Film Therapy

You ever just feel in the mood for a campy, over-sexualized fantasy movie, politically correct for its time? Well, this is the one for you! In this 1987 sequel to the original Deathstalker, a princess's clone takes her place and she and Deathstalker must battle the evil wizard to restore the good princess to power. It's a mix of comedy and action, akin to Conan the Barbarian and even more than the...

This week, we watched these 80s/90s classics directed by Russell Mulcahy. Sci-fi AND fantasy?! You bet! Scottish highland hotties? Yuh.   *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss these movies in full. So, if you haven't seen them and don't want to know how they end, we recommend watching them before listening to this podcast.  Jake's Highlander Edit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKgkiBD7Vgo     Ti...

This week, we discuss the new Luca Guadagnino film, Challengers, starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist. This is more than just tennis, people. Trust us, we wouldn't have watched it if it wasn't. Experience a volley of timelines and a love triangle that exists on and off the court.  *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't seen it and don't want to know h...

This week we discussed the unfinished saga of YA fiction novels turned films, Divergent, Insurgent, & Allegiant. The first film came out in 2014 and stars Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Miles Teller, Zoe Kravitz, and many more! We follow the main character, Tris, as she discovers who she is, where she belongs, and how to become her best self in a post-apocalyptic Chicago. *SPOILER ALERT* We recap a...

This week, we dive into HELL. Jack Black and Kyle Gass star in this 2006 classic musical comedy about a duo who do open mic nights singing and playing guitar. They go on a quest to steal a magical guitar pick that turns anyone who uses it into a rock god. But guess who else wants it? Satan! *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't seen it and don't want to know h...

This therapy session is about the classic director Ed Wood, most known for his films in the 1950s, "Glen or Glenda," "Bride of the Monster," and "Plan 9 From Outer Space." We will cover these films as well as the Tim Burton film, "Ed Wood," starring Johnny Depp. We highly suggest watching the original films in black and white (their intended color) before watching the Tim Burton film if possible. ...

We're back for our season 3 premiere to discuss one of our childhood favorites, The Little Vampire!   *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't seen it and don't want to know how it ends, we recommend watching it before listening to this podcast.  Timestamps:  Movies We Watched This Week - 36:34 Link to Disney Channel commercial for The Little Vampire -  https://w...

We are back again with a very extra special, extra long episode where we cover every movie that the great 80s teen star, Lucy Deakins, has credits for on IMDB. For the first half of the episode we discuss our own head cannon connecting The Boy Who Could Fly, The Great Outdoors, & Cheetah as one full storyline. Then, we dive into Little Nikita, There Goes My Baby, & A Mother's Gift, the lesser know...

Will Willy Bonk Ya in da Chocolate Factory?  With their popular hit single: 🎵 That pipe doesn't go to the marshmallow room. It goes to the fudge room. 🎵 Next time on film therapy, will Timothee Chalamet find YOUR chocolate factory? We sure hope so!!! Today we take a look at the 1971 classic film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory before diving into the 2005 remake Charlie and the Chocolate Fa...

If you like a good body swapping tale, this is a good film for you! Two strangers find themselves switching into each other's bodies at random times and find that they are connected by fate. Directed by Makoto Shinkai (The Place Promised in Our Early Days, Weathering With You, Garden of Words) this sweet, fun-loving but V serious toward the end anime was released in 2016.   *SPOILER ALERT* We reca...

A wealthy New York City investment banking executive, Patrick Bateman, hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent, hedonistic fantasies ~ IMDB Again with the Justin Theroux! Let us know your theories and thoughts on this one on Instagram! *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't seen it and don't want...

After a car wreck on the winding Mulholland Drive renders a woman amnesiac, she and a perky Hollywood-hopeful search for clues and answers across Los Angeles in a twisting venture beyond dreams and reality ~ IMDB Join us as we explore ideas and theories back in our Lynchian roots in this 2001 film starring Naomi Watts and Laura Harring.  *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So,...

A little Christmas joy for you in this hot summer heat. We're ready for the holidays, idk about you! Let it Snow was released in 2019, directed by Luke Snellin and stars an ensemble cast of young whippersnappers you might recognize.  *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't seen it and don't want to know how it ends, we recommend watching it before listening to t...

Madi shows Jake one of her all time favorites, Donnie Darko. This film, directed by Richard Kelly, was released in 2001 and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Maggie Gyllenhall, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, Patrick Swayze, and many more talented actors! This movie will rock your world if you haven't seen it, so go watch! *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't seen it and d...

Sometimes therapy goes well and other times it takes a different turn. This episode, we watched (most of) Akiro Kurosawa's Dreams from 1990. This film is an anthology of dream sequences based on Kurosawa's dreams he's had all his life. *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't seen it and don't want to know how it ends, we recommend watching it before listening to...

The original Suspiria was released in 1977, directed by Dario Argento and starring Jessica Harper. This visual masterpiece will make you feel like you're trippin! An American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders. *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't s...

Let's discuss Portrait of a Lady on Fire, starring Noemi Merlant and Adele Haenele, directed by Celine Sciamma. This French film is calming and introspective, artistic and romantic. Available to stream on Hulu! *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't seen it and don't want to know how it ends, we recommend watching it before listening to this podcast.  Quintin's...

This is the movie that started our friendship and we want to share it with you! Check out Garden State written and directed and starring Zach Braff. Also starring Natalie Portman.    *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't seen it and don't want to know how it ends, we recommend watching it before listening to this podcast.    Timestamps:  Movies We Watched This...

It's never the wrong time to celebrate the holidays with Film Therapy! But really we recorded this back in December... Please welcome our special guest, Graham! Through lots of tangents we talk about these Christmas classics!    *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss these movies in full. So, if you haven't seen them and don't want to know how they end, we recommend watching them before listening to...

We're back with the Psycho Quadrilogy! Let's kick off season 2 with a great episode discussing all the Psycho movies, starting of course with the 1960 Hitchcock classic, Psycho. Bet you didn't know there were 3 more!  *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss these movies in full. So, if you haven't seen them and don't want to know how they end, we recommend watching them before listening to this podca...

*SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss these movies in full. So, if you haven't seen them and don't want to know how they end, we recommend watching them before listening to this podcast.  Timestamps:  Alien- 1:48 Aliens- 22:54 Alien 3- 41:47 Terminator 1 &2 Spoilers: 41:47 Alien Resurrection- 58:34 Movies We Watched This Week - 1:07:32 YouTube Links:  Alien Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

If you like super niche, early 2000s nostalgia, this week is for you! We discuss one of Jake's childhood favorites, Daredevil, from 2003, SPECIFICALLY the director's cut because it's so much better than the theatrical version. *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't seen it and don't want to know how it ends, we recommend watching it before listening to this pod...

We have another very special guest this week! Madi's brother, Mitch is in town and wanted to discuss one of his favorite movies, "When Harry Met Sally..." Directed by Rob Reiner, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, this romantic comedy is a classic you can't miss! *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't seen it and don't want to know how it ends, we recommend w...

Join us this week to discuss The Silence of the Lambs, starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins. This thriller had our hearts racing and our heads constantly looking over our shoulders. *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't seen it and don't want to know how it ends, we recommend watching it before listening to this podcast. We also discuss the Hannibal book...

Happy Pride Month! (A day late, but you get it.) We discuss Luca Guadagnino's "Call Me By Your Name" from 2017 featuring Timothee Chalamet and Armie Hammer. *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't seen it and don't want to know how it ends, we recommend watching it before listening to this podcast.  Timestamps:  Movies We Watched This Week: 34:34 Our Prescriptio...