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218 Movies and Mental Illness prisoner of war working as a laborer on the farm. The man is accused of a rape he did not commit; his lover can save him, but only at the cost of revealing her adultery. Bad Timing: A Sensual Obsession (1980) Drama ΨΨ Art Garfunkel (playing a psychology professor), Harvey Keitel, and Theresa Russell star in a provocative and explicit film about a psychiatrist who becomes sexually obsessed with a young woman after she makes a suicide attempt. Basic Instinct (1992) Suspense/Thriller ΨΨ Psychological thriller about a novelist (Sharon Stone) who is a sex addict that entangles an investigator (Michael Douglas) into a complex mystery of murder, sex, and fascination. Psychologist: “Nick, when you recollect your childhood, are your recollections pleasing to you?” Nick: “Number 1, I don’t remember how often I used to jerk off, but it was a lot. Number 2, I wasn’t pissed off at my dad, even when I was old enough to know what he and mom were doing in the bedroom. Number 3, I don’t look in the toilet before I flush it. Number 4, I haven’t wet my bed for a long time. Number 5, why don’t the two of you go fuck yourselves; I’m outta here.” Michael Douglas threatened by a psychological interview in Basic Instinct Beginner’s Luck (1983) Comedy ΨΨ Lightweight comedy about a law student who becomes involved in a ménage à trois. Belle de Jour (1967) Drama ΨΨΨΨ? Luis Buñuel film with Catherine Deneuve playing a bored housewife who amuses herself by working in a brothel from two until five every afternoon, at least until her sexual obsessions begin to complicate her life. Buñuel may be filming what is just an erotic dream. Birdcage, The (1996) Comedy ΨΨΨ Mike Nichols and Elaine May’s remake of La Cage aux Folles. This film is almost as good as the original, thanks to strong performances by Robin Williams and Gene Hackman. “Al, you old son of a bitch! How ya doin’? How do you feel about that call today? I mean the Dolphins! Fourth-and-three play on their 30 yard line with only 34 seconds to go!” Armand trying to act masculine in The Birdcage Blame It on Rio (1984) Comedy ΨΨ Two men take their teenage daughters to Rio’s topless beaches, and one of the men, 43 years old, has an affair with the 15-year-old daughter of the other. The film has a vaguely incestuous theme and is modeled after the French film One Wild Moment. Bliss (1997) Drama Ψ Very fragile woman with a borderline personality disorder goes to a charming sex therapist who sleeps with his patients. The husband finds out; when he confronts the therapist, the husband converts and becomes his disciple. The film illustrates numerous ethical violations, and it demeans sacred Hindu tantric practices. Blue Angel, The (1930) Drama ΨΨΨΨΨ Classic film about a phlegmatic professor who loses everything because of his obsession with a cabaret singer. Blue Car (2002) Drama ΨΨΨ Independent film about an adolescent girl who is tutored by her teacher. Good depiction of the disturbing, subtle aspects of seduction and sexual exploitation. Blue Velvet (1986) Mystery ΨΨΨΨ A powerful and engrossing David Lynch film about drugs, sexual violence, and sadomasochism. Dennis Hopper portrays Frank Booth, one of the most sociopathic and sadistic villains in film history. Bound (1996) Suspense/Drama ΨΨ A tough female ex-con and her new female lover From: Wedding, D., Boyd, M.A., & Niemiec, R.M. Movies and Mental Illness: Using Films to Understand Psychopathology © 2005 Hogrefe & Huber Publishers (www.hogrefe.com)
Appendix G: Films Illustrating Psychopathology 219 concoct a scheme to steal mob money. This film noir is The Wachowski Brothers’ directorial debut. Boys Don’t Cry (1999) Drama ΨΨΨΨ One of the best films to ever depict the pain and problems that can emerge from gender identity disorder. A brutal, powerful film. “Are you sleeping with other men just to feed his sick fantasies?” A question put to Bess in Breaking the Waves Breaking the Waves (1996) Drama ΨΨΨ A Danish film in which a devout Catholic wife submits to sexual degradation to satisfy the voyeuristic demands of her paralyzed husband. Cabaret (1972) Musical/Drama/Dance ΨΨΨΨ Liza Minnelli in a film about sadomasochism, bisexuality, and the relationship between sex and power. Cabaret won Oscars for Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Director. One scene in the film is as unforgettable as the classic confession of incest in Chinatown. Caesar and Rosalie (1972) Comedy/Romance ΨΨ Lighthearted and amusing examination of a ménage à trois. “Don’t worry, you’ve got everything under control.” A therapist’s comments to a pedophile who was worried he might molest his own children; he later molested numerous children in a class he taught out of his home in Capturing the Friedmans Capturing the Friedmans (2003) Documentary ΨΨΨΨ Extraordinarily disturbing and emotional documentary about a father and son accused of pedophilia. Important film to see regarding sex addiction, pedophilia, and the importance of not casting judgment too quickly. Carnal Knowledge (1971) Drama ΨΨ This Mike Nichols film traces the sexual lives of two college roommates, played by Jack Nicholson and Art Garfunkel, as they age and become increasingly disenchanted with sex, love, and the possibilities inherent in relationships. Chinatown (1974) Mystery ΨΨΨΨ A film about power, incest, and the complexity of human relationships. Actors includes Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston. “You see, Mr. Gettes, most people never have to face the fact that, at the right time and in the right place, they are capable of anything.” John Huston comment to Jack Nicholson in Chinatown Claire’s Knee (1971) Drama ΨΨΨ An intelligent film in which a middle-aged man becomes obsessed with a young girl’s knee. Close My Eyes (1991) Drama ΨΨ A British film about brother-sister incest. Closer (2004) Comedy/Drama ΨΨΨ A quality film with good dialogue and superb acting by Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, and Clive Owen. Important issues related to sexuality are portrayed, including deceit, infidelity, the failure to self-disclose, dependency, the impact of guilt and shame, and relationship testing. One scene depicts an amusing online conversation between two men sending erotic instant messages. Collector, The (1965) Drama ΨΨΨ Terence Stamp stars as a young man who collects butterflies. He becomes obsessed with Samantha Eggar, kidnaps her, and winds up inadvertently killing her. Crash (1996) Drama ΨΨΨ A David Cronenberg film about people who become sexually aroused by automobile accidents. From: Wedding, D., Boyd, M.A., & Niemiec, R.M. Movies and Mental Illness: Using Films to Understand Psychopathology © 2005 Hogrefe & Huber Publishers (www.hogrefe.com)
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