How do you take your power back from a manipulator?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are reacting to Labyrinth as selected by their Patrons… and, well, they don’t like it. They talk about Sarah’s self-centeredness and Ludo’s warmth and kindness, but mostly they can’t wrap their heads around why people like this movie. But hey, the puppetry is great. Do you like this movie? Tell us why in the comments!
2024-04-24 15:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Jono and Alan have been banned from looking at the short film selection poll. Watch their reaction as they learn, live, what short film they’ll be making (along with the Cinema Therapy team, and all of you) for the rest of this year!
You’ll get to see Alan (probably) go through many diverse emotional states, and possibly some physical ones as well. Nausea is almost a guarantee. He’ll explain why, if you remember to ask him.
2024-04-24 13:31:51 +0000 UTC
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How do you reconcile damaged relationships between parents and children?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are taking a look at the father-son relationship between Goofy and Max in A Goofy Movie. They’re talking about how children naturally distance themselves from their parents as they age and how parents can stay connected while giving them space. Jonathan explains why parents push their kids, and both him and Alan share the weird roadside attractions t...
2024-04-22 15:00:11 +0000 UTC
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Here are the three fabulous short film options! (Watch our full pitches for each in the video in the previous post for more details and excitement!)
Unrealized - A coming of age comedy about super-powered young adults in an ordinary world. How do they cope with their unrealized potential, and life not working out the way they'd always planned?
MeetU - A Romantic Black-Comedy about 2 people trying to find love using CyranØ, an AI-powered dating app that "optimizes" all your intera...
2024-04-18 17:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Vote for your favorite short film idea in the post below!
CT Studios (us, plus all of you) is making a short film this year! And you (paying patrons) get to choose which short film to greenlight!
Just like a Hollywood studio, and real film writers, we haven't written the scripts yet, we're pitching you ideas of films to make. Once you give us the go-ahead, we'll write the script, start storyboarding and casting, and plan our shoot.
So, once you've watched the video...
2024-04-18 17:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Hi, Patrons! Are you excited to watch a new director's cut LIVE with Jono and Alan? Pick which episode you want to watch with them in May. Then, we'll watch it together using Drops right here on Patreon. See you there!
In case you missed the news, Drops replaced Discord live chats. Drops is only available in the Patreon app, so make sure your app is updated to the latest version. Drops should be coming to desktop soon, we hope!
More news! We heard that y'all enjoy Drops, whether J...
2024-04-17 15:00:09 +0000 UTC
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How do you stand up for yourself and set boundaries?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are doing a movie couple (friendship) therapy on Shaun and Ed from Shaun of the Dead. They’re taking a look at healthy and unhealthy boundaries in relationships. Jonathan talks about what happens when you’re afraid to set boundaries or when they're broken and what to do about it. Alan talks about the power of the edit in movies and how Shaun of the Dead puts on a mast...
2024-04-15 14:57:08 +0000 UTC
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We're talking over our pitches with you, the Studio Execs, to narrow down from 5 ideas to 3, and to make sure we have good ideas to sell everything to the whole studio when the time comes!
2024-04-12 17:08:52 +0000 UTC
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Hello! Thank you for submitting episode suggestions. The Cinema Therapy team has reviewed them and selected five great potential episodes. Whichever one gets the most votes, we will do an episode on it at our next shoot!
Please note: even if your top choice doesn't win, the other suggestions will be saved for potential future episodes.
UPDATE: Hi Patrons! You voted for us to do an episode on T'Challa from Black Panther at our next shoot. We had a guest in mind, but they are...
2024-04-12 16:50:30 +0000 UTC
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Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker does a deep dive on healthy co-parenting. He talks about the dos and don'ts of co-parenting and what his own co-parenting experience has been like. He also shares practical steps for every blended family.
Movie clips: Ant Man and Marriage Story
2024-04-10 15:00:40 +0000 UTC
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How do you tell the difference between infatuation and love?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are taking a look at the movie adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. Jonathan is ranking the couples from least healthy to most sumptuous. Yes, most sumptuous. The contenders are Elinor and Edward, Marianne and Willoughby, and Marianne and Brandon. They talk about the qualities to look for in love and a partner, and they get a little flustered about h...
