Film Therapy

We are back this week with a Nickelodeon classic! Kenan and Kel star in this hilarious film from 1997. Plus, we get a surprise cameo from Wilton, Jake's cousin!  *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.  Scenes from Kenan and Kel's Movie:  https://youtu.be/48FG8...

We couldn't resist this 80s scifi romance film starring Virginia Madsen and Lenny von Dohlen. Unexpectedly great! *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: 37:20 Our Prescription for Next Week: 38:33 We are now accepting...

This was one of the movies we first bonded over. It continues to be one of our favorites. This 2004 film, directed by Michel Gondry stars Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet and takes you on a backwards, non-linear journey. You know how we like that! We also learn a new Gen Z word. *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 re...

This is a different type of episode this week! We loved watching and discussing Lost Highway so much that we decided to do a commentary. This is designed to be listened to as you are watching the movie. We let the movie play and discuss the scenes as they come up. We really dive deep since we had seen this movie multiple times. Our recommendation is to watch Lost Highway on its own, listen to our...

Welcome, Michael! With our friend from film school, we discuss this Oscar-winning film, Another Round, directed by Thomas Vinterberg and starring Mads Mikkelson. We also get into tangents about anime and teen drama series, so stay tuned for that! *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 l...

Happy 6 months until Halloween! We felt spooky this week and discussed the original horror classics Halloween & Halloween II. *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: Halloween II: 29:47 Summary of the Rest of the Halloween Series: 51:20 Movi...

This sleepy life-slice brought us solace this week. Recommended to us by a friend, Columbus stars Haley Lu Richardson and John Cho as they travel the city of Columbus, Indiana and show us all its majesty. *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: Mov...

Welcome to childhood! Jake and Madison watched these movies a ton as kids and we are so excited to discuss them today. Frankie Muniz and Hilary Duff star in this 2003 film Agent Cody Banks. Frankie comes back with Anthony Anderson for a second ~foreign~ edition of Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss these movies in full. So, if you haven't seen them and don...

This is one of Madison's favorite films. You'll soon find out why! We discuss this 2017 slice of life film, Lady Bird, starring Saoirse Ronan and written and directed by Greta Gerwig. *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 W...

Happy April Fool's Day! Jake and Madison disagree on this film. Find out who found it profound and who found it lacking schlock. Quentin Dupieux directs this 2010 art film, about a tire that goes on a killing rampage. *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.  Ti...

This is the most mind bending film we've seen so far! David Lynch does it again with this 1997 film starring Patricia Arquette, Bill Pullman, and Balthazar Getty. *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: 45:51 Our Prescr...

We have a very fun guest this week. Our friend Tuan joins us! He sits in the way, way back to Colorado, where he's from. We discuss the 2013 indie film, The Way, Way Back. We also get into Star Wars and Marvel a lot. Oops. *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...

If you can't quote this entire movie, have you even seen it? Apologies for the Nausicaa episode. Due to technological difficulties, we have to re-record and release that session at a later time. Please enjoy this laid back session with the 2004 indie feature, Napoleon Dynamite, directed by Jared Hess, starring Jon Heder. *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't s...

Let's finish this! We complete the saga with Breaking Dawn Parts 1 & 2.*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. Additional additional disclaimer: This session briefly contains topics such as depression and relationship abuse.  Star Trek Double Dumb Ass On...

Sparkle, sparkle, sparkle! It's time for the iconic tween vampire series, Twilight! We have been anxiously awaiting talking about these movies and we hope you enjoy this session! This episode covers Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse. Part two will cover Breaking Dawn Parts 1 & 2. *SPOILER ALERT* We discuss these movies in full. So, if you haven't seen them and don't want to know how they end, we rec...

Raise your hand if you've been emotionally affected by E.T. *Jake and Madi raise hands* It's a wonderful time this week discussing the family sci-fi film, E.T., from 1982, directed by Steven Spielberg. *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.  E.T. Sequel Xfinit...

Film Therapy makes its Hitchcock debut with North by Northwest. Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint star in this 1957 action packed James Bond-genre precursor. *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: 55:37 Our Prescription f...

Let's talk about this 1975 Oscar winning (5 awards!) film this week starring Jack Nicholson, directed by Milos Forman. Therapy within therapy, if you will. *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.  The Chief vs. a Transformer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1Z...

PABST BLUE RIBBON! We explore the night with Kyle MacLachlan, Laura Dern, Isabella Rossellini, and Dennis Hopper this week in this exciting Lynch-centered therapy session. Get ready to expand your mind. *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. There are some pot...

Do you have a secret life? We do! We daydream most of the time of meeting Lucy Deakins. But she has nothing to do with this movie. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty stars Ben Stiller, directed by Ben Stiller, and takes you on a great journey to discover the meaning of 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 reco...

To 2029 we go! At least it's not as bad as 2020. We watched The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgement Day starring Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger, directed by Jimmy Cameron. *SPOILER ALERT* If you haven't seen these and don't want to know the ending, we recommend watching it before listening to this podcast.  Timestamps: Movies We Watched This Week: 31:21 Our Prescription for Next Week:...

We go on a film vacation this week to The Grand Budapest Hotel! Join us as we discuss this Wes Anderson film starring Ralph Fiennes. *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: 21:35 Our Prescription for Next Week: 35:06 We...

Welcome to prison. We've all felt a little locked down lately but watching movies is a good way to escape. Especially watching The Shawshank Redemption, from 1994, directed by Frank Darabont and starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins. We also have an awesome guest! Jake's cousin, Wilton, joins us and we have a super fun time! *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you hav...

Happy New Year! Let's kick off 2021 with finally discussing this Film Therapy classic. This week we watched Sleepwalkers (1992), screenplay by Steven King. Grab your pencils and your corn cobs, and get ready for a killer good time! Starring Brian Kraus and Madchen Amick and a bunch of other people like Mark Hamill. *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't seen it...

A recommendation from Jake's uncle, we watch Sideways (2004) starring Paul Giamatti and Thomas Hayden Church, directed by Alexander Payne. Then we get into our favorite Christmas movies to be festive! *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...