The Secret Life of Movies

<p> Film blurs the line between myth and reality better than any other artistic medium one could argue. Using movies to explore the unconscious realms of society in order to reach a better understanding of what drives it this book examines filmmakers and films that center on schizophrenic themes of alienation paranoia breakdown fantasy dreams dementia and violence and that address--as entertainment--the schizophrenic experience. The loss of individual identity as reflected in the films is investigated as well as the shamanic potential inherent in the broader theme.</p>