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Background Report: Full list of 503 movies considered for the study on “Madness at the Movies: Prioritised Movies for Self-Directed Learning by Medical Students”

Nick Wilson,1* Deb Heath,2 Tim Heath,3 Peter Gallagher,1 Mark Huthwaite1 1 University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand 2 Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand 3 Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand

Table 1 provides the list of 23 movies (4.6% of the 503 identified) that were selected for further viewing and ranking. Our final prioritised selection of ten movies (with at least two movies for each of the four topic areas) is also shown in Table 1. In Table 2 is the full list of 503 movies considered, along with reasons why they were excluded from further consideration.

Table 1: The final selection of 23 movies within the four top topic areas, i.e., those with reasonable artistic/entertainment value (released from 1960 onwards, a “Rotten Tomato” (RT) score of 7.5, and related to a major area of mental health)

Movie title RT Collective Description / comments (Year) avera ranking by ge the score authors (/10) (1=best) Depressive and anxiety disorders 7.8 3 This movie covers “both major depression and post-traumatic (1980) stress disorder” (PTSD). The role played by the psychiatrist has been described as particularly positive.1 Praise for this movie has been noted in the literature.2 Silver Linings 8.2 8 This movie is a but has quite detailed content Playbook (2012) around the lead character’s bipolar disorder. The main female character has unclear mental health issues (possibly a borderline personality disorder) and the father may have an obsessive compulsive personality disorder. Le Feu Follet 7.7 Ruled out* This movie was ruled out on the grounds of being particularly (1963) (the Fire grim with no substantially positive role played by any health Within) professional. The nature of the lead character’s depression seems very existential in nature and the approach to treating his seemed very outdated. The Secret 7.8 Ruled out* This movie was ruled out as the mental health aspects were Garden (1993) considered too unrealistic. Illicit drug use Trainspotting 8.3 1 This movie provides insights in the various problems associated (1996) with use. shows the problems of , urban squalor, withdrawal experience, death from HIV/AIDS, and death from neglect (death of infant). One character (Begbie) shows extreme sociopathic tendencies (violent attacks on others). There is extensive poly-drug use: especially smoking and alcohol use. Various aspects of the movie are also considered in the literature.3 4 Winter's Bone 8.3 4 This movie provides an excellent portrayal of survival in a (2010) difficult drug-using environment. The lead character is shown to deal strongly with a situation of poverty and the production and use of methamphetamine in the community. The mother’s mental illness is unclear (possibly depression) and some of the other characters exhibit sociopathic and aggressive tendencies.

1 Movie title RT Collective Description / comments (Year) avera ranking by ge the score authors (/10) (1=best) Rachel Getting 7.5 7 This movie deals with drug dependency and recovery (the main Married (2008) character participates in a 12-step programme). Various forms of both family support and family dysfunction (e.g., the detached mother) are shown. At times the level of narcissism by the main character is quite marked – so a narcissitic personality disorder is also a possible additional diagnosis. Half Nelson 7.6 9 This movie is about and drug addiction (the lead (2006) character is dependent on crack cocaine). A possible limitation from an educational perspective is that it is just too grim and no therapeutic interventions are involved (the main character says that rehabilitation has not worked in the past for him). The lead character’s life seems to be a downward spiral of more dysfunctional relationships, episodes of violence and (apparently) losing his job. The life of a student, involved with the main character is also grim and we see her graduation into drug dealing. The teacher-student relationship portrayed has some unprofessional and inappropriate aspects. Drugstore 8.0 Outside This movie details drug culture and the associated crime (e.g., Cowboy (1989) top ten robbing pharmacies). The main character eventually goes into rehab but it is difficult for him to extricate himself from his past life. Limitations with this movie are its various unrealistic aspects (e.g., the main characters may seem too well dressed and good looking to be drug dependent). It is referred to in the literature e.g., by Cape3 (addiction issues) and in Castaldelli-Maia et al4 and Robinson 2003.1 21 Grams (2003) 7.5 Ruled out* Ruled out as the drug use content was not a strong enough theme. Blue Velvet 8.6 Ruled out* Ruled out due to the disturbing content (e.g., sexual sadism) and (1986) lack of educational value around the portrayal of the drug abuse aspects. Alcohol use disorders Another Year 8.2 2 This movie details heavy drinking by several of the characters (2010) and shows how deeply embedded the nature of alcohol use is in many people’s lives. Depression and chronic unhappiness are also major themes. It shows various health professional activities (especially counselling) in a positive light and the character portrayals are particularly rich. Passion Fish 7.7 10 This movie shows the alcoholism of the main character and the (1992) other major character has recently been in rehabilitation for cocaine dependency. A possible limitation from an educational perspective is that the “treatment” of the main character’s alcoholism is fairly simplistic and somewhat unrealistic. The movie also shows some of the social problems arising from drug dependency (the daughter of the nurse Chantelle has been removed from her mother’s care). Days of Wine 9.0 Ruled out* Considered too dated in terms of the movie style and also the and Roses management of the alcoholism. (1962) The Spectacular 7.8 Ruled out* A coming-of-age drama that includes a lot of teenage drinking. Now (2013) But ultimately the consequences of the drinking were not very significant. It is more about boy-girl and boy-parent relationships and facing up to various challenges of growing up for teenagers (e.g., life after high school). Long Day’s 8.2 Ruled out* This movie has characters with alcohol problems and morphine Journey into dependency. But it seemed fairly dated (the setting was in the Night (1962 film) year 1912). The 1987 version is also relatively long (at 169 (also 1987) minutes).

2 Movie title RT Collective Description / comments (Year) avera ranking by ge the score authors (/10) (1=best) Leaving Las 7.7 Ruled out* Ruled out due to the very grim outcome and low educational Vegas (1995) value around how alcoholism is portrayed. A Woman Under 8.4 Ruled out* Ruled out due to the fairly unrelentingly disturbing nature of the the Influence main characters illness and the low educational value (her (1974) alcohol problem is mixed in with somewhat unclear other diagnoses). Psychotic disorders The Devil and 7.5 5 This movie is a documentary about the life of a musician/artist Daniel Johnston who is described as having a bipolar disorder (but which could (2006) be considered to be more the features of a schizoaffective disorder). It richly details many aspects of the impact of his illness on Daniel’s life, including on his creativity and on his friends and family. Nevertheless, it does not deal with treatment aspects to any significant degree (i.e., no health professionals are interviewed). For some viewers the “outsider” and “lo-fi” music may have limited appeal. An Angel at My 7.5 6 This movie covers the early life of a famous New Zealand writer Table (1990) (in real life – Janet Frame). There are aspects of the movie which support varying possible diagnoses e.g., schizophrenia (reflecting the thinking of the time). This movie is covered in the literature,5 along with discussions around her diagnosis (e.g., the alternative possibility of high functioning autism,6 with this debated in subsequent published letters responding to this journal article on the autism topic). Spider (2002) 7.5 Outside This movie gives a detailed representation of a person with a top ten psychotic illness. It suggests a role for past adverse life events in causing this illness. It is favourably referred to in the literature.5 Nevertheless, the violence in the movie could be considered problematic (in terms of reinforcing negative stereotypes around mental illness and violence). Through a Glass 8.7 Ruled out* This movie shows a person with a psychotic illness who Darkly (1961) eventually needs to be re-hospitalised. It is referred to in the literature.5 However, it was ruled out as the movie style seemed very dated and the treatment approaches were also very dated. Clean, Shaven 7.8 Ruled out* Ruled out given the grim content (including scenes and (1995) self-mutilation scenes) and also the adverse outcomes (with no psychiatric interventions involved). Nevertheless, it has been 1 praised by at least one psychiatrist.

* Ruled out by at least one author, and usually at least two authors (for the reasons as stated in the right-hand column).

