Allegory Lounge
Allegory Lounge is a four-part mini series that explores psychology and philosophy through cinema, treating film as modern myths that illuminate the human condition.
How We Change
The first two episodes explore the process of transformation — how growth unfolds within us.
Why We Change
The second half explores the deeper reason behind transformation — the existential pressures that push us to grow.
⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: Throughout the series, we discuss films and shows freely. We recommend watching them beforehand if you’d like to avoid spoilers.
Allegory Lounge
Latest Episodes
Welcome to Allegory Lounge: Psychology and Philosophy through Film
Allegory Lounge is a four-part mini podcast series that explores psychology and philosophy through cinema, treating film as modern myths that illuminate the human condition.How We ChangeThe first two episodes explore the pr...
The Shadow: Thunderbolts, The Substance & Mickey 17
From Jung and Nietzsche to films like Thunderbolts, The Substance, and Mickey 17, we explore the Shadow—the parts of ourselves we repress—and what becomes possible when we dare to face them.👉🏾 Watch the
The Hero’s Journey: Dune, Moana, & The Matrix
In our second episode we explore how Moana, Paul Atreides, and Neo follow the Hero’s Journey—and why this ancient pattern still mirrors our own psychological growth.👉🏾 Watch the
Faith & Reason: Groundhog Day & Heretic
Through films like Groundhog Day and Heretic, we examine how people either create meaning through reason and personal agency or refine belief through faith and trust, and how both paths can either liberate or trap us depending on how rigidly we...
Death: The Tree of Life, Interview with the Vampire, & What We Do in the Shadows
In this final episode, we explore the ancient sisterhood of Mortality and Morality - born together at the dawn of humankind - through the Tree of Life, Interview with the Vampire, and What We Do in the Shadows. 👉🏾 Watch the
