Popcorn Therapy

Chelsey and Shade are back at it to keep the holiday spirit alive and well. Cuddle up with a nice hot cocoa because it's about to get messy on the pod. Today's episode features Boxing Day (2021) and it includes taking a deep dive into the characters of the movie, discussing family dynamics, and of course attachment styles.    Boxing Day was written and directed by Aml Ameen.   The cast includes Am...

We're keeping up with the British holiday spirit at Popcorn Therapy as Shade's festive takeover continues. Snuggle up with a bottle of chardonnay and your work flirt to listen in for this week's movie, Bridget Jones's Diary (2001). We'll be writing in our diaries about Pride and Prejudice, self-esteem, relationship patterns, negative self-talk, and how Bridget should just get a dog. Bridget Jones'...

Popcorn Therapy is getting into the holiday spirit with today's episode on About A Boy (2002). Join Shade and Chelsey as they do a deep dive into discussing the impact of suicidal ideation and the power of connectivity in relationships.   About A Boy was written and directed by Chris Weitz. The book was written by Nick Hornby.   The cast includes Hugh Grant, Nicholas Holt, Toni Collette, Rachel We...

This week Popcorn Therapy is taking it to the court in a game of one on one where all is fair in Love and Basketball (2000). Shade and Chelsey are talking IWBA, WNBA, a mother's love, and playing a pick up game with intersectionality and the impact of parental infidelity. Love and Basketball was written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (and produced by Spike Lee!). The cast includes Sanaa Lat...

Chelsey's been watching Penguin on MAX and wanted more of Colin Farrell, which is why this week we are covering The Lobster (2015). We're of course talking about relationships, singledom, and how society plays a role in our perceptions of both.   The Lobster was written and directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. It was also written by Efthimis Filippou.   The cast includes Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Oliv...

Hey everyone! As we adjust to lots of transitions, we are going to be releasing episodes on Fridays just for the month of November. We're hoping this gives us more time to edit and create. We'll back to the regularly scheduled program of Wednesdays in December!

The election results are in, and if you listen to our podcast you're likely not happy about it. So let's distract ourselves for a bit with a different election. A high school class president election. That's right, we're talking about Election (1999)!  Bring your philandering teacher an apple as we have a class discussion on self worth, relationship dynamics, emotional responses, golden retriever...

We're having technical difficulties this week and will release our Election (1995) episode on Friday. Take care of yourselves bbs!

It's time for Popcorn Therapy! Chelsey and Shade are covering a beloved class on today's episode with Jennifer's Body (2009). This marks the end of Spooky Szn 2024, and includes discussions of sapphic tropes, trauma, and spectacle.   Jennifer's Body was written by Diablo Kody, and directed by Karyn Kusama.   The cast includes Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, Kyle Gollner, Adam Brody, an...

Welcome back to Popcorn Therapy for the penultimate week of Spooky Season 2024! Join us as we go down the rabbit hole, no through the wardrobe, nope not that either. Join us as we go through the tunnel behind a tiny door to a world that is not everything it promises to be. That's right, she's a peach, she's a doll, she's a pal of mine, we're talkin' Coraline (2009)! Make sure you're as cute as but...

Popcorn Therapy is hitting our stride with spooky szn. This week, Chelsey and Shade dig deep into the subconscious with today's episode on Black Box (2020). We're talking about amnesia, the parentified child, and parenting.   Black Box was co-written by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour and Stephen Herman. It was directed by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour.   The cast includes Mamoudou Athie, Phylicia Rashad, Amanda Ch...

We're on the astral plane of Spooky Season here on Popcorn Therapy. So join Shade and Chelsey as the embark into the Further to discuss Insidious (2010). We are tiptoeing through the tulips as we go over the mental load of running a household, how it is an incontrovertible fact that you are safe from monsters under a blankie, that classic childhood trauma, and family dynamics through demon possess...

First week of October and we are fully into ~*spooky szn*~. Join Chelsey and Shade for a trip to the other side with Tim Burton's 80s hit--Beetlejuice (1988). Join the lads as they analyze each character and talk about family dynamics.   Beetlejuice was directed by Tim Burton. It was written by Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson, and Warren Skaaren.   The cast includes Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Micha...

