Originating from the Greek work “kathairein” (meaning to cleanse or to purge), catharsis is the act of working through and releasing strong, pent-up emotions. Catharsis is an inherent feature of the ...

When I saw Jojo Rabbit I wept after the final scene. The woman next to me was crying, too, and, through her tears, turned to her partner with a smile and said, “That was so good.” She knew, like I do, ...