Psychology at the Movies: Young/Psychology at the Movies

__Psychology at the Movies__ explores the insights to be gained by applying various psychological lenses to popular films including cinematic depictions of human behavior, the psychology of filmmakers, and the impact of viewing movies. * Uses the widest range of psychological approaches to explore movies, the people who make them, and the people who watch them * Written in an accessible style with vivid examples from a diverse group of popular films, such as __The Silence of the Lambs, The Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, Taxi Driver, Good Will Hunting,__ and __A Beautiful Mind__ * Brings together psychology, film studies, mass communication, and cultural studies to provide an interdisciplinary perspective * Features an extensive bibliography for further exploration of various research fields Content: Chapter 1 Introduction—The Many Sides of Psychology and the Many Faces of the Movies (pages 1–16): Chapter 2 The Search for Meaning—Psychological Interpretations in the Movies (pages 17–39): Chapter 3 Psychopathology, Psychotherapy and Psycho—Psychologists and Their Patients in the Movies (pages 41–60): Chapter 4 Crazy Genius—The Psychology of Filmmakers (pages 61–78): Chapter 5 Picturing the Audience—Psychological Profiles of Moviegoers (pages 79–92): Chapter 6 The Cinematic Moment—Emotions and the Comprehension of Movies (pages 93–110): Chapter 7 Reflecting on the Screen—The Reception of Movies (pages 111–128): Chapter 8 The Movies Made Me Do It—The Effects of Film (pages 129–149): Chapter 9 Movies as Equipment for Living—The Functions of Film (pages 151–170): Chapter 10 Conclusion—Putting the Pieces Together (pages 171–180): All Movies Are Psychologically Alive, Exploding With Human Drama. This Drama Can Be Seen From Many Different Angles-in The Movies Themselves, In The People Who Make Them, And In The People Who Watch Them. Psychology At The Movies Explores These Issues And Addresses How Psychologists Have Interpreted Movies And How Psychotherapy And Psychopathology Have Been Depicted In Film. The Author Also Examines The Psychological Make-up Of Legendary Directors, Such As Hitchcock, Scorsese And Woody Allen, And Actors Such As Angelina Jolie And Jack Nicholson. Also Considered Is The Powerful Impact That Film Can Have On Its Audience. The Author Draws Upon His Extensive Experience In The Fields Of Film And Psychology To Reveal The Deep Connections Between The Fantasy World Of Cinema And The Realities Of Everyday Life. Engagingly Written To Appeal To Academics And Movie Fans Alike, Psychology At The Movies Is A Front Row Ticket To Issues At The Forefront Of Popular Cinema And The Human Mind. Introduction: The Many Sides Of Psychology & The Many Faces Of The Movies -- The Search For Meaning: Psychological Interpretations In The Movies -- Psychopathology, Psychotherapy & Psycho-psychologists & Their Patients In The Movies -- Crazy Genius: The Psychology Of Filmmakers -- Picturing The Audience: Psychological Profiles Of Moviegoers -- The Cinematic Moment: Emotions & The Comprehension Of Movies -- Reflecting On The Screen: The Reception Of Movies -- The Movies Made Me Do It: The Effects Of Film Effects On Behavior -- Movies As Equipment For Living: The Functions Of Film -- Conclusion: Putting The Pieces Together. Skip Dine Young. Includes Bibliographical References, Filmography And Index. Front Matter -- Introduction b7 sThe Many Sides of Psychology and the Many Faces of the Movies -- The Search for Meaning b7 sPsychological Interpretations in the Movies -- Psychopathology, Psychotherapy and Psycho b7 sPsychologists and Their Patients in the Movies -- Crazy Genius b7 sThe Psychology of Filmmakers -- Picturing the Audience b7 sPsychological Profiles of Moviegoers -- The Cinematic Moment b7 sEmotions and the Comprehension of Movies -- Reflecting on the Screen b7 sThe Reception of Movies -- The Movies Made Me Do It b7 sThe Effects of Film -- Movies as Equipment for Living b7 sThe Functions of Film -- Conclusion b7 sPutting the Pieces Together -- Appendix A: Mental Health Professionals in Top Box Office Grossing Movies, 1990 b6 s1999 -- Appendix B: Three Top 50 Lists of Acclaimed Movies -- Appendix C: Emotionally Arousing Movie Scenes -- Appendix D: Therapeutic Movies -- Endnotes -- Bibliography -- Filmography -- Index Psychology at the Movies explores the insights to be gained by applying various psychological lenses to popular films including cinematic depictions of human behavior, the psychology of filmmakers, and the impact of viewing movies.

• Uses the widest range of psychological approaches to explore movies, the people who make them, and the people who watch them
• Written in an accessible style with vivid examples from a diverse group of popular films, such as The Silence of the Lambs, The Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, Taxi Driver, Good Will Hunting, and A Beautiful Mind
• Brings together psychology, film studies, mass communication, and cultural studies to provide an interdisciplinary perspective
• Features an extensive bibliography for further exploration of various research fields

"Psychology at the Movies explores the insights to be gained by applying various psychological lenses to popular films including cinematic depictions of human behavior, the psychology of filmmakers, and the impact of viewing movies. Uses the widest range of psychological approaches to explore movies, the people who make them, and the people who watch them ; Written in an accessible style with vivid examples from a diverse group of popular films, such as The Silence of the Lambs, The Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, Taxi Driver, Good Will Hunting, and A Beautiful Mind ; Brings together psychology, film studies, mass communication, and cultural studies to provide an interdisciplinary perspective ; Features an extensive bibliography for further exploration of various research fields"--Provided by publisher Appealing to film buffs, students, and academics, Psychology at the Movies provides a concise, interdisciplinary overview of the psychology of film. This book explores how psychologists have interpreted movies as well as how psychology specifically psychotherapy and psychopathology have been portrayed in film.