3 Table 2: Full dataset of movies considered with reasons for exclusion (if appropriate). (RT = Rotten Tomato score; NA = not available in RT; NR = not reviewed in RT)

Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) Ordinary People Viewed by 7.8 91 Praise for this movie has been noted in the literature.2 It (1980) authors covers “both major depression and post-traumatic stress disorder” (PTSD). The role played by the psychiatrist is particularly positive. In Robinson 2003. Silver Linings Viewed by 8.2 92 This movie is a romantic comedy but has quite detailed

Playbook (2012) authors content around the lead character’s bipolar disorder. The Devil and Viewed by 7.5 89 This movie is a documentary about the life of a musician Daniel Johnston authors with bipolar disorder. It richly details many aspects of the (2006) impact of his illness on his life. Nevertheless, it does not deal with treatment aspects to any significant degree (ie, no health professionals are interviewed). For some viewers the “outsider” and “lo-fi” music genre may have limited appeal. Le Feu Follet Viewed by 7.7 90 This movie was ruled out on the grounds of being (1963) (the Fire authors particularly grim with no substantially positive role played Within) by any health professional. The nature of the lead character’s depression seems very existential in nature and the approach to treating his alcoholism is outdated. The style is also fairly dated. The Secret Viewed by 7.8 85 This movie was ruled out as the mental health aspects Garden (1993) authors were considered too unrealistic. Another Year Viewed by 8.2 93 This movie details heavy drinking by several of the (film) (2010) authors characters and shows how deeply embedded the nature of alcohol use is in many people’s lives. Depression and chronic unhappiness are also major themes. It shows various health professional activities (especially counselling) in a positive light. The character portrayals are particularly rich. Passion Fish Viewed by 7.7 100 This movie covers alcoholism and another major (1992) authors character has recently been in rehabilitation for cocaine dependency. A possible limitation from an educational perspective is that the “treatment” of the main character’s alcoholism is fairly simplistic and somewhat unrealistic. The movie also shows some of the social problems arising from drug dependency (the daughter of the nurse Chantelle has been removed from her mother’s care). The Spectacular Viewed by 7.8 92 Wikipedia list (alcohol). Now (2013) authors Wikipedia: Comedy-drama. The plot seems to cover many aspects of teenage drinking. Days of Wine and Viewed by 9.0 100 Alcoholism. In Hyler 1988 article - substance disorder. Roses (1962) authors There is some support for a character from attending Alcoholics Anonymous. In Robinson 2003. Long Day’s Viewed by 8.2 93 This movie has characters with alcohol problems and Journey into Night authors morphine dependency. But we ruled it out as it seemed (1962 film) (also fairly dated (the setting was in the year 1912). The 1987 1987) version was also relatively long (at 169 minutes). Leaving Las Viewed by 7.7 89 Ruled out due to the grim outcome and low educational Vegas (1995) authors value. A Woman Under Viewed by 8.4 94 Ruled out due to the fairly unrelentingly disturbing nature the Influence authors of the main characters illness and the low educational (1974) value. An Angel at My Viewed by 7.5 93 This movie covers the early life of a famous writer (in real Table (1990) authors life – Janet Frame). There are aspects of the movie which support the varying possible diagnoses i.e., schizophrenia and also high functioning autism. This movie is covered in the literature,5 along with discussions around her diagnosis.

4 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) Spider (2002) Viewed by 7.5 85 This movie gives a detailed representation of a person authors with a psychotic illness. It suggests a role for past adverse life events in causing this illness. It is favourably referred to in the literature.5 Through a Glass Viewed by 8.7 100 This movie shows a person with a psychotic illness who Darkly (1961) authors eventually needs to be re-hospitalised. It is referred to in the literature.5 However, it seems quite dated in style and the treatment approaches are also very dated. Clean, Shaven Viewed by 7.8 90 Ruled out given the grim content (including murder (1995) authors scenes and self-mutilation scenes) and also the adverse outcomes (with no psychiatric interventions involved). In Robinson 2003. Trainspotting Viewed by 8.3 89 This movie provides insights in the various problems (1996) authors associated with heroin use. It shows the problems of crime, urban squalor, withdrawal experience, death from HIV/AIDS, and death from neglect (death of infant). One character (Begbie) shows extreme sociopathic tendencies (violent attacks on others). There is extensive smoking and alcohol use as well. Various aspects of the movie are also considered in the literature.3 4 There has been debate about this movie being “pro-drug use” (see the Wikipedia entry) – but this does not seem very credible. Rachel Getting Viewed by 7.5 85 This movie deals with drug dependency and recovery Married (2008) authors (the main character participates in a 12-step programme). Various forms of both family support and family dysfunction (e.g., the detached mother) are shown. At times the level of narcissism by the main character is quite marked – so personality disorder is also a possible diagnosis. Winter's Bone Viewed by 8.3 94 In this movie the lead character is shown to deal strongly (2010) authors with a very grim situation (a setting of poverty and the production and use of methamphetamine in the community). The mother’s mental illness is unclear (possibly depression) and some of the other characters exhibit sociopathic and aggressive tendencies. Half Nelson Viewed by 7.6 90 This movie is a about drug culture and drug addiction (the (2006) authors lead character is dependent on crack cocaine). A possible limitation from an educational perspective is that it is just too grim and no therapeutic interventions are involved. That is the lead character’s life just seems to be a downward spiral of more dysfunctional relationships, episodes of violence and (apparently) losing his job. The student’s life is also grim with her graduation into drug dealing. There are no therapeutic interventions – and the main character says that rehab has not worked in the past for him. The teacher-student relationship portrayed has some unprofessional and inappropriate aspects. Drugstore Viewed by 8.0 100 This movie details drug culture and the associated crime Cowboy (1989) authors (e.g., robbing pharmacies). The main character eventually goes into rehab but it is difficult for him to extricate himself from his past life. Limitations with this movie are its various unrealistic aspects (e.g., the main characters may seem too well dressed and good looking to be drug dependent). It is referred to in the literature e.g., by Cape (addiction issues) and in Castaldelli-Maia et al. In Robinson 2003. 21 Grams (2003) Viewed by 7.5 80 Ruled out as the drug use content was not a strong authors enough theme. Blue Velvet (1986) Viewed by 8.6 92 Ruled out due to the disturbing content and lack of authors educational value around the portrayal of the mental health aspects. In Robinson 2003: Sexual sadism,

5 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) inhalant intoxication. Crazy Heart Low score 7.4 91 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (2009)

Born on the Low score 7.4 90 Vietnam war impact. In Robinson 2003 – PTSD. Fourth of July (1989) The World's End Low score 7.4 89 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (film) (2013) Birdy (1984) Low score 7.4 88 In Tarsitani et al7: “post-traumatic disorders, dissociative disorders”. In Rosenstock article: for history of psychiatry. In Rosenstock 2003 article: “good illustration of catatonia and the origins of psychosis”. In Hyler 1988 article. In Robinson 2003 – schizophrenia. I've Loved You So Low score 7.4 88 New York University (NYU)8 – Depression, suicide. Long (Il ya Seems more about psychological development & longtemps que je relationship rebuilding (between sisters) – not so much a t'aime) (2008) psychiatric diagnosis? Reprise (2006) Low score 7.4 88 From Wikipedia – somewhat unclear about the diagnosis here. My Name Is Joe Low score 7.4 88 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (1998)

Garden State Low score 7.4 86 NYU – Depression. Romantic comedy, main character (2004) stops antidepressants The War Zone Low score 7.4 84 NYU – Depression. Perhaps mainly about family conflict (1999) (sexual abuse?), “troubled” 15 year old. (2005) Low score 7.4 82 Unclear from RT if any significant alcohol-related content. [NYU] The Hours (2002) Low score 7.4 81 In Bhagar article.9 RT: Depressed suicidal. Punch-Drunk Low score 7.4 79 “Romantic comedy” – perhaps not so suitable. Love (2002) Requiem for a Low score 7.4 78 Heroin addiction – 4 people. NYU – Depression, drug Dream (2000) use. In Robinson 2003. Sweetie (1989) Low score 7.3 93 Phobias. In Rosen et al 1997.10 Pi (1998) Low score 7.3 87 From RT: “Kafkaesque film”, some sci-fi elements? In Robinson 2003: Schizophrenia. Smoke Signals Low score 7.3 86 Made by Native Americans. Blurb doesn’t actually (1998) mention alcohol. [NYU] Tender Mercies Low score 7.3 85 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (1983) The Son's Room Low score 7.3 84 NYU – “Mental Illness” reactions to death of a child. “A (2001) deeply emotional drama from Italy”. The Talented Mr. Low score 7.3 83 Lead character seems to be a sociopath. Listed in Ripley (1999) Wikipedia. Melancholia Low score 7.3 77 “Apocalyptic drama film” / sounds scifi. NYU – “Mental (2011) Illness” “Suicide” Melancholia Arthur (1981 film) Low score 7.2 90 Wikipedia list (alcohol)

As Good as It Low score 7.2 86 Bhagar article: “compulsive avoidance”. (Obsessive Gets (1997) compulsive behaviour). (In Robinson 2003) Juliet of the Spirits Low score 7.2 86 In Fritz & Poe 1979.11 Seems about repressed feelings (1965) and obsessions. The Barbarian Low score 7.2 81 [NYU] There is some aspects around drug addiction – but Invasions (2003) this seems to be a relatively minor The President's Low score 7.2 81 NYU – “Mental Illness”. Satire, comedy – unlikely to have enough on mental illness/psychiatry based on the piece

6 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) Analyst (1967) in RT. Videodrome Low score 7.2 80 In RT: “dangerous sexuality and technological (1983) obsession”.

