Cinema Therapy Studios

Hey, Patrons! Are you excited to watch a new director's cut with Jono and Alan? Pick which episode you want to watch with them in November. Then, we'll watch it together right here on Patreon. See you there! All of the below episodes will premiere as live drops in November. This poll just determines

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker shares his personal journey of embracing his self-worth in hope that we can all find and embrace our worth. What have you learned on your journey? Let's chat in the comments!

Why is nice guy syndrome so insidious? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are taking a look at Obsession. They discuss what nice guy syndrome is and why Bear is a textbook case. They talk about who the real victim is and why this story resonates so well.

Welcome to another installment of Cinema Therapy After Dark! In this show, Alan and Jono are forced to do their jobs with no preparation whatsoever, reacting to (subjectively) terrible movies chosen by crew members David and Brad. This time, the guys are thrown a softball (anything is a softball aft

What happens when you lack empathy and compassion? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright react to more Disney villains and diagnose them. Reminder: mental illness does not correlate to villainy! They discuss what the villains struggle with and what we can learn and apply in

What happens when you let fear lead? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright celebrate spooky season by reacting to ParaNorman. They talk about bullying, being the weird kid, and what adults can learn from kids. Happy spooky season!

Here's a recap of what we did last month! Hey, folks! What a whirlwind of a month! It felt like a decade and also a second long. We had some big weeks in September, starting with... The September shoot! We didn't have a lot of time to prep for this shoot—given our tour, a mini shoot, and the chaos o

What happens when we don’t receive safety, love, and belonging? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are taking a look at Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. They talk about anxious attachment, intergenerational patterns of unhealthy behavior, and how to find your humanity.

Alan: Hello Heroes! Whoa kids. It’s been a whole time. Like, we have gone through all of time this month. SO MUCH HAPPENED, but the biggest thing was a HUGE crowdfunding campaign for The Vessel! Thank you all so much! What I’m reading! The Big Goodbye by Sam Wasson. An in-depth telling of the making

How do you learn to accept what can’t be fixed? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are joined by Lee from Film Theory to take a look at the finale of The Amazing Digital Circus. They discuss the emotional journey and conclusion for the characters, and they theorize why t

Why do one big thing this week when you can do THREE?! 🫠 In reverse chronological order for some reason: Thing #1 It's the end of our crowdfunding campaign for The Vessel! We'll be doing a livestream to wrap it up on Saturday starting at 11:30 am PT/2:30 pm ET. https://youtube.com/live/MrCf2CC2-Ko?

What do we have in common with heroes? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright react to a bunch of Disney heroes and diagnose them. They discuss what we can learn from these heroes, because just like us, it’s their choices—not their diagnoses—that define them. The Disney hero

We're headed to FanX SLC! Come to our panel on Friday, 9/25 at 8pm in Room 250A for a movie couple therapy for Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner from Pirates of the Caribbean! 🏴‍☠️ Get your tickets now and use code CINEMATHERAPY to get 15% off! And if you want to come see a movie with us and a bunch

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 suggestions will be saved for potential future episodes.

Filmmaker Alan Seawright introduces Skyeler Lucero, the prop designer for The Vessel. Skyeler shows off the ghost box prop and walks through how he designed it. Watch us react to it for the first time!

Hey, Patrons! Are you excited to watch a new director's cut with Jono and Alan? Pick which episode you want to watch with them in October. Then, we'll watch it together right here on Patreon. See you there! All of the below episodes will premiere as live drops in October. This poll just determines w

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What is the bravest thing a man can do? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are taking a look at healthy masculinity with Peeta Mellark from The Hunger Games. They talk about what makes Peeta a healthy man and how he fights back against the Capitol with his masculinity.

A little freebie discussing our touring experience this year--the people, the places, the food, the shenanigans! Thank you for coming to our shows! We hope to visit more places in 2027. Stay tuned!

Each month, you get a random piece of exclusive bonus content as a thank you for supporting us on Patreon. September's Grab Bag of Mystery perk is another round of bloopers. Your Internet Dads aren't getting any younger, so the flubs keep coming. Enjoy!

What makes a good mentor? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright watch The Lion King and react to all of Simba’s mentors. Alan challenges Jonathan to rank every mentor from The Lion King—Mufasa (twice!), Nala, Rafiki, Scar, Timon and Pumba, and Zazu—and critique their advice

It's almost time for another live Q&A! Please use the form (linked above) to submit your questions for the live Q&A. Your questions can be about Cinema Therapy, the guys, or anything in between. It's an AMA... or an AUA, ask us anything! Note: do not put questions in the comments of this post. Pleas

Here's a recap of what we did last month! August was a whirlwind! It feels like ages ago since we went on tour, but we did that at the beginning of the month. If you made it to the PNW or UMW, thank you for coming to a live show! We hope to go back on the road in 2027. Here's what we posted on YouTu

What makes a master manipulator? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are diagnosing Ursula from The Little Mermaid. They talk about her sociopathic and sadistic behaviors. Jonathan works through how he would help her. And Alan shares... concerning thoughts about Ursula.

