Reel Therapy
🎬 Reel Therapy is where craft, critique and catharsis come together. Hosted by filmmakers Daniel and Donavon, this podcast dives deep into the world of film and television—not just how it’s made, but how it makes us feel. From emotional reactions to sharp script breakdowns, the duo explores what works, what doesn't, and how movies and TV can hit harder with a second draft. Whether you're a screenwriter, a cinephile, or just in it for the feels, this is your behind-the-scenes pass to cinema with heart.
Episodes
244 episodes
244: The Last of Us - Season 2 - SPOILER Review (ft. Jason Miller)
In episode 244 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by filmmaker Jason Miller to talk all things Season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us.From casting choices to narrative structure, we dive into the online discourse surrounding the show’...
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243: Thunderbolts* - SPOILER Review
In episode 243 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon dive into Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts — exploring where it fits in the broader MCU, how it handles themes of trauma and redemption, and what the film says about mental health in today’s cultur...
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242: Mission: Impossible - A Discussion (ft. Dr. Bruce Hutchinson)
In Episode 242 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by UCA Professor of Film, Dr. Bruce Hutchinson, to break down Brian De Palma’s 1996 classic “Mission: Impossible”. From script structure to storytelling choices, we dive into the fil...
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241: Back to the Future - A Discussion (ft. Dr. Bruce Hutchinson)
We have finally fulfilled our DESTINY. Episode 241 of Podcast 241 is finally here! And we're going out with STYLE. Yes, the last episode of Podcast 241 is upon us and there is no better way to go out than with our good friend and colleague, Dr....
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240: Andor - Season 2 - Episodes 1 - 9 - SPOILER Review
The king has RETURNED. "Andor" is BACK and on the eve of the final batch of episodes, Dan and Don review the season so far and get down into the nitty gritty details. As we all know, "Andor" leads into the (only?) beloved Disney Star Wars...
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239: The Studio - Midseason Overview and Hollywood's Future
Dan and Don return to Podcast 241 to discuss the newest Apple TV darling, "The Studio" by Seth Rogan. The show follows Rogan as a studio executive who is caught between the corporate world of Hollywood and his desire to make quality films. The ...
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238: Daredevil: Born Again - Season One Overview + Official F4 Trailer Reaction!
The 241 team has RETURNED to discuss the freshman season of "Daredevil: Born Again". Did the finale stick the landing? Were the reshoots noticeable? Are we still looking forward to season two? Is the MCU born again? That PLUS we discuss the rel...
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237: Daredevil: Born Again - Penultimate Thoughts and Superman’s Sneak Peak
We’ve seen all the episodes of “Daredevil: Born Again” EXCEPT the finale. So, you guess it, we’ve decided to give our penultimate thoughts leading into what we’re hoping is an explosive finale. That plus we’re talking about that Cinemacon exten...
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236: Severance - Season 2 Overview
Season two of Apple TV's "Severance" has finally come to an end and we're here to ask the age old question, "Was it any good?". That's right, the 241 team is here to break down the season with more theories, critiques, love and pain points. So ...
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235: Invincible - Season 3 Overview and Daredevil: Born Again - Episode 4 Spoiler Review
Amazon Prime's season three of "Invincible" has finished and the 241 team have THOUGHTS. Does the season end on a high note? Or does it leave something to be desired? All that PLUS Donavon has a revelation about the show! And to round off the e...
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234: Captain America: Brave New World - SPOILER Review and Daredevil: Born Again - Episode 3
The team at 241 have finally watched Marvel Studios' latest feature film, "Captain America: Brave New World". What did we think about it? Did the reshoots help or hurt the final product? The Leader, Red Hulk and Sam Wilson as the "Star-Spangled...
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233: Daredevil: Born Again - Episodes 1 - 2 SPOILER Review
You read that right -- The best MCU show ever made? Maybe, maybe not -- but Dan and Don have returned to Podcast 241 to breakdown the Devil of Hell's Kitchen's newest REQUEL, "Daredevil: Born Again". Does it capture and expand upon the magic of...
