Movie Reviews
In this Section we will list some movies by their most prominent archetypal or initiatory expression. Some will be listed with more commentary. If you have any insights about Movies you feel depict particular archetypes or initiation cycles please send that to cayelink@gmail.com.
Aries Movies
Cutthroat Island (1995)
with Geena Davis as a Venus in Aries take charge Lady Pirate also stars Matthew Modine, Frank Langella.
Batman Begins (2005)
Directed by Christopher Nolan. With Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson. The story of how Bruce Wayne became what he was destined to be: Batman.
The Dark Knight
Laurence of Arabia
Superman
Ronin
Shane
The Man that Shot Liberty Valence
Libra Movies
The Notebook
Hearts in Atlantis
Dr Zhivago
Only You
The Yes Man
War of the Roses
Star Man
Taurus Movies
Dangerous Beauty (1998) with a Libra Interface
This is a must see movie depicting the difference between the life of the Courtesan and the Wife.Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell, Oliver Platt, Fred Ward, Naomi Watts, Moira Kelly, Jacqueline Bisset, Jeroen Krabbé, Joanna Cassidy.
Gemini Movies
Hook (1991)
Explores the journey of a contemporary, grown-up Peter Pan who is lured back to Never Never Land to rescue his children and rediscover his magic. Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts.
Sagittarius Movies
Contact (1997)
Jodie Foster plays an astronomer searching for the existence of extraterrestrial life through the use of radio telescopes. This movie has a great overtone of the quest for truth and meaning, blazing a new trial and recognizing that the quest is ever-continuing.
Virgo Movies
The Mists of Avalon (2001) based on Marion Zimmer Bradley’s book by the same name.
This movie depicts the archetype of the Priestess as she was losing her place in the culture. Directed by Uli Edel. With Anjelica Huston, Julianna Margulies, Joan Allen. The original book is more detailed in understanding the archetype of the Priestess.
Neptune Initiation Movies
Greenburg (2010)
Directed by Noah Baumbach. Starring Ben Stiller, Greta Gerwig, Ryhs Ifans and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
Ben Stiller plays a 40-year old man, Roger Greenberg, a carpenter, (and former aspiring musician) in the beginning stages of his mid-life crises (in the modern-day sense). He hasn’t committed to anything and his plans are only to do ‘nothing’ for a while. Roger Greenberg has heavy Virgo energies with a bit of an Aquarian glaze experiencing the full-force of Neptune square Neptune. This Neptune cycle is about letting go of attachment, being ok with confusion and not knowing what direction you are heading in life and emptying your mind to bring in new visions. Full Review Here.
Saturn Initiation Movies
TRON: Legacy (2010)
Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Jeff Bridges and Garrett Headlund. A wonderful display of a disjointed but repairable father-son relationship where the father is experiencing his 2nd Saturn Return and the son is in his age 27 Nodal Reversal. This film is the sequel to the original Tron film from 1982. Read Full Review Here.
Scorpio Movies
L.A. Confidential (1997)
directed by Curtis Hanson. With Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe , Danny DiVito, Kim Bassinger and Guy Pearce. Read Gael Chilson’s review
The Fountain (2006)
directed by Darren Aronofsky and staring Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Ellen Burstyn, Mark Margolis
The Illusionist (2006)
directed by Neil Burger. With Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel
Unforgiven (1992)
directed by Clint Eastwood and the screenplay was by David Webb Peoples and starring Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman
The Talented Mr Ripley (1999)
Directed by Anthony Minghella. With Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken
Venus Return Movies
Black Swan (2010)
Directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis and Vincent Cassel. This is about a young woman at the age 24 Venus Return cycle while also experiencing influence from a Saturn transit or Complex with Virgo & Scorpio archetypes. Natalie Portman’s charactor is bent on perfection to ascending to the lead role in the Black Swan production. Read the Full Review Here
Pisces Movies
Deadman Walking (1995)
The genuine compassion and empathy are beautifully expressed as a nun comforts a convicted killer on death row, while also empathizing with the family of the victim. Directed by Tim Robbins. With Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky.
Resurrection (1980)
A woman who becomes an extraordinary healer. With Ellen Burstyn, Sam Shepard, Richard Farnsworth
Pluto Initiation Movies
The Game (1997)
A wealthy man receives a birthday gift that takes him on a Pluto Journey. Directed by Uli Edel. With Anjelica Huston, Julianna Margulies, Joan Allen.
Earthsea (2004) based on Ursela K. LeGuin’s novels
This describes what happens when the shadow is unwittingly called forth. Ged runs from it, wrecking havoc in his wake. Then he finally chooses to face it with a stunning visual finale of what can happen when the shadow is finally integrated. Directed by Robert Lieberman. With Shawn Ashmore, Kristin Kreuk, Isabella Rossellini.