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Welcome to episode 002 of Pscyhosocial Cinema! In our second episode for the month of September 2019 we sit down and talk with a good friend of the show, Ryan Hendrix, about one of his favorite films, Hereditary. Being a fan of director Ari Aster's work, Ryan guides me through some reasons why the film really speaks to him on an artistic level. This episode's conversation does feature some elements of mental health along with some humor to help us tackle the themes presented within the film. As a forewarning, things do get pretty deep and this is an adult conversation not suitable for younger listeners. It's hard to put Hereditary into any one category, but that is what makes cinema special and today's episode unique. Without going into too much detail about the conversation you will find within, it is safe to say that this is a heavy movie. Upon my first viewing, as a mental health professional in training, I found it particularly difficult to watch, thus making it a hard film to recommend if you are not prepared for something heavy. As a film lover it is easy to recommend for the technical craft on display, but viewer be warned, Ari Aster's foray into trauma-based horror is not for the feint of heart.  Please connect with us between episodes on social media and feel free to follow us here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psychosocialcinema Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsychosocialC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychosocialcinema/ I am utilizing PATREON as a unique vehicle for monthly support. Not only will this platform provide a launch pad for growth, but it will make subsequent episodes and the production costs sustainable on a number of different levels. For more information about the perks you get by being a Patron, please click the link below; thank you: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PsychoSocialCinema If you would like to buy a copy of Hereditary and experience the film for yourself, here is an affiliate link to Amazon where you can secure one for yourself....prepare your mind.....: Hereditary: https://amzn.to/34QIogO  As always, if you enjoyed the intro and outro music for this episode, please look up my friend, Porcelain Backsplash's musical work at this link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2CKDIOIjtRpoTkeXk9XAjt?si=I6vfrvRkQ7ygE-ugg_0fTg