Scent of a Low score 7.1 88 Wikipedia list (alcohol) Woman (1992 film) Aileen: Life and Low score 7.1 86 In Akram article.12 Documentary. Horrific childhood. Death of a Serial “paranoid” – but diagnosis unclear from this information. Killer (2003) Wilbur (Wants to Low score 7.1 86 NYU – Depression. “Suicide” A comedy drama, Kill Himself) chronically depressed person. (2002) Elling (2001) Low score 7.1 84 Wikipedia – about an autistic man with neurotic tendencies. Norwegian film. In Datta article.13 Pieces of April Low score 7.1 84 Comedy drama. Hard to see from the RT piece what the (2003) drug issues are. NYU - Depression Keane (2004) Low score 7.1 83 From RT: Unclear what the mental illness is.

Seven Low score 7.1 83 Wikipedia list (alcohol) Psychopaths (2012) Lars and the real Low score 7.1 81 Seems mainly about eccentricty girl (2007) Sophie’s Choice Low score 7.1 81 In Hyler 1988 article. – “bipolar disorder” / also suicide. In (1982) Robinson 2003: Schizophrenia. David and Lisa Low score 7.1 80 In Hyler 1988 article – therapeutic friendship. In Robinson (1963) 2003: “Schizophrenia”. Iris (2001) Low score 7.1 79 NYU – Depression. Deals with onset of dementia. In Akram. They Might Be Low score 7.1 78 In Rosenstock 2003 article. Seems about a delusional Giants (1971) disorder – belief in being Sherlock Holmes. A Beautiful Mind Low score 7.1 77 About a real person, a brilliant mathematician with (2001) schizophrenia. In Datta article. NYU – “Mental Illness”. Akram notes unrealistic. In Bhagar article. (In Robinson 2003), Angel Baby Low score 7.0 92 From RT: romantic drama. “patients at a psychiatric care (1995) facility. While in therapy, the two meet and fall in love,”. One has schizophrenia. In Rosenstock 2003 article: positive about it. In Rosen et al 1997. Departures Low score 7.0 81 Japanese undertaker – not clear re mental health (Okuribito) (2008) Pollock (film) Low score 7.0 81 Wikipedia list (alcohol). Documentary on artist. (2000) Saving Mr. Banks Low score 7.0 81 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (2013) Trees Lounge Low score 7.0 81 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (1996) The Brood (1979) Low score 7.0 79 NYU – “Mental Illness” “horror” movie. Flight (2012 film) Low score 7.0 78 Wikipedia list (alcohol) World's Greatest Low score 6.9 89 NYU – “Suicide” Dad (2009) An Unmarried Low score 6.9 88 In Hyler 1988 article. Woman (1977) La Ciénaga (film) Low score 6.9 86 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (2002) Low score 6.9 84 Wikipedia. In Rosenstock article. In Rosenstock 2003

7 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) (1991) article. In Robinson 2003: Schizoaffective disorder Smashed (film) Low score 6.9 84 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (2012) A Dangerous Low score 6.9 78 NYU – “Mental Illness” Method (2011) Igby Goes Down Low score 6.9 76 Wikipedia (2002) Bad Boy Bubby Low score 6.8 83 In Rosen et al 1997. (1994) The Green Mile Low score 6.8 80 NYU – “Mental Illness” (1999) A Zed and Two Low score 6.8 79 NYU – “Suicide”. Noughts (1985) The Professional Low score 6.8 79 In Cape article (addiction issues). Amyl nitrite (1994) (2013) Low score 6.8 76 Suggested by Literary scholar Factotum (film) Low score 6.8 76 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (2005) Alice Neel 2007 Low score 6.8 75 NYU - Depression Frailty (2001) Low score 6.8 73 Wikipedia He Loves Me, He Low score 6.8 73 NYU – “Mental Illness”, “Suicide” Loves Me Not (2002) The Eighth Day Low score 6.8 67 NYU – “Suicide” Depression (1996) Awakenings 1990 Low score 6.7 87 NYU – Depression. (In Robinson 2003) “Schizophrenia” – Robinson. Marvin's Room Low score 6.7 80 NYU – “Mental Illness” (1996) Bad Santa (2003) Low score 6.7 77 Wikipedia list (alcohol) Everything Must Low score 6.7 75 Wikipedia list (alcohol) Go (film) (2010) Bringing Out the Low score 6.7 71 NYU database – alcohol, drug use, “Mental Illness” Dead (1999) Bill W. (film) Low score 6.6 82 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (2012) Innerspace (1987) Low score 6.6 81 NYU database – alcohol, “Mental Illness” The Saint of Fort Low score 6.6 78 In Rosenstock 2003 article: schizophrenia, homeless, Washington social issues, discrimination. (1993) Barfly (film) Low score 6.6 78 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (1987) You Kill Me Low score 6.6 78 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (2007) French Low score 6.6 76 In Cape article (addiction issues): errors in withdrawal Connection II aspects. (1975) Respiro (2002) Low score 6.6 76 NYU - Depression“Mental Illness” Copycat (2001) Low score 6.6 75 From Wikipedia (anxiety disorders) Artificial Low score 6.6 73 NYU - Depression Intelligence: AI (2001) Shutter Island Low score 6.6 68 Wikipedia. NYU – “Mental Illness” (2010) Ironweed (film) Low score 6.6 65 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (1987)

8 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) The Belly of an Low score 6.5 91 NYU – “Suicide” Architect (1987) 16 years of Low score 6.5 80 From search of RT “alcohol”. Also Wikipedia list. alcohol (2003) Under the Low score 6.5 75 Wikipedia list (alcohol) Volcano (film) (1984) Mrs Dalloway Low score 6.5 71 From Wikipedia (anxiety disorders) NYU – Depression, (1997) mental illness, suicide. White Oleander Low score 6.5 70 From Wikipedia (anxiety disorders) (2002) Antonia's Line Low score 6.5 64 NYU – “Mental Illness” “Suicide” (1995) What About Bob? Low score 6.4 82 In Rosen et al 1997. Stereotype of “Dr Dippy”. In (1991) Robinson 2003. Julia (2008 film) Low score 6.4 75 Wikipedia list (alcohol) Prince of Tides Low score 6.4 73 In Rosen et al 1997. Stereotype of “Dr Wonderful” (1991) When a Man Low score 6.4 70 Alcohol problems (Meg Ryan). Loves a Woman (1994) Analyze This Low score 6.4 69 Mobster with panic attacks consults a psychiatrist. (In (1999) Robinson 2003) Who the Hell Is Low score 6.4 67 NYU – “Suicide” Juliette? [Quién diablos es Juliette?], (1997) Proof (2005) Low score 6.4 63 In Wikipedia Identity (2003) Low score 6.4 62 Wikipedia. Mrs. Parker and Low score 6.3 74 Suggested by Literary scholar. RT: “A great deal of the Vicious Circle attention is afforded Parker's vituperative bon mots, her (1994) alcoholism, her self-destructiveness, her suicide attempts…” Nil by Mouth Low score 6.3 65 In Cape article (addiction issues): myths re violence and (1998) amyl nitrite Shampoo (1975) Low score 6.2 63 In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Narcissism. Also Fritz & Poe. Conspiracy Low score 6.2 52 Wikipedia. In Rosenstock 2003 article. Theory (1997) Equus (1977) Low score 6.1 69 In Fritz & Poe 1979. I'm a Cyborg, But Low score 6.0 90 Wikipedia That's OK (2006) In My Skin (Dans Low score 6.0 81 NYU database – alcohol, “Mental Illness” ma Peau) (2002) Casa de los Low score 6.0 58 NYU database - alcohol Babys (2003) It's Kind of a Low score 6.0 58 Wikipedia (depression) Funny Story (2010) Whose Life Is It Low score 5.9 80 NYU – Depression. “Suicide” Anyway? (1981) The Soloist (2009) Low score 5.9 56 Wikipedia. Benny & Joon Low score 5.8 75 Wikipedia. In Rosenstock 2003 article: not believable. In (1993) Robinson 2003 Still of the Night Low score 5.8 67 In Hyler 1988 article. (1982)

