What do you do when you're feeling pressure like a drip, drip, drip that'll never stop? How do you handle the pressure -- from yourself or other people in your life -- to be perfect or to live up to expectations? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright take a look at the theme of toxic perfectionism in Disney's Encanto. They talk about how to handle the pressure, how to heal family relationships, how to look past our assumptions about people, and how to accept yourself and the people in your life for who you are. And about how Lin Manuel Miranda is a genius, the amazing artistry in this film, and a whole lot more. But not Bruno. We don't talk about Bruno. Pssst... we talked about Bruno in another video: https://youtu.be/jAJsrkGgtjg Support us! Patreon: https://patreon.com/CinemaTherapy Merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/cinema-therapy Internet Dads Popcorn: http://ctpopcorn.com Cinema Therapy is: Written by: Megan Seawright, Jonathan Decker, and Alan Seawright Produced by: Jonathan Decker, Megan Seawright, and Alan Seawright Edited by: Jenna Schaelling Director of Photography: Bradley Olsen English Transcription by: Anna Preis Spanish Translation by: Juan Willems

Can someone actually get red out of their ledger? Can they repair their wrongs and find healing? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright talk about Natasha Romanoff's (Black Widow's) journey to try to get red out of her ledger, as she moves from assassin to hero to healer. They discuss how we can each right some of the wrongs in our lives and make changes and amends. For Natasha it included becoming an Avenger, dedicating her life to helping people (like freeing the other widows, including her sister Yelena played absolutely brilliantly by Florence Pugh), and eventually finding peace with herself and giving her life. Thanks for making Alan cry again, ScarJo. And for giving him an opportunity to go toe-to-toe with David Harbour to compare their Russian accents and beards. Support us! Patreon: https://patreon.com/CinemaTherapy Merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/cinema-therapy Internet Dads Popcorn: http://ctpopcorn.com Cinema Therapy is: Written by: Megan Seawright, Jonathan Decker and Alan Seawright Produced by: Jonathan Decker, Megan Seawright & Alan Seawright Edited by: Jenna Schaelling Director of Photography: Bradley Olsen English Transcription by: Anna Preis

Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://stamps.com/cinematherapy. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! 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 performance as Killmonger from Black Panther. They talk about Killmonger’s complicated relationship with revenge and justice, why he’s probably the best movie villain ever, and why the character resonates so strongly with Stacey. And they marvel at how inspiring and cool Michael B. Jordan is. See more from Stacey Harkey at https://www.youtube.com/JKStudiosOfficial and @staceyharkey on Instagram. Support us! Patreon: https://patreon.com/CinemaTherapy Merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/cinema-therapy Internet Dads Popcorn: http://ctpopcorn.com Cinema Therapy is: Written by: Megan Seawright, Jonathan Decker, and Alan Seawright Produced by: Jonathan Decker, Megan Seawright, Alan Seawright, and Corinne Demyanovich Edited by: Jenna Schaelling Director of Photography: Bradley Olsen English Transcription by: Anna Preis Connect with us! Website: https://www.thecinematherapy.com Discord: https://discord.gg/NmbFhr8tfu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_cinema TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therapy_cinema Twitter: https://twitter.com/therapy_cinema Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapycinema

Why is Harley Quinn often doing things to get attention? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright, along with editor, producer, and frequent guest Sophie Tellez, discuss the psychology behind Harley Quinn, why she acts the way she does, and why people love Margot Robbie's portrayal of this villain (anti-hero?). Jonathan discusses the codependency between Harley and the Joker, diagnoses her with Histrionic Personality Disorder, and dives into what that is and how she exhibits symptoms. Alan and Sophie talk about male gaze in the filmmaking, some of the great performances and production design, and fight over DC vs MCU. Support us! Patreon: https://patreon.com/CinemaTherapy Merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/cinema-therapy Internet Dads Popcorn: http://ctpopcorn.com Cinema Therapy is: Written by: Megan Seawright, Jonathan Decker, and Alan Seawright Produced by: Jonathan Decker, Megan Seawright, Alan Seawright, and Sophie Téllez Edited by: Jenna Schaelling Director of Photography: Bradley Olsen English Transcription by: Anna Preis Connect with us! Website: https://www.thecinematherapy.com Discord: https://discord.gg/NmbFhr8tfu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_cinema TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therapy_cinema Twitter: https://twitter.com/therapy_cinema Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapycinema

Use code CINEMATHERAPY60 to get 60% off your first Factor box at https://bit.ly/3UR66TS! What is the difference between lust and love? Or between obsession and love? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright use the relationships in The Phantom of the Opera to talk about healthy and unhealthy relationships. They take a look at the possessive, obsessive, controlling nature of the relationship between the Phantom and Christine, and how the Phantom takes advantage of her grief and her naivety. Then they contrast that with Christine's relationship with Raoul, and how that one doesn't start in the best place (Raoul doesn't really listen to her at first...) but grows into a healthier relationship about sharing a life together. They also talk about how Emmy Rossum is a fantastic Christine, Minnie Driver is delightful, and they, um... disagree about Gerard Butler and some of the filmmaking choices. Support us! Patreon: https://patreon.com/CinemaTherapy Merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/cinema-therapy Internet Dads Popcorn: http://ctpopcorn.com Cinema Therapy is: Written by: Megan Seawright, Jonathan Decker, and Alan Seawright Produced by: Jonathan Decker, Megan Seawright, Alan Seawright, and Corinne Demyanovich Edited by: Jenna Schaelling Director of Photography: Bradley Olsen English Transcription by: Anna Preis Connect with us! Website: https://www.thecinematherapy.com Discord: https://discord.gg/NmbFhr8tfu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_cinema TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therapy_cinema Twitter: https://twitter.com/therapy_cinema Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapycinema

