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Film Therapy
by Madison Matthews
Join friends, Jake and Madison, as they discuss films! After every episode there is a film prescription for listeners to watch then come back the next week for the chat! Through rants and banter about many different types of films, Jake and Madison hope to give positive therapy to listeners!
Episodes
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Session 67: We'll Have Our Revenge - Deathstalker 2
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...
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Session 66: What the Hell is the Quickening? - Highlander & Highlander 2
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...
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Session 65: Ménage A Tennis - Challengers
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.…
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Session 64. We are Ascendant! - Divergent, Insurgent, & Allegiant feat. Emily
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...
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Session 63. We Tattooed Our Butts - Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
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!...
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Session 62. Ahead of Its Time? Classic Monster? Aliens?! - Ed Wood
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...
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Session 61: Don't Have a Bloodthirsty Cow - The Little Vampire
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...
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Session 60. A Girl and Her Cheetah - The Boy Who Could Fly, The Great Outdoors, & Cheetah BONUS Little Nikita, There Goes My Baby, & A Mother's Gift
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...
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Session 59: Which Wonka Wanks Your Willy - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory & Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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...
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Session 58. Freaky Friday(ish) - Your Name.
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)…
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Session 57. The Bateman Cinematic Universe Part 1 - American Psycho
A wealthy New York City investment banking executive, Patrick Bateman, hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent, hedonistic fantasies ~ IMDB Again with the Justin Theroux! Let us know your theories and thoughts on this one on...
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Session 56. What's in the Box? - Mulholland Drive
After a car wreck on the winding Mulholland Drive renders a woman amnesiac, she and a perky Hollywood-hopeful search for clues and answers across Los Angeles in a twisting venture beyond dreams and reality ~ IMDB Join us as we explore ideas and theories back in our Lynchian roots in this 2001…
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Session 55: Christmas in July - Let it Snow
A little Christmas joy for you in this hot summer heat. We're ready for the holidays, idk about you! Let it Snow was released in 2019, directed by Luke Snellin and stars an ensemble cast of young whippersnappers you might recognize. *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if...
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Session 54: It's a Mad World - Donnie Darko
Madi shows Jake one of her all time favorites, Donnie Darko. This film, directed by Richard Kelly, was released in 2001 and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Maggie Gyllenhall, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, Patrick Swayze, and many more talented actors! This movie will rock your world if you haven't seen it,...
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Session 53: Sleepy Session - Dreams
Sometimes therapy goes well and other times it takes a different turn. This episode, we watched (most of) Akiro Kurosawa's Dreams from 1990. This film is an anthology of dream sequences based on Kurosawa's dreams he's had all his life. *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So…
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Session 52: Think Jamie Lee Curtis in Activia Commericals - Suspiria (1977)
The original Suspiria was released in 1977, directed by Dario Argento and starring Jessica Harper. This visual masterpiece will make you feel like you're trippin! An American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a...
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Session 51: How's Our French? - Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Let's discuss Portrait of a Lady on Fire, starring Noemi Merlant and Adele Haenele, directed by Celine Sciamma. This French film is calming and introspective, artistic and romantic. Available to stream on Hulu! *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't seen it…
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Session 50: Our 50th Episode! - Garden State
This is the movie that started our friendship and we want to share it with you! Check out Garden State written and directed and starring Zach Braff. Also starring Natalie Portman. *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…
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Session 49: Christmas in June - Black Christmas and A Christmas Story
It's never the wrong time to celebrate the holidays with Film Therapy! But really we recorded this back in December... Please welcome our special guest, Graham! Through lots of tangents we talk about these Christmas classics! *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss these movies in full. So, if you...
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Session 48: Get Crazy - Psycho Quadrilogy
We're back with the Psycho Quadrilogy! Let's kick off season 2 with a great episode discussing all the Psycho movies, starting of course with the 1960 Hitchcock classic, Psycho. Bet you didn't know there were 3 more! *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss these movies in full. So, if you haven't…
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Session 47: Alienses - Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection
*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: Alien- 1:48 Aliens- 22:54 Alien 3- 41:47 Terminator 1 &2 Spoilers: 41:47 Alien Resurrection- 58:34...
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Session 46. Electric Nachos - Daredevil (2003 Director's Cut)
If you like super niche, early 2000s nostalgia, this week is for you! We discuss one of Jake's childhood favorites, Daredevil, from 2003, SPECIFICALLY the director's cut because it's so much better than the theatrical version. *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you...
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Session 45. Grapes Have Seeds? - When Harry Met Sally...
We have another very special guest this week! Madi's brother, Mitch is in town and wanted to discuss one of his favorite movies, "When Harry Met Sally..." Directed by Rob Reiner, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, this romantic comedy is a classic you can't miss! *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and...
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Session 44. Lamb Chops - The Silence of the Lambs
Join us this week to discuss The Silence of the Lambs, starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins. This thriller had our hearts racing and our heads constantly looking over our shoulders. *SPOILER ALERT* We recap and discuss this movie in full. So, if you haven't seen it and don't want to know how...
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Session 43. Boy Meets Boy - Call Me By Your Name
Happy Pride Month! (A day late, but you get it.) We discuss Luca Guadagnino's "Call Me By Your Name" from 2017 featuring Timothee Chalamet and Armie Hammer. *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…
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Session 42. Burger Time! - Good Burger
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...
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Session 41. Edgar's Fantasy - Electric Dreams
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....
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Session 40. Manic Pixie to Poggers - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
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…
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Special Session! - Lost Highway Commentary
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...
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Session 39. This One's On Us - Another Round (feat. Michael Neave)
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...
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Session 38. OG Scream Queen - Halloween & Halloween II
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...
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Session 37. Not Ohio - Columbus
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…
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Session 36. Ice Cubes & Woodwinds - Agent Cody Banks & Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
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...
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Session 35. Saoirse Session - Lady Bird
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...
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Session 34. Not Flubber - Rubber
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…
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Session 33. Where Are We? - Lost Highway
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...
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Session 32. A Friend of the Three - The Way, Way Back (feat. Tuan Lee Jr.)
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…
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Session 31. Tots, Tina, & Time Machines - Napoleon Dynamite
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...
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Session 30 Part 2. But a Private Island Is - The Twilight Saga
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...
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Session 30 Part 1. Saying Monkey Is Not Sexy - The Twilight Saga
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...
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Session 29. Emotional Turbulence - E.T. The Extraterrestrial
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...
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Session 28. Feeling Directionless - North by Northwest
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…
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Session 27. Ballin' with the Chief - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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...
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Session 26. The Real Velvet Blues - Blue Velvet
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...
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Session 25. Ground Control - The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
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...
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Session 24. Mopeds and High Fives - The Terminator & Terminator 2: Judgement Day
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...
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Session 23. Checking In - The Grand Budapest Hotel
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...
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Session 22. Breaking Free - The Shawshank Redemption (feat. Wilton Pasch)
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…
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Session 21. Cop Kabob - Sleepwalkers
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…
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Session 20. Sideways Christmas - Sideways + Christmas Special
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…
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Join friends, Jake and Madison, as they discuss films! After every episode there is a film prescription for listeners to watch then come back the next week for the chat! Through rants and banter about many different types of films, Jake and Madison hope to give positive therapy to listeners!
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Madison Matthews
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Join friends, Jake and Madison, as they discuss films! After every episode there is a film prescription for listeners to watch then come back the next week for the chat! Through rants and banter about many different types of films, Jake and Madison hope to give positive therapy to listeners!
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