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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES (Studio Ghibli)

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES (Studio Ghibli)

How do you make meaning out of your life and find joy when things are not getting better?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are watching a movie you dared us to watch, Grave of the Fireflies. In Jono’s words, ...

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Filmmaking Deep Dive: Action Filmmaking in Star Wars

I really love Star Wars, but I don't often like Star Wars. Look, people are complicated.

Something really bugged me about the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series, and I thought it was worth examining with you all. The action, in STAR WARS...

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January Ask the Therapist Healthy Dating Q&A

January Ask the Therapist Healthy Dating Q&A

Join Jonathan for a LIVE Q&A and ask him anything about healthy dating, relationships, movies, or himself!

Saturday, January 14th at 9 am PT, 12 pm ET

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: FIREFLY: Teamwork and Found Family

DIRECTOR'S CUT: FIREFLY: Teamwork and Found Family

How do you set aside differences to work as a team? What makes a great team?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright go back in time to Cinema Therapy’s origin story when Jono and Alan bonded over Firefly. They disc...

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Stretch Goal Reached! [UPDATE]

We were hoping to announce merch by the end of this month. The bad news is we aren’t ready. The good news is we aren’t ready because we’re working to secure a merch partner, and these things take time. We want to do merch right for you all. ...

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January Grab Bag of Mystery: Sponsors Blooper Reel

Each month, you get a random piece of exclusive bonus content as a thank you for supporting us on Patreon. January’s Grab Bag of Mystery perk is a blooper reel from our sponsor segments! You get to see what happens when your Internet Dads can’...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to THE BAD GUYS

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to THE BAD GUYS

Are the bad guys naturally bad or are they socialized that way? Have you ever been given a second chance?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are reacting to Ocean's Eleven for kids, The Bad Guys! They discuss why...

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Live Chat: January 2023

Hi, Superheroes! Are you excited to chat about a new episode LIVE with Jono and Alan? Pick which episode you want to watch with us in January. Once you pick an episode, we'll set a date and then hang out on Discord in the live-chat channel. We'll ...

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Alan & Jono's Watching/Reading List: December 2022

Alan & Jono's Watching/Reading List: December 2022

Alan:

Hey Heroes!

December is always busy. There’s holidays to prepare for and celebrate. Friends to feel bad about not talking to for most of the year, and not enough time to do all the things we want to do, or feel like we should d...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE

How do you handle pressure, expectations, and finding your sense of self?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker, filmmaker Alan Seawright, and Cinema Therapy producer Sophie Téllez are reacting to Miles Morales and his journey in Spider-Man: I...

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RELATIONSHIP COURSE: Bouncing Back After Breakup

RELATIONSHIP COURSE: Bouncing Back After Breakup

Breakups may leave you in a place of pain, despair, uncertainty, or chaos, but there is hope during and after breakup and divorce. You can find resiliency, strength, hope, and excitement through the process if you have the right tools.

This ...

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December Filmmaker Q&A: Directorial Process

December Filmmaker Q&A: Directorial Process

Join Alan for a LIVE Q&A and ask him anything about the directorial process, movies, or himself!

Tuesday, December 20th at 9:30 am MST.

If you can't watch live, it will be available to watch later.

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RELATIONSHIP COURSE: Parenting Foundations

RELATIONSHIP COURSE: Parenting Foundations

Parenting is both one of life's greatest challenges and greatest joys. It’s also really hard. How do you do it? What are some of the best practices?

Your internet dads are here to help. This course combines family therapy studies and their...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Five Keys to a Happy Family: The Weasleys

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Five Keys to a Happy Family: The Weasleys

What makes a family bond strong and long-lasting?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are talking about five keys to happy families with the beloved Weasley family from the Harry Potter series. They discuss how th...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Relationship Therapist Ranks Christmas Romances with guest Shona Kay

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Relationship Therapist Ranks Christmas Romances with guest Shona Kay

Which Christmas romances do you think would last? Do you like Christmas romance movies?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker, filmmaker Alan Seawright, and guest Shona Kay are diving into the world of Christmas romance movies. They’re ranki...

