I like dark movies so I'll definitely give it a look. Thanks for the recommendation. :thumbsup:
It's a darker movie & a little bit niche, but I enjoyed it, partly because Robin Williams was serious in it & partly because it presented some really really interesting concepts to think about. I won't say too much about the plot, but it parallels a lot of things that social media has brought into our lives, especially about having to be accountable in the face of things like the NSA tracking your every move, cameras everywhere, your life under critique by other people due to recorded images online (Facebook etc.), and so on. In a way, I'm sure it parallels William's own life - being under the scrutiny of the public, dealing with a history of drug addiction & depression, etc.
As many people say, all that money and fame is part of the problem. Some people say too much leisure, luxury and free time is a big factor as well
He had bipolar depression. That is a very serious mental illness. He was type I. So even if he hadn't of had all that money and fame he was in a high risk category for something like this. On top of all that he was an alcoholic and drug addict for many years. He cleaned himself up however. Bipolar isn't something to take for granted though. Man, I am still just blown away by this. What an incredibly gifted, talented person, who gave so many people so much joy.
Man you said itWell this sucks.
I think it's a huge, huge trap for human nature. Once you get zillions of bucks, what motivation do you have to get up to work in the morning? So then you need to find something to fill your free time with - endless parties filled with drugs & alcohol. Then you get depressed because you're staying up all night & coming off highs all the time. Re: Heath Ledger, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Winehouse, Marylin Monroe, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, the list goes on & on. It's really unfortunate.
Celebrities, funny on screen or not, are very rarely jolly guys in real lives
No it won't, many people have a high enough emotional intelligence to realize severe depression isn't just something you close the door on and get over.Loved his movies. Found him weird but great. RIP.
But I have to call him an idiot if suicide is true -- despite his mental issues. Great career and suicide will be his legacy. Too young at 63.
I'm surprised it's not drug relater. He's had drug problems for decades.
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Because Wikipedia, a community authored site, is a completely reliable source.
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http://variety.com/2014/film/news/robin-williams-found-dead-in-possible-suicide-1201280386/
It's on CNN too..... Never watched his show "The Crazy Ones". I just wonder if it's cancellation 3 months ago could be a factor to his depression.
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