The Enneagram in a Movie

Type 8 Women, Part 3: Emily the Criminal


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In this episode of "The Enneagram in a Movie," Mario Sikora and TJ Dawe turn their attention to the 2022 indie film "Emily the Criminal" starring Aubrey Plaza. As they explore the Enneagram Type 8 through Emily's journey, they highlight the film’s complex portrayal of a Navigating Type 8 woman, capturing both her grit and vulnerability as she faces the harsh realities of economic struggle, debt, and crime in modern-day Los Angeles. Mario and TJ discuss how Emily’s story embodies classic Type 8 characteristics, including a relentless drive, quick adaptation to difficult circumstances, and a fierce sense of justice and self-reliance. The conversation delves into her transformation from a gig worker drowning in debt to a criminal mastermind who owns her identity as “Emily the Criminal.” They compare Emily’s depiction to other iconic female Type 8 characters and emphasize the need for more rich, multidimensional female Type 8 roles in cinema. This discussion is a must-watch for Enneagram enthusiasts, film buffs, and anyone fascinated by powerful character studies.

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