Cinemental

Cinemental

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Cinemental episodes

  • 031 Anora 2
    In this episode Dr. Josh talks about how sex is healthy and we need to talk about it more... with our partners. Not necessarily on the air. Meanwhile, Jeff has no problem talking about masturbation. This is a weird one.
    0:00 Intro
    1:15 Topics
    2:00 Sex
    3:51 Normalizing the Taboo
    5:54 Dr. Josh put on the spot
    7:10 Masturbation
    9:35 Taboo & Stand Up
    10:50 People are Having Less Sex
    13:30 Collapse of society
    18:45 Vaccines
    24:20 Scientific Method
    31 min
  • 030 Anora
    Dive deep into the complex world of Sean Baker's "Anora" with us on this week's episode of Cinemental! We're dissecting the film's exploration of love, power, and transactional relationships.
    Join us as we discuss Mikey Madison's captivating performance as Anora, a sex worker who finds herself caught in a whirlwind romance with Ivan, played by Mark Eidelstein, the son of Russian oligarchs. We unpack the film's raw portrayal of their unlikely connection and the dramatic fallout when Ivan's parents, portrayed by Alexey Serebryakov and Yura Borisov, intervene.
    Is Anora's love for Ivan genuine, or is it simply a transaction? We explore the film's nuanced take on class, desire, and the lengths people will go to for security and affection. We also analyze the brilliant direction of Sean Baker, known for his authentic and empathetic storytelling, and how "Anora" fits into his filmography.
    In this episode, we cover:
    • Mikey Madison's performance: A breakdown of her compelling portrayal of Anora's vulnerability and strength.
    • Mark Eidelstein and the supporting cast: Exploring the dynamics between Ivan and his powerful family.
    • Sean Baker's directorial style: How he creates a realistic and immersive cinematic experience.
    • The film's themes: Examining the complexities of love, money, and power.
    • Spoiler-filled discussion: We delve into key plot points and the film's ending.
    • Transactional Relationships: We discuss the question of if love can be bought, and where the line is drawn.
    Keywords: Anora movie, Sean Baker, Mikey Madison, Mark Eidelstein, Alexey Serebryakov, Yura Borisov, film review, movie analysis, transactional love, class dynamics, independent film, A24, Cannes Film Festival, film discussion, Cinemental podcast, movie podcast, film criticism, spoiler review, character analysis, love and money, Russian oligarchs.
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    Follow filmmaker Jeff Jones on Instagram @hugemanmissing
    Follow Dr. Joshua Jones on BlueSky @usapsychiatrist.bsky.social
    Listen to Cinemental on https://linktr.ee/cinemental
    37 min
  • 029 Unforgiven 2
    In this episode we talk about resiliency and how to build it. We've gotten soft, people... luckily there are strategies you can implement to overcome that.
    This episode is our continuing coverage of Unforgiven, in honor of the late great Gene Hackman.
    Cinemental is a podcast where we discuss mental health in cinema, television, and pop culture.
    0:00 Intro & Gene Hackman
    3:45 Resiliency
    6:30 We're soft
    9:15 Step One: Support
    11:15 Step Two: Self Care
    15:00 Step Three: Mental Health
    19:10 Step Four: Meaning and Purpose
    26:52 Calling Out Fictional Characters
    35:21 Oscars
    Jeffrey Jones is a filmmaker and a professor of screenwriting and Dr. Joshua Jones is a forensic psychiatrist.
    You can listen to us on any of the podcasting platforms or follow filmmaker Jeff Jones on Instagram @ hugemanmissing.
    Feel free to email us at [email protected] or check out other episodes at cinementalpodcast.com
    If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call or text the national suicide hotline at 988.
    49 min
  • 028 Unforgiven
    In this episode we talk about resiliency and how to build it. We've gotten soft, people... luckily there are strategies you can implement to overcome that.
    This episode is our continuing coverage of Unforgiven, in honor of the late great Gene Hackman.
    Cinemental is a podcast where we discuss mental health in cinema, television, and pop culture.
    0:00 Intro & Gene Hackman
    3:45 Resiliency
    6:30 We're soft
    9:15 Step One: Support
    11:15 Step Two: Self Care
    15:00 Step Three: Mental Health
    19:10 Step Four: Meaning and Purpose
    26:52 Calling Out Fictional Characters
    35:21 Oscars
    Jeffrey Jones is a filmmaker and a professor of screenwriting and Dr. Joshua Jones is a forensic psychiatrist.
    You can listen to us on any of the podcasting platforms or follow filmmaker Jeff Jones on Instagram @ hugemanmissing.
    Feel free to email us at [email protected] or check out other episodes at cinementalpodcast.com
    If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call or text the national suicide hotline at 988.
    34 min
  • 027 Beaty & The Beast
    In this episode we discuss everything you ever wanted to know about Stockholm Syndrome and how it may apply to you. We also discuss how Belle was, well... kind of a jerk.
    Enjoy this deep dive into a beloved Disney classic which we all know is problematic but we love it anyway. Because we do in fact use antlers in all of our decorating.
    55 min
  • 026 Trap
    We talk a lot about psychopaths and sociopaths and this is our definitive deep dive. Trap is an amazing portrayal of a serial killer and hopefully marks the beginning of the renaissance of Josh Hartnett. In this episode we cover:
    Can a serial killer care about their family?
    Was Josh Hartnett's portrayal accurate?
    How can people torture?
    The Compulsion to Kill
    Enjoy and let us know what other movies you'd like us to cover!
    https://linktr.ee/cinemental
    Please feel free to email us at [email protected]
    Or you can follow filmmaker Jeffrey Jones on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@largeandinchargeproductions
    And follow Dr. Josh Jones on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/usapsychiatrist.bsky.social
    50 min
  • 025 It Ends With Us
    Why don't abused people get out of abusive relationships? Well it's a lot harder than you think. There's confusion, shame, denial... the list goes on. In this episode we talk about generational abuse and trauma, why Hollywood turns a blind eye to abusers, how intentionality is the way forward, and why Ryle's trauma is NOT the cause for his abusive actions.
    Please feel free to email us at [email protected]
    Or you can follow filmmaker Jeffrey Jones on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@largeandinchargeproductions
    And follow Dr. Josh Jones on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/usapsychiatrist.bsky.social
    53 min
  • 024 LA Fires
    Empathy, Blame, homelessness, and how we break this cycle of hatred. We have to move forward. We have to do better. Join us for the discussion.
    35 min
  • 023 Wicked
    There's a lot of mental health issues in Wicked. Bullying is a MAJOR theme, along with envy, hero worship, apathy, you name it. And we discuss it all.
    52 min
  • 022 Elf
    In this episode we tackle the Santa Myth, when to tell your kids they're adopted (if they are, of course) and how you can work hard and be a good dad. We also tackle ADHD and ask why the writers had to be so mean to Charlotte
    45 min

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Cinemental is a podcast about mental health and how it’s portrayed in cinema and television. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what do YOU need to know about mental health.…