VHS Therapy

This week on VHS Therapy , Mary and Teddy revisit the 90s thriller Kiss the Girls (1997) starring Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd. What once felt like a gripping serial killer mystery now raises deeper questions about how violence—especially against women—has been portrayed as entertainment. The sisters break down the film through a modern lens, including Ashley Judd’s recent reflections on the rol...

In this episode of VHS Therapy , Mary and Teddy revisit the 1999 adventure blockbuster The Mummy and ask the big question: does it still hold up nearly 30 years later? Starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz , this desert adventure has everything—ancient curses, undead priests, terrifying scarabs, and one of the most entertaining action-romance pairings of the late 90s. Mary and Teddy discuss why...

🎬 This Week on VHS Therapy Mary and Teddy revisit the 1992 World War II spy romance Shining Through , starring Melanie Griffith, Michael Douglas, and Liam Neeson. This early 90s drama follows Linda, a secretary-turned-spy who is sent behind enemy lines in Nazi Germany after falling in love with her boss — who just happens to be a spy. The question is: Was this sweeping wartime romance misundersto...

This week on VHS Therapy , we pivoted. Instead of Shining Through , we revisited the 1997 sci-fi cult classic Starship Troopers — and let’s just say… this is NOT the movie we thought we were watching as teenagers. Directed by Paul Verhoeven and based on the novel by Robert Heinlein, Starship Troopers looks like a glossy 90s action movie about humans fighting alien bugs. But on rewatch? It’s someth...

🎬 Episode Summary This week on VHS Therapy , Mary and Teddy revisit The Dark Crystal , Jim Henson’s ambitious and controversial fantasy that confused, unsettled, and possibly traumatized a generation of kids. Marketed as a family film in the early 80s, The Dark Crystal drops viewers into a fully realized fantasy world with no hand-holding, no human characters, and a heavy reliance on symbolism, p...

When Harry Met Sally (1989): Romance, Timing, and the Problem with Harry In this episode of VHS Therapy , Mary and Teddy revisit the iconic 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally , directed by Rob Reiner and written by Nora Ephron . On rewatch, this genre-defining rom-com hits a little differently. While the dialogue is still sharp and endlessly quotable, the dynamics between Harry and Sally ra...

In this episode of VHS Therapy , sisters Mary and Teddy revisit Point of No Return (1993), the American remake of La Femme Nikita , starring Bridget Fonda, Gabriel Byrne, Dermot Mulroney, Anne Bancroft, and Harvey Keitel. What they remembered as a slick, empowering assassin movie turns out to be something very different on rewatch. Why Point of No Return feels more like a story about control than...

In this episode of VHS Therapy , Mary and Teddy revisit The Last of the Mohicans (1992) — the sweeping historical epic directed by Michael Mann and starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, and Wes Studi. We break down how the movie hits differently as adults, from its unforgettable soundtrack to its emotional love story and complex characters. We talk about Michael Mann’s intense dedication to...

VHS Therapy – Season 1 Finale In this episode of VHS Therapy, sisters Mary and Teddy revisit Mel Brooks’ Spaceballs (1987), the iconic sci-fi parody that somehow managed to spoof Star Wars , Star Trek , Alien , and 80s masculinity all at once. We talk about why Spaceballs still holds up, which jokes land (and which feel dated), and how Bill Pullman’s Lone Starr is a surprisingly subversive hero, e...

Summary Mary and Teddy close out 2025 with gratitude, Spotify “awards” bragging rights, and the most unhinged seasonal debate of all: is Die Hard aChristmas movie? From Bruce Willis’ sweaty, progressively-filthier tank top to Alan Rickman’s scene-stealing villainy, they dig into what still works, what doesn’t (hi, Holly’s agency), and why this single-location action classic became the blueprint fo...

In this episode of VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy revisit Gremlins (1984), the genre-bending Christmas movie that confused parents, traumatized kids, and helped create the PG-13 rating. What starts as a seemingly cute holiday film quickly turns into chaotic horror-comedy, complete with impossible pet rules, wildly inconsistent adults, and some of the most memorable practical effects of the 1980s. We...

In this episode of VHS Therapy , Mary and Teddy revisit the 1992 classic Sister Act —a movie that defined early-90s comedy, helped cementWhoopi Goldberg as a pop-culture icon, and gave millennials one of the most unexpectedly enduring soundtracks of its era. Mary still loves the Motown-inspired choir performances, while Teddy… has some sharp thoughts about the writing. We break down the famously c...

