"All movies are psychologically alive, exploding with human drama. This drama can be seen from many different angles-in the movies themselves, in the people who make them, and in the people who watch them.\ \Psychology at the Movies explores these issues and addresses how psychologists have interpreted movies and how psychotherapy and psychopathology have been depicted in film. The author also examines the psychological make-up of legendary directors, such as Hitchcock, Scorsese and Woody Allen, and actors such as Angelina Jolie and Jack Nicholson. Also considered is the powerful impact that film can have on its audience. The author draws upon his extensive experience in the fields of film and psychology to reveal the deep connections between the fantasy world of cinema and the realities of everyday life. Engagingly written to appeal to academics and movie fans alike, Psychology at the Movies is a front row ticket to issues at the forefront of popular cinema and the human mind."--publisher description.

Introduction: the many sides of psychology & the many faces of the movies -- The search for meaning: psychological interpretations in the movies -- Psychopathology, psychotherapy & psycho-psychologists & their patients in the movies -- Crazy genius: the psychology of filmmakers -- Picturing the audience: psychological profiles of moviegoers -- The cinematic moment: emotions & the comprehension of movies -- Reflecting on the screen: the reception of movies -- The movies made me do it: the effects of film effects on behavior -- Movies as equipment for living: the functions of film -- Conclusion: putting the pieces together.