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.
Legal Disclaimer - According to the "fair use" provisions outlined in Title 17, Chapter 1, Article 7 of the US Copyright Law reproduction for purposes of criticism, comment or educational purposes is not a copyright infringement. The "fair use" provisions under English law can be found here.
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.
FORGOTTEN CLASSICS
A list of underrated and overlooked films recommended by Rob Ager NEW!!! (added 8th June 2009)
PULP FICTION - "Carrying the torch" VID (Video added 18th June 2009)
MULHOLLAND DRIVE - "City of nightmares" NEW !!! (added 26th May 2009)
THE BIG LEBOWSKI - "Across the sands of time" VID
THE SHINING - "Mazes, mirrors, deception and denial"
(Final updates soon to be added. Previous video version still available)
BLADERUNNER - "Globalization and dehumanization" (Video coming soon)
JOHN CARPENTER'S - HALLOWEEN "Fear in the first"
(video only available on DVD - see products page)
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" VID
(updated video coming soon)
THE BIRDS - "Henpecking with Hitchcock "
(video only available on DVD - see products page)
JOHN CARPENTER'S THE THING VID
Subliminal themes of Hitchcock's - PSYCHO
(video only available on DVD - see products page)
ALIEN VID (updated video coming soon)
MAD MAX 2: THE ROAD WARRIOR VID
EYES WIDE SHUT - "Unseen reflections " VID
THE MATRIX VID
RELIGIOUS THEMES OF SCORCESE'S - CAPE FEAR
(video only available on DVD - see products page)
More film reviews coming soon (in no particular order):
High Plains Drifter
Barton Fink
WALL E
Eraserhead
A.I.
There Will Be Blood
No Country For Old Men
E.T.
Hellraiser
Videodrome
Barry Lyndon
Blue Velvet
Before leaving feedback or requests for particular films, consult the General FAQ and Feedback Responses page.
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".