This week on VHS Therapy , Mary and Teddy head to early-1900s Montana to revisit Legends of the Fall — the sweeping, melodramatic epic we all thought was a romance when we were kids… and now realize is actually a two-hour dissertation on grief, trauma, and unhinged family dynamics. We dive into Brad Pitt’s peak heartthrob era, why Tristan and Susannah’s “love story” feels wildly different as adult...

In this episode of VHS Therapy , Mary and Teddy ride into the dusty chaos of Tombstone (1993). The early-90s western classic shines with Val Kilmer’s unforgettable Doc Holliday and gorgeous sweeping landscapes as we discuss the behind-the-scenes drama that nearly derailed the entire film. We dig into why westerns had a surprising comeback in the early 90s, how this movie survived a full-on directo...

🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy dive into the gloriously chaotic world of Masters of the Universe (1987) ; the movie that tried to bring Eternia to Earth and ended up giving us questionable acting, incredible prosthetics, and one very confusing troll inventor named Gwildor. Surprisingly… Teddy didn’t hate it. (We know. We’re shocked, too.) And don’t forget: if yo...

In this week’s episode, Mary & Teddy dig into Death Becomes Her (1992), a dark comedy that gave us broken necks, flawless hair, and a scathing take on Hollywood’s obsession with eternal youth. ✨ Why Death Becomes Her still rings true today about the beauty industry and aging💋 The movie’s true love story between Madeline and Helen💄 How Bruce Willis nailed the mediocre and underwhelming husba...

🎧 Episode Summary: This week on VHS Therapy , sisters Mary and Teddy revisit the 1987 comedy-classic Baby Boom , starring the legendary DianeKeaton and written by Nancy Meyers. In honor of Keaton’s incredible legacy, we unpack how this film captured her perfect blend of comedy, charm, and anxiety. We also explore the impact of working mothers and how the set functioned as an early example of Nanc...

🎧 Episode Summary: In our final spooky movie of October, Mary and Teddy light a few black candles and dive into The Craft (1996), the witchy cult classic thatturned every 90s girl into a moody mall witch. We unpack who the real villain actually is, why male writers can’t seem to understand teenage girls, and how this movie blurred the lines between real witchcraft and Hollywood myth. And don’t fo...

🎧 Episode Summary: This week on VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy take a walk down the foggy streets of Springwood to revisit one of the most iconic horror films of the 1980s A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), directed by Wes Craven. 📝 What You’ll Hear in this Episode:  The lasting legacy of Freddy Krueger, the slasher villain who somehow became a pop culture icon Why Nancy Thompson deserves her place...

🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of VHS Therapy , sisters Mary and Teddy head to Santa Carla, the murder capital of the world, to revisit The Lost Boys (1987). This isn’t just an ‘80s vampire movie; it’s a full-blown cultural moment packed with leather jackets, unforgettable music, and some surprisingly deep themes about belonging, identity, and family. We dive into the movie’s legendary soundt...

🎧 Episode Summary: This week on VHS Therapy we dive into Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula — a gothic, operatic spectacle that defined sexy vampire culture for an entire generation. From Gary Oldman’s unforgettable performance to Winona Ryder’s tragic Mina and Keanu Reeves’ famously cursed accent, this episode explores why this 1992 classic still fascinates, confuses, and seduces viewe...

🎧 Episode Summary: This week on VHS Therapy , we’re heading back to Derry, Maine, to revisit the 1990 TV miniseries IT, the terrifying Stephen King adaptation that defined horror for an entire generation. Mary and Teddy break down why Tim Curry’s Pennywise the Dancing Clown is still one of the scariest villains in TV history, how the Losers’ Club performances (both kids and adults) shaped the sto...

🎧 Episode Summary: In today’s episode, Mary & Teddy revisit Heathers (1989), the dark teen comedy that turned Winona Ryder into a Gen X icon andgave Christian Slater his most unforgettable “toxic boyfriend” role. From sharp satire on high school cliques to controversial themes of violence and teen suicide, we explore whether Heathers resonates with Millennial audiences, or if some of its biti...

Ready for a walk down the darker side of 90s cinema? In this episode of VHS Therapy , sisters Mary and Teddy revisit Jonathan Demme’s 1991 classic The Silence of the Lambs - a psychological thriller that won all five major Academy Awards and changed how we look at serial killer movies forever. ⚠️ Parental Warning: This episode discusses mature themes including violence, psychological horror, and s...

Pop quiz, hotshot: what happens when you put Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, and Dennis Hopper on a runaway bus that can’t drop below 50 mph? You get Speed (1994),  the ultimate ‘90s adrenaline rush. 📝 What You’ll Hear in this Episode: 🚨 Keanu Reeves, unlikely action hero — how his quiet intensity worked against the musclebound stereotype of the era. 💥 Sandra Bullock’s breakout role — why Annie f...