Louise Edington joins me to unpack Oliver Stone’s *The Doors* (with Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison), while I explore *Back to Black* and Marisa Abela’s take on Amy Winehouse. We talk archetypes, casting chemistry, and what these films teach about creative drive and vulnerability.
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Astrologer, author educator Alex Trenoweth welcomes Matthew Currie to explore the astrology behind two true-story films: Catch Me If You Can (Frank Abagnale Jr. portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio) and Communion (Whitley Strieber portrayed by Christopher Walken).

Astrologer–educator Alex Trenoweth welcomes Steve Judd to unpack the biopic A Beautiful Mind. Using the REEL Life format from Mirror Mirror, we explore:

1. John Nash’s natal chart — core signatures and themes

2. Russell Crowe’s chart — why this role fits

3. Synastry — where Nash ↔ Crowe connect (and clash)

4. Release transits — timing that met the audience

We also compare The Imitation Game (Alan Turing ↔ Benedict Cumberbatch) to show how casting synastry and release timing echo across biopics.