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Reel Reflections

by Rachel Close

Each episode we take a deep dive into the psychological underpinnings of the movies and protagonists we know and love!

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Episodes

  1. Trading Places: Layers of Discrimination, with Caroline Kelly

    This episode of Reel Reflections features Caroline Kelly. Caroline picked the 1983 as the film for this week's discussion. We discuss depictions class, race & gender, and the impact of the free market economic system. Enjoy!

  2. Stan & Ollie: The Serious Business of Play with Dr Maggie Jackson

    This episode of Reel Reflections features Dr Maggie Jackson. Maggie wanted picked the 2018 biopic 'Stan and Ollie' as the film for this week's discussion. We discuss performance and acting craft, male friendship, education and the serious business of play. Enjoy!

  3. The Sopranos (mainly Tony) with Mark Schvetz: Fear, Power & Honour

    This episode features an interview with anthropology scholar, religious eduction teacher and my good friend, Schvetz. He brings reflective critique, humour and insight to this conversation about the much revered HBO Series. We explored themes of masculinity, power, intergenerational trauma and...

  4. Stalker with Ben Cole: Faith, Doubt & Spirituality

    This week on Reel Reflections, I speak with Actor, Cinematographer & Truth Seeker Ben Cole about the 1979 Movie by Andrie Tarkovsky : Stalker. We circle around themes of doubt, faith and spirituality. You can also listen and subscribe to Reel Reflections on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker...

  5. Lars & the Real Girl With Andy Broderick: Fantasy, Loss & Transitional Object

    This week on Reel Reflections we look at Lars and the Real Girl with Therapist, Musician and Artist Andy Broderick.

  6. Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri with Oana Tanase: Human contact, connection & authenticity

    This episode features an interview with the fantastic Oana Tanase. Oana is a systemic leader, coach and therapist. She brings warmth, wisdom and insight to this conversation about the 2017 movie 'Three billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri'. We explored themes of loss, trauma, connection…

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  7. Groundhog day with Liberty Martin: from Narcissism to Altruism

    This week on Reel Reflections we take a deep dive into Groundhog Day, with screen writer Liberty Martin.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Each episode we take a deep dive into the psychological underpinnings of the movies and protagonists we know and love!

HOSTED BY

Rachel Close

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How many episodes does Reel Reflections have?

Reel Reflections currently has 8 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Reel Reflections about?

Each episode we take a deep dive into the psychological underpinnings of the movies and protagonists we know and love!

How often does Reel Reflections release new episodes?

Reel Reflections has 8 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Reel Reflections?

Reel Reflections is created and hosted by Rachel Close.
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