Freud and “The Departed”
Through its reliance on Freudian psychology, “The Departed” examines psychological issues that affect the actions of the characters, Sgt. Sullivan, Billy Costigan, and Madolyn. Consequently, the three main characters are imprisoned by their own psychological hindrances, which eventually lead to their dark fates.
TRENDBUSTERS
Some Hollywood trends are ending, some are changing, and new successes are threatening to become trends. If there’s anything the 2009 year in film has taught us thus far, it’s that sequels keep making money, 3-D is here to stay, and the African-American market is crucial for big box office numbers.