Popcorn Therapy
A podcast about movies and mental health. Please grab some popcorn, and take a seat on the couch. Hosted by Chelsey and Shade (like the singer). Please follow us on Twitter (@PopcornTheraPod) and Instagram (@PopcornTherapyPod)
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Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
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 Appleman, Josh Pais, and Ashley Springer.
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Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
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 Lucas Brothers).Starring Daniel Kaluuya, Lakeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback, Lil' Rey Howery, and Martin Sheen.
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Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
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, directed, and everything'd else by Anna Biller.Starring Samantha Robinson, Jeffrey Vincent Parise, Laura Waddell, Gian Keys, Jared Sanford, and Jennifer Ingrum.
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Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
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.
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
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 LyneWritten by James DeardenStarring Glenn Close, Michael Douglas, Anne Archer, Stuart Pankin, and Ellen Foley.Talk to ussssss! Let us know what movies or psychological themes you want to hear about!Insta 💖 Gmail
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
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 MirandaWritten by Jonathan Larson, and Steven Levenson Starring Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesus, Vanessa Hudgens, and Joshua Henry. As well as some of your favorite broadway stars!
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Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
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 FletcherWritten by Peter ChiarelliStarring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Betty White, Malin Akerman, and Oscar Nunez.
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Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
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.
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Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
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.
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Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
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.
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