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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 vi...

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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 th...

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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 sel...

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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 di...

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Recorded Live Video: Studio Update May 2025

Alan does a lot of talking about what's going on with CT Studios.

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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 the  View Post

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. Spoi...

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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 (Var...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 difference...

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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...

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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...

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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 reac...

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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 f...

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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, t...

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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 episo...

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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 hop...

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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...

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Alan & Jono's Watching/Reading List: March 2025

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 s...

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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 ta...

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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 difference...

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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 sho...

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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 ...

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Cinema Therapy Studios 2025

What 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 m...

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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. Se...

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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!

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You pick an episode!

Thank 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 sugge...

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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 be...

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