8 episodes

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

Reel Reflections Rachel Close

    • TV & Film

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

    Trading Places: Layers of Discrimination, with Caroline Kelly

    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!

    • 46 min
    Stan & Ollie: The Serious Business of Play with Dr Maggie Jackson

    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!

    • 43 min
    The Sopranos (mainly Tony) with Mark Schvetz: Fear, Power & Honour

    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 Italian American Identity. 
    Warning- the episode features some colourful language (sweary words).

    • 58 min
    Stalker with Ben Cole: Faith, Doubt & Spirituality

    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.
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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Lars & the Real Girl With Andy Broderick: Fantasy, Loss & Transitional Object

    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.

    • 41 min
    Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri with Oana Tanase: Human contact, connection & authenticity

    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, forgiveness & authenticity.
    Warning- the episode features some colourful language (sweary words).

    • 57 min

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