Each month you get a random piece of exclusive bonus content as a thank you for supporting us on Patreon. May's Grab Bag of Mystery is a demonstration of healthy disagreement by discussing their views on Star Wars. They share what they agree and disagree about, and, obviously, they get nerdy about Star Wars. Share your Star Wars opinions in the comments!
2025-05-07 15:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
What does it mean to be human? How can an existential crisis be good?
In this Patreon-exclusive episode, licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are doing a villain therapy on Michael from The Good Place. They’re specifically following his character development from the end of season 1 through season 2. They watch as Michael learns how to be a human from the ground up, and they discuss how his journey can be applied to us regular humans.
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Is it ever too late to change? Can guilt be healthy?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are watching The Good Place and reacting to Eleanor’s evolution from selfish to altruistic. They talk about the guilt that drives her to want to be a better person, and how, even though she changes a lot, she stays true to herself.
2025-05-04 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Contrary to popular opinion, there have been quite a few good Marvel projects since ENDGAME. Quite a few duds as well, that's fair But none of them have pointed the entire MCU in an exciting new direction... until now.
For the first two acts THUNDERBOLTS plays like Marvel's answer to DC's SUICIDE SQUAD. It's better than that sounds, but it's still just another "fine" Marvel entry to that point. Nothing to shout about from the rooftops. I was wondering what all the hype was about.
Alan does a lot of talking about what's going on with CT Studios.
2025-05-01 22:32:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a recap of what we did last month!
We celebrated FIVE years of Cinema Therapy 🥳 and debuted a brand-new intro in the Samwise Gamgee episode! Check out this free bonus pos...
How does not being open affect a relationship?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are celebrating May the 4th by critiquing Anakin and Padmé’s love story. Spoilers: it’s bad! Jonathan attempts to do couples therapy with them, and Alan, noted prequel hater, shares his problems with the filmmaking and offers solutions.
May the 4th Be With You!
2025-04-30 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Alan:
Hello Heroes!
April has had very few showers. Hope there are more than adequate amounts of May flowers.
What I’m reading!
Before and Afters Magazine (Various Issues) by Ian Failes. This is a spiritual successor to Cinefex magazine and is a great resource for VFX professionals, but also just for people who are interested in the filmmaking process. Ian does in-depth reporting, either on a film, or on a VFX topic across multiple films. He also hos...
2025-04-30 15:00:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Why do teenagers fear judgement and seek to fit in?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are children of the ’80s who have never seen The Breakfast Cub… until now! They’re taking a look at teenage struggles and discussing this makeshift group therapy session. And they reflect on the legacy of John Hughes films.
Hey, 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 right here on Patreon. See you there!
All of the below episodes will premiere as live drops in May. This poll just determines which one you will watch live with your Internet Dads!
2025-04-23 16:37:32 +0000 UTC View PostNew perk alert! 🚨
Patreon is letting us test a new livestream feature in Chats, so we're trying out live movie reviews. You can join these livestreams in the Patron Lounge Chat - we'll try to schedule them at least a couple hours in advance, if not earlier. And good news, if you can't watch live, they'll be posted in your feed to enjoy any time.
Watch Alan and Daren (friend and Moonstruck producer) review Sinners!
2025-04-22 19:46:41 +0000 UTC View Post
How do you navigate group conflict?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright react to Oscar-winning animated film Flow. They’re taking a look at navigating differences and forming found family. And they discuss the strengths and weaknesses of low-budget animation.
2025-04-20 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostPatrons, we're seeking your input for an updated channel trailer. Now that we have a new intro, the trailer needs a glow-up. ✨
In the comments, please share your favorite CT moments! (YouTube only. We know, Patreon has the best, wackiest stuff, but the trailer exists to showcase the channel to newcomers.)
2025-04-15 14:00:14 +0000 UTC View Post
How do you protect yourself from Umbridge-like people in your life?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright react to (cringe at) Dolores Umbridge from the Harry Potter series. They discuss her lust for power and control, and Jonathan tries really, really hard to give her therapy.
2025-04-13 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker shares a primer on autism, and Alan joins to learn with y'all. What did we miss? What is your experience? What are some portrayals of autism you'd like us to react to on YouTube?
