How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Spellbound.
Quote #4
BRULOV: We both know that the mind of a woman in love is operating on the lowest level of the intellect
CONSTANCE: …The mind isn't everything. The heart can see deeper sometimes.
Again with the sexist comments about women in love, Brulov. And Constance doesn't really argue with him; she seems to agree that her mind is besotted and waterlogged with love. We've mentioned that the film is nervous about Constance's professional accomplishments, right?
Quote #5
BRULOV: Did you recognize this kissing bug?
BALLANTYNE: I'm afraid she looked a little like Constance.
BRULOV: This is plain, ordinary, wishful dreaming. Go on.
Notice the difference here between Brulov's comments on Ballantyne's love and the way he talks about Constance's love. Constance in love is supposed to ruin her as a psychologist; it's presented as a derangement. Ballantyne, on the other hand, is having these sexual fantasies, and Brulov says, oh, right, they're totally normal, nothing to worry about. Guys can be in love, and oh, that's fine. Thanks, Brulov. You jerk.