La La Land Character Development

Oil painting of famous self-destructive characters from film, representing the psychological death drive and themes of Thanatos.

Self-Destructive Characters in Film

Introduction to Thanatos and Its Psychological Implications In the realm of psychology, Thanatos refers to the instinctual drive towards death, destruction, or a return to an inanimate state. Coined by Sigmund Freud,…

Screen Psyche September 7, 2025

Chihiro from Spirited Away facing mystical spirits, representing childhood fear, innocence, and growth.

Film Character Analysis

Fear and Innocence in Childhood: A Deep Dive into Spirited Away

Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away (2001) isn't just a visually stunning animated film; it's a profound exploration of childhood fears and the loss of innocence. As Chihiro navigates a magical bathhouse to rescue…

Screen Psyche September 1, 2025

Oil painting of famous fictional characters facing fear of success and self-sabotage, including Walter White, Frodo, Carrie Bradshaw, Don Draper, Michael Scott, and Moira Rose.

Psychological Concepts via Characters

The Psychological Impacts of Success and Self-Sabotage in Characters

Introduction to Fear of Success Fear of success is a complex psychological phenomenon that manifests in various ways, especially in storytelling and character development within literature, film, and other narrative…

Screen Psyche August 31, 2025

Digital painting of The Bride from Kill Bill in her yellow tracksuit, holding a katana, symbolizing revenge and identity transformation.

Film Character Analysis

The Bride Kill Bill Revenge: Unraveling Identity Through Revenge

Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill is a two-part cinematic odyssey that weaves a complex narrative filled with vibrant aesthetics, stylized violence, and profound themes of vengeance and identity. Centered around the protagonist, known…

Screen Psyche August 16, 2025