2024-04-08 15:00:17 +0000 UTC
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Each month, you get a random piece of exclusive bonus content as a thank you for supporting us on Patreon. April's Grab Bag of Mystery perk is a roast off! Alan and Jono explore their inner demons as they read each other roasts that they, themselves wrote. Is it convoluted? Maybe. Is it a helluva lot of fun? Absolutely.
2024-04-03 15:00:08 +0000 UTC
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How do you learn to make choices for yourself?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright react (and cry) to The Iron Giant. They talk about choosing who you want to be and how the movie tackles life and death in a mature and age-appropriate way. Jonathan explains how the giant’s transformation from following programming to making its own choices mirrors our psychological journeys. And Alan talks about the innovative combination of CGI and hand-drawn animation and...
2024-04-01 15:00:17 +0000 UTC
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Here's a recap of what we did last month!
We went to Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle! The panel was a blast, and we got to meet so many of you afterward for the meet-and-greet! Our lead editor, Trevor, joined us for some fun excursions around Seattle. A great trip all around.
Cinema Therapy Studios started studio-ing. We put out a call for story submissions and then presented them live to our Supervillains. Then we worked on developing the submissions for the ...
2024-04-01 14:00:08 +0000 UTC
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How does an actor get into the psychology of their character?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are joined by special guest, Giancarlo Esposito, to talk acting and psychology in this Psychology of an Actor series. Giancarlo shares his approach to acting and what he does in each role to learn something about himself. Together they look at some of his iconic characters: Buggin Out in Do the Right Thing, Gustavo Fring in Breaking Bad, Moff Gideon in The Mandal...
2024-03-28 14:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Alan:
Hello Heroes!
March! It’s a month. Things happened during it! (Including Emerald City Comic Con, which was a blast!)
What I’m reading!
The Shards of Lafayette by Kenneth A Baldwin. The first of a new series of books. It’s an alternate history-fantasy of WWI fighter pilots with magic. So yeah. Pretty much directly aimed at the deepest parts of my soul. I enjoyed it! Well worth a read if you’re interested in fighter planes, slightly-co...
2024-03-27 15:00:08 +0000 UTC
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How do you deal with a narcissist boss? How do you achieve a work-life balance?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are reacting to The Devil Wears Prada. They talk about how Miranda belittles Andy and how Andy loses herself as she finds her footing in her job. Jonathan talks about how to recognize and deal with narcissistic people in your life. And Alan praises the stellar writing and how exceptionally Meryl Streep plays the "evil" narcissistic boss. That's ...
2024-03-25 16:31:56 +0000 UTC
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Hey Execs,
Just dropping you a status update on the project.
We’ve read through all the submissions, and I’ve gotta say, there was a lot of good stuff in there! To get a bit personal, this idea (the Studio) is a dream come true for me, but I was really stressed out until last week when submissions closed. Here’s why: We had to make a short film this year, but I didn’t know that we were going to have any good ideas. And the (stupid, unrealistic) thought that I’d have to...
2024-03-22 23:31:25 +0000 UTC
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How does an actor get into the psychology of their character?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are once again joined by special guest, David Dastmalchian, to continue his acting story. In this Psychology of an Actor series, they ask David how his mental health journey shapes his acting journey. Together, they react to a movie David wrote and starred in, All Creatures Here Below, as well as other acting roles, such as Suicide Squad and The Boogeyman. Be sur...
2024-03-21 15:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Thanks for submitting your questions! The live Q&A is scheduled for March 28th at 11:30am MDT (at the link above), but it will also be available to watch afterward so no one misses out! We'll be answering your pre-submitted questions (and maybe live questions in the chat if we have time). See you then!
2024-03-20 20:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Hi, Patrons! Are you excited to watch a new director's cut LIVE with Jono and Alan? Pick which episode you want to watch with them in April. Then, we'll watch it together using Drops right here on Patreon. See you there!
