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May Grab Bag of Mystery: Modeling Healthy Disagreement through STAR WARS
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 ...
EXCLUSIVE EPISODE: Villain Therapy: MICHAEL from THE GOOD PLACE
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 ...
DIRECTOR'S CUT: Psychology of a Hero: ELEANOR from THE GOOD PLACE
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 lo...
Jono's quick spoiler-free take on THUNDERBOLTS
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&#...
Recorded Live Video: Studio Update May 2025
Alan does a lot of talking about what's going on with CT Studios.
That's a Wrap: April 2025
Here's a recap of what we did last month!We celebrated FIVE years of Cinema Therapy 🥳 and debuted a brand-new intro in theSamwise Gamgeeepisode! Check outthisfree bonus post about the making of the music. What do you think of the new intro?Along with the Samwise video, we released videos aboutThe Land Before Tim...
DIRECTOR'S CUT: Movie Couple Therapy: ANAKIN and PADMÉ
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 f...
Alan & Jono's Watching/Reading List: April 2025
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 inter...
DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to THE BREAKFAST CLUB
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 lega...
Drops: May 2025
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 wil...
Movie Review: SINNERS
New 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'...
DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to FLOW
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.
Share your favorite Cinema Therapy moments!
Patrons, 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.)
DIRECTOR'S CUT: Villain Therapy: DOLORES UMBRIDGE
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.
Therapy Deep Dive: What is Autism?
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?
DIRECTOR'S CUT: Psychology of a Hero: SAMWISE GAMGEE
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 wonde...
Cinema Therapy Turns 5 + A Shiny New Intro! 🥳
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 ou...
April Grab Bag of Mystery: Director's Cut from the Archives - TWILIGHT
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 Therapi...
That's a Wrap: March 2025
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 fo...
DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to THE LAND BEFORE TIME
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 th...
Alan & Jono's Watching/Reading List: March 2025
Alan:Hello Heroes! Lousy Smarch weather!What I’m reading!Remarkably Bright Creaturesby 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 c...
DIRECTOR'S CUT: Psychology of a Hero: SYLVIE AKA LADY LOKI
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...
EXCLUSIVE EPISODE: Found Family in THE GOOD PLACE
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.Support us!Merch:https://st...
DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to THE GOOD PLACE
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...
Cinema Therapy Studios 2025
So 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...
Cinema Therapy Studios 2025
What should we make this year?We have options:Ashes to AshesThe 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 i...
Drops: April 2025
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 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...
Twilight LEGO Build Livestream, Part 2
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!
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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to WICKED
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?