9 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) Memoirs of My Low score 5.8 64 In Wikipedia. Nervous Illness (2006) Wide Sargasso Low score 5.8 58 Scores for 1992, NR for other one. Links to Jane Eyre. Sea (1992 & 2006) Mr. Brooks (2007) Low score 5.7 55 In Wikipedia What Dreams Low score 5.7 54 Wikipedia (depression) May Come (1998) Puncture (2011) Low score 5.6 61 NYU – drug use Kingpin (1996 Low score 5.6 50 Wikipedia list (alcohol) film) The Rum Diary Low score 5.6 50 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (film) (2011) Agnes of God Low score 5.5 46 In Hyler 1988 article. (1985) The Village (2004) Low score 5.5 43 From Wikipedia (anxiety disorders) Falling AngeLow Low score 5.4 63 Wikipedia list (alcohol) score (film) (2003)

Me, Myself & Low score 5.4 48 In Akram article: notes confusing bits but still favoured as Irene (2000) a movie. In Rosenstock article: panned as clownish comedy. Clean and Sober Low score 5.3 55 Wikipedia list (alcohol). In Robinson 2003. (1988)

Article 99 (1992) Low score 5.3 46 NYU – Depression, “Suicide” Sylvia (2003) Low score 5.3 37 NYU – Depression, “Suicide”. In Hyler 1988 article. (about Slyvia Plath) Lovesick (1982) Low score 5.2 40 In Hyler 1988 article. Hyler critical of Danika (2006) Low score 5.2 29 Wikipedia K-PAX (2001) Low score 5.1 41 Wikipedia The Man Who Low score 5.1 36 In Hyler 1988 article. Loved Women (1983) Nell (1994) Low score 5.0 53 NYU – “Mental Illness” Pay It Forward Low score 5.0 40 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (2000) Savage Grace Low score 5.0 38 In Wikipedia (2007) Nightbreed (1990) Low score 5.0 36 Wikipedia. Road to Wellville Low score 4.8 41 NYU database – alcohol, drug use (1994) Skin Deep (1989 Low score 4.8 38 Wikipedia list (alcohol) film) The Butterfly Low score 4.8 33 In Wikipedia Effect (2004) 28 Days (film) Low score 4.8 31 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (2000) Candy Low score 4.6 38 NYU – drug use, Depression (1996) Prozac Nation Low score 4.6 29 In Wikipedia (depression) (2001) Julien Donkey- Low score 4.6 26 Wikipedia. Boy (1999) The Messenger: Low score 4.5 30 Wikipedia. In Tarsitani et al: “mood disorders, delusional

10 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) The Story of Joan disorders” of Arc (1999) Country Strong Low score 4.5 22 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (2010)

Arthur (2011 film) Low score 4.4 26 Wikipedia list (alcohol) Stateside (2005) Low score 4.3 2.4 Wikipedia Sucker Punch Low score 4.1 23 In Wikipedia (2011) Mirrors (2008) Low score 3.8 14 In Wikipedia Arthur 2: On the Low score 3.5 13 Wikipedia list (alcohol) Rocks (1988) That's My Boy Low score 3.4 20 Wikipedia list (alcohol) (2012 film) Drop Dead Fred Low score 2.5 13 Wikipedia. (1991) Bhakthajanangalu NA Wikipedia list (alcohol) de Sradhakku (2011) Chances: The NA Wikipedia list (alcohol) Women of Magdalene (2006) Dreams and NA Wikipedia list (alcohol) Shadows (2009) Mini (film) (1995) NA Wikipedia list (alcohol). Indian. Sarah T. – Portrait NA Wikipedia list (alcohol). TV film. of a Teenage Alcoholic (1975) The Betty Ford NA Wikipedia list (alcohol). TV movie. Story (1987) The Boy Who NA Wikipedia list (alcohol). TV movie. Drank Too Much (1980) The Morning After NA Wikipedia list (alcohol). TV movie by ABC (1974 film) W. (film) (2008) NA Wikipedia list (alcohol) 27A (1974) NA In Rosen et al 1997. An Indecent NA In Rosen et al 1997. Obsession (1985) Bliss (1984) NA In Rosen et al 1997. Christiane F NA Drug use. German film. (1982) Complaints of a NA NYU – “Mental Illness” Dutiful Daughter (1994) Death on Request NA NYU – “Suicide”. Documentary about euthanasia in the (1994) Netherlands. No actual mental health aspects in the NYU piece. Dialogues with NA NYU – Depression, “Mental Illness”. Documentary. Madwomen (1993) Face to face NA In Fritz & Poe. Wikipedia: Story of a psychiatrist who is (1979) suffering from a mental illness. Infection (Kansen) NA NYU – “Mental Illness” (2004) KilLow NA In Castaldelli… article.

11 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) score Me (1991) Lust and Revenge NA In Rosen et al 1997. (1996) Old Boy (2003) NA In Datta article. On My Own NA In Rosenstock 2003 article: schizophrenia. (1992) On the Waves of NA In Rosen et al 1997. the Adriatic (1990) Pandemonium NA In Rosen et al 1997. (1987) Rush (1991) NA In Castaldelli article. Stevie (2002) NA NYU database – alcohol. Wikipedia is unclear re alcohol. Stroker (1987) NA In Rosen et al 1997. Struck by NA In Rosen et al 1997. Lightening (1991) Synanon (1965) NA In Hyler 1988 article - substance disorder. The Body NA NYU – Depression. Too short at 25 minutes. NA in RT. Beautiful (1991) The Bridge (2006) NA NYU – “Mental Illness” “Suicide” In Akra. About suicide attempts off Golden Gate Bridge. The House of God NA NYU – Depression. “Suicide” (1979) The Seven NA In Hyler 1988 article - substance disorder. Cocaine - Percent Solution psychoanalysis (1976) Thin (2006) NA NYU - Depression “Mental Illness”, suicide Wrong World NA In Rosen et al 1997. (1985) The Lunchbox NA NR In Ali 2013. About depression and social isolation. (2013) Le Paz NA NA In Ali 2013. “The difficulty of building a new life after a mental breakdown is closely observed, without any judgments passed on the patient or his circle of family and friends.” Dangerous NR Wikipedia list (alcohol) Parking (2007) Bed of Lies (1992) NR Wikipedia list (alcohol). TV film Beyond (2010 NR Wikipedia list (alcohol) film) Dev.D (2009) NR Wikipedia list (alcohol). Indian movie. Falling Sky (1998) NR Wikipedia list (alcohol) Fish Hawk (film) NR Wikipedia list (alcohol) (1979) Life of the Party NR Wikipedia list (alcohol) (2005 film)

My Name Is Bill NR Wikipedia list (alcohol). TV film. W. (1989) One for the Road NR Wikipedia list (alcohol) (2009 film) Sahib Bibi Aur NR Wikipedia list (alcohol) Ghulam (1962) Sons (1996 film) NR Wikipedia list (alcohol) Spirit (2012 film) NR Wikipedia list (alcohol) Submarino NR Wikipedia list (alcohol) The Pilot (film) NR Wikipedia list (alcohol)

