Her (2013): Is AI an Effective Tool For Companionship, Romance, & Therapy?

Her (2013): Is AI an Effective Tool For Companionship, Romance, & Therapy?

On this episode, licensed therapists Rick Guttersohn, LMSW and Kailah Tuttle, LPC explore the 2013 movie 'Her' featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson. Can AI meet our emotional needs? Is it an effective way to provide companionship, romance, and even therapy? There is value in this episode even of you’ve never watched the movie! Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Tuttle Connect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod [http://instagram.com/cinemasessionspod]

Superman (2025): Super Powered Beliefs, Therapeutic Choices, and Is Kindness is the Real Punk Rock?

On this episode, Licensed therapist Rick Guttersohn gets geeky and dives into the mental health themes of the 2025 movie, Superman directed by James Gunn. There is plenty of movie talk mixed in with examining the therapeutic themes of belief, hope, optimism, and of course, kindness as the REAL punk rock!  Find video content from this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/@rickguttersohn [https://www.youtube.com/@rickguttersohn] Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Tuttle Connect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod [http://instagram.com/cinemasessionspod]

Inside Out 2: Navigating Anxiety, Envy, Restoring Joy, and Other Chaotic Emotions!

On this episode, Rick and Kailah return to talk about a movie tailor made for therapy discussions: Inside Out 2! They talk about the incredible success of the movie before diving into the therapeutic themes of Anxiety, Envy, and Restoring Joy. And make sure to listen to the end for a bonus 3 minute episode where Rick asks his son about his favorite characters from the movie!  Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Tuttle Connect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod [http://instagram.com/cinemasessionspod]

Some Show Updates: Kailah's a Mom! And some Season 4 Talk

Hey everyone, if you missed the end of the Dirty Dancing episode, we announced that we'd be wrapping up Season 3 and taking a break. Rick wanted to share a couple of show updates with you so you'd be in the loop on what to expect going forward.  Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Tuttle Connect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod [http://instagram.com/cinemasessionspod]

40. Dirty Dancing: Navigating Young Womanhood, Adult Desires and Decisions, and Choosing Your Movie Dance Partner!

On this episode, Rick and Kailah put on their dancing shoes to explore the 1987 classic, Dirty Dancing. They dive into some of the unique stories about the making of the movie and about the careers of Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. Then they discuss some of the struggles of transitioning from a teenage girl into a young adult woman, including navigating adult situations, decisions, and desires. They discuss as therapists how they may support Johnny and Baby. Plus, they explore what movie characters may make the best dance partners for Kailah and Rick!  Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Tuttle Connect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod [http://instagram.com/cinemasessionspod]