Therapist Reacts to BEAUTY & THE BEAST (Animated)

Check out our sponsor and use discount code CINEMA10 for an extra 10% off to become a Lord or Lady today! Tale as old as time... girl becomes prisoner of terrifying beast, makes friends with his dishes and furniture, wears fancy ball gowns, falls in love... But is it Stockholm syndrome? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright talk about what Stockholm syndrome is (and isn’t) and whether Beauty and the Beast is an example of it. They also talk about Gaston’s narcissism, Beast’s redemption arc, and Belle’s compassion. They also talk about the difference between love and possession, and the beautiful animation, art, music, and storytelling in this film. Watch some of our other episodes about narcissism: Gilderoy Lockhart Tony Stark (part 1) (part 2) Grab some popcorn for your movie nights here: Join our membership site and becom