12 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) (1980) When Love Is Not NR Wikipedia list (alcohol) Enough: The Lois WiLow scoreon Story (2010) Metastases (film) NR Wikipedia list (alcohol). Croatian. (2009) 15 Park Avenue NR Wikipedia. In Datta article. (2005) 2 Coelhos (2012) NR From Wikipedia (anxiety disorders) A Midwife's Tale NR NYU - Depression (1997) Almost Strangers NR NYU – “Mental Illness”, alcohol (2001) Angst (1983) NR Wikipedia. Beautiful NR NYU – “Mental Illness” No enough reviews in RT – th Dreamers (1991) “hellish” 19 century Canadian institute for the “mentally retarded” Bethune: The NR NYU database - alcohol Making of a Hero (1989) Between Wars NR In Rosen et al 1997. (1974) Captain Newman NR In Hyler 1988 article – “bipolar disorder”. Also MD (1963) somatoform disorders Common Threads NR NYU – drug use (2007) Contagion (1987) NR In Rosen et al 1997. Cosi (1996) NR In Rosen et al 1997. Death in the NR NYU – “Suicide”. The 1988 version the same Seine (1994) Down Came a NR NYU – “Mental Illness” Blackbird (1995) Homeless to NR Wikipedia Harvard: The Liz Murray Story (2003) I Never Promised NR In Rosenstock 2003 article: somewhat positive. In Hyler You a Rose 1988 article: schizophrenia. In Robinson 2003: Garden (1977) Schizophrenia I’m Dancing as NR In Hyler 1988 article - substance disorder. Diazapam Fast as I Can withdrawal psychosis. In Robinson 2003: Benzodiazepine (1981) Images (1972) NR Wikipedia. Ittefaq (1969) NR In Datta article. Indian movie. The Strange Case NR Suggested by Literary scholar. NR for the 1968 version of Dr. Jekyll and and all other film versions are pre-1960. Mr. Hyde (2006) Karthik Calling NR Wikipedia Karthik (2010) Lilian’s Story NR In Rosen et al 1997. (1996) Mother Superior NR NYU – drug use (2007) My Name Is Alan NR Wikipedia and I Paint

13 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) Pictures (2007) Nerve (2012) NR From Wikipedia (anxiety disorders) Of Two Minds NR From Wikipedia (anxiety disorders). About bipolar (2012) disorder (RT) Okaeri (1996) NR In Rosenstock 2003 article: possible schizophrenia and cross-cultural and family issues. Out of the NR NYU – “Mental Illness” No reviews yet – mentions Shadow (2004) schizophrenia Regeneration NR NYU – Depression, “Mental Illness”. About WW1. (1998) Favourable comments in “TimeOut Guide” – re shellshocked victims. In Datta article. (Robinson 2003) – PTSD. Shabd (2005) NR In Wikipedia Sixth Happiness NR NYU – “Suicide” (1997) Some Voices NR In Akram article: “realistic”. (2000) Spider Forest NR Wikipedia (2004) The Alcohol Years NR From search of RT “alcohol” (2000) The Bell Jar NR In Hyler 1988 article: psychoses. In Robinson 2003: (1979) Schizophreniform Disorder Thomas Eakins: NR NYU - Depression Scenes from Modern Life (1987) Lamhe NR Wikipedia (2006) NR NR “Depression” (In Robinson 2003). (1993) Night Mother NR NR “Depression” (In Robinson 2003). (1986) Blue Sunshine NR NR “Hallucinogen/PCP intoxication”. (In Robinson 2003). (1976) David and Lisa NR NR “Schizophrenia” (In Robinson 2003). (1998) Persona (1966) Off topic 8.9 92 NYU – “Mental Illness” complex psychological issues – not relating to the 4 areas in this study. In the Rosenstock 2003 article: exploring identity issues and “does she have schizophrenia”. Three Colors: Off topic 8.5 100 NYU – “Suicide” suicide attempts, From the NYU site: Blue (1993) seems to be about grief – so not endogenous depression? (Though also mysterious blackouts). Deliverance Off topic 8.5 94 More about psychological aspects – masculinity. In Fritz (1972) & Poe 1979. Murderball (2005) Off topic 8.4 98 NYU – Depression, “Suicide”. “Better known as Wheelchair Rugby,”; “the personal stories of the athletes who are passionate, driven, and determined to win – as one of them says, “I’m not here for a hug, I’m here for a medal.”. Reason excluded: Hard to see the psychiatric aspects in the RT piece or the NYU one. Seems more about normal human psychology – at the more competitive and driven end of the spectrum. Heavenly Off topic 8.2 94 Obsessional, fantasy world. In Rosen et al 1997. In Creatures (1994) Robinson 2003: Shared psychotic disorder.

14 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) Memento (2000) Off topic 8.2 92 From NYU: seems about mainly memory impairment (from injury) and also grief in reaction to wifes murder. The main character also commits a revenge murder. NYU – “Suicide”. (1993) Off topic 8.2 90 Mute character – psychogenic? In Rosen et al 1997. Talk to Her (hable Off topic 8.1 92 From NYU – more about the psychology of relating to con ella) (2002) comatose patients. NYU – “Suicide” (of one of the characters in prison). The Station Agent Off topic 8.0 95 NYU – Depression. RT blurb: “a four-foot-tall lonely man (2003) who chooses to live the life of a hermit in an abandoned train yard following the death of his friend.” NYU: “This oddball, intriguing, serious and funny film”…” Fin–short for Finbar–is an achondroplastic dwarf and a taciturn lover of trains.” Reason excluded: Doesn’t sound like depression – too bizarre. The Death of Mr. Off topic 8.0 93 NYU: Set in Bucharest – very grim. Lazarescu (2005) Excessive drinking has contributed to his health problems. Reason excluded: Too grim and it seems that the focus is not really on alcoholism – but more how this individual gets treated by the hospital system. American Beauty Off topic 8.0 88 Many themes re body image, meaningless lives, rigidity, (1999) desperation. Zelig (1983) Off topic 7.9 100 In Hyler 1988 article. In Robinson 2003: Avoidant personality disorder. Reason excluded: Seems a bit too bizarre. Performance Off topic 7.9 83 In Castaldelli article. (1970) From Wikipedia – mainly about psychological issues – re masculinity, homophobia etc. “graphic sexual elements”. “Performance pushed boundaries by featuring explicit sex scenes and drugs, which have been rumoured to be real instead of simulated.”… “Performance was not only the greatest seventies film about identity, if any movie in the whole Story of Film should be compulsory viewing for film makers, maybe this is it.” Reason excluded: Off topic. The Madness of Off topic 7.8 93 In Tarsitani et al: “mood disorders due to a general King George medical condition”. In Robinson 2003: General medical (1994) condition. Reason excluded: Off topic. Corridor Off topic 7.7 93 In Datta article. (1963) Reason excluded: Off topic. Mystic River Off topic 7.7 87 NYU – “Mental Illness” – a mysterious drama (about a (2003) murder). NYU: “Mystic River is a crime investigation film woven together with a psychological case history.” Psychological issues are grief, and dealing with past sexual abuse, and “stigmatization of Dave’s emotional problems”. Reason excluded: Touches, but doesn’t focus on, mental illness themes. About Schmidt Off topic 7.7 85 Reason excluded: Not in top 4 mental health topics. (2002) More a character study from the RT bit Kandahar – Off topic 7.6 89 NYU – “Suicide” threat around suicide attempt. Also Journey into the disturbing aspects of the Taliban regime. Heart of NYU: “The sister was maimed by the long war, and her Afghanistan life under oppressive Taliban rule is no longer worth living; she has resolved to commit suicide on the last (2001) solar eclipse of the century.” ….”The premise seems contrived, the tone is at times preachy, the dialogue is unnaturally exalted and the staging, stiff. For example, Nafas has a penchant for pronouncing poetic platitudes

