Popcorn Therapy

Continuing our LGBT pride month coverage, Shade and Chelsey are on their G week with To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar. We are joined this week by friend of the pod and local Philly floral artiste, John (@PansiesPHL).    To Wong Foo was directed by Beeban Kidron, and written by Douglas Carter Beane. It stars Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, Blythe Da...

Chelsey and Shade are coming in hot this week, bringing you the 'L' in LGBTQIA+ to kick off Pride Month. But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) has the girls discussing the history of reparative therapy, and exploring what desire means.   But I'm A Cheerleader was directed by Jamie Babbit, and written by Brian Wayne Peterson. The film stars Natasha Lyonne, Clea Duvall, RuPaul, and Melanie Lynskey.    Tell u...

It's the final week of Shade's birthday month so Chelsey and Shade are covering 1997's My Best Friend's Wedding.  It is a tale of learning to mind your own business. Listen in as we discuss attachment and relationship dynamics. My Best Friend's Wedding was directed by PJ Hogan and written by Ron Bass. It stars Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz, Dermot Mulroney, and Rupert Everett. Tell us what movies or...

Continuing on with Shade's birthday month picks, the girls tackle the iconic angst in Girl, Interrupted (1999). Join Chelsey and Shade as they talk about hospitalization and different mental health disorders.   Written by Susanna Kaysen, James Mangold, and Anna Hamilton Phelan Directed by James Mangold   Cast Susanna Kaysen - Winona Ryder Lisa - Angelina Jolie Georgina - Clea Duvall Daisy - Britta...

Happy belated Mother's Day from Shade and Chelsey! Keeping up with Shade's birthday month we'll be covering the man with the mother of all mommy issues, Norman Bates. Of course he is from the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock classic, Psycho. Join us as we talk about enmeshment, dissociative identity disorder, and how the California Child Protective Services failed Norman. Starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leig...

Shade and Chelsey start off Shade's birthday takeover month with a bang! Today they're talking about Gaslight (1944), the psychological thriller that gave us the name for the behavior.    Written by John Van Druten, Walter Reisch, and John L. Balderston Directed by George Cukor   Cast Gregory Anton - Charles Boyer Paula Alquist - Ingrid Bergman Brian Cameron - Joseph Cotten Miss Thwaites - May Whi...

Shade and Chelsey are back this week to discuss the 2005 movie that somehow nobody saw, Fierce People. This movie has Kristen Stewart before Twilight, Chris Evans before Captain America, and of course the late great Anton Yelchin before Star Trek. A movie where a 15 year-old does a sort-of anthropological study on the extreme wealth within New Jersey. TW: SA, murder, violence, substance abuse The...

Shade and Chelsey bring us some mid-2000s nostalgia with indie hit Juno (2007). They tackle mental health and teenage pregnancy, and the impact of infertility.   Written by Diablo Cody Directed by Jason Reitman   Cast Juno MacGuff- Elliot Page Paulie Bleeker - Michael Cera Vanessa Loring - Jennifer Garner Mark Loring - Jason Bateman Bren MacGuff - Allison Janney Mac MacGuff - JK Simmons   Tell us...

Shade and Chelsey are here with a special guest this week. They are joined by the incomparable 🌞 Sunny 🌞 to discuss the 2014 staple of British culture, Paddington. Find out who hates children's literature icon Paddington. This week topics include family dynamics, colonialism, and how Paddington relates to the immigrant experience in London. Written and directed by Paul King Cast Paddington - Ben...

Back and feeling ~*refreshed*~ from spring break, Chelsey and Shade have fun discussing Boy (2010). Catch up with these two as they talk about the impacts of parentification and grief. Directed & Written by Taika Waititi Starring James Rolleston, Te Aho Eketone-Whitu, Rachel House. and Taika Waititi Hit us up! Tell us what movies or psychological themes you want to hear about! https://www.instagra...

Shade and Chelsey are taking a little Spring Break this week! But we will be back next week talking about parentification in Taika Waititi's Boy!   Hit us up! Tell us what movies or psychological themes you want to hear about! https://www.instagram.com/PopcornTherapyPod/   PopcornTherapyPod@gmail.com  

On this week's episode of Popcorn Therapy, are you feeling your feelings yet? Shade and Chelsey are taking on the 2002 Disney cinematic masterpiece that is Lilo and Stitch. We talk about grief, loss, and techniques for emotional regulation. ~Heads up! We're taking a spring break next week! So we are off next week, but will be back in two weeks with our episode on Boy!~ Written and Directed by Dean...

Today's episode of Popcorn Therapy explores early 2000s nostalgia with Bring It On (2000). Listen to the girls chat about their time in highschool, and explore a strength-based therapeutic approach. Directed by Peyton Reed. Written by Jessica Bendinger. Starring Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford, and the girl group Blaque: Shamari DeVoe, Natina Reed, and Brandi Williams....

