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S49E4 - What is the Difference Between a Complete Monster and a Regular One?
FAQ 2023 12/14/23 FAQ 2023 12/14/23

S49E4 - What is the Difference Between a Complete Monster and a Regular One?

Since childhood, I've been faithful to monsters. I have been saved and absolved by them, because monsters, I believe, are patron saints of our blissful imperfection, and they allow and embody the possibility of failing. - Guillermo del Toro

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S36 Bonus - The Dark Triad: Psychopathy, Narcissism, and Machiavellianism
Dark Psychology 10/28/22 Dark Psychology 10/28/22

S36 Bonus - The Dark Triad: Psychopathy, Narcissism, and Machiavellianism

Hannibal Lecter: What if I did it for you?Clarice Starling: Did what?Hannibal Lecter: Harmed them, Clarice. The ones who've harmed you. What if I made them scream apologies? No, I shouldn't even say it because you'll feel - with your perfect grasp on right and wrong - that you were somehow accompli- even though you wouldn't be.- Hannibal

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S36E1 - Dark Psychology: The Use of Gaslighting in Fiction
Dark Psychology 10/3/22 Dark Psychology 10/3/22

S36E1 - Dark Psychology: The Use of Gaslighting in Fiction

Enough with the lights, Rapunzel! You are not leaving this tower! Ever! … Great. Now I’m the bad guy. - Mother Gothel, Tangled

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S21E9 - Villainy: Should Villains Be Evil?
Versus: Common Debates... 4/29/21 Versus: Common Debates... 4/29/21

S21E9 - Villainy: Should Villains Be Evil?

There is indeed good and there is indeed evil, and both walk the earth…. Both good and evil vie for the passions of the heart. For love! - Ted DekkerEvery villain is a hero in his own mind. - Tom Hiddleston

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S6 Bonus Episode - What Makes a Good Villain
The Nitty Gritty 1/24/20 The Nitty Gritty 1/24/20

S6 Bonus Episode - What Makes a Good Villain

If you look at all of the villains in the course of human history, they’ve all believed, delusionally, in the virtue of their actions. Every villain is a hero in his own mind. - Tom Hiddleston

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