Marie Miguel, Author at The Movie Blog

Loneliness, Being Alone, and How to Enjoy Solitude

Marie Miguel — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 11:00:09 +0000

A lot of movie buffs and film connoisseurs are introverts, which means many likes to be alone. However, others are more extroverted and have a hard time enjoying time alone. In some cases, this can lead to loneliness that watching your favorite movie series doesn’t even remedy. Loneliness and being alone are not the same ...

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How Movie Dates Can Improve Intimacy in Your Relationship

Marie Miguel — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:00:12 +0000

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, going to the movies hasn’t been as commonplace as it used to be. However, it is possible to have a movie date at home too, and it may be good for your relationship to do so. Intimacy is an important factor in relationships, and a date with a ...

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What Movies Get Wrong About Marriage and How We Can Learn from Them

Marie Miguel — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:00:47 +0000

Movies often depict marriage in unrealistic ways full of hyperbole and exaggeration. Depending on the genre, a movie could show marriage as full of problems or completely blissful. However, anybody who has been in a long-term relationship knows that this is not the case in real life. Some common features of marriage are unrealistically or ...

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Why Films and Media Should Portray Inclusive Mental Health

Marie Miguel — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:10:06 +0000

Movies and media often depict culture as it is, but it is not always an accurate depiction. However, cinema is becoming more and more diverse and inclusive with characters of various races, sexual identities, and personalities. While there is progress that needs to be made when it comes to diversity in film, mental health is ...

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How Do Movies Affect the Way We View Love?

Marie Miguel — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 03:00:17 +0000

Movies can be entertaining, informational, relevant, humorous, and a whole plethora of other things. In addition, most people start watching movies at a young age and continue to enjoy movies during childhood and throughout an entire lifetime. So, it only makes sense that cinema would influence the way that we perceive and think about certain ...

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How Psychologists Might Explain 4 Famous Movie Personalities

Marie Miguel — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:47:10 +0000

Many would say that a successful acting career has explored different genres of film and a portrayal of characters from all walks of life. Some particularly interesting character portrayals involve stories about individuals living with a mental illness. Film is a great way to introduce new ideas to the general public when done right; it ...

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We Analyze 7 Famous On-Screen Relationships

Marie Miguel — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:41:55 +0000

Romantic films are a great choice whether you’re out with your significant other or it’s a movie night with your best friends. They never disappoint, bringing in the feeling of butterflies with the on-screen character’s chemistry and swooping gestures of romance, especially after a sour patch in your own relationship. Films like The Notebook and ...

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3 Fantastic Films About a Flawed but Loving Family

Marie Miguel — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:30:55 +0000

In the modern world, the way we view family and home life is very different than it has been in the past. To a certain extent, many of us have become accustomed to chaos or strained relationships, which means it can be hard to break free of unhealthy habits. Family is made up of, for ...

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How Comedies Benefit Your Mental Health

Marie Miguel — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:36:44 +0000

Ah, comedies; who doesn’t love to crack up watching a movie? We have our favorite actors and comedians that help us laugh. That’s only one of the benefits of watching a comedy. The truth is that comedies are beneficial to different parts of a person’s wellbeing. They’re funny, and they connect us with like-minded people. ...

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How Watching Films Provides an Emotional Release and Helps Mental Health

Marie Miguel — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:33:48 +0000

Watching a film provides many mental health benefits. It depends on what type of movie you’re viewing, but it can help you feel emotions regardless of the genre. For example, some people love to laugh and prefer romantic comedies, while others love to watch suspenseful films. It’s crucial that you choose a movie that makes ...

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