This week on Popcorn Therapy, Shade and Chelsey discuss David Fincher's 2014 movie, Gone Girl. Not in fact the other movie about Ben Affleck chasing Amy. The themes discussed in this week's episode include relationships, intimate partner violence, and disordered personality behaviors.    Written by Gillian Flynn  Directed by David Fincher   Cast   Amy Dunne - Rosamund Pike  Nick Dunne - Ben Afflec...

On this week's episode of Popcorn Therapy, Chelsey and Shade celebrate the pod's one-year anniversary with the iconic 90s film My Cousin Vinny (1992). The themes discussed in this episode focus on Gottman-style examples and tools to communicate effectively in relationships. Directed by Johnathan Lynn. Written by Dale Launer. Starring Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio, Mitchell Whitfield, and...

This week on Popcorn Therapy, Chelsey and Shade are finishing Chelsey's February takeover with Mitchell Lichtenstein's Teeth (2007). Challenge the men in your life to watch it with you 😘.   Trigger Warning: SA   The psychological themes covered this week are the aftermath of sexual assault, and development as it relates to sexuality and exploration.   Starring Jess Weixler, John Hensley, Hale App...

Happy Black History Month! We celebrate Black folks all year long but wanted to dedicate time to remembering the revolutionary Fred Hampton in Judas and the Black Messiah. We are covering cultural competency in a therapeutic setting, as well as the stressors Black people navigate in the face of oppression. Directed by Shaka King. Written by Will Berson, Shaka King, and Kenny and Keith Lucas (the L...

Happy Valentine's Day! In honor of the Aquarian holiday of love, Shade and Chelsey are tackling a Cherry Red-Flag, The Love Witch.  **Twice in this episode we debate how the magic works, and neither of us wrote down the quote for how it works::: It conducts energy. It works with what is already there. If someone wants to do something, the magic to make them do it will work better** It was written,...

This week, Chelsey, Shade, and a special guest discuss In Bruges (2008)! Today's themes focus on how to process guilt and shame. Written & Directed by Martin McDonagh Starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, and Ralph Fiennes. Hit us up! Tell us what movies or psychological themes you want to hear about! https://www.instagram.com/PopcornTherapyPod/   PopcornTherapyPod@gmail.com  

Join Shade and Chelsey this week as they discuss 1987's #2 best performing movie Fatal Attraction. Soon to be a show with Lizzy Caplan on Paramount+! This week we'll be diving into affairs, stalking, and s*icide. Directed by Adrian Lyne Written by James Dearden Starring Glenn Close, Michael Douglas, Anne Archer, Stuart Pankin, and Ellen Foley. Talk to ussssss! Let us know what movies or psychologi...

This week on Popcorn Therapy, Chelsey and Shade revisit 1990 with the musical movie based on a one-man show--Tick, Tick...Boom! We're talking about anxiety, perfectionist behaviors, and relational issues in today's ep. Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda Written by Jonathan Larson, and Steven Levenson Starring Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesus, Vanessa Hudgens, and Joshua Henry. As well...

This week on Popcorn Therapy, Shade and Chelsey take you through 2009's box office hit The Proposal. Hitting mental health topics like light boundaries, and healthy dynamics between parents and adult children. Directed by Anne Fletcher Written by Peter Chiarelli Starring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Betty White, Malin Akerman, and Oscar Nunez. Hit us up! Tell u...

This week, Chelsey and Shade take it back to 2004 to start off the new year with Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind! Today's themes focus on romantic relationship dynamics. Directed by Michel Gondry Written by Michel Gondry, Charlie Kauffman, and Pierre Bismuth Starring Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Elijah Wood, Mark Ruffalo, and Kiersten Dunst.   Hit us up! Tell us what movies or psychological the...

This week, Chelsey and Shade tackle the only mainstream Hanukkah movie, Eight Crazy Nights! Today's themes focus on substance use disorder and issues with alcohol use. Directed by Seth Kearsley Written by Adam Sandler, Brooks Arthur, and Allen Covert Starring Adam Sandler, Jackie (Titone) Sandler, Austin Stout, and Kevin Nealon.   Hit us up! Tell us what movies or psychological themes you want to...

Join Chelsey and Shade as they tackle the 90s Disney classic, The Santa Clause! Written and directed by John Pasquin. Starring Tim Allen, David Krumholtz, Eric Lloyd, Wendy Crewson, and Judge Reinhold. Today's themes center on post-divorce co-parenting skills. Hit us up! Tell us what movies or psychological themes you want to hear about! Happy holidays! ❄❄❄❄❄ https://www.instagram.com/PopcornThera...