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 the bad guys never had a chance to be good but how they warm up to the idea of change for the better. Jono analyzes the trope of bad being cool and how the bad guys deal with fear, insecurity, denial, and self-loathing. And they both rave about how cool the animation is. This movie drips cool! Support us! Patreon: https://patreon.com/CinemaTherapy Merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/cinema-therapy Internet Dads Popcorn: http://ctpopcorn.com Cinema Therapy is: Written by: Megan Seawright, Jonathan Decker, and Alan Seawright Produced by: Jonathan Decker, Megan Seawright, Alan Seawright, and Corinne Demyanovich Edited by: Jenna Schaelling Director of Photography: Bradley Olsen English Transcription by: Anna Preis Connect with us! Website: https://www.thecinematherapy.com Discord: https://discord.gg/NmbFhr8tfu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_cinema TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therapy_cinema Twitter: https://twitter.com/therapy_cinema Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapycinema

Thanks Allform for sponsoring! Click here https://www.allform.com/cinematherapy for 20% off the sofa of your choice! We chose the blue four-seat sofa with a chaise. #allformusicandmusicforall How do you handle challenges in your relationships? What role do memories play in our personal growth? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright take a look at Joel and Clementine's relationship in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. They talk about some of the things that went wrong in their relationship, how they could have handled their conflicts and differences better, the desire to hide from our painful memories, and the great filmmaking techniques, especially in the memory sequences. And of course the great performances from Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey. Check out some behind-the-scenes from our short film Moonstruck: https://youtu.be/cPVpNQrcipI Support us! Patreon: https://patreon.com/CinemaTherapy Merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/cinema-therapy Internet Dads Popcorn: http://ctpopcorn.com Cinema Therapy is: Written by: Megan Seawright, Jonathan Decker, and Alan Seawright Produced by: Jonathan Decker, Megan Seawright, and Alan Seawright Edited by: Jenna Schaelling Director of Photography: Bradley Olsen English Transcription by: Anna Preis Connect with us! Website: https://www.thecinematherapy.com Discord: https://discord.gg/NmbFhr8tfu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_cinema TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therapy_cinema Twitter: https://twitter.com/therapy_cinema Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapycinema

If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Go to https://betterhelp.com/cinematherapy for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. How do you build healthy, compatible relationships? How do you find confidence and love yourself? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are serving up a Valentine’s Day special, weed rats… No, Shrek! It’s movie couple therapy! They compare Shrek and Fiona’s meeting with traditional fairytale tropes. They discuss how Shrek learns to value connection, while Fiona learns to accept herself, and they become conformable and compatible together. Or as Alan says, they revel in their crapulence. The early 2000s animation may not hold up well, but the story sure does. Who wants a movie couple therapy on Shrek and Fiona’s marriage? Support us! Patreon: https://patreon.com/CinemaTherapy Merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/cinema-therapy Internet Dads Popcorn: http://ctpopcorn.com Cinema Therapy is: Written by: Megan Seawright, Jonathan Decker, and Alan Seawright Produced by: Jonathan Decker, Megan Seawright, Alan Seawright, and Corinne Demyanovich Edited by: Jenna Schaelling Director of Photography: Bradley Olsen English Transcription by: Anna Preis Connect with us! Website: https://www.thecinematherapy.com Discord: https://discord.gg/NmbFhr8tfu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_cinema TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therapy_cinema Twitter: https://twitter.com/therapy_cinema Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapycinema

We all know Regina George is a "mean girl" but she's definitely not the only one being manipulative and mean in Mean Girls. Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are joined by Dr. Stephanie Sarkis to talk about Regina, Cady, Janis, and the toxic patterns of manipulation and narcissism we see in this movie. They also talk about the social structures and what it means to be a "mean girl," how both Regina and Janis try to manipulate Cady, and the awesome performances from Rachel McAdams, Lindsay Lohan, Lizzy Caplan, and the real hero of the movie - Tina Fey. Support us! Patreon: https://patreon.com/CinemaTherapy Merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/cinema-therapy Internet Dads Popcorn: http://ctpopcorn.com Check out our "11 signs of Gaslighting" video inspired by Dr. Sarkis's work: https://youtu.be/Efua__7B7j4 And see more from THE Stephanie! https://www.youtube.com/stephaniesarkis http://stephaniesarkis.com https://twitter.com/StephanieSarkis Check out our video about Aragorn and toxic masculinity: https://youtu.be/pv_KAnY5XNQ Cinema Therapy is: Written by: Megan Seawright, Jonathan Decker and Alan Seawright Produced by: Jonathan Decker, Megan Seawright & Alan Seawright Edited by: Jenna Schaelling Director of Photography: Bradley Olsen English Transcription by: Anna Preis