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December Grab Bag of Mystery: FanX 2022 Vlog

Each month, you get a random piece of exclusive bonus content as a thank you for supporting us on Patreon. December's Grab Bag of Mystery perk is a FanX 2022 vlog! Yes, your Internet Dads know what vlogging is. Watch them wander around the convent...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Villain Therapy: EBENEZER SCROOGE from The Muppet Christmas Carol

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Villain Therapy: EBENEZER SCROOGE from The Muppet Christmas Carol

How do your thoughts and actions impact yourself and others? What can you do to overcome guilt and heal past mistakes?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are celebrating the holidays by watching The Muppet Christ...

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Weasley Family Therapy Live Chat: December 2022

Hey, Superheroes! You voted for Weasley Family Therapy to chat live with Jono and Alan on Discord.

Join us on Thursday, December 15 at 12:30 pm MST on our Discord server. We'll hang out in the #live-chat channel. You'll be p...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to UP and Grief

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to UP and Grief

How do you find happiness and purpose in life after loss?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are both crying because they’re reacting to Pixar’s Up. They talk about Carl’s reluctance to move on and find a n...

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Live Chat: December 2022

Hi, Superheroes! Are you excited to chat about a new episode LIVE with Jono and Alan? Pick which episode you want to watch with us in December. Once you pick an episode, we'll set a date and then hang out on Discord in the live-chat channel. We'll...

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Alan & Jono's Watching/Reading List: November 2022

Alan & Jono's Watching/Reading List: November 2022

Alan:

Hey Heroes!

November has been a bit more chill! I’m actually caught up on work for the most part for the first time in… 2 years? That being said, Megan and I also really started diving in on writing Homestead, our ne...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Psychology of a Hero: RISE OF THE GUARDIANS

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Psychology of a Hero: RISE OF THE GUARDIANS

What is your center and how do you find it? How do you go from isolation to belonging?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are talking about finding your center (purpose) by following Jack Frost’s hero journey i...

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RELATIONSHIP COURSE: Blended Families and Adoption

RELATIONSHIP COURSE: Blended Families and Adoption

Blended families face all the challenges of first-marriage families and more. But they are just as capable of love, joy, and unity.

This course will guide you through the process of mourning divorce or death, dealing with exes, winning the t...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Movie Couples Therapy: ENCHANTED

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Movie Couples Therapy: ENCHANTED

What is the difference between love and attraction? Can you fall in love with someone you don’t initially get along with?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright compare the many couples from Enchanted, particularly...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to SPIRITED AWAY

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to SPIRITED AWAY

How can you be brave in the face of fear? What is the key to working through hardship?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are jumping into the fantastical world of Spirited Away. They talk about Chihiro’s journ...

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VT: Killmonger Live Chat: November 2022

Hey, Superheroes! You voted for VT: Killmonger from Black Panther to chat live with Jono and Alan on Discord.

Join us on Saturday, November 19 at 12:00 pm MST on our Discord server. We'll hang out in the #live-chat channel. ...

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November Ask the Therapist Depression and Anxiety Q&A

November Ask the Therapist Depression and Anxiety Q&A

Join Jonathan for a LIVE Q&A and ask him anything about depression, anxiety, mental health, relationships, movies, or himself!

Wednesday, November 16th at 11 am PT, 2 pm ET

If you can't watch live, it will be avail...

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You Pick an Episode!

Hello, Superheroes! Thank you for submitting your 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!

Pl...

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RELATIONSHIP COURSE: Couples Foundations

RELATIONSHIP COURSE: Couples Foundations

How do you build healthy, long-lasting relationships? Family, friends, and romantic relationships take strong foundations to thrive. 

This course will give you the knowledge to build strong foundations to evolve and nurture yourself and...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Villain Therapy: KILLMONGER from Black Panther with guest Stacey Harkey

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Villain Therapy: KILLMONGER from Black Panther with guest Stacey Harkey

How do you cope with the anger and pain of not belonging? What leads people down a path of revenge?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker, filmmaker Alan Seawright, and guest Stacey Harkey take a look at Michael B. Jordan’s powerful performan...

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