Come with Shade and Chelsey as they embark down the witches' road until they land at a house serving midnight margaritas. That's right, as we ease into Spooky Season this week the coven is covering Practical Magic (1998). Join us as we discuss generational trauma, familial support, and the love of dance. Practical Magic was directed by Griffin Dunne. It was written by Alice Hoffman, Robin Swicord,...

Do you feel that chill in the air? Chelsey and Shade do, and they're kicking off the spooky vibes with today's episode on Death Becomes Her (1992). We're talking about betrayal, frenemies, and relationship dynamics in today's session.   Death Becomes Her was directed by Robert Zemeckis, and written by Martin Donovan.   The cast includes Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, Isabella Rossellini,...

Class is back in session but here at Popcorn Therapy we're skipping straight to the end of the school year. That's right friends, we're doing 2019's Booksmart. Join Shade and Chelsey as they talk about their own school days, friendship, enmeshment, boundaries, porn in the backseat, and how Chelsey accidentally went to the movie premiere for Strange Darling (you should definitely see it!)  Booksmar...

The lads are back this week with another episode to knock your basketball socks off. Chelsey and Shade tackle alcohol dependency, grief, and relationship challenges in The Way Back (2020). Make some noise from the stands for today's show!   The Way Back was written by Brad Ingelsby and directed by Gavin O’Connor.   The cast includes Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Janina Gavankar, Michaela Watkins, Bran...

This week on Popcorn Therapy Shade and Chelsey are doing their TPS reports before 8 of their bosses can yell at them, because we're going back to the 90's for the cult classic comedy Office Space (1999, to be precise). So throw on some Geto Boys and destroy a printer while we dive deep into burnout, anxiety, work-life balance, and of course ~*flair*~. Office Space was written and directed by Mike...

The lads are chasing tornadoes and emotions in this week's episode on 90s classic, Twister. Chelsey and Shade talk about natural disasters, their lasting impact, and relationship dynamics on today's show.   Twister was written by Michael Chrichton & Anne-Marie Martin.   The cast includes Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Jami Gertz, Cary Elwes, Lois Smith, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Alan Ruck.   Could...

There's been a Popcorn Therapy family emergency and we will not have a full episode this week, but feel free to go back through over 100 episodes if you really need us in your life today. Or if you need new content, Chelsey is on this week's episode of Ventura Tide Pod. Please stay tuned for next week's episode on Twister! Tell us what movies or psychological themes you want to hear about! TikTok...

Won't you Pretend to be Nice and join Shade and Chelsey for this week's journey back to the aughts when Mr. Moviefone and TRL dominated pop culture? That's right, this week on Popcorn Therapy we were blasting Josie and the Pussycats (2001). Listen in as we discuss pop stars who were almost in this movie, imposter syndrome, parasocial relationships, rampant consumerism, and Pedro Pascal. With a spe...

Hey babes! Chelsey and Shade are back with a brand new episode on a classic favorite, The Princess Bride (1987). Join the girlies as they talk about identity, personality flaws, and the effects of true love.   The Princess Bride was written by William Goldmen, and directed by Rob Reiner.   The cast includes Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn,...

It's Shade and Chelsey's 100th episode of Popcorn Therapy! Join us for this momentous occasion as we enter the dome of The Truman Show! Jump in with the audience as we observe the world observing an unconsenting man as his world falls apart around him. Is it abuse? Yes. Is it evil? You know it is! Is it gaslighting? Tune in to find out! Next week we trek to the fantasy land of Florin with The Prin...

What's going on in your head this week, beloved? Join Chelsey and Shade as they dive into the first Inside Out (2015). They are talking about everything emotions, including how emotions manifest and how to process them once we feel them.   Inside Out was written by Peter Doctor and Meg Lefauve. It was also directed by Peter Doctor.   The cast includes Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Richard Kind, Bill...

Happy Pride! For this year's final week of Pride month Popcorn Therapy is going to Kenya to watch the sugar and stark lesbian romance Rafiki (2018). Join us as we go through the budding romance of Kena and Ziki as they navigate cultural norms and young love. We've got it all this week from talking about relationships, minority stress, and dating the daughter of your father's political opponents. R...