Seductive Alter Egos - 'The Nutty Professor' (1963) d. Jerry Lewis, 'The Mask' (1994) d. Chuck Russell & 'Hit Man' (2024) d. Richard Linklater

Should accessing a more confident version of ourself be conceived as a transformation? Is the identify and existence of our alter egos determined by our surroundings? Do we have access to a catalogue of distinct identities or a single self that evolves over time? With the release of Richard Linklater's new film 'Hit Man', this week's episode examines films in which a meek and mild protagonist undergoes some form of transition to embody a more cool and suave alter ego. Email us at [email protected]