Movie Clinic
Hi, I’m Duncan Paveling and welcome to Movie Clinic, the podcast that explores the therapy of film, thanks to your correspondence. Here at Movie Clinic, we welcome letters about a film that’s changed and in some cases even saved your life. Before inviting you to be part of a therapeutic session, based upon your letter, film and experience.
For some background, Movie Clinic began and continues as a regular column in Film Stories Magazine, founded by Simon Brew. As a filmmaker and Therapist (BACP), I’ve always been fascinated by the films we connect with and how they allow us to connect with others. As well as the parallels between the therapeutic space and that of cinema, environments which we’ve permission to explore our thoughts, feelings and behaviours, safely and without judgement.
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And in the meantime, be kind, be safe and take care,
Duncan
Movie Clinic is a DULL BOY PRODUCTION.
Produced & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.
Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.
Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.
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- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 58 minutes
- Episodes
- 15
- Years Active
- 2025
Movie Clinic - Session 14: Charlotte from London - The Princess Bride (1987)
Charlotte from London, reflects on how The Princess Bride (1987) provided a significant shift in perspective, around the idea of self, a collective bond and love.
(Trigger Warning: Contains themes of …
Movie Clinic - Session 13: Sam from East Sussex - Jurassic World (2015)
Sam from East Sussex, reflects on how Jurassic World (2015), provided him with both comfort and confidence, after a regular Sunday trip to the cinema, with his mum.
(Trigger Warning: Contains themes o…
Movie Clinic - Session 12: Lisa from Berkshire - Alien (1979)
Lisa from Berkshire, reflects up how Ridley Scotts 1979 Horror/Sci-fi classic ALIEN provided comfort and escapism throughout her life.
(Trigger Warning: Contains themes of loss, trauma and those of a…
Movie Clinic - Session 11: Kate from Richmond - The Nettle Dress (2023)
Kate from Richmond reflects upon the impact of Dylan Howitt's THE NETTLE DRESS (2023) a beautiful film, documenting Allan Brown's 7 year creation of a nettle dress, whilst navigating the loss of both…
Movie Clinic - Session 10: Ben from London - Die Hard (1988)
Ben from London, reflects upon the lifelong connection he formed with Die Hard (1988), thanks to the stories relayed to him by his father, a City of London Police Officer, albeit a different characte…
Movie Clinic - Session 9: Ben from Essex - Primer (2004)
Ben from Essex shares how the punk rock, DIY approach of Sundance breakout PRIMER (2004) reignited the desire to create, even if it meant outside of the conventions of the corporate, or commercial wo…
Movie Clinic - Session 8: Jenna from Wakering - Erin Brockovich (2000)
Jenna from Wakering shares how ERIN BROCKOVICH (2000) and Julie Roberts’ portrayal of the title character gave hope, at at time she felt judged for being a single parent.
(Trigger Warning: Contains th…
Movie Clinic - Session 7: Ian from Southend - Moana (2016)
Ian from Southend shares how Disney's Moana (2016) provided unexpected insight and direction, at a time he most needed change.
(Trigger Warning: Contains themes of depression and alcoholism, as well a…
Movie Clinic - Session 6: B from London - A Matter of Life and Death (1946)
B from London shares how the 1946 Powell and Pressburger classic, THE MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH helped to find a comfort and understanding, having experienced a debilitating anxiety around death.
(Trig…
Movie Clinic - Session 5: Ian from Manchester - The World's End (2013)
Ian from Manchester reflects upon the impact of Edgar Wright's third instalment of the 'Cornetto Trilogy' The World's End (2013) and how it and the cinema provided him with insight, comfort and chang…
Movie Clinic - Session 4: Goldy from London - The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Goldy from London, reflects upon how the 1975 Cult Classic THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, provided her the opportunity to find her identity, with expression and understanding of her neurodiversity.
(T…
Movie Clinic - Session 3: Tom from Leigh-on-Sea - Big Night (1996)
Tom from Leigh-on-Sea shares how the 1996 film BIG NIGHT brought him comfort, after the loss of his beloved mum.
(Trigger Warning: Contains themes of loss and grief, as well as language, some may find…
Movie Clinic - Session 2: Claire from Plymouth - The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Claire from Plymouth reflects upon the impact of 1994's THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, a film that's helped her during some of the most challenging periods of life.
(Trigger Warning: Contains themes of sex…
Movie Clinic - Session 1: Matty from Manchester - Quadrophenia (1979)
Matty from Manchester reflects upon the lifelong impact of 1979's cult classic QUADROPHENIA, having first seen at the age of just 14.
(Trigger Warning: Contains themes of alcoholism, drugs and physica…
Movie Clinic - Trailer
Exploring the therapy of film, through the movies that have changed, even saved your life - with DUNCAN PAVELING (Filmmaker & Therapist - BACP)
Movie Clinic is a DULL BOY PRODUCTION.
Produced & Conduc…