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PODCAST

Film Therapy

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!

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

01:14:39

Session 29. Emotional Turbulence - E.T. The...

Film Therapy ·

2021/02/25

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 want to know how it ends, we recommend watching it before listening to this podcast. E.T. Sequel Xfinity Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdgk3ERKdug&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Xfinity Timestamps:

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01:11:46

Session 28. Feeling Directionless - North by Northwest

Film Therapy ·

2021/02/18

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 it before listening to this podcast. Timestamps: Movies We Watched This Week: 55:37 Our Prescription for Next Week: 1:08:28 We are now accepting emails to offer advice! If you have a question or need advice

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52:05

Session 27. Ballin' with the Chief - One Flew Over...

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2021/02/11

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 it before listening to this podcast. The Chief vs. a Transformer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1ZcSgg91jQ&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Cinemassacre Timestamps: Movies We Watched This Week: 32:12 Our

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01:08:13

Session 26. The Real Velvet Blues - Blue Velvet

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2021/02/04

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 want to know how it ends, we recommend watching it before listening to this podcast. There are some potentially triggering topics that we have made note of below. Feel free to skip those sections if needed

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32:10

Session 25. Ground Control - The Secret Life of...

Film Therapy ·

2021/01/28

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 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: 25:55 Our

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37:53

Session 24. Mopeds and High Fives - The Terminator &...

Film Therapy ·

2021/01/21

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 listening to this podcast. Timestamps: Movies We Watched This Week: 31:21 Our Prescription for Next Week: 37:09 Deleted Scenes from The Terminator:

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38:47

Session 23. Checking In - The Grand Budapest Hotel

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2021/01/14

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 this podcast. Timestamps: Movies We Watched This Week: 21:35 Our Prescription for Next Week: 35:06 We are now accepting emails to offer advice! If you have a question or need advice that you want to be

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59:38

Session 22. Breaking Free - The Shawshank Redemption...

Film Therapy ·

2021/01/07

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 us and we have a super fun time! *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

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53:21

Session 21. Cop Kabob - Sleepwalkers

Film Therapy ·

2020/12/31

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 people like Mark Hamill. *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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01:04:33

Session 20. Sideways Christmas - Sideways + Christmas...

Film Therapy ·

2020/12/24

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 want to know how it ends, we recommend watching it before listening to this podcast. Timestamps: Movies We Watched This Week: 24:40 Our Prescription for Next Week: 36:34 Christmas Special: 37:37 Sailor Moon

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35:19

Session 19. Dead Tired - Ghost

Film Therapy ·

2020/12/17

A 90s classic...although we're not sure why. Starring Demi Moore and Patrick the Swayze. *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: Listener Advice: 25:59 Our Prescription for Next Week: 33:40 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

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44:49

Session 18. 2 Angry Therapists - 12 Angry Men

Film Therapy ·

2020/12/10

We aren't actually angry in this session! Very pleased, in fact, while watching 12 Angry Men, a 1957 classic directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Henry Fonda and 11 other dudes. *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: 34:02 Our Prescription for Next Week: 44:24 We are now accepting emails to offer advice! If you have a

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59:20

Session 12. The Time Is Now - Arrival

Film Therapy ·

2020/12/04

Get ready to have your minds blown and your heart fulfilled with this awesome sci-fi/drama. Madison shares one of her favorites with Jake this week. *SPOILER ALERT* If you want to be surprised as to how this movie ends, watch it before listening to this show. We do a brief recap in this one, so we recommend watching it first, but of course you don’t have to follow your therapists’ suggestions! Timestamps: Arrival: 00:00-26:48 Movies We Watched This Week: 26:48 Advice: 41:38 Our Prescription for Next

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52:05

Session 17. National Lampoon's Yuri Vacation - When...

Film Therapy ·

2020/12/03

Anime time! The newest from Studio Ghibli is When Marnie Was There. This film has a special place in our hearts. We discuss the questionable ending and recap it in the beginning. Spoilers abound! Timestamps: Movies We Watched This Week: 44:53 Our Prescription for Next Week: 50:03 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 filmtherapypodcast@gmail.com. Each week we will read questions on air and offer our

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35:31

Session 16. It Happened Over Several Nights - It...

Film Therapy ·

2020/11/26

As per our last guest's suggestion, we watch and discuss It Happened One Night (1934) starring Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable. It spurs conversation on older actors and films that we normally do not talk about. *SPOILER ALERT* If you want to be surprised as to how this movie ends, watch it before listening to this show. We do a brief recap in this one, so we recommend watching it first, but of course you don’t have to follow your therapists’ suggestions! Timestamps: It Happened One Night: 00:00

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01:17:01

Session 15. Breakfast Therapy - The Breakfast Club...

Film Therapy ·

2020/11/19

Disclaimer: We dive pretty deep into some serious topics this episode, so if suicide is a trigger for you, I have left timestamps in the description when we start to discuss that. I have also left additional resources in the description if you or anyone you know needs help. We have another awesome guest this week! Her name is Emily, and she is one of Madi's oldest friends from Nebraska. *SPOILER ALERT* If you want to be surprised as to how this movie ends, watch it before listening to this show. We

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49:42

Session 14. Sleepy Brides - Corpse Bride with a Dash...

Film Therapy ·

2020/11/12

We continue on our Tim Burton train this week as we discuss Corpse Bride. We begin with a short discussion about Sleepy Hollow, as well. We recorded this episode before the whole scandal with Johnny Depp broke out, so don't take what we say as appraisal. There is still a lot of information being published and we are not taking sides at this moment. *SPOILER ALERT* If you want to be surprised as to how this movie ends, watch it before listening to this show. We do a brief recap in this one, so we

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44:21

Session 13. Depression by Disney - The Nightmare...

Film Therapy ·

2020/11/05

Jack Skellington longs for something more to his life. He eventually realizes his spooky potential but takes a wild ride to get there! If any of you are feeling this way, hopefully this movie can inspire you to be yourself and realize just how special you are! *SPOILER ALERT* If you want to be surprised as to how this movie ends, watch it before listening to this show. We do a brief recap in this one, so we recommend watching it first, but of course you don’t have to follow your therapists’

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01:37:10

Session 11. The Doctor Is In - Doctor Dolittle (1967)...

Film Therapy ·

2020/10/22

We have a guest this week! Jake's friend, Liz, joins us to discuss Dr. Dolittle. She's an animal lover and teaches us all about her axolotls! *SPOILER ALERT* If you want to be surprised as to how these movies end, watch them before listening to this show. We do a brief recap in this one, so we recommend watching it first, but of course you don’t have to follow your therapists’ suggestions! Timestamps: Doctor Dolittle (1967): 00:00-20:37 & 49:15-1:11:43 Liz Backstory: 20:37-49:15 Dr. Dolittle (1998):

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45:36

Session 10. Mile High Club - Up in the Air

Film Therapy ·

2020/10/15

A relaxing Film Therapy session takes place this week as we discuss Up in the Air, starring Anna Kendrick and George Clooney, a Jake favorite. *SPOILER ALERT* If you want to be surprised as to how this movie ends, watch it before listening to this show. We do a brief recap in this one, so we recommend watching it first, but of course you don’t have to follow your therapists’ suggestions! Timestamps: Up in the Air: 00:00-29:31 Movies We Watched This Week: 31:15-44:04 Our Prescription for Next Week:

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