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 first Deathstalker.  *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 - 45:21 Our Prescription for Next Week - 1:23:20   Follow us on Instagram @filmtherapypodcast  Email: [email protected] Letterboxd: Madison - @madcat Jake - @JakeAtreides24 Be sure to like, subscribe, follow, rate, and review us! Music in episode: Someday - Acoustic Folk Background Music Edited by Madison Matthews   Disclaimer: We are not trained or licensed professionals. Do not take any advice that we give as official doctoral prescribed medical treatment. We only use the name as a means to appreciate cinema as a therapeutic device (not to be confused with drugs, antidepressants, or any other form of enhancements that you may find in legal states). Please enjoy responsibly.  

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    Timestamps:  Highlander 2 - 25:01 Other Highlander Movies - 1:12:25 Movies We Watched This Week - 1:19:51 Our Prescription for Next Week - 1:53:34   Follow us on Instagram @filmtherapypodcast  Email: [email protected] Letterboxd: Madison - @madcat Jake - @JakeAtreides24 Be sure to like, subscribe, follow, rate, and review us! Music in episode: Someday - Acoustic Folk Background Music Edited by Madison Matthews   Disclaimer: We are not trained or licensed professionals. Do not take any advice that we give as official doctoral prescribed medical treatment. We only use the name as a means to appreciate cinema as a therapeutic device (not to be confused with drugs, antidepressants, or any other form of enhancements that you may find in legal states). Please enjoy responsibly.

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 how it ends, we recommend watching it before listening to this podcast.    Timestamps:  Movies We Watched This Week - 44:48 Our Prescription for Next Week - 1:07:40   Follow us on Instagram @filmtherapypodcast  Email: [email protected] Letterboxd: Madison - @madcat Jake - @JakeAtreides24 Be sure to like, subscribe, follow, rate, and review us! Music in episode: Someday - Acoustic Folk Background Music Edited by Madison Matthews   Disclaimer: We are not trained or licensed professionals. Do not take any advice that we give as official doctoral prescribed medical treatment. We only use the name as a means to appreciate cinema as a therapeutic device (not to be confused with drugs, antidepressants, or any other form of enhancements that you may find in legal states). Please enjoy responsibly.  

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 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:  Divergent: 10:54 Insurgent: 39:55 Allegiant: 1:03:01 Movies We Watched This Week - 1:46:13 Our Prescription for Next Week - 2:11:31   Follow us on Instagram @filmtherapypodcast  Email: [email protected] Letterboxd: Madison - @madcat Jake - @JakeAtreides24 Be sure to like, subscribe, follow, rate, and review us! Music in episode: Someday - Acoustic Folk Background Music Edited by Madison Matthews   Warning: We are not trained or licensed professionals. Do not take any advice that we give as official doctoral prescribed medical treatment. We only use the name as a means to appreciate cinema as a therapeutic device (not to be confused with drugs, antidepressants, or any other form of enhancements that you may find in legal states). Please enjoy responsibly.  

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 how it ends, we recommend watching it before listening to this podcast.  Timestamps:  Movies We Watched This Week - 53:19 Our Prescription for Next Week - 1:11:51 Spoilers for Kung Fu Panda 2 - 38:59 Spoilers for Dune 2 - 1:03:50 Jake's Review of Tak3n - https://boxd.it/3xDUsz  Jake's Liam Neeson Cinematic Universe - https://boxd.it/jzDEc  Follow us on Instagram @filmtherapypodcast  Email: [email protected] Letterboxd: Madison - @madcat Jake - @JakeAtreides24 Be sure to like, subscribe, follow, rate, and review us! Music in episode: Someday - Acoustic Folk Background Music Edited by Madison Matthews   Warning: We are not trained or licensed professionals. Do not take any advice that we give as official doctoral prescribed medical treatment. We only use the name as a means to appreciate cinema as a therapeutic device (not to be confused with drugs, antidepressants, or any other form of enhancements that you may find in legal states). Please enjoy responsibly.  

