FILM REVIEWS / ANALYSIS BY ROB AGER
This review section is dedicated to films that have especially well-written scripts and which use complex and advanced psychology to communicate hidden narratives. if you would like to submit a request for a particular film to be reviewed feel free to contact me.
These reviews are occasionally updated to include additional information, researched either by myself or brought to my attention through visitor feedback. Where applicable, the dates of the last updates will appear at the start of the text.
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The film reviews
VID = video version of the review included.
The videos are mostly in divx format so as to be compatable for MAC users. If you are having trouble playing them then please download and install a free divx player.
BLADE RUNNER - "Globalization and dehumanization" (VID added 3rd Jan 2010)
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY "HAL = IBM" NEW!!! (added 10th Dec 2009) VID
HELLRAISER - "I hurt therefore I am" NEW!!! (added 7th Sept 2009)
HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER - "The Avenging Conscience"
FORGOTTEN CLASSICS
A list of underrated and overlooked films recommended by Rob Ager
PULP FICTION - "Carrying the torch" VID
MULHOLLAND DRIVE - "City of nightmares"
THE BIG LEBOWSKI - "Across the sands of time" VID
THE SHINING - "Mazes, mirrors, deception and denial"
(Final updates to be added. Previous video version still available)
FULL METAL JACKET - "The hidden hand" VID
The even darker underbelly of - THE EXORCIST VID
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY - "Kubrick: and beyond the cinema frame"
(Final updates to be added. Previous video version still available)
JOHN CARPENTER'S THE THING VID
ALIEN VID (updated video coming soon)
MAD MAX 2: THE ROAD WARRIOR VID
EYES WIDE SHUT - "Unseen reflections " VID
THE MATRIX VID
The following film anaysis videos are only available on DVD compilations - see products page.
Religious themes of Scorcese's - CAPE FEAR
Subliminal themes of Hitchcock's - PSYCHO
THE BIRDS - "Henpecking with Hitchcock"
John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN - "Fear in the first"
More film reviews in the pipeline (in no particular order):
Barton Fink
WALL E
Eraserhead
A.I.
There Will Be Blood
No Country For Old Men
E.T.
Videodrome
Barry Lyndon
Blue Velvet
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Article - HOW TO DECONTRUCT A MOVIE - a step by step guide
More videos on psychology related subjects can be found in the ARTICLES AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS section of this site.
A pdf version of Rob Ager's FILM-MAKING WORKBOOK can be purchased as part of a package on ebay, which also includes a DVD set containing films produced and directed by the author. To find the item on EBAY. Just go to the ebay site and enter a search for "Rob Ager".