Popcorn Therapy

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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Ep. 75 Happy New Year!

It's 2024 and Chelsey and Shade are shaking things up for today's episode. They are doing a fun recap of 2023 by asking each other questions about some of the movies they covered. So grateful to our wonderful listeners, and cheers to the new year!
 
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Ep. 74 Love Actually: Love Superficially

Welcome back to Popcorn Therapy for our final day of holiday festivities in 2023! For Shade's continuing holiday takeover we are going to London, not really, but wouldn't that be great? We're watching Love Actually (2003). Join us as we talk about what love is, infidelity, and of course those posterboards. 
Love Actually was written and directed by Richard Curtis.
The (gigantic) cast includes Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Bill Nighy, Colin Firth, Martin Freeman, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Keira Knightley, Andrew Lincoln, Martine McCutcheon, and the late great Alan Rickman. 
Please have a very happy holidays from our family to yours!
 
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Ep. 73 The Muppet Christmas Carol: It’s About Impact

Keeping the holiday vibes going with yet another classic tale, The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992). Chelsey and Shade take us through anti-capitalist king, Charles Dickens' masterpiece about the true meaning of Christmas. Today we're talking all about internalized capitalism, the industrial revolution labor movement, and community.
 
The Muppet Christmas Carol was based on a screenplay by Jerry Juhl, and directed by Brian Henson.
 
The cast includes Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Frank Oz, Steve Whitmire, and Jerry Nelson.
 
Have a happy Hanukkah to all of our Jewish listeners! 🕎
 
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Ep. 72 The Family Stone: It’s Crying Men, Hallelujah!

Popcorn Therapy is kicking off Shade's Holiday Takeover Month with some family drama. Join Shade and Chelsey for Christmas Eve dinner with The Family Stone (2005). Listen as we discuss relationships, meeting the in-laws, good parenting, and a little Christmas magic.
 
The Family Stone was written and directed by Thomas Bezucha.
The cast includes Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Claire Danes, Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Craig T. Nelson, Luke Wilson, Tyrone Giordano, Brian White, and Elizabeth Reaser.
 
Have a happy Hanukkah to all of our Jewish listeners! 🕎
 
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Ep. 71 Mermaids: Quasimodo-Joe

To bridge the gap between the fall and winter holidays, this week Chelsey and Shade are covering Mermaids (1990). In today's episode, they're talking all about mother-daughter relationships and a sense of belonging.
 
Mermaids (the novel) was written by Patty Dann, and June Roberts wrote the screenplay. It was directed by Richard Benjamin.
 
The cast includes Cher, Winona Ryder, Christina Ricci, Bob Hopkins, and Michael Schoeffling.
 
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Ep. 70 Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Thanksgiving in Nowhere

It's almost Thanksgiving, so Popcorn Therapy wants to come home for the holidays with you. Join Shade and Chelsey as they follow two intrepid travelers in the 1987 comedy Planes, Trains & Automobiles. We will be chatting about stress thresholds, boundaries, grief, and all of your favorite Thanksgiving emotions.The film was written and directed by John Hughes.The cast includes Steve Martin, the late great John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean, and special appearance by none other than Kevin Bacon.
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