Michael Briesch and Jason Rinker

Re-Constructing the Psyche

Society EN ↓ 15 episodes

Exploring Film and TV through the lenses of Psychology, Philosophy, Spirituality and Religion.

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Michael Briesch and Jason Rinker

Episodes

002- The Lighthouse 30.09.2024 49:36

Summary In this conversation, Michael and Jason delve into the psychological themes presented in the film "The Lighthouse", exploring concepts such as isolation, madness, and the dynamics between characters. They discuss Freudian and Jungian perspectives, particularly focusing on the roles of the super ego and the id, as well as the significance of the anima. The discussion also touches on the sym...

001- Get Out 24.09.2024 52:57

Summary In this episode of 'Reconstructing the Psyche', hosts Michael, Jason, and Anil delve into the film 'Get Out', exploring its themes of boredom, cultural appropriation, and the socio-cultural implications of exploitation. They discuss how the film reflects on the hollowness of purpose in affluent white communities and the psychological and physical exploitation of marginalized groups. The co...

Severance's Mind/Body Dualism 15.09.2024 14:26

Mind/ Body Dualism; Capitalist/Slave Worker Dynamic; The Relations to the Unconscious.

The Fallacy of Neutrality in "Civil War" 08.05.2024 19:47

Exploring the hoax of being neutral in an interconnected universe in the film "Civil War" Background Music: Stellardrone Billions and Billions A Moment of Stillness

Creating the God Tyrant in "Dune Part 2" 08.05.2024 18:32

Exploring the idea of how a tyrant created through a combination of personal and societal factors in the film "Dune Part 2" Background music: Aphex Twin Selected Ambient Works Volume 2 Track 19 (side 5, track 2)

Can You Question Your Destiny? in "Dune Part 1" 08.05.2024 16:58

Exploring ideas of the concrete vs fluid nature of the future in the film "Dune Part 1" Background Music: Benn Jordan These Solemn Stars Pale Blue Dot

What is the Self? in "The Whale" 08.05.2024 18:27

Exploring notions of ego and self, of being static vs flowing with the universe, within the film "The Whale." Background music: Aphex Twin Track #20 Selected Ambient Works, #2

What vs How 25.01.2024 25:23

Background Music: Stellardrone Billions and Billions A Moment of Stillness

The Convincing Mind 03.01.2024 16:43

Background music: Aphex Twin Selected Ambient Works Volume 2 Track 19 (side 5, track 2)

Psychic Primacy #5 (The Killer) 18.11.2023 11:45

Exploring the areas of prime psychological importance in different films and TV shows. Background music: "One of The Many" by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. From the motion picture soundtrack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jx_DvVYlMU&list=OLAK5uy_nk_OrE7uBFGBhSWr5plH939YS5tvhHVZE&index=15

Psychic Primacy #4 (The Garden of Eden) 15.11.2023 9:02

Exploring the areas of prime psychological importance in different films and TV shows. Background music courtesy of Telecasted; Song Title: "Beckoning" Artist Page here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDGuHd_peGLVVP32SXdHfw

Psychic Primacy #3 (The Babadook) 09.11.2023 8:40

Psychic Primacy #2 (The Dark Knight) 26.10.2023 8:47

Psychic Primacy #1 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) 17.10.2023 8:10

The Bear 11.08.2023 33:08

This week I discuss the TV show The Bear and topics including: -Perfectionism -Addict families -Disregarding the big picture -Need for control and order Intro and outro music courtesy of: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Song title: "Nightscapes" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8nHWwO1U2Q&t=2s