Laiza Rodriguez Kenney

Allegory Lounge

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Allegory Lounge is a four-part mini series that explores psychology and philosophy through cinema, treating film as modern myths that illuminate the human condition. How We Change The first two episodes explore the process of transformation — how growth unfolds within us. Why We Change The second half explores the deeper reason behind transformation — the existential pressures that push us to grow. ⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: Throughout the series, we discuss films and shows freely. We recommend watching them beforehand if you’d like to avoid spoilers.

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Laiza Rodriguez Kenney

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Welcome to Allegory Lounge: Psychology and Philosophy through Film 05.03.2026 2:07

Allegory Lounge is a four-part mini podcast series that explores psychology and philosophy through cinema, treating film as modern myths that illuminate the human condition. How We Change The first two episodes explore the process of transformation — how growth unfolds within us. Why We Change The second half explores the deeper reason behind transformation — the existential pressures that push us...

The Shadow: Thunderbolts, The Substance & Mickey 17 05.03.2026 1:00:13

From Jung and Nietzsche to films like Thunderbolts, The Substance, and Mickey 17, we explore the Shadow—the parts of ourselves we repress—and what becomes possible when we dare to face them. 👉🏾 Watch the Allegory Lounge video series on Youtube. FILMS - SPOILER WARNING - Thunderbolts, dir. Jake Schreier - The Substance, dir. Coralie Fargeat - Mickey 17, dir. Bong Joon-ho — based on Mickey7 by Ed...

The Hero’s Journey: Dune, Moana, & The Matrix 05.03.2026 53:49

In our second episode we explore how Moana, Paul Atreides, and Neo follow the Hero’s Journey—and why this ancient pattern still mirrors our own psychological growth. 👉🏾 Watch the Allegory Lounge video series on Youtube. FILMS - SPOILER WARNING - Moana (2016), dir. Ron Clements & John Musker - Dune (2021) Dune: Part Two (2024), dir. Denis Villeneuve - The Matrix (1999), dir. Lana & Lilly...

Faith & Reason: Groundhog Day & Heretic 05.03.2026 1:02:01

Through films like Groundhog Day and Heretic, we examine how people either create meaning through reason and personal agency or refine belief through faith and trust, and how both paths can either liberate or trap us depending on how rigidly we hold them. 👉🏾 Watch the Allegory Lounge video series on Youtube. FILMS - SPOILER WARNING - Groundhog Day (1993), dir. Harold Ramis; starring Bill Murray,...

Death: The Tree of Life, Interview with the Vampire, & What We Do in the Shadows 05.03.2026 50:19

In this final episode, we explore the ancient sisterhood of Mortality and Morality - born together at the dawn of humankind - through the Tree of Life, Interview with the Vampire, and What We Do in the Shadows. 👉🏾 Watch the Allegory Lounge video series on Youtube. FILMS & SHOWS - SPOILER WARNING - The Tree of Life (2011), dir. Terrence Malick - What We Do in the Shadows (FX TV series), crea...