15 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) and a roadside robbery seems clumsy and banal– perhaps intentionally.” Reason excluded: Probably not really about mental illness – more just the psychological responses to a brutal regime. Rain Man (1988) Off topic 7.6 88 NYU – “Mental Illness” about an autistic-savant – Reason excluded: Off topic. Monsoon Off topic 7.5 95 NYU – Depression. Romantic comedy. The RT & NYU Wedding (2002) items do not suggest psychiatric aspects – more just cultural collisions, social class issues etc. Children Off topic 7.5 94 From NYU. About Romania and unwanted children who Underground are living on the streets & the underground. Mainly the (2001) psychological problems of poverty and child abuse. Reason excluded: Off topic. Off topic 84 NYU – “Suicide”. (Mar Adentro) NYU: Quadriplegic man seeks / euthanasia. (2004) Excluded as it seems that the main character does not have a mental health disorder – more about the psychological issues. A Fine Madness Off topic In Hyler 1988 article: implies myth re aetiology (1966) After Hours Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Border (1985) personality. Alfie (1966) Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Narcissism. American Giggolo Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Narcissism (1980) Best Boy (1979) Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – Mental retardation (1986) Off topic In Tarsitani et al: “personality disorders”. Bill (1981) Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – mental retardation. TV film. Bill, On His Own Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – mental retardation. TV film (1982) (1976) Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – unrealistic implication Charly (1968) Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – mental retardation. In Robinson 2003. Clockwork Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Antisocial Orange (1971) behaviour. In Fritz & Poe 1979. Very violent. (1978) Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – nondisorders Dressed to Kill Off topic In Hyler 1988 article - split personality myth (1980) Family Life (1971) Off topic In Rosenstock 2003 article: “little hope offered”, “Laing- inspired”. Could be somewhat outdated. Fear Strikes Out Old In Hyler 1988 article – “nervous breakdown”, sounds (1957) unrealistic Freud, the Secret Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – somatoform disorders. Passion (1963) Hannah and Her Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – somatoform disorders. Sisters (1985) Hypochondiasis. In Robinson 2003: Hypochondriasis. High anxiety Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – anxiety disorders. In Robinson (1977) 2003: Specific Phobia, Exhibitionism Hilary and Jackie Off topic The PDF article about “Shine” mentions this (1999) Kate’s Secret Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Bulimia (1986) King of Hearts Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – implies myth re aetiology (1966) Lawrence of Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Narcissism. Arabia (1962) Looking for Mr Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Border

16 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) Goodbar (1977) personality Passion (1999) Off topic The published article about “Shine” mentions this movie. Patton (1969) Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Narcissism. Promise (1986) Off topic In Hyler 1988 article. TV film Raiders of the Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – anxiety disorders. Lost Ark (1981) Rosemary’s Baby Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – nondisorders (1968) Sisters (1973) Off topic In Hyler 1988 article - split personality myth films Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Compulsive (1980s) personality Suddenly Last Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – dissociative disorders. NR for the Summer (1960) 1992 version. Sybil (1976) Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – dissociative disorders. TV film. In Robinson 2003: Dissociative identity disorder Taxi Driver (1976) Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. The Best Little Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Anorexia. In Girl in the World Robinson 2003: Anorexia Nervosa. (1982) The Closet (Le Off topic In Gramaglia et al.14 placard) (2001) The Exorcist Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – unrealistic (1973) The Night Porter Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Antisocial (1973) behaviour The Odd Couple Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Compulsive (1968) personality The Remains of Off topic In Gramaglia et al. In Robinson 2003: OCD. the Day (1993) The Seventh Off topic In Gramaglia et al. Floor (Il fischio al naso) (1967) The Stepford Off topic In Hyler 1988 article – nondisorders Wives (1974) The Adventures of Off topic 7.1 93 “Gender Identity Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Wall Street Off topic “Narcissistic Personality Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). What’s Eating Off topic “Mental Retardation” (In Robinson 2003). Gilbert Grape The Color of Night Off topic “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). The Crying Game Off topic “Gender Identity Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). The Man Without Off topic “Pedophilia” (In Robinson 2003). a Face The Net Off topic “Schizoid Personality Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). The Royal Off topic “Malingering” (In Robinson 2003). Tenenbaums The Story of Off topic “Sexual sadism” (In Robinson 2003). O/Historie d’O The Usual Off topic “Malingering” (In Robinson 2003). Suspects To Wong Foo, Off topic “Transvestic Fetishism” (In Robinson 2003). Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar Punch Drunk Off topic “Intermittent Explosive Disorder” (In Robinson 2003).

17 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) Love Quills Off topic “Sexual sadism” (In Robinson 2003). Red Dragon Off topic “Body Dysmorphic Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Regarding Henry Off topic “General medical condition” (In Robinson 2003). Rocky Off topic “Dependent personality disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Single White Off topic “Borderline Personality Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Female Silver Off topic “Pedophilia, voyeurism” (In Robinson 2003). My Own Private Off topic “Narcolepsy” (In Robinson 2003). Idaho Nurse Betty Off topic “Dissociative fugue” (In Robinson 2003). Paris, Texas Off topic “Dissociative fugue” (In Robinson 2003). Play Misty for Me Off topic “Borderline Personality Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Primal Fear Off topic “Malingering” (In Robinson 2003). Jesus of Montreal Off topic “General medical condition” (In Robinson 2003). Just Like a Off topic “Transvestic Fetishism” (In Robinson 2003). Woman Little Voice Off topic “Social phobia” (In Robinson 2003). Lorenzo’s Oil Off topic “General medical condition” (In Robinson 2003). Madame Bovary Off topic “Narcissitic Personality Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Man Bites Dog Off topic “Antisocial Personality Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Groundhog Day Off topic “Narcissistic Personality Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Grumpy Old Men Off topic “Schizotypal Personality Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Hello Again Off topic “Schizotypal Personality Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Between Off topic “Bulimia Nervosa” (In Robinson 2003). Friends/ When Friendship Kills Arachnophobia Off topic “Specific phobia” (In Robinson 2003). Backdraft Off topic Pyromania. (In Robinson 2003). Bad Influence Off topic “Antisocial personalibty disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Bandits Off topic Hypochondriasis, conversion disorder, narcolepsy. (In Robinson 2003). Born Yesterday Off topic “Histrionic Personality Disorder”. (In Robinson 2003). Boys Don’t Cry Off topic “Gender identity disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Braveheart Off topic “Nightmare Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Bulworth Off topic “Primary Insomnia” (In Robinson 2003). Copycat Off topic “Agoraphobia” (In Robinson 2003). Casino Off topic “Pathological gambling” (In Robinson 2003). Death Becomes Off topic “Dependent Personality Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Her Off topic “Delusional Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Demarco Don’t Say a Word Off topic “Factitious Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Dying to Dance Off topic “Anorexia Nervosa. (In Robinson 2003). 8 mm Off topic “Sexual sadism” (In Robinson 2003). Fearless Off topic “Panic Attack/Panic Disorder, PTSD” (In Robinson 2003). Female Off topic “Kleptomania” (In Robinson 2003). Perversions Fight Club Off topic “Dissociative Identity Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Flesh and Bone Off topic “Schizoid Personality Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Flooding Off topic “Agoraphobia” (In Robinson 2003). For A Few Dollars Off topic “Schizoid Personality Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). More For the Love of Off topic “Anorexia Nervosa” (In Robinson 2003). Nancy

