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Catastrophe
by Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney
During a routine prenatal checkup, Sharon and Rob are blindsided when the doctor uses confusing terminology to describe an abnormality in Sharon's pap smear. The couple struggles to process the frightening medical jargon while simultaneously experiencing the emotional high of discovering the sex of their baby.
The Elephant Man
by Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren, David Lynch
Dr. Frederick Treves confesses his moral uncertainty to his wife, Anne, regarding his patient John Merrick. He struggles with whether he is truly helping a sentient man or simply projecting intelligence onto someone to ease his own professional conscience before a high-stakes evaluation.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
by Charlie Kaufman
Clementine visits Dr. Mierzwiak to discuss her failing relationship and her desire to erase her memories. She struggles to articulate her dissatisfaction, oscillating between the desire for a cinematic romance and the practical pressure of settling down as she gets older.
Punch-Drunk Love
by Paul Thomas Anderson
Barry approaches his brother-in-law Walter in a moment of extreme vulnerability, seeking professional psychological help. He struggles to articulate his emotional instability and loneliness, eventually breaking down in tears while pleading for confidentiality from his overbearing family.
The Sopranos
by David Chase
A mob boss expresses his frustration with modern therapy culture and the loss of traditional masculinity to his new psychiatrist. The scene highlights his internal struggle between his tough exterior and the emotional vulnerability triggered by a panic attack involving ducks in his pool.
During a therapy session, a mob boss discusses a bizarre dream involving a Phillips-head screw and a lost appendage. Through Dr. Melfi's guidance, he realizes his deep-seated anxiety stems from a fear of losing his family, triggered by the departure of ducks from his pool.
A Crowded Room
by James Cameron
Two legal or medical professionals debate whether their subject is a master manipulator or suffering from a genuine dissociative identity disorder. The stakes are high as they realize the difficulty of proving a psychological illness in a court of law despite their own growing belief in the patient.
50/50
by Will Reiser
A young man receives a life-altering cancer diagnosis from a detached, clinical doctor. The scene captures the jarring disconnect between the doctor's medical jargon and Adam's shock as he tries to process his mortality.
Blade
by David S. Goyer
A routine autopsy turns into a nightmare when a supposed corpse reanimates and attacks the medical staff. The scene escalates into a high-stakes rescue mission as a mysterious hunter intervenes to save the surviving doctor from the supernatural predator.
The Pitt
by R. Scott Gemmill
A high-stakes confrontation between an ER doctor and the Chief Medical Officer regarding plummeting patient satisfaction scores. Robby challenges the hospital's corporate greed and understaffing, while Gloria threatens his career if he doesn't fall in line with the institution's image.
Analyze This
by Kenneth Lonergan, Peter Tolan, Harold Ramis
A powerful mob boss, Paul Vitti, barges into a psychiatrist's office to discuss his 'friend's' panic attacks. The scene explores the high-stakes tension between Vitti's menacing persona and Dr. Ben Sobel's clinical attempts to treat him.
Jerusalem
by Michael Gurr
Nina, a medical professional, delivers a scathing intellectual critique of karma and divine justice. She argues that such spiritual beliefs are merely a form of smug complacency that ignores the reality of human suffering and personal responsibility.
Away
by Michael Gow
Tom, a terminally ill teenager, recounts a cynical and awkward encounter with a doctor who used a talk about sex to mask the gravity of Tom's failing health. He reflects on the dishonesty of the adults around him and the clinical coldness of his diagnosis.
Criminal Minds
by Ed Napier
FBI profilers Gideon and Hotch interrogate a delusional and medicated suspect, Eddy Mays, regarding the disappearance of a young boy. Despite their pressure, Eddy remains in a dissociative state, unable to recall the violent crimes he is accused of committing.
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