Psycho

Fairy Tales, Child Development, And Unconscious Learning

Susan Kim | Posted 12.21.2009 | Living


Susan Kim

Fairy tales communicate strong, unconscious messages to children in terms they can grasp. This is because these stories possess genuine resonance and dreamlike power.

Reading the Pictures: 100% of Your Weekly Dose of Terrorism Panic

Michael Shaw | Posted 11.14.2009 | Media


Michael Shaw

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Mental Illness: The Stigma of Silence

Glenn Close | Posted 10.21.2009 | Living


Glenn Close

It is an odd paradox that a society, which can now speak openly and unabashedly about topics that were once unspeakable, still remains largely silent when it comes to mental illness.

Defiant Danish Director Lars von Trier Tackles Antichrist

Brad Balfour | Posted 10.10.2009 | Entertainment


Brad Balfour

Questions for Lars von Trier: "You had a a researcher on misogyny in the credits. In the writing or making of this film did you learn something about misogyny in yourself, in your work?"

Big Brother 11: No Joy in Mudville

Tallulah Morehead | Posted 08.31.2009 | Entertainment


Tallulah Morehead

I wouldn't allow Lydia, Natalie, Jessie, Russell, Chima, or Kevin, in my home without an armed escort, and this week they were all out to show just what horrible, and in Lydia's case, psychotic, people they are.

Tribeca Film Festival: Hysterical Psycho

Dan Fogler | Posted 05.24.2009 | Entertainment


Dan Fogler

The title says it all. I wanted to direct an homage to Alfred Hitchcock with my own modern stamp of course.

An Afternoon with Hitchcock

One For The Table | Posted 12.05.2008 | Living


One For The Table

After you've seen one severed head you've seen them all. I prefer to be scared with style... and Hitchcock was the master. If you don't believe me, you should see my electric bill.

Thrilling! But No Sequel, Please

Michael Waldman | Posted 05.31.2008 | Politics


Michael Waldman

Recount is one of the better political movies I've ever seen. It brings to life the ways our elections can go wrong, and the often corrupt machinery by which we still cast and count votes.