Reel Mental with Dr. Marcia Sirota

Reel Mental is a podcast hosted by Dr. Marcia Sirota, a psychiatrist and cinephile. Each episode features lively discussions with directors, actors, writers, and film critics. Together, they delve into how contemporary films portray psychological issues and mental health in society, offering insightful analysis and diverse perspectives.

Reel Mental with Dr. Marcia Sirota is a tv podcast hosted by Dr Marcia Sirota, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr Marcia Sirota hosts Reel Mental with Dr. Marcia Sirota, a tv show with 40 episodes published.

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  Episode #39

  39 - Brian Eggert Discusses Disclosure Day

  Aug 13, 202630 min

  Brian Eggert is a Tomatometer-Approved critic who celebrates the movies you love and the hidden gems you have yet to discover. Brian writes about classic, independent, and mainstream cinema. If you're looking for new release recommendations or an appreciation of a longtime favorite, check out his in-depth essays, histories, and critical analyses on his website, Deep Focus Review. https://letterboxd.com/deepfocusreview/ https://bsky.app/profile/deepfocusreview.bsky.social Support independent critic Brian Eggert (Deep Focus Review) on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/deepfocusreview

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  Episode #38

  38 - Alex Burunova Discusses Satisfaction

  May 21, 202630 minS0

  <p>Alex Burunova grew up painting before finding her voice in filmmaking. A Los Angeles-based USC Film School alum with a background in directing theater, she's also directed award-winning shorts, episodics, and a Netflix special. Her debut feature, "Satisfaction" -shot across Greece and London-was nearly a decade in the making and premiered at SXSW. Alex's work blends bold visuals with emotionally intimate storytelling, often exploring themes of gender, identity, and female empowerment.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Links: </p> <p>https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3493734/ </p> <p>https://alexburunova.com/ </p>

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  Episode #37

  37 - Daniel Persitz Discusses Key of Genius

  Mar 4, 202617 minS0

  <p>WRITER/DIRECTOR – DANIEL PERSITZ </p> <p>Daniel has sold numerous scripts to studios and production companies including Lionsgate, eOne, Hasbro Studios, Dark Horse and Dimension. Three of his screenplays have been voted onto the prestigious Hollywood Black List, including the feature version of Key of Genius, co-written with David Seidler, the Oscar-winning writer of The King’s Speech. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Daniel is also an experienced producer and film executive, with credits at Robert Zemeckis’ production company and Hasbro Studios. He produced Universal’s thriller hit Ouija and worked on the Transformers and Dungeons & Dragons franchises for Paramount...

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  Episode #36

  36 - Cai Shangjun & Han Nianjin Discuss The Sun Rises On Us All

  Jan 14, 202611 minS0

  <p>In the latest episode of the Reel Mental Podcast I discuss the film "The Sun Rises On Us All" with writer-director Cai Shangjun and screenwriter Han Nianjin at The Toronto International Film Festival®. With special thanks to our interpreter Erika Li.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>CAI SHANGJUN | DIRECTOR</p> <p>Director, screenwriter and producer, Cai Shangjun graduated from China Central Academy of Drama in 1992. Cai’s screenplays include Spicy Love Soup (1997), Shower (1999) and Sunflower (2005). He wrote and directed The Red Awn (2007), People Mountain People Sea (2011) and The Conformist (2017). The Red Awn won the FIPRESCI Prize at the 12th Bus...

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  Episode #35

  35 - Matteo Salvatore Discusses No Other Choice

  Jan 6, 202628 minS0

  <p>Matteo Salvatore is a Toronto-based film critic and writer. What began as a casual writing hobby has evolved into a dedicated passion for film analysis and criticism, spanning more than four years across multiple platforms. Through a mix of thoughtful written essays and engaging video content, Matteo has steadily grown his online following and presence in the film community.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Substack: https://undertheprojector.substack.com/ </p> <p>Instagram: MatteoS4lvatore </p> <p>X: UnderTProjector </p> <p>TikTok: UnderTheProjector</p>

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