Psychologists, film and comic book creators, and Adam West, the 1960s’ Batman himself, gathered at San Diego Comic-Con International to explore the psychopathy of the Joker. Is the Clown Prince of Crime a psychopath? Is the character psychotic? Is it even possible to get inside the character’s head?
Amazing Spider-Man 2: Amazingly Irritating
Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can! I know I used that line to open my review of The Amazing Spider-Man, but if the team making these flicks wants to…
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Psychology of Cult TV: Better Living by "Geeking Out"
A team of psychological professionals explore television’s power to encourage, empower, and unite fans. What is a “cult” TV show? Does it bond people in a good way? How might televised examples model perseverence, empathy, recognition of self-destructive behavior, and the drive to make a difference? When can “geeking out” over TV be healthy and when is fanhood detrimental?
Nick Cage: Good or Bad?
What was it that drove H.P. Lovecraft to envision such terrifying tales of unimaginable horror? He tried to figure out whether Nicolas Cage is good or bad. Season five of…
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AFC Classic: Most Addictive Video Game? And the Most Annoying?
ActionChick: Most addictive video game? 5THWDLOGO: All MGS. mainly Metal Gear sons of the patriot ___ notmikestark: Counter Strike… or Everquest (aka EverCRACK) 815k1 815k1: Alex the kid, jenken with…
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Freud: The Secret Casebook, Tell Me About Your Profiler
UK series set in early 20th century Vienna focuses on Sigmund Freud as he applies his controversial new theories to help solve crimes, from The X-Files’ Frank Spotnitz and Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan’s Nicholas Meyer. In his novel The Seven Per-Cent Solution, Meyer previously had Freud treat cocaine addict Sherlock Holmes and team up with the detective to solve a mystery.