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.  *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:  Movies We Watched This Week - 1:00:57   Follow us on Instagram @filmtherapypodcast  Email: [email protected] Letterboxd: Madison - @madcat Jake - @JakeAtreides24 Be sure to like, subscribe, follow, rate, and review us! Music in episode: Someday - Acoustic Folk Background Music Edited by Madison Matthews   Warning: We are not trained or licensed professionals. Do not take any advice that we give as official doctoral prescribed medical treatment. We only use the name as a means to appreciate cinema as a therapeutic device (not to be confused with drugs, antidepressants, or any other form of enhancements that you may find in legal states). Please enjoy responsibly.  

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://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR7mgrax/ We are now accepting emails to offer advice! If you have a question or need advice that you want to be aired on the podcast, email us at [email protected]. Each week we will read questions on air and offer our "professional" advice. We will prescribe you a great movie to watch to help you out! Follow us on Instagram @filmtherapypodcast  Be sure to like, subscribe, follow, rate, and review us! Music in episode: Someday - Acoustic Folk Background Music Edited by Madison Matthews Warning: We are not trained or licensed professionals. Do not take any advice that we give as official doctoral prescribed medical treatment. We only use the name as a means to appreciate cinema as a therapeutic device (not to be confused with drugs, antidepressants, or any other form of enhancements that you may find in legal states). Please enjoy responsibly.    

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 known films with Lucy. *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:  The Boy Who Could Fly - 5:26 The Great Outdoors - 45:32 Cheetah - 1:36:55 Movies We Watched This Week - 2:05:37 Little Nikita - 2:25:34 There Goes My Baby - 2:36:11 A Mother's Gift - 2:53:23 Movies We Watched This Week - 3:03:10 Our Prescription for Next Week - 3:22:11 Thrice Song "A Song For Milly Michaelson" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oLCRPYVhG8&ab_channel=Thrice Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @filmtherapypodcast  Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@filmtherapypodcast6195 Be sure to like, subscribe, follow, rate, and review us! Music in episode: Someday - Acoustic Folk Background Music Edited by Madison Verhulst   Warning: We are not trained or licensed professionals. Do not take any advice that we give as official doctoral prescribed medical treatment. We only use the name as a means to appreciate cinema as a therapeutic device (not to be confused with drugs, antidepressants, or any other form of enhancements that you may find in legal states). Please enjoy responsibly.  

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 Factory, each based on the original book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We then speculate on the upcoming Timothee Chalamet prequel film, Wonka.  *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.  New Dreamworks Logo - https://youtu.be/w1mWMfNd5hw Jake's Review of the Blue's Clues Movie - https://letterboxd.com/jakeatreides24/film/blues-big-city-adventure/  Shivers by Ed Sheeran Music Video ft. AnnaSophia Robb - https://youtu.be/Il0S8BoucSA  Timestamps:  Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 58:35 Movies We Watched This Week - 1:37:18 Our Prescription for Next Week - 1:58:27   We are now accepting emails to offer advice! If you have a question or need advice that you want to be aired on the podcast, email us at [email protected]. Each week we will read questions on air and offer our "professional" advice. We will prescribe you a great movie to watch to help you out! Follow us on Instagram @filmtherapypodcast  Be sure to like, subscribe, follow, rate, and review us! Music in episode: Someday - Acoustic Folk Background Music Edited by Madison Verhulst  

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 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. Jake's Letterboxd Review of Life Itself - https://letterboxd.com/jakeatreides24/film/life-itself/ Siskel & Ebert Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICWDlmYXjTs&t=1s&pp=ygUbc2lza2VsIGViZXJ0IGNvcCBhbmQgYSBoYWxm Timestamps:  Movies We Watched This Week - 29:26 Our Prescription for Next Week - We had full intention of reviewing Lawrence of Arabia but then all of a sudden got super busy and went on a hiatus. Now we are reviewing Willy Wonka and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. So go watch those!   We are now accepting emails to offer advice! If you have a question or need advice that you want to be aired on the podcast, email us at [email protected]. Each week we will read questions on air and offer our "professional" advice. We will prescribe you a great movie to watch to help you out! Follow us on Instagram @filmtherapypodcast  Be sure to like, subscribe, follow, rate, and review us! Music in episode: Someday - Acoustic Folk Background Music Edited by Madison Verhulst