Popcorn Psychology (In-Person, Off-Campus)

It's back! Grab some popcorn and discover how film and psychology go together like Mike and Ike. It is no accident that the movies came of age alongside the discipline of psychology. Both examined the human experience in new and innovative ways, inventing vocabularies and techniques that continue to shape our culture and our very perceptions of ourselves. We will watch portions of four movies in class and explore how psychology can inform our film watching, and how the art of film can teach us about human nature.

This year, we are partnering with 14 Pews to offer screenings of the films, and a unique space in which to discuss what the films evoke in us.  If you are not able to attend the screenings, we recommend that you watch the films in advance of each week's conversation.  Weekly drop-in registrations ($35 for both members and non-members) will be available IN-PERSON ONLY at the screening, and are not available online.

Week 1 - Minority Report
Screening: 4 - 6:30
Lecture/Discussion: 6:45 - 8:15pm
rent or buy on Amazon Prime or AppleTV

Week 2 - Cameraperson
Screening: 4 - 5:45pm
Lecture/Discussion: 6 - 7:30pm
streaming on HBO Max

Week 3 - Waking Life
Screening: 4 - 5:45pm
Lecture/Discussion: 6 - 7:30pm
streaming on HBO Max and AppleTV

Week 4 - Lone Star
Screening: 4 - 6:15pm
Lecture/Discussion: 6:30 - 8pm
rent or buy on Amazon Prime or AppleTV

This program is being offered IN-PERSON at 14 Pews in the Heights (800 Aurora Street, 77009), and will NOT be recorded.

All times are CT. Please contact onlinelearning@junghouston.org with any questions.

Please register early. Programs with four or fewer participants are subject to cancellation, 48 hours prior to their start.

Sean Fitzpatrick, PhD LPC, holds master's degrees in religious studies (Rice University) and clinical psychology (University of Houston Clear Lake) and received his doctorate in psychology through Saybrook University's program in Jungian studies. Sean is a psychotherapist in private practice and has been employed at The Jung Center since 1997. His book, The Ethical Imagination Exploring Fantasy and Desire in Analytical Psychology, is available in The Jung Center bookstore. His research interests also include the intersection of psychology and spirituality and vicarious trauma and the selfcare needs of helping professionals and social service providers. He is a senior fellow of the American Leadership Forum and serves on the boards of the Houston Museum District Association and the Network of Behavioral Health Providers. His local and national teaching schedule can be found at his website sfitzpatrick.com.