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232: Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man - Season Overview, More Severance SPOILERS and Gaming
Another few months, another Marvel Studios property graces our screens -- and THIS TIME, Kevin Feige and Co. have brought us a retelling of our favorite web-slinging hero. Taking inspiration from Tom Holland's tenure as the character, "Friendly...
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231: Invincible - Season 3 Episodes 1 - 3 SPOILER Review + That Thunderbolts* Trailer
Like many of our favorite shows, Amazon Prime's "Invincible" has returned in 2025 and Dan and Don have THOUGHTS! That plus we talk a little bit about our predictions for the Marvel Studios slate and that awesome "Thunderbolts*" trailer! All tha...
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230: Mythic Quest - Season 4 Episodes 1 - 3, More Severance and The Fantastic Four Trailer
As 2025 starts to find its groove, all of our favorite shows are starting to come back. And no better show to talk about than senior season of Apple TV's "Mythic Quest". The 241 gang break down the first three episodes of Rob McElhenney's show ...
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229: Severance - Season 2 Episodes 1 - 2 SPOILER Review
After almost three years, the smash hit "Severance" from Apple TV has returned for a sophomore season to give us some more mind-bendy questions and answers for our innies and outies. And guess what? The 241 team has THOUGHTS. That's right, Dani...
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228: Creature Commandos Series Overview + The DCU
Dan and Don return for the 228th time to discuss the hit HBO MAX show, "Creature Commandos" by Co-CEO James Gunn. Does Gunn have another hit on his hands? Or should the DCU already go ahead and pack its bags for the inevitable reboot? That PLUS...
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227: Skeleton Crew - Episodes 1 - 4 Review + The Future of Star Wars
Podcast 241 RETURNS to audio and visual cortexes with their first 2025 episode. Here, they talk about latest and (not so?) greatest Disney+ Star Wars show "Skeleton Crew". Created by Jon Watts and starring Jude Law, "Skeleton Crew" takes inspir...
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226: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - SPOILER Review
The 241 teams ends 2024 with the gaming surprise of the year. "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" has everything you want in a video game: great gameplay, level design, and a story that not only is great on it's own, but adds to the legacy of ...
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225: Creature Commandos - Episodes 1 - 4 Review + Superman Trailer Review
The 241 returns the week of Christmas to talk about two very special gifts. Yes, the DCU has begun and we've gotten not only the first half of "Creature Commandos" to talk about, but the highly anticipated trailer of "Superman". Both projects h...
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224: Eyes Wide Shut - A Discussion (ft. Dr. Bruce Hutchinson)
The DOCTOR is back in the house for our annual Christmas cinema discussion. This year, we look at the infamous "Eyes Wide Shut" directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Released in 1999, "Eyes Wide Shut" follows a ...
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223: Best of 2024 - Movies, Television and Gaming
The 241 gang has decided to get a little retrospective and discuss their favorite movies, television and gaming memories of 2024. From "Superman & Lois" to "Arcane" to "Astrobot", Dan and Don sit down to reflect on some moments that will la...
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222: Agatha All Along - Season Overview
Another few months have passed and another Marvel Disney+ show has aired. That's right, Dan and Don return to Podcast 241 to talk about the pseudo-sequel to the smash hit, "Wandavision" with Kathryn Han's "Agatha All Along". Set after the event...
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221: The Penguin - Season Overview
The 241 team return to talk about the entirety of HBO's smash hit, "The Penguin". Yes, Dan and Don are deep diving into THAT finale, the overall implications for the "Reeves-verse" as well as answer the most important question, "Was this show n...
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220: Se7en - A Discussion (ft. Dr. Bruce Hutchinson)
DOCTOR Bruce Hutchinson returns to the 241 studio to breakdown one of, if not the greatest serial killer film of all time, "Se7ven". Directed by David Fincher, "Se7ven" stars Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow and follows the story o...
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