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On this episode of the Much Madness podcast, Carrie and Mackenzie tackle a monumental film and relevant topic with one of the most well-known characters in cinema - Dustin Hoffman's Raymond Babbitt in Rain Man (1988). Credited as the movie to bring awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to the general public, Rain Man serves as a different type of road trip saga in telling a story of growth for both Raymond and his estranged brother Charlie (played by Tom Cruise). Tune in as the ladies take on the mental health myth centered on Autism and the conspiracy theory regarding its causation. Also included are Carrie's strong feelings about Tom Cruise.

They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with sensitivity to traumatic subjects should exercise caution before listening to this episode.

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Check out the full movie list for upcoming episode topics on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.muchmadnesspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Suggestions for movies to watch and review are always welcomed. You can share them by submitting on the website or leaving comments on the Much Madness social media profiles accounts with TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky.

Music: Lightness - Original SFH composition by Songs For Humanity

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of the information on the podcast is at the user's own risk. Listeners should contact your doctor or other qualified medical providers for medical advice.

The film featured in this week's episode, one that Carrie and Mackenzie think everyone should see (at least once), is Mommie Dearest (1981), starring Faye Dunaway and Diana Scarwild. Joan Crawford was already a household name but this film adaptation of her daughter Christina's memoir, but this movie launched her into the villain universe. Join the ladies as they discuss mother-daughter relationships, child abuse (TRIGGER WARNING), and why they have a bone to pick with Roger Ebert.

They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with sensitivity to traumatic subjects should exercise caution before listening to this episode.

Please join the conversation by subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast.

Check out the full movie list for upcoming episode topics on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.muchmadnesspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Suggestions for movies to watch and review are always welcomed. You can share them by submitting on the website or leaving comments on the Much Madness social media profiles accounts with TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky.

Music: Lightness - Original SFH composition by Songs For Humanity

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of the information on the podcast is at the user's own risk. Listeners should contact your doctor or other qualified medical providers for medical advice.

Ever think about totally erasing an ex from your memories? Well, it's the subject of this week's episode as Mackenzie and Carrie dive into Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet. They talk memory formation, professional decorum (or lack thereof), and treatment consent. Above all, they wonder about the ability of love to withstand the test of time even in the face of total (cognitive) annihilation.

They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with sensitivity to traumatic subjects should exercise caution before listening to this episode.

Please join the conversation by subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast.

Check out the full movie list for upcoming episode topics on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.muchmadnesspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Suggestions for movies to watch and review are always welcomed. You can share them by submitting on the website or leaving comments on the Much Madness social media profiles accounts with TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky.

Music: Lightness - Original SFH composition by Songs For Humanity

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of the information on the podcast is at the user's own risk. Listeners should contact your doctor or other qualified medical providers for medical advice.

For this week's episode, Mackenzie and Carrie dissect the movie that made Multiple Personality Disorder a household name - the 1957 feature film The Three Faces of Eve. The ladies talk about Joanne Woodward's break-out and Academy-Award-winning role along with the real-life events of Chris Costner Sizemore that inspired the story.

They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with sensitivity to traumatic subjects should exercise caution before listening to this episode.

Please join the conversation by subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast.

Check out the full movie list for upcoming episode topics on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.muchmadnesspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Suggestions for movies to watch and review are always welcomed. You can share them by submitting on the website or leaving comments on the Much Madness social media profiles accounts with TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky.

Music: Lightness - Original SFH composition by Songs For Humanity

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of the information on the podcast is at the user's own risk. Listeners should contact your doctor or other qualified medical providers for medical advice.

And the ladies are back with another riveting episode of the Much Madness podcast with this week's movie of A Long Way Down (2014). Mackenzie and Carrie discuss how the movie's main cast - Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Imogen Poots, and Aaron Paul - make a movie about suicide lighthearted, if you could say such a thing. They also address the very recent and very relevant development of the Commission to Make America Healthy Again (both have some thoughts).

They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with sensitivity to traumatic subjects should exercise caution before listening to this episode.

If you or a loved one are struggling with suicidality, please contact one of the resources below:

• ⁠National 988 Crisis Line⁠ - call or text ⁠988⁠, or chat ⁠988lifeline.org⁠
• ⁠Trevor Project:⁠ text ⁠START to 678-678⁠, call ⁠866-488-7368⁠ (support for LGBTQ youth)
• ⁠Veterans Crisis Line⁠: Call ⁠800-273-8255⁠ or text ⁠838255⁠

Check out the full movie list for upcoming episode topics on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.muchmadnesspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Suggestions for movies to watch and review are always welcomed. You can share them by submitting on the website.

Music: Lightness - Original SFH composition by Songs For Humanity

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of the information on the podcast is at the user's own risk. Listeners should contact your doctor or other qualified medical providers for medical advice.

Welcome to the second part of the To The Bone (2017) discussion. Mackenzie and Carrie expand upon the topics of Episode 2 | I have no heart, I have no bones by addressing anorexia, family dysfunction, trauma, and all the red flags. Learn why Carrie considers herself a "survivalist" and how Mackenzie feels about "fever dreams."

They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with sensitivity to traumatic subjects should exercise caution before listening to this episode.

Please join the conversation by subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast.

Check out the full movie list for upcoming episode topics on ⁠⁠www.muchmadnesspodcast.com⁠⁠

Suggestions for movies to watch and review are always welcomed. You can share them by submitting on the website or leaving comments on the Much Madness social media profiles that can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Music: Lightness - Original SFH composition by Songs For Humanity

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of the information on the podcast is at the user's own risk. Listeners should contact your doctor or other qualified medical providers for medical advice.

Mackenzie and Carrie are back for their second episode to discuss To The Bone (2017) starring Keanu Reeves, Lily Collins, and Carrie Preston. Coincidentally, this episode airs during Eating Disorders Awareness Week put on by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). The film is introduced along with honest conversations about their own battles with eating and body image. So much was discussed that this movie was broken down into two parts. Don't forget to listen to the second part - Susan, Read the Room | Episode 3!

They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with sensitivity to traumatic subjects should exercise caution before listening to this episode.

Please join the conversation by subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast.

Check out the full movie list for upcoming episode topics on ⁠⁠www.muchmadnesspodcast.com⁠⁠

Suggestions for movies to watch and review are always welcomed. You can share them by submitting on the website or leaving comments on the Much Madness social media profiles that can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Music: Lightness - Original SFH composition by Songs For Humanity

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of the information on the podcast is at the user's own risk. Listeners should contact your doctor or other qualified medical providers for medical advice.

For their first topic, Mackenzie and Carrie discuss the movie Girl, Interrupted (1999) and its themes of borderline personality disorder (BPD), psychiatric institutionalization, and bonding between patients on a hospital ward. Throughout the episode, these two besties reminisce on how they met and how the Much Madness podcast came to be.

They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with sensitivity to traumatic subjects should exercise caution before listening to this episode.

Please join the conversation by subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast.

Check out the full movie list for upcoming episode topics on ⁠www.muchmadnesspodcast.com⁠

Suggestions for movies to watch and review are always welcomed. You can share them by submitting on the website or leaving comments on the Much Madness social media profiles that can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of the information on the podcast is at the user's own risk. Listeners should contact your doctor or other qualified medical providers for medical advice.

Welcome to the Much Madness podcast where cohosts Mackenzie Ice and Carrie Krucinski explore the powerful connection between film and mental health. Using keen eyes, emotional intelligence, and quick humor, these two friends will dive into iconic movies to uncover the psychological themes, character struggles, and emotional journeys that shaped them. Tune in each week for new episodes.