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Much MadnessI Never Promised You A Rose Garden | Hobbs is a Right Shit | Episode 12And they're back after a little break with a hidden movie gem. In this episode of the Much Madness podcast, Mackenzie and Carrie cover the highly underrated and under-discussed 1977 film I Never Promised You A Rose Garden. Starring Kathleen Quinlan as Deborah Blake, the ladies give you their honest impressions of a young woman's struggle with schizophrenia and her treatment on a long-term inpatient psychiatric unit. Appreciating a wide range of characters, Mackenzie and Carrie touch on the triumphs and pitfalls of the understated piece of art.They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and...2025-07-211h 15Much MadnessAll of Us Stangers | He was a lovely man, he was just dead | Episode 11A rollercoaster of emotions and perceptions, this episode's movie features the cinematically haunting and psychologically captivating All of Us Strangers (2023). Listen to Carrie and Mackenzie share their reactions to the film starring Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal. Find out why the movie serves as a lovely representation for both Pride Month and Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.Apologies for the audio quality toward the end of the episodeThey discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with sensitivity to traumatic subjects should exercise caution before listening to this episode....2025-06-271h 02Much MadnessBoys Don't Cry | Avoid Homicidal Leanings | Episode 10Happy Pride Month! Join Carrie and Mackenzie as they discuss the tragic end of Brandon Teena, a trans man whose real-life story is both vital and relevant to today's world. They review the movie Boys Don't Cry (1999) starring Hilary Swank as Brandon and Chloe Sevigny as his paramour Lana. Find out if they loved it or hated it.They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with sensitivity to traumatic subjects should exercise caution before listening to this episode.Please join the conversation by subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast.2025-06-101h 14Much MadnessLars and the Real Girl | You're not supposed to listen to the worm in your brain | Episode 9Ever wanted to watch a heart-warming tale of a not-so-real person who others love and lose (spoiler!)? The ladies have the movie for you! This week Carrie and Mackenzie go over Lars and the Real Girl (2007) starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul Sneider, Kelli Garner, and Patricia Clarkson. In addition to discussing the ideal situation of having a mental health crisis within a supportive community, these two also touch on their YouTube algorithms and follow up on last episode's topic of Autism with some more concerns about real life consequences and implications of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA...2025-05-151h 12Much MadnessRain Man | I'm an excellent driver | Episode 8On this episode of the Much Madness podcast, Carrie and Mackenzie tackle a monumental film and relevant topic with one of the most well-known characters in cinema - Dustin Hoffman's Raymond Babbitt in Rain Man (1988). Credited as the movie to bring awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to the general public, Rain Man serves as a different type of road trip saga in telling a story of growth for both Raymond and his estranged brother Charlie (played by Tom Cruise). Tune in as the ladies take on the mental health myth centered on Autism and the conspiracy theory regarding...2025-05-151h 07Much MadnessRain Man | I'm an excellent driver | Episode 8On this episode of the Much Madness podcast, Carrie and Mackenzie tackle a monumental film and relevant topic with one of the most well-known characters in cinema - Dustin Hoffman's Raymond Babbitt in Rain Man (1988). Credited as the movie to bring awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to the general public, Rain Man serves as a different type of road trip saga in telling a story of growth for both Raymond and his estranged brother Charlie (played by Tom Cruise). Tune in as the ladies take on the mental health myth centered on Autism and the conspiracy theory regarding...2025-04-271h 07Much MadnessMommie Dearest | I have a bone to pick with Roger Ebert | Episode 7The film featured in this week's episode, one that Carrie and Mackenzie think everyone should see (at least once), is Mommie Dearest (1981), starring Faye Dunaway and Diana Scarwild. Joan Crawford was already a household name but this film adaptation of her daughter Christina's memoir, but this movie launched her into the villain universe. Join the ladies as they discuss mother-daughter relationships, child abuse (TRIGGER WARNING), and why they have a bone to pick with Roger Ebert.They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with sensitivity to traumatic subjects should exercise caution before...2025-04-171h 19Much MadnessEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | How to spot a disassociating rat | Episode 6Ever think about totally erasing an ex from your memories? Well, it's the subject of this week's episode as Mackenzie and Carrie dive into Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet. They talk memory formation, professional decorum (or lack thereof), and treatment consent. Above all, they wonder about the ability of love to withstand the test of time even in the face of total (cognitive) annihilation.They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with sensitivity to traumatic subjects should exercise caution before listening to this episode.2025-04-031h 17Much MadnessThe Three Faces of Eve | I've got the hot goss | Episode 5For this week's episode, Mackenzie and Carrie dissect the movie that made Multiple Personality Disorder a household name - the 1957 feature film The Three Faces of Eve. The ladies talk about Joanne Woodward's break-out and Academy-Award-winning role along with the real-life events of Chris Costner Sizemore that inspired the story.They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with sensitivity to traumatic subjects should exercise caution before listening to this episode.Please join the conversation by subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast.Check out the full movie list for...2025-03-221h 15Much MadnessA Long Way Down | Thou Shalt Not Die Tonight | Episode 4And the ladies are back with another riveting episode of the Much Madness podcast with this week's movie of A Long Way Down (2014). Mackenzie and Carrie discuss how the movie's main cast - Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Imogen Poots, and Aaron Paul - make a movie about suicide lighthearted, if you could say such a thing. They also address the very recent and very relevant development of the Commission to Make America Healthy Again (both have some thoughts).They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with sensitivity to traumatic subjects should exercise...2025-03-111h 04Much MadnessTo The Bone, Part 2 | Susan, Read the Room | Episode 3Welcome to the second part of the To The Bone (2017) discussion. Mackenzie and Carrie expand upon the topics of Episode 2 | I have no heart, I have no bones by addressing anorexia, family dysfunction, trauma, and all the red flags. Learn why Carrie considers herself a "survivalist" and how Mackenzie feels about "fever dreams."They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with sensitivity to traumatic subjects should exercise caution before listening to this episode.Please join the conversation by subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast.Check out the full...2025-03-041h 35Much MadnessTo The Bone, Part 1 | I have no heart, I have no bones | Episode 2Mackenzie and Carrie are back for their second episode to discuss To The Bone (2017) starring Keanu Reeves, Lily Collins, and Carrie Preston. Coincidentally, this episode airs during Eating Disorders Awareness Week put on by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). The film is introduced along with honest conversations about their own battles with eating and body image. So much was discussed that this movie was broken down into two parts. Don't forget to listen to the second part - Susan, Read the Room | Episode 3!They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with...2025-02-2736 minMuch MadnessGirl, Interrupted | A Meeting of the Mutual Admiration Society | Episode 1For their first topic, Mackenzie and Carrie discuss the movie Girl, Interrupted (1999) and its themes of borderline personality disorder (BPD), psychiatric institutionalization, and bonding between patients on a hospital ward. Throughout the episode, these two besties reminisce on how they met and how the Much Madness podcast came to be.They discuss some potentially distressing details of the movie, and any person with sensitivity to traumatic subjects should exercise caution before listening to this episode.Please join the conversation by subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast.Check out the full movie list for...2025-02-171h 31Much MadnessMuch Madness Podcast TrailerWelcome to the Much Madness podcast where cohosts Mackenzie Ice and Carrie Krucinski explore the powerful connection between film and mental health. Using keen eyes, emotional intelligence, and quick humor, these two friends will dive into iconic movies to uncover the psychological themes, character struggles, and emotional journeys that shaped them. Tune in each week for new episodes. 2025-01-2201 min