Title: Mindwash
Year: 2024
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Rating: 2
Cast: Ben Edlin, Camille Hyde, John E. Van Ness, Franco Valobra, Freya Saxon
Description: The irony stings, sharper than a motivational poster's overly-bright smile. Beatrice Brigitte's 'Mindwash' isn't just a film; it's a visceral experience, a descent into the fractured psyche of Billy Seldom (Ben Edlin), a self-help guru whose carefully constructed world crumbles under the weight of global catastrophe. Edlin delivers a powerhouse performance, perfectly capturing Seldom's unraveling, mirroring the anxieties of a generation grappling with uncertainty. Camille Hyde, as his girlfriend Natalie, provides a poignant counterpoint, their co-dependent relationship a microcosm of the film's larger themes of self-reliance and vulnerability. The supporting cast, including John E. Van Ness, Franco Valobra, and Freya Saxon, add depth to this exploration of fractured identity and the seductive nature of self-deception. 'Mindwash' isn't escapism; it's a mirror, reflecting our own anxieties back at us with unsettling clarity.