The podcast delves into the concept of extimacy in psychoanalysis, exploring how external perspectives challenge internal perceptions. It discusses philosophical examples on lying, anamorphosis, and symbols of failure in Lacan's seminars. The hosts also analyze voiceovers in film, highlighting themes of control and representation.
Extimacy explores internal desires externalizing as seen in 'The Piano', emphasizing external manifestations of intimacy.
Facing external events reflecting unconscious desires in 'Eyes Wide Shut' reveals the terrifying nature of extimacy.
Deep dives
The Complex Nature of Intimacy Explored Through Film: The Piano
In 'The Piano,' the character Ada finds her intimate expression in her piano, an external manifestation of her internal self. The piano represents her das Ding, expressing an absence that adds to the beauty of her music. The film delves into the concept of intimacy through Ada's relationship with the instrument, highlighting the external nature of her internal desires.
Unconscious Desires and Exposing the Extimate: Eyes Wide Shut
In 'Eyes Wide Shut,' Tom Cruise's character encounters various events that seem purely external, like the orgies and encounters with other characters. These events represent the external manifestation of unconscious desires that terrify him, reflecting the concept of extimacy. The film portrays how facing the extimate can be a terrifying experience, exposing hidden desires and fears.
Message of Deep Undercover and Exposure: Eyes Wide Shut versus Twin Peaks Season 3
In films like 'Eyes Wide Shut' and TV shows like 'Twin Peaks Season 3,' the theme of going deep undercover and being exposed in unexpected situations is prevalent. Characters like Philip Jefferies in 'Twin Peaks Season 3' and Tom Cruise's character in 'Eyes Wide Shut' find themselves entangled in situations that expose their deepest desires and fears, reflecting the complexities of intimacy and extimacy.
The Underlying Themes of Intimacy and Depth in Film
Films like 'The Piano' and 'Eyes Wide Shut' delve into the intricacies of intimacy and depth through external manifestations of internal desires. Characters in these films are confronted with situations that expose their hidden desires and fears, leading to a deeper exploration of the concept of extimacy. Through creative storytelling and character development, these films offer a unique perspective on the complexities of human intimacy.
Ryan and Todd discuss the Jacques Lacan's neologism "extimacy," which first occurs in Seminar VII and then disappears. But they theorize that this concept offers an excellent starting point for grasping Lacan's entire project, despite his own sparse use of it.
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