18 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) Four Weddings Off topic “Avoidant Personality Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). and a Funeral Freeway II: Off topic “Bulimia Nervosa” Confessions of a (In Robinson 2003). Trickbaby The Snake Pit Old 8.6 100 “Mental Illness”, depression. In Rosenstock article: for (1948) history of psychiatry. In Rosenstock 2003 article: “performance isn’t convincingly psychotic”, but some favourable comment. In Hyler 1988 article. In Robinson 2003: Schizophrenia, delusional disorder, bipolar disorder. The Wrong Man Old 8.3 89 Hitchcock movie – people being driven mad by false (1957) accusations. In Hyler 1988 article. In Robinson 2003. The Lost Old 8.2 100 In Cape article. In Hyler 1988 article. In Robinson 2003. Weekend (1945) Harvey (1950) Old 7.5 83 NYU – “Mental Illness” farcical – about an alcoholic who see a man-sized bunny. In Hyler. James Stewart. Magnificent Old 7.4 90 NYU – Depression. No psychiatric aspect from the RT Obsession (1954) piece. The Man with the Old 7.0 85 In Cape article (addiction issues). Myths. In Hyler: Golden Arm Unrealistic re help from wife/girlfriend. (1955) Old 46 In Cape article (addiction issues). . (1936) Public domain, so can be edited. In Robinson 2003. Dr. Monica (1934) Old NYU – “Suicide” The Three Faces Old NYU – “Mental Illness” Depression. In Hyler 1988 article of Eve (1957) – Dissociative disorders. Hyler does praise it in his Conclusions. Excluded as doesn’t fit main categories and deals with a relatively rare phenomena (multiple personality disorder). In Robinson 2003. The Struggle Old Wikipedia list (alcohol) (film) (1931) A Double Life Old In Hyler 1988 article: split personality myth (1947) A Hatful of Rain Old In Hyler 1988 article: substance disorder. Unrealistic re (1957) help from wife/girlfriend. A Star Is Born Old Wikipedia list (alcohol) (1954 film) A Streetcar Old In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. . In Named Desire Wikipedia – Blanche noted to be on “fringes of sanity”. (In (1951) Robinson 2003). A Tree Grows in Old Wikipedia list (alcohol) Brooklyn (film) (1945) Bewitched (1945) Old In Rosenstock 2003 article. Café Paradis Old Wikipedia list (alcohol) (1950) Cat on a Hot Tin Old Wikipedia list (alcohol) Roof (film) (1958) Old In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Narcissism. (1941) Come Back, Little Old Wikipedia list (alcohol) Sheba (1952 film) Dark Mirror (1946) Old In Hyler 1988 article - split personality myth Gaslight (1944) Old In Hyler 1988 article – nondisorders Gone with the Old In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. In Robinson Wind (1939) 2003: Histrionic Personality Disorder.

19 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) Home of the Old In Hyler 1988 article – somatoform disorders. Brave (1949) Horsefeathers Old In Hyler 1988 article. (1932) of the Old In Rosenstock 2003 article. Capgras syndrome. In Hyler Body Snatchers 1988. (1956) It’s a Wonderful Old In Hyler 1988 article – depression. Not at the level Life (1946) therapy is needed? Le Beau Serge Old Wikipedia list (alcohol) (1958) M (1931) Old In Gramaglia et al. Merrily We Go to Old Wikipedia list (alcohol) Hell (1932)

Mr Deeds Goes to Old In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Town (1936) Nightmare Alley Old In Hyler 1988 article – (1947) Now Voyager Old In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Avoidant (1942) personality On the Bowery Old Wikipedia list (alcohol) (1956) Pandora’s Box Old In Datta article. (1929) Possessed (1947) Old In Rosenstock 2003 article. In Hyler 1988 article - psychoses. In Robinson 2003. Something to Live Old Wikipedia list (alcohol) For (film) (1952) Spellbound (1945) Old NYU – “Suicide”. Hitchcock film. In Hyler. Sunset Strip (film) Old Wikipedia list (alcohol) (1931) The Cabinet of Dr. Old In Rosenstock 2003 article. In Hyler 1988 article. Caligari (1919) The Caine Mutiny Old In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. In Robinson (1954) 2003. Some classic features of mental illness however, The Champ (1931 Old Wikipedia list (alcohol) film) The Country Girl Old Wikipedia list (alcohol) (1954 film) The Cure (1917 Old Wikipedia list (alcohol) film) The Miracle on Old In Hyler 1988 article – nondisorders 34th Street (1947) The Seventh Veil Old In Hyler 1988 article. Hyler does praise it in his (1945) “Conclusions”. The Shrike (1955) Old In Hyler 1988 article - depression. The Teasure of Old In Hyler 1988 article – personality disorders. Sierra Madre (1948) Vertigo (1958) Old In Hyler 1988 article – anxiety disorders. In Robinson 2003. Psycho (1960) Other 9.0 97 In Datta article. Hitchcock classic. In Hyler 1988 article; contributes to split personality myth. Reason excluded: Too much horror, see also comments by Hyler.

20 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) Repulsion (1969) Other 8.9 100 RT: “A psychological in the vein of 's Psycho (1960)”. “Carol begins to disintegrate mentally, hallucinating bizarre encounters, being forced into taking a sabbatical from her job and ultimately committing a pair of in her deranged state.” Reason excluded: Too horrific. One Flew Over Other 8.8 96 NYU – Depression, mental illness, suicide. In Datta the Cuckoos Nest article, Akram article. Hyler – very critical of it. In (1975) Robinson 2003. Reason excluded: Too dated relative to modern psychiatric care. Who's Afraid of Other 8.6 97 Wikipedia list (alcohol). RT: “George (Richard Burton) is Virginia Woolf? an alcoholic college professor” Wikipedia: Martha is “hard (film) (1966) drinking”. Reason excluded: The alcohol issues seem fairly back ground aspects – it is mainly a with dysfunctional relationship issues and verbal sparing. (film) Other 8.5 92 Wikipedia list (alcohol). (1980) Reason excluded: Horror movie not suitable. Includes murders and supernatural aspects – ghosts. In Treatment Other 8.5 86 About a psychotherapist. (2008 on) Reason excluded: Too long - is actually a TV series (many hours of episodes). Silence of the Other 8.4 94 In Rosen et al 1997. Stereotype of “Dr Evil”. Reason Lambs (1991) excluded: Seems too horrific re portrayal of a psychiatrist in this role. Withnail and I Other 8.4 93 In Cape article (addiction issues). Comedy. Pill popping. (1987) Shows acute effects in a 2 minute segment. Reason excluded: The drug use seems not so linked to addiction/dependency. M*A*S*H (the Other 8.4 90 For 1970 version, 1983 version NR. In Robinson 2003: movie) (1970) malingering Reason excluded: Mental illness theme too minor. Million Dollar Other 8.3 91 NYU – “Suicide” Baby (2004) Reason excluded: Sounds more like a psychological portrayal – a woman boxer doing well. From the NYU bit: More about euthanasia and also about the boxing career. Man Facing Other 8.3 86 NYU – Depression, “Mental Illness”. Argentine film. In Southeast Rosenstock 2003 article. (Hombre Mirando Reason excluded: The science fiction and supernatural Al Sudeste) powers seem to make this film too bizarre. (1986) The House I Live Other 8.0 94 About “failure of the war on drugs” in America. In (2012) Reason excluded: Seems more about the politics of drug control and the system design – than details around the mental health aspects of drug use. Traffic (2000) Other 8.0 92 Reason excluded: More about the larger scale drug trafficking problem – than specific aspects of drug dependency. Shine (1996) Other 8.0 91 In Rosenstock 2003 article: mixed comments. In Rosen et al 1997. In Datta article. In Robinson 2003. Reason excluded: The published article on “Shine” – is negative about the portrayal and the educational value of this movie. From the Wikipedia piece it is also a bit unclear what the diagnosis is likely to be? An Autumn Other 7.9 92 Wikipedia list (alcohol). Afternoon (1962) Reason excluded: From the piece in RT – sounds like relatively small role of alcohol. Japanese film – unclear if there are English subtitles. The Verdict Other 7.8 96 Wikipedia list (alcohol). (1982) Reason excluded: The main character’s alcoholism is

