Movie Clinic

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Movie Clinic

Dull Boy Pictures - Movie Clinic

16 episodes

1 month ago

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.

For more information and to keep up to date, please refer to our social media platforms - at Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky and X.

And you’d like to write in and even book a session with Movie Clinic to share your experience, send your email to:

movieclinic@dullboypictures.co.uk

Thanks for joining Movie Clinic.

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.

© Dull Boy Pictures Ltd 2025

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All content for Movie Clinic is the property of Dull Boy Pictures - Movie Clinic and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

For more information and to keep up to date, please refer to our social media platforms - at Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky and X.

And you’d like to write in and even book a session with Movie Clinic to share your experience, send your email to:

movieclinic@dullboypictures.co.uk

Thanks for joining Movie Clinic.

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.

© Dull Boy Pictures Ltd 2025

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes (16/16)

Movie Clinic

Movie Clinic - Session 15: Harry from Plymouth - The Big Lebowski (1998)

Harry from Plymouth, reflects upon a stolen summer with his dad and how that created a ‘zen’ like connection to both The Big Lebowski and his beloved father.

(Trigger Warning: Contains themes of drugs, alcohol, loss and those of a sexual nature, it also contains language that some may find uncomfortable)

If you have been impacted by any of the sessions themes, please find below some information that you may find of help:

ADFAM: adfam.org.uk

MIND: www.mind.org.uk

CRUSE: www.cruse.org.uk

Movie Clinic is a DULL BOY PRODUCTION.

Produced & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.

Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.

Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.

Recorded at THE ROAD, LEIGH-ON-SEA.

Audio clips curtesy of WORKING TITLE FILMS, GRAMERCY PICTURES (United States and Canada) & POLYGRAM FILMED ENTERTAINMENT (International)

THE BIG LEBOWSKI is currently available via multiple streaming platforms, Blu-Ray & DVD.

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1 month ago

58 minutes 57 seconds

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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 loss, anxiety, depression and relationships, it also contains language that some may find uncomfortable)

If you have been impacted by any of the sessions themes, please find below some information that you may find of help:

ANXIETY UK: www.anxietyuk.org.uk

MIND: www.mind.org.uk

CRUSE: /www.cruse.org.uk

Movie Clinic is a DULL BOY PRODUCTION.

Produced & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.

Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.

Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.

Recorded at ICP STUDIOS, LONDON

Audio clips curtesy of ACT III COMMUNICATIONS, 20TH CENTURY FOX (United States and Canada) & INTERACCESS FILM DISTRIBUTION (International)

THE PRINCESS BRIDE is currently available via multiple streaming platforms, Blu-Ray & DVD.

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1 month ago

56 minutes

Movie Clinic

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 of bullying, it also contain language that some may find uncomfortable.)

If you have been impacted by any of the sessions themes, please find below some information that you may find of help:

NATIONAL BULLYING HELPLINE: www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk

YOUNG MINDS: www.youngminds.org.uk

NSPCC: www.nspcc.org.uk

Movie Clinic is a DULL BOY PRODUCTION.

Produced & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.

Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.

Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.

Recorded at ICP STUDIOS, LONDON

Audio clips curtesy of UNIVERSAL PICTURES, AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT, LEGENDARY PICTURES & THE KENNEDY/MARSHALL COMPANY

JURASSIC WORLD is currently available via multiple streaming platforms, Blu-Ray & DVD.

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2 months ago

1 hour 1 minute 29 seconds

Movie Clinic

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 sexual nature, it also contain language that some may find uncomfortable.)

If you have been impacted by any of the sessions themes, please find below some information that you may find of help:

CRUSE BEREAVEMENT: www.cruse.org.uk

MIND:www.mind.org.uk

SAMARITANS: www.samaritans.org

Movie Clinic is a DULL BOY PRODUCTION.

Produced & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.

Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.

Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.

