfly Effect (Film) - TV Tropes

How Ashton Kutcher Prepared For His Role In 'The Butterfly Effect' (thethings.com)

The Butterfly Effect – Ending Explained & Film Analysis – Blimey

The Butterfly Effect's Original Ending Was Ridiculously Grim (slashfilm.com)

NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!

Editor: Nic Fornasier, Music: Michael Watson, Artwork: Bronte Poynts

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Happy early Christmas Psychocinemaniacs! It's been a hell of a year, but one thing that brings us joy is the work of disabled creators blazing the trail in inclusivity, such as our guest Oliver Hetherington-Page. Oliver joins us to talk about how he's working to make theatre more inclusive and what that looks like, what he wants to see in autistic depictions on screen & stage, and why musicals are inherently autistic. He tells us all about his show the No Bang Theory and his upcoming show Santa Claus is Autistic, which is Christmas themed but also relevant all year round.

To purchase tickets to Santa Claus is Autistic at the PiP theatre, in Milton, QLD (Meanjin) on the 7th, 15th and 23rd of December, click here!

CONTENT WARNING: some discussion of ableism

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For the first time in forever, we’re analyzing FROZEN! Join Steph and the delightful and beautifully articulate disability and mental health advocacy writer Laura Pettenuzzo as they fangirl over one of Disney’s best and biggest (and feminisest?) films. We delve into how perfectly the film encapsulates mental illness, its impact and how to manage it, and attempt to figure out their own GAD Sister’s handshake.

Follow Laura on twitter & instagram @thisgirl_writes and read her wonderful work here: Laura Pettenuzzo – Books, mental health and disability. (wordpress.com) (including her work on ABC, SBS, HireUp and The Guardian!)

CONTENT WARNING: Suicidal behaviour & ideation, anxiety, depression

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REFERENCES:

• ‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Santino Fontana (‘Tootsie’) – The Hollywood Reporter
• Kristen Bell First Felt ‘Dark Cloud’ of Anxiety and Depression at 18 (prevention.com)
• Josh Gad Talks About His Generalized Anxiety Disorder (fherehab.com)
• Mental Health Awareness Month: How “Frozen” Thaws Fearful Hearts
• 'Mindhunter' Actor Jonathan Groff On His Most Life-Altering Roles : NPR
• What Disney’s ‘Frozen’ can teach us about mental illness - The Washington Post

NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!

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Welcome to a new year of Psychocinematic deep dives you didn’t know you needed! Today we start a conversation about Bipolar Disorder, by firstly looking at the Oscar bait 2012 film by David O Russell, Silver Linings Playbook. How does Hollywood handle something that has so much stigma and misunderstanding attached to it? Is it as accurate as people seem to believe? And do we like David O Russell?

Content Warning: ableism, sports gambling, institutionalisation, physical violence, sex shaming, brief description of panic attack, body shaming, brief description of sexual assault, use of the term ‘crazy’.

NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!

Host: Stephanie Fornasier

Cohost: Michael Watson

Editor: Nicholas Fornasier

Music: Michael Watson

Artwork: Bronte Poynts

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REFERENCES

ReachOut: What is Bipolar Disorder?

Multicultural Perspectives Journal: Into the Cuckoo's Nest: Silver Linings Playbook and Movies About Odd People

Forbes: Director David O. Russell Talks 'Silver Linings Playbook' And What It Means To Him

Psychology Today: Accuracy, Distortion and Truth in Silver Linings Playbook

Web MD: 'Silver Linings Playbook' OK on Mental Illness?

Sather Health: Review of “Silver Linings Playbook” in the Perspective of Mental Illness

Psychology Today: The Psychopathology of 'Silver Linings Playbook'

NME: Silver Linings Playbook Plays Things So Safe It Becomes Dangerous

Daily Sundial: Crazy, happy and normal, what ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ taught us

Vulture: Ask a Psychiatrist: How does Silver Linings Playbook handle mental illness?

Child Mind Institute: Silver Linings: An irreverent but real look at mental illness

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