What happens when you close yourself off from others? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are taking a look at To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. They discuss teenage drama and relationships, and they talk about why Lara Jean struggles with vulnerability.

Alan: Hello Heroes! We went on tour! Launched a crowdfunding campaign for a movie! Lots of other things! What is sleep? What I’m reading! I haven’t finished a single book this month! Gotta stop slacking! Also, I’m currently reading four books at the same time. Drives Megan absolutely bananas, she ha

Do the Oompa-Loompas actually give good advice? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are taking a look at Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Alan challenges Jono to face off against the Oompa-Loompas to see who gives better advice. They talk about the ethical problems

Hey, Patrons! Are you excited to watch a new director's cut with Jono and Alan? Pick which episode you want to watch with them in September. Then, we'll watch it together right here on Patreon. See you there! All of the below episodes will premiere as live drops in September. This poll just determin

How do you have compassion for the Mirandas in your life? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are taking a look at The Devil Wears Prada 2. They talk about how the characters have grown (or not?) two decades later and what they’re struggling with in the new media landscap

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker dives into what qualifies as parentification and how children can heal from it.

All hands on deck! We're making a movie, and we need your help to make it as awesome as possible. Become our Vessels for The Vessel! We're launching a crowdfunding campaign to be able to do a few extra things (like hopefully record with a live orchestra!) and also to show distributors and exhibitors

How do you love someone the way they need to be loved? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright react to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. They talk about the father/son dynamic and how they bridge the gap of connecting with each other. And they laugh over the comedic genius

Each month, you get a random piece of exclusive bonus content as a thank you for supporting us on Patreon. August's Grab Bag of Mystery perk is a discussion of movies we know we're wrong about. Movies opinions that defy the popular consensus, but we defy them anyway!

What’s your favorite and least favorite movie love triangles? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are talking about why love triangles are stupid… and why Pearl Harbor is actually great? They cite six reasons why love triangle are stupid using many movie examples… except

Do the characters make better decisions in The Kissing Booth 2? (doubtful) Do we have good things to say? (also doubtful) Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright haven’t suffered in a while… so they’re reacting to The Kissing Booth 2. Last time, they had so much complaining a

How can you use your strengths to help others? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are taking a look at healthy masculinity with Disney’s Robin Hood. They talk about how Robin uses his masculinity for good and how good men (foxes?) are sexy too.

Here's a recap of what we did last month! Happy summer from the northern hemisphere! Summer has been a mix of bright, outdoor time and dark, indoor movie-watching. Some of that movie-watching was for the July shoot. Rather than the usual three days, we did it in two, thanks to a recent mini shoot. A

Old Hollywood creature feature meets Buster Keaton in Cinema Therapy Studios' new short film: FROSTBITE. Shot on a 1947 Bolex double-8 camera, we got to experiment with shooting on film, practical effects and makeup, and physical horror and comedy, all in one fun little short film! Director: Alan Se

Alan: Hello Heroes! It’s sooooo hot. Maybe I’ll read a book. What I’m reading! Lord Hornblower by C.S. Forester: This is one of the lesser Hornblowers, but it’s still a (mostly) nautical adventure from a grumpy Brit’s perspective. So… I’m here for it. I’m such a freaking dad. What I’m watching! Lots

How can friends push each other without pushing too much? In this Patreon-exclusive episode, licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright react to friendship in Project Hail Mary. They talk about how to communicate with people who are different from us, like an alien who speaks an

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 suggestions will be saved for potential future episodes.

Filmmaker Alan Seawright and writer Megan Seawright discuss what's been going on with The Vessel now that the script is done. What has Alan been up to? What happens between completing a script and the start of production?

How do you overcome imposter syndrome? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright take a look at Ryland Grace’s hero journey from Project Hail Mary. They talk about imposter syndrome and why Dr. Grace isn’t a hero… until he is!

Hey, Patrons! Are you excited to watch a new director's cut with Jono and Alan? Pick which episode you want to watch with them in August. Then, we'll watch it together right here on Patreon. See you there! All of the below episodes will premiere as live drops in August. This poll just determines whi

What are your favorite scenes from bad movies? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are discussing good lessons from bad movies. They take a look at movies that are considered bad but have great scenes and lessons to learn from. They react to scenes from Fantastic Beasts a

Thanks for joining the Patreon live Q&A! You can now watch/re-watch it... aaand watch movies!

For those near or willing to travel to Vineyard, Utah, join us for a screening of the CT Studios short films, including the premiere of Frostbite! Followed by a Q&A and a sneak peek at our next project... 👀 Great news, tickets are FREE! Doors open at 6:30, screening will start at 6:45. Further deta