Remember When Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Side Effects’ Made Discussing Depression Sexy?

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Ten years ago, the “Magic Mike” director traded body oil for a prescription pad, skewering the reluctance to discuss mental health in an unforgettable psychological thriller.

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Published Feb. 11 2023 9:10PM EST

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It would be easy to take a look at the director of one of the most outwardly steamy film franchises this century and think, “Ah, that guy knows a thing or two about sex!” With the Magic

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Remember When Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Side Effects’ Made Discussing Depression Sexy?

Ten years ago, the “Magic Mike” director traded body oil for a prescription pad, skewering the reluctance to discuss mental health in an unforgettable psychological thriller.

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Remember When Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Side Effects’ Made Discussing Depression Sexy?

Ten years ago, the “Magic Mike” director traded body oil for a prescription pad, skewering the reluctance to discuss mental health in an unforgettable psychological thriller.

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