Recorded at ROCKET ROOM STUDIOS, LONDON

Audio clips curtesy of 20th CENTURY FOX & BRANDYWINE PRODUCTIONS

ALIEN is currently available via multiple streaming platform (including DISNEY+), Blu-Ray & DVD.

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2 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Movie Clinic

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 his wife and father.

(Trigger Warning: Contains themes of loss & grief, as well as language, some may find uncomfortable)

If you have been impacted by any of the sessions themes, please find below some information that you may find of help:

CRUSE BEREAVEMENT: www.cruse.org.uk

MIND:www.mind.org.uk

MARIE CURIE: www.mariecurie.org.uk

Movie Clinic is a DULL BOY PRODUCTION.

Produced & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.

Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.

Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.

Recorded at ROCKET ROOM STUDIOS, LONDON

Audio clips curtesy of SOFTLY FILMS

THE NETTLE DRESS is currently available via screenings, details of which can be found at www.nettledress.org

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3 months ago

53 minutes 33 seconds

Movie Clinic

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 character to that of Willis’ wise-cracking John McClane

(Trigger Warning: Contains themes of violence & trauma, as well as language, some may find uncomfortable)

If you have been impacted by any of the sessions themes, please find below some information that you may find of help:

PTSDUK: www.ptsduk.org

VICTIM SUPPORT: www.victimsupport.org.uk

RESPECT (MENS ADVICE LINE): mensadviceline.org.uk

Movie Clinic is a DULL BOY PRODUCTION.

Produced & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.

Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.

Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.

Recorded at THE ROAD, LEIGH-ON-SEA

Audio clips curtesy of 20th CENTURY FOX, GORDON COMPANY & SILVER PICTURES

DIE HARD is available on multiple streaming services and Blu-ray/DVD.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes 50 seconds

Movie Clinic

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 world. And that things do not have to be perfect.

(Trigger Warning: Contains themes of alleged abusive behaviour, as well as language, some may find uncomfortable)

If you have been impacted by any of the sessions themes, please find below some information that you may find of help:

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: www.aa.org

VICTIM SUPPORT: www.victimsupport.org.uk

RESPECT (MENS ADVICE LINE): mensadviceline.org.uk

Movie Clinic is a DULL BOY PRODUCTION.

Produced & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.

Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.

Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.

Recorded at THE ROAD, LEIGH-ON-SEA

Audio clips curtesy of THINKFILM (with thanks)

PRIMER is available on multiple streaming services and Blu-ray/DVD.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 months ago

1 hour 22 seconds

Movie Clinic

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 themes of drugs, alcohol and those of a sexual nature, as well as language, some may find uncomfortable)

If you have been impacted by any of the sessions themes, please find below some information that you may find of help:

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: www.aa.org

GINGERBREAD: www.gingerbread.org.uk

MIND: www.mind.org.uk

Movie Clinic is a DULL BOY PRODUCTION.

Produced & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.

Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.

Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.

Recorded at THE ROAD, LEIGH-ON-SEA

Audio clips curtesy of UNIVERSAL PICTURES, COLUMBIA PICTURES, JERSEY FILMS & COLUMBIA TRISTAR FILM DISTRIBUTORS INTERNATIONAL (with thanks)

ERIN BROCKOVICH is available on multiple streaming services and Blu-ray/DVD.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 months ago

1 hour 1 minute 3 seconds

Movie Clinic

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 as language, some may find uncomfortable)

If you have been impacted by any of the sessions themes, please find below some information that you may find of help:

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: www.aa.org

SUPPORT LINE: www.supportline.org.uk

MIND: www.mind.org.uk

Movie Clinic is a DULL BOY PRODUCTION.

Produced & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.

Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.

Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.

Recorded at THE ROAD, LEIGH-ON-SEA

Audio clips curtesy of WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS & WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES (with thanks)

MOANA is available on multiple streaming services (Disney +) and Blu-ray/DVD.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 months ago

1 hour 9 seconds

Movie Clinic

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