In his classic work, The Psychopathology of Everyday Life, Sigmund Freud explored the ways in which our unconscious desires and repressed thoughts manifest themselves in our daily lives. But what if we applied Freud’s theories to the most superficial and ego-driven place on earth: Hollywood? Through a satirical examination of Freud’s ideas in the context of the 1929 film Pandora’s Box, we can explore the dark underbelly of Tinseltown and the twisted psychology of those who inhabit it. The Unconscious Desires of Hollywood Elite In Pandora’s Box, we see the story of Lulu, a seductive and manipulative actress who draws men into her web of deceit. Sound familiar? This archetype…