Film blurs the line between myth and reality better than any other artistic medium, one could argue. Using movies to explore the unconscious realms of society in order to reach a better understanding of what drives it, this book examines filmmakers and films that center on schizophrenic themes of alienation, paranoia, breakdown, fantasy, dreams, dementia and violence, and that address--as entertainment--the schizophrenic experience. The loss of individual identity as reflected in the films is investigated, as well as the shamanic potential inherent in the broader theme.
Film blurs the line between myth and reality better than any other artistic medium, one could argue. Using movies to explore the unconscious realms of society in order to reach a better understanding of what drives it, this book examines filmmakers and films that center on schizophrenic themes of alienation, paranoia, breakdown, fantasy, dreams, dementia and violence, and that address--as entertainment--the schizophrenic experience. The loss of individual identity as reflected in the films is investigated, as well as the shamanic potential inherent in the broader theme.
A longtime film reviewer, Jason Horsley's other writings include a novel, screenplays and several nonfiction books about modern cinema. His filmmaking projects include The God Game, Beauty Fool and Being the One. A native of England, he currently lives in Canada.
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Table of Contents Preface Introduction: From Thesis to Diagnosis PART I. CHRONIC SYMPTOMS AND RECURRING THEMES 1. The Occult Text: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly and the Alchemy of Individuation 2. Courting the Other: Quests for Completion 3. Scars: The Hero as Psychopath 4. Weeping Alone: The Counterculture Fails to Communicate 5. The Revolting Male: Jack Nicholson and the Schizophrenic Journey 6. Into the Wild: John Boorman's Explicit Myths 7. A Glass Darkly: Brando and Bertolucci's Last Tango 8. The Man Behind the Mask: Roman Polanski's Dementia Tales 9. Beautiful Freaks: Tim Burton's Celebrations of Specialness 10. The Great American Psychopath PART II. SCRYING THE CULTURE 11. Stealing Candy/Healing Laughter: The Evolution of the Schizo Comedy 12. Advocating Satan 13. God's Channel 14. Paranoia: A Conspiracy by Any Other Name 15. Where Is My Mind? Notes on Purity of Impulse in Fight Club 16. Aliens "R" Us: Race Intimations of Metamorphosis 17. Behind Closed Doors: Antithesis and Antidote Epilogue: Rounding Up the Usual Suspects Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Preface Introduction: From Thesis to Diagnosis PART I. CHRONIC SYMPTOMS AND RECURRING THEMES 1. The Occult Text: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly and the Alchemy of Individuation 2. Courting the Other: Quests for Completion 3. Scars: The Hero as Psychopath 4. Weeping Alone: The Counterculture Fails to Communicate 5. The Revolting Male: Jack Nicholson and the Schizophrenic Journey 6. Into the Wild: John Boorman's Explicit Myths 7. A Glass Darkly: Brando and Bertolucci's Last Tango 8. The Man Behind the Mask: Roman Polanski's Dementia Tales 9. Beautiful Freaks: Tim Burton's Celebrations of Specialness 10. The Great American Psychopath PART II. SCRYING THE CULTURE 11. Stealing Candy/Healing Laughter: The Evolution of the Schizo Comedy 12. Advocating Satan 13. God's Channel 14. Paranoia: A Conspiracy by Any Other Name 15. Where Is My Mind? Notes on Purity of Impulse in Fight Club 16. Aliens "R" Us: Race Intimations of Metamorphosis 17. Behind Closed Doors: Antithesis and Antidote Epilogue: Rounding Up the Usual Suspects Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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