Cinemental

In this episode we discuss the A24 body horror film "The Substance" starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. Join your hosts, Dr. Joshua Jones, a renowned forensic psychiatrist, and Jeffrey Jones, a seasoned filmmaker and professor, as they unravel the complex themes and psychological layers of this provocative movie. We'll explore the film's commentary on body image, identity, and the dark side...

Dive deep into the complex world of Sean Baker's "Anora" with us on this week's episode of Cinemental! We're dissecting the film's exploration of love, power, and transactional relationships. Join us as we discuss Mikey Madison's captivating performance as Anora, a sex worker who finds herself caught in a whirlwind romance with Ivan, played by Mark Eidelstein, the son of Russian oligarchs. We unpa...

In this episode Dr. Josh talks about how sex is healthy and we need to talk about it more... with our partners. Not necessarily on the air. Meanwhile, Jeff has no problem talking about masturbation. This is a weird one. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Topics 2:00 Sex 3:51 Normalizing the Taboo 5:54 Dr. Josh put on the spot 7:10 Masturbation 9:35 Taboo & Stand Up 10:50 People are Having Less Sex 13:30 Collapse of...

In this episode we talk about resiliency and how to build it. We've gotten soft, people... luckily there are strategies you can implement to overcome that. This episode is our continuing coverage of Unforgiven, in honor of the late great Gene Hackman. Cinemental is a podcast where we discuss mental health in cinema, television, and pop culture. 0:00 Intro & Gene Hackman 3:45 Resiliency 6:30 We're...

In this episode we talk about resiliency and how to build it. We've gotten soft, people... luckily there are strategies you can implement to overcome that. This episode is our continuing coverage of Unforgiven, in honor of the late great Gene Hackman. Cinemental is a podcast where we discuss mental health in cinema, television, and pop culture. 0:00 Intro & Gene Hackman 3:45 Resiliency 6:30 We're...

In this episode we discuss everything you ever wanted to know about Stockholm Syndrome and how it may apply to you. We also discuss how Belle was, well... kind of a jerk. Enjoy this deep dive into a beloved Disney classic which we all know is problematic but we love it anyway. Because we do in fact use antlers in all of our decorating.

We talk a lot about psychopaths and sociopaths and this is our definitive deep dive. Trap is an amazing portrayal of a serial killer and hopefully marks the beginning of the renaissance of Josh Hartnett. In this episode we cover: Can a serial killer care about their family? Was Josh Hartnett's portrayal accurate? How can people torture? The Compulsion to Kill Enjoy and let us know what other movie...

Why don't abused people get out of abusive relationships? Well it's a lot harder than you think. There's confusion, shame, denial... the list goes on. In this episode we talk about generational abuse and trauma, why Hollywood turns a blind eye to abusers, how intentionality is the way forward, and why Ryle's trauma is NOT the cause for his abusive actions. Please feel free to email us at brothers@...

Empathy, Blame, homelessness, and how we break this cycle of hatred. We have to move forward. We have to do better. Join us for the discussion.

There's a lot of mental health issues in Wicked. Bullying is a MAJOR theme, along with envy, hero worship, apathy, you name it. And we discuss it all.

In this episode we tackle the Santa Myth, when to tell your kids they're adopted (if they are, of course) and how you can work hard and be a good dad. We also tackle ADHD and ask why the writers had to be so mean to Charlotte

Shrinking: Exploring Transference, Guilt, and Therapy Best Practices In today's episode of Cinemental, we delve into the complexities of therapy and human connection with a focus on the Apple TV+ series "Shrinking." Join us as we discuss the themes of transference, guilt, and the ethical considerations within the therapeutic relationship. Transference: The Unconscious Projection of Feelings We exp...

Core Memories, Joy vs. Sadness, Bing Bong. We cover it all.

1) Psychopaths Versus Sadists 2) Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn... also maybe Flummox? 3) Belief and disbelief 4) Trust

There's a big difference between adaptive and toxic narcissism. We discuss.

In our Spooky Season episode we discuss resilience, PTSD vs. trauma, and whether serial killers really find each other and form long lasting friendships.

The only place to enjoy politics right now.

In this episode we talk about childhood schizophrenia, best practices for child psychologists and why Josh doesn't have a civic award for excellence like Bruce Willis does.

Cinemental is a podcast where we discuss mental health in film and television. What did they get right?  What did they get wrong?  And what do you need to know about mental health.   Jeffrey Jones is a filmmaker and a professor of screenwriting and Dr. Joshua Jones is a forensic psychiatrist.  You can listen to us on any of the podcasting platforms or follow filmmaker Jeff Jone...

Cinemental is a podcast where we discuss mental health in film and television. What did they get right?  What did they get wrong?  And what do you need to know about mental health.   Jeffrey Jones is a filmmaker and a professor of screenwriting and Dr. Joshua Jones is a forensic psychiatrist.  You can listen to us on any of the podcasting platforms or follow filmmaker Jeff Jone...

On this weeks episode of the Cinemental Podcast we discuss the feature film Seven. We talk about serial killers, anger management, burn out, and we answer the age old question "What's in the Box?" Cinemental is a podcast where we discuss mental health in film and television. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what do you need to know about mental health. Jeffrey Jones is a filmm...

In this weeks episode of the podcast we cover whether dreams have meaning. Was this Nic Cage's best role ever? What is avoidant personality disorder? And most importantly, how to avoid the pitfalls of not landing a high concept screenplay. Cinemental is a podcast where we discuss mental health in film and television. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what do you need to know ab...

This week we tackle Baby Reindeer. The new Netflix show based on show creator Richard Gadd's life. The Cinemental Podcast is where we discuss mental health in cinema. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what do YOU need to know about mental health. Follow Jeff on Insta and Tik Tok @hugemanmissing. You can also find us on YouTube or Patreon. Please note that 100% of Patreon contri...

Cinemental is a podcast where we discuss mental health in film and television. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what do you need to know about mental health. Jeffrey Jones is a filmmaker and a professor of screenwriting and Dr. Joshua Jones is a forensic psychiatrist. You can listen to us on any of the podcasting platforms or follow filmmaker Jeff Jones on Instagram @ hugemanm...

Alex Garland's Civil War was a film masterpiece. The characters suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and dissociation and we discuss what you should know about these mental health issues. We are the Jones Brothers and this is our podcast, Cinemental, where we discuss mental health in cinema and how it's portrayed. But most importantly, what do YOU need to know about mental health. Jeffrey Jo...