In case you missed the news, Drops replaced Discord live chats. Drops is only available in the Patreon app, so make sure your app is updated to the latest version. Drops should be coming to desktop soon, we hope!
2024-03-20 15:00:13 +0000 UTC
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How do Azula and Katara's choices affect how they wield their power?
In this Patreon-exclusive episode, licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are comparing and contrasting Azula and Katara from Avatar: The Last Airbender. They’re taking a look at who they are as characters and what they choose to do with their power. And they compare the relationships and personal journeys each character experiences. Jonathan breaks down feelings vs. behaviors and why we shou...
2024-03-19 14:00:08 +0000 UTC
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How do you grow after making mistakes and enduring pain? What is your favorite thing about Iroh?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are reacting to Avatar: The Last Airbender again but with a twist. Jonathan is going toe-to-toe with Uncle Iroh… or agreeing with Iroh because he’s the GOAT. They talk about all the things that make Iroh so great, such as his humility and wisdom but also how he handles his mistakes and regrets. Alan dares Jonathan to find an...
2024-03-18 15:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Once a quarter-ish, we A your Qs! Please use the Google Form (linked above) to submit your questions for the Q&A. Your questions can be about Cinema Therapy, the guys, or anything in between. It's an AMA... or an AUA, ask us anything!
Note: do not put questions in the comments of this post. Please use the form above.
The live Q&A will premier on YouTube on March 28th at 11:30am MDT, and we'll only be answering pre-submitted questions. The livestream link w...
2024-03-15 20:15:47 +0000 UTC
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Hey Supervillains!
Join Jonathan, Alan, and Megan (gasp! she exists! The mythical Producer of Cinema Therapy!) on Thursday, March 14th at 8:30am Pacific as they read through the story submissions we received for Cinema Therapy Studios in 2024. We'll discuss all the posts (some of them very briefly, some of them not-so-briefly) and start to formulate ideas for the pitches we're going to bring to all the Studio Executives (patrons) in about a month.
You'll get a real glimpse into th...
2024-03-14 03:02:54 +0000 UTC
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Filmmaker Alan Seawright shares his entire filmmaking career story. He dives into the ups and downs of working in the filmmaking industry for nearly 20 years... big ups and big downs. Get comfy, it's story time!
Check out the projects Alan mentions here: https://www.youtube.com/@TelekinesisStudios
2024-03-13 15:00:06 +0000 UTC
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How do fairytale relationships differ from reality?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are taking a look at Westley and Buttercup’s relationship from The Princess Bride. Besides geeking out about a childhood classic, they talk about the difference between fairytale and real-life relationships and what pointers Jonathan would give to Westley and Buttercup if they existed outside of a fairy tale. Alan shares why The Princess Bride is so beloved to this today...
2024-03-11 15:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Each month, you get a random piece of exclusive bonus content as a thank you for supporting us on Patreon. March's Grab Bag of Mystery perk is a compilation of bad dad jokes from a recent event at Maven Cinemas. What did you think of the dad jokes? Got any better ones? Leave a comment below!
Thank you to Dvorah and Maven Cinemas for hosting us! http://www.mavencinemas.com
2024-03-06 16:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Why is it important to sit with sadness? How do you sit in sadness with others?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are returning to a very special film, Inside Out. This time they are taking a look at the theme of navigating change, and this time they are joined by three very special guests: screenwriter Meg LeFauve, editor Kevin Nolting, and producer Jonas Rivera. Pixar legends! Jonathan talks about Riley’s struggle with change and how Joy and Sadness nav...
2024-03-04 16:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Just a quick reminder that you have just over 24 hours to get your submissions in, either story/character ideas, or to work on this year's short! The submission forms will close at 11:59 pm Pacific time tomorrow, Sunday the 10th!
We've seen some really great submissions so far, and we're really excited to get to work on crafting a story that (hopefully) we can all be proud of, interested in, and helps people feel all the feelings!
2024-03-01 17:00:18 +0000 UTC
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