The mother-daughter relationship can be the most wonderful, and the most vexing of all. It’s provided rich pickings for storytellers, whose films, novels and songs have been inspired by its many trials and tribulations. So it made perfect sense for Psychologies’ first Cinema On The Couch event – a film screening followed by a lively debate – to tackle this univesal theme.
Our first film, chosen by culture columnist Sarah Churchwell was Postcards From The Edge (1990) and the screening took place at Picturehouse Greenwich. Shirley MacLaine and Meryl Streep play a feuding mother and daughter in an adaptation of actress Carrie Fisher‘s semi-autobiographical novel.
After the screening, Psychologies deputy editor Clare Longrigg and Sarah Churchwell took to the stage to discuss how the mother-daughter relationship was tackled in this and other classic movies. From Now, Voyager (1942) to The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Sweet Home Alabama (2002) and Mamma Mia (2008), they covered mother-daughter jealously, how a mother’s career influences her daughter’s life, and whether mothers can – or should be – friends with their daughters. True to form, Psychologies readers had a lot to contribute, asking questions and joining in the debate.
If you weren’t able to make it, we hope you’ll join us at our next Cinema On The Couch event. Details will be published in the October issue, on sale on 31 August.
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