Michael Hart Briesch“Why Psyche Matters” in 2001: A Space OdysseyThe dawn of man, represented by the sun rising over the earth. A faint glimmer emerging from a black abyss of chaos. This early human…Jul 16, 2023Jul 16, 2023
Michael Hart Briesch“Assimilating the Shadow” in USHands across America was a charitable event which eventually came to represent our societal or collective shadow. It was created as a way…Jun 28, 2023Jun 28, 2023
Michael Hart Briesch“The Danger of Group Think” in Fight ClubThe narrator of Fight Club, let’s call him Jack, is looking for a way out. He needs an escape from his detached and mechanical routine. All…Jun 27, 2023Jun 27, 2023
Michael Hart Briesch“Becoming an Individual” in EncantoWe open with the origin story, and how from the “darkest moment”, the point of blackness and void, is where the Encanto, the enchantment or…Jun 25, 2023Jun 25, 2023
Michael Hart Briesch“What do we Talk About When we Talk About Self-Love?” in BirdmanA man is seen miraculously floating in the air, appearing as if he is meditating, within a state of Zen. He looks calm and relaxed, someone…Jun 24, 2023Jun 24, 2023
Michael Hart Briesch“The Lies of Hollywood” in Barry’s Final EpisodeThe episode starts with sinister music and we instantly think that Barry will be seen on a war path, a raging ball of anger who is ready…Jun 23, 2023Jun 23, 2023
Michael Hart Briesch“Does the World Exist Outside of My Mind?” in Atlanta’s Final EpisodeThroughout the final episode of Atlanta we are confronted with the question that is also posed in the episode tag line, “Was it All a…Jun 23, 2023Jun 23, 2023
Michael Hart BrieschThe Wholly Other in Mad Men’s Series FinaleDon is found but at the same time he is lost again. It’s what we have been accustomed to throughout the series, as he is surrounded by…Jun 23, 2023Jun 23, 2023