2025-04-09 15:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
How do you become a ride or die bestie like Samwise?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are celebrating FIVE years of Cinema Therapy and revisiting one of their favorite film characters: Samwise Gamgee from The Lord of the Rings. They discuss Sam’s few flaws and mostly gush about how wonderful he is.
What do you think of the new intro? 🤩
2025-04-06 15:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
It’s hard to believe, but Cinema Therapy turns 5 years old today. Our little baby is off to YouTube Kindergarten! We began by talking about radical acceptance and our beloved Frodo. Since then, the channel has gone places we never dreamed of: conventions and meetups, dream guests, and launching a movie studio with our viewers just to name a few.
And we’ve had such an amazing time making this show, talking about movies, and sharing feelings with you all, that we wanted to give you a ...
2025-04-04 00:36:32 +0000 UTC View Post
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 is a director’s cut from the archives!
Some episodes are too old to have director's cuts... until now. Enjoy this director's cut from the archives of “Relationship Therapist Cringes at DATING in TWILIGHT” and “Relationship Expert Reacts to RED FLAGS in TWILIGHT” combined and with never-before-seen footage! Who wouldn't want more sparkly va...
2025-04-02 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a recap of what we did last month!
First of all, we want to thank all the new Patrons who joined during our annual sale last month! We truly appreciate it, and we hope y'all love all the stuff we make for you. You da best!
March was a shoot month, and we had fun making more CT episodes and bonus content for Patreon (sneak peek of a future Grab Bag in the image below). If you enjoyed our first episode on The Good Place, we just shot more!
Spea...
Why would someone project strength when they’re scared?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are taking a look at vulnerability, fear, and working together in The Land Before Time. They talk about how this film was revolutionary for its time and paved the way for many future classics, and they discuss why acknowledging fear is a strength.
2025-03-30 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Alan:
Hello Heroes! Lousy Smarch weather!
What I’m reading!
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. This was a delightful read. A very cute story, punctuated by a wonderful character in the much-put-upon octopus. Yes, this is a novel about families and charming towns in the Pacific Northwest, and one of the POV characters is an octopus. No wonder I liked it!
Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie. This was some HARD...
2025-03-26 19:28:02 +0000 UTC View Post
How do you learn to let people in without fear?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are reacting to hero Sylvie AKA Lady Loki from the Loki TV series. They’re taking a look at learning to trust again when you have an avoidant attachment style. They talk about why Sylvie rejects being a Loki and how she learns to connect with others again.
2025-03-26 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
How do you find common ground with others?
In this Patreon-exclusive episode, licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright talk about found family and navigating differences in The Good Place. They discuss risks and vulnerability in relationships and why it’s all worth it.
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Why should you be open and honest with others?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are reacting to The Good Place, thanks to our Patrons! They're exploring the show's theme of judging ourselves and others, and they talk about how The Good Place is a perfect distillation of what Cinema Therapy is all about.
2025-03-23 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostSo CyranØ is finished* and that means it's time to start talking about what we should make in 2025!
We've got some exciting options this year! Watch the video to find out what they are! And if you're current Patron of Cinema Therapy Studios, you'll see a post where you can vote on what we should do this year!
There are a lot of new members of the Patreon, and we decided that we’d like to give everyone a chance to pick where things are headed. If you’d like more details about ...
2025-03-22 22:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostWhat should we make this year?
We have options:
Ashes to Ashes
The comedy short film that was actually selected last year (but I wrote it too expensive!) about a mother and son trying to work through their grief on a roadtrip to scatter their husband/father's and son/brother's ashes. But they're like, pretty incompetent at it.
New Submissions
People submit all new ideas for short films, and we go through the pitch proces...
2025-03-22 22:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostHey, 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 right here on Patreon. See you there!
All of the below episodes will premiere as live drops in April. This poll just determines which one you will watch live with your Internet Dads!
2025-03-19 14:00:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Hang out with Alan, David, and Emily while we build the rest of the Twilight LEGO house. It'll be great fun!
Watch the part 1 recording here!
2025-03-18 20:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostThank you for submitting episode suggestions. Whichever one gets the most votes, we'll 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.
2025-03-17 20:49:32 +0000 UTC View Post
How do you stop loathing someone?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are reacting to the smash-hit movie/musical Wicked. They look at how the major differences between Elphaba and Glinda play out and how they change for the better... get it? What other Wicked videos should we do?
2025-03-16 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post