Popcorn Therapy

Ep. 85 Barbie Part 2: Can Barbies Die?!

Continuing on from last week's celebration, Shade and Chelsey's wonderful buds, Kelly and Dylan, return to finish the second half of Barbie (2023).  In this episode we discuss feminism, the psychological impact of living under patriarchy, and....where are all of the horses? Also, Happy Women's History Month!
 
Barbie was written by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach. It was directed by Greta Gerwig.The cast includes Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Kate McKinnon, Will Ferrell, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, Simu Liu, Michael Cera, among many others.
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Ep. 84 Barbie Part 1: My Mom's Mistakes

This week on a very special episode of Popcorn Therapy, it's our anniversary! Celebrate two years of Popcorn Therapy with Shade, Chelsey, and our amazing friends Kelly and Dylan as we get dolled up and discuss the first half of Barbie (2023).  Join us as we take the portal to Barbieland to talk about playing with dolls, thoughts of death, kid logic, and perfectionism with a serving of gender rolls. Don't forget to come back to the Popcorn Therapy Dreamhouse next week for the exciting conclusion of Barbie.Barbie was written by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach. It was directed by Greta Gerwig.The cast includes Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Kate McKinnon, Will Ferrell, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, Simu Liu, Michael Cera, among many others.
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Ep. 83 The Blackening: Living Single Over Friends

Ayyy, it's the last week of Black History Month and Chelsey's birthday month takeover. This week the lads are covering The Blackening (2022) on Popcorn Therapy. Join them as they discuss personality changes, racist tropes, and changes in friendship dynamics over the years in today's episode.
 
The Blackening was written by Tracy Oliver and Dewayne Perkins
 
Directed by Tim Story
 
The cast includes Grace Byers, Jermaine Fowler, Melvin Gregg, X Mayo, Dewayne Perkins, Antoinette Roberts, Sinqua Walls, Jay Pharoah, Yvonne Orji, and Diedrich Boder.
 
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Ep. 82 The Nice Guys: Pinky Promise

Let's groove tonight as Chelsey and Shade take Popcorn Therapy back to the 70's for Chelsey's birthday takeover month. That's right, we're covering The Nice Guys (2016). We investigate a tale of sex, murder, porn stars, guns in cookie jars, mermaids, and Yoohoo. So join us as Shade takes us through sadness, self-forgiveness, substance dependency, and harm reduction.
Remember, don't say "and stuff", just say there are whores here.
The Nice Guys was written and directed by Shane Black, with additional writing from Anthony Bargarozzi.The cast includes Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Kim Bassinger, Keith David, Angourie Rice, Yaya DaCosta, Margaret Qualley, Matt Bomer, and a surprise cameo.
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Ep. 81 Forgetting Sarah Marshall: Prepare the Pig

Happy Valentine's Day! Chelsey, our birthday girl, brought us back to the hit Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). In this week's episode, Chelsey and Shade discuss the to-dos and not-to-dos to heal from a break-up. They also talk about how to support a loved one who is managing depression, and how to open up a discussion about intimacy with your partner.
 
Forgetting Sarah Marshall was Written by Jason Segel.
 
Directed by Nicholas Stoller.
 
The cast includes Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Russell Brand, and Paul Rudd.
 
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Ep. 80 Sorry to Bother You: Cash is Green

Welcome to Chelsey's birthday takeover month at Popcorn Therapy! Chelsey has the esteemed honor to share her month with Black History Month, so we are starting off strong with the anti-capitalist classic Sorry to Bother You (2018). Join us and everyone else on the picket line as we discuss existentialism, class disparity, systemic racism, and how we hope you just have a spectacular year, a real come up. And also this week we really must insist that you please watch the movie before listening, because the twist is really twisting.
Sorry to Bother You was written and directed by Boots Riley.The cast includes Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, David Cross, Patton Oswalt, Jermaine Fowler, Steven Yeun, Omari Hardwick, Danny Glover, and Armie Hammer.
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Ep. 79 Jumanji: Slow Rhino Forever

On this week's episode of Popcorn Therapy, Shade and Chelsey are bringing back the nostalgia with 1995 hit, Jumanji. Join the lads as they discuss healing from childhood trauma, grief, and the impact on community. 
 
Jumanji was written by Jonathon Hansleigh, Greg Taylor, snd Jim Strain. Based on a book by Chris Van Allsburg.
 
It was directed by Joe Johnston
 
The cast includes Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst, Bradley Pierce, Johnathan Hyde, and David Alan Grier.
 
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Ep. 78 Thank You for Smoking: Tiny Delights

We've got a long journey into the world of lobbying this week on Popcorn Therapy. This week Shade and Chelsey are joined by friend of the pod Sandra (also known as the designer of our beautiful podcast popcorn art) as we discuss the 2005 satire Thank You for Smoking. So light up as we take a deep dive into the psyche of cigarette lobbyist Nick Naylor.
Thank You for Smoking was written originally by Christopher Buckley. The movie was written and directed by Jason Reitman.
The cast includes Aaron Eckhart, Cameron Bright, JK Simmons, David Koechner, Maria Bello, William H Macy, Kim Dickens, Katie Holmes, Robert Duvall, Rob Lowe, Adam Brody, and Sam Elliott.
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Ep. 77 Thelma & Louise: T-Shirt Ideas

Today's episode is keeping the sisterhood vibes going with this iconic 90s classic, Thelma & Louise (1991). Chelsey and Shade dive into what empowerment can look like, and the search for freedom.
 
Thelma & Louise was written by Callie Khouri & Ridley Scott
 
It was directed by Ridley Scott
 
The cast includes Geena Davis, Susan Sarando, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Brad Pitt, and Christopher McDonald.
 
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Ep. 76 Mean Girls: Destroy the Dollhouse

This week is Popcorn Therapy's first movie of 2024, and it's a movie that came out 20 whole years ago. That's right, it's Mean Girls (2004). Join us at the cool table with the Plastics and several SNL alumni as we discuss groupthink, cliques, autonomy, and teen development. Mean Girls was based on the book Queen Bees and Wannabees by Rosalind Wiseman.It was directed by Mark Waters, and written by Tina Fey.The cast includes Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, Lizzy Caplan, Daniel Franzese, Jonathan Bennett, and Rajiv Surendra.SNL cast members include Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Tim Meadows, Anna Gasteyer, and of course it was produced by Lorne Michaels.Don't forget to join us next week for Thelma and Louise! And tell us what you think of the Mean Girls musical!
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