21 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) mainly just a background feature – and doesn’t stop him successfully winning his court case. Samson and Other 7.8 94 About Australia. Has relevant social and inequality Delilah (2009) issues. Reason excluded: Covers sniffing – but not one of the top drugs of abuse. The Tennant Other 7.8 90 Paranoid schizophrenia. In Fritz & Poe 1979 – but they (1976) note some critics: “tedious and overdone”. Reason excluded: Given comments by Fritz & Poe. The Titicut Follies Other 7.7 100 Reason excluded: In Hyler 1988 article – critiques as (1967) invasion of privacy – was subject to legal bans due to this. Once Were Other 7.7 94 Alcoholism – Jake, and drug addicted boyfriend. In Rosen Warriors (1994) et al 1997. New Zealand context. Reason excluded: Too grim and violent. Affliction (film) Other 7.7 87 Wikipedia list (alcohol). RT: Alcohol and cannabis (1997) (implies both the son and father are alcoholics). Wikipedia: Mentions drunken behaviour by the father (Glen Whitehouse) and drinking by the main character (after father is killed). (In Robinson 2003) Reason excluded: From Wikipedia it seems more about obsessional behaviour (and dysfunctional relationships) than the impact of alcohol. Also sounds very grim with no favourable outcomes. Dead Ringers Other 7.7 83 Horror, gynaecologists. [NYU] (1988) dependence. NYU: “Dead Ringers is a fascinating and disturbing exploration of the physician’s identity and the frightening capacity for distortion and impairment inherent in such a demanding role.” Reason excluded: Seems too horrific and disturbing. Frances (1982) Other 7.6 93 Stresses on an actress, alcohol, mental breakdown. In Hyler 1988 article. NYU – “Mental Illness”. NY: “pressures of the film industry are causing her drinking problem” …”After undergoing the closely filmed experiences of the strait jacket, the padded cell, and shock treatment, all in the frighteningly bedlam-like atmosphere of the asylum, Frances submits to psychiatric surgery. This is perhaps the most disturbing part of the film. She is lobotomized in front of an audience by a mallet-wielding surgeon who boasts he can do ten patients per hour because “lobotomy gets ’em home.”” “The film’s representation of psychiatry is one-sided and profoundly critical.” Hyler – unrealistic. Reason excluded: Seems to show very out-of-date approaches to mental health problems (re lobotomy). Also Hyler’s comments. Sid & Nancy Other 7.5 92 About Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols) – drug addiction (heroin) (1986) and death. Reason excluded: Seems too grim i.e., “very sad” and just seems a downhill and violent saga. Seraphine (2008) Other 7.5 89 NYU – “Mental Illness” unclear what the mental illness is. NYU: “Spiralling downward deeper into poverty and mental alienation, Séraphine continues to paint works that grow larger, bolder, and more colorful. Finally her bizarre behavior leads to her arrest and commital in an insane asylum, and her painting ceases.” Based on a true story. Reason excluded: Diagnosis sounds unclear. Also sounds like out-of-date treatment with institutionalisation and also a sad ending.

22 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) Santa Sangre Other 7.5 88 From RT: “this terrifying, psychedelic film”, sounds like a (1989) , mixed with madness. Reason excluded: Too horrific. Donnie Darko Other 7.5 85 From RT – looks very bizarre. (2001) Wikipedia – science fiction like. In Robinson 2003: “sleepwalking disorder”. Reason excluded: Too bizarre a story. Healing Words: Other NYU – Depression. Documentary. Only 60 minutes. NA in Poetry & Medicine RT. (2008) Holding Our Own: Other NYU – Depression. Documentary. Too short at 57 Embracing the minutes. NA in RT. End of Life (2007) Illness as Other NYU – Depression. NA in RT. Experience (1998) Too short – only 25 minutes. Singing Myself a Other NYU – “Suicide”, Depression. Too short at 60 minutes. Lullaby (2000) NA in RT. Worlds Apart: A Other NYU – Depression. Four separate videos. Running time Four-Part Series too short at 48 minutes. on Cross-Cultural Healthcare (2003) Hamlet (various Other Madness is too minor a theme and is probably of a different contrived and artificial nature (especially Hamlet’s). productions eg, Literary scholar recommended. 1996) Jane Eyre Other Madness is probably too minor a theme – and is of an (various unclear nature. Literary scholar recommended. productions eg, 2011) Annie Hall (1977) Other 8.9 98 “Generalized anxiety disorder” – Robinson (2003). Exclusion reason: There is plenty of anxiety but often seems unreal (for comedic effect) and the situation is very 1970s New York (with analysts etc) – so seems somewhat dated. Manhattan (1979) Other 8.6 98 “Generalized Anxiety Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Exclusion reason: Anxiety disorders but similar to Annie Hall – this is an unusual context (1970s New York – so somewhat dated). The Deer Hunter Other 8.5 92 “PTSD” (In Robinson 2003). Exclusion reason: Although (1978) seems good portrayal of PTSD in various forms – PTSD is probably a relatively small part of the anxiety disorder spectrum. May seem a bit dated re the Vietnam war. The Hospital Other 7.8 100 “Dysthymic Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Exclusion (1971) reason: Plot looks a bit bizarre (in RT), also there is a complex interplay with alcohol (as detailed in Robinson 2003). (1969) Other 7.8 86 Hallucinogen Intoxication (In Robinson 2003). Exclusion reason: Drug use fairly incidental Insomnia (2002) Other 7.7 92 “Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Exclusion reason: Too smaller part of theme (RT) The Double Other 7.6 93 In Ali 2013. “The film can certainly be viewed as a (2013) dramatized narrative of schizophrenia depicting its negative symptoms of anhedonia, lack of social engagement and its positive symptoms of visual and auditory hallucinations.” Exclusion reason: DVD not available In the Name of Other 7.6 95 “Hallucinogen Intoxication” (In Robinson 2003). RT – nil the Father on this issue. Exclusion reason: Too smaller part of theme (RT)

23 Movie title (Year) Classificat RT RT Comment – ordered ion average freshness alphabetically score score (%) (/10) True Romance Other 7.5 92 “Cannabis Intoxication” (In Robinson 2003). Exclusion reason: Cannabis use somewhat incidental to main themes. Hoosiers (1986) Other 7.5 88 “Alcohol Dependence” (In Robinson 2003). Role of recovering alcoholic. Exclusion reason: From RT doesn’t seem that the alcohol theme is that strong. The Butcher Boy Low score 7.4 78 “Bipolar Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Scarface Low score 7.4 88 “Cocaine Intoxication” (In Robinson 2003). Good Morning, Low score 7.4 89 “Hypomanic Episode” (In Robinson 2003). Vietnam Starred Up (2013) Low score 7.2 94 In Ali 2013. About a violent personality

Camille Claudel Low score 6.9 73 In Ali 2013. “The story of the eponymous French sculptor 1915 (2013) (played superbly by Juliette Binoche) after her illicit love affair with fellow sculptor Rodin comes to an abrupt end.” Don Jon (2013) Low score 6.9 81 In Ali 2013. Sex addiction.

Scream 2 Low score 6.8 81 “PTSD” (In Robinson 2003). Basquiat (1996) Low score 6.8 70 Opioid Intoxication. (In Robinson 2003). Jacob’s Ladder Low score 6.5 70 “Schizophrenia” (In Robinson 2003). Finding Forrester Low score 6.5 73 “Dysthymic disorder” (In Robinson 2003). The Mask Low score 6.4 77 “Bipolar Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). The Mosquito Low score 6.4 75 “Bipolar Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Coast In Country (1989) Low score 6.4 70 “PTSD” (In Robinson 2003). Body Snatchers – Low score 6.3 71 “Delusional Disorder”. (In Robinson 2003). The Invasion Continues (1994) Low score 6.2 74 “Schizophrenia, “Paranoid Personality Disorder”. (In Robinson 2003). Conspiracy Low score 6.2 52 “Delusional Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Theory Labor Day (2013) Low score 6.2 62 In Ali 2013. About depression and social isolation Blow (2001) Low score 5.8 55 “Cocaine intoxication” (In Robinson 2003). Fear and Loathing Low score 5.8 50 “Hallucinogen Intoxication” (In Robinson 2003). in Las Vegas (1998) Girl, Interrupted Low score 5.7 54 “Depression” (In Robinson 2003). (1999) The Caveman’s Low score 5.2 45 “Schizophrenia” (In Robinson 2003). Valentine Mr Jones Low score 5.2 46 “Bipolar Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). The Basketball Low score 5.0 46 “Inhalent Intoxication” (In Robinson 2003). Diaries Hope Floats Low score 4.9 24 “Depression” (In Robinson 2003). (1998) Valley of the Dolls Low score 4.8 38 “Sedative Intoxication” (In Robinson 2003). I Am Sam Low score 4.6 34 “Agoraphobia, Mental Retardation” (In Robinson 2003). Mad Love Low score 4.3 28 “Bipolar Disorder” “Cyclothymic Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Unfaithfully Yours Low score 4.1 20 “Delusional Disorder” (In Robinson 2003). Patch Adams Low score 4.0 23 “Depression” (In Robinson 2003).

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