Podcast episodes
Season 1
Split
In this final episode of series 1, we examine the 'multi faceted' character of Kevin Wendell Crumb in Split performed by the wonderful James McAvoy. The shining moments and horrific mistakes the characters make and the devastation which is incurred... We chat about what we believe works on several layers as well as what doesn’t. As always, through the lens of a Clinical Psychologist and an Actor.
I, Tonya
In this penultimate episode of the first series, we discuss the trials and tribulations of Tonya Harding and how she dealt with them. The issues that she had to deal with in her home life and of course the infamous "Incident". As always, through the lens of a Clinical Psychologist and an Actor.
The Babadook
Today we are looking at The Babadook. How 'It' can infiltrate a seemingly normal home, and is there more to it than just a silly children’s book?! What are the messages being conveyed through this film and what film making devices are used in order to warn you that there could be a Babadook lurking in any corner..? As always, we explore this through the lens of a Clinical Psychologist and an Actor.
Shutter Island
In this episode we discuss what lies below the surface in Shutter Island. How and why certain elements were used (and abused) in the making of this film. We chat about what we believe works on several layers as well as what doesn’t. As always, through the lens of a Clinical Psychologist and an Actor.
Whiplash
Join us to debate the pros and cons of obsessive dedication and how it manifests on screen. Warning: we both get quite passionate in our views on perfectionism... We chat about what we believe works on several layers as well as what doesn’t. As always, through the lens of a Clinical Psychologist and an Actor.