volleysnap

This is a bit random, but I am trying to think of tv episodes where a person overcomes what appears to be reality with their mind. An example would be in the Season 2 Finale of House, he figures out that he is hallucinating and challenges what he sees, waking him from the hallucination. A Beautiful Mind is another example, when he realizes that he is schizophrenic after realizing that the little girl never grows old.
I think that made sense as an explanation? Please let me know what you can think of!!!

jack4640

Maybe Scrubs, the last episode with Brendan Frasier. If you haven't seen it already you can click the link for spoilers but you should watch it first, if possible. Or if you just want the ending, here.

edit: that's more of a character overcoming reality with their imagination

volleysnap

thanks, that is a good example. i remember watching that episode...soooo sad
i still need a few more... any more examples anyone can think of?

caressemh

If you watch LOST, one of the recent episodes with Desmond ("The Constant") he has to overcome his mind jumping back and forth in time...

But that's definitely a more fiction-y example. I don't know if you were looking for more realistic things like the whole Beautiful Mind schizophrenia deal.

volleysnap

i just realized that fight club would be a good example... does anyone know a place i can get it over the internet?

Sheed30

yes.......but....that would be illegal....wouldn't it?

aznfishy

volleysnap, if u use bittorrent, i've heard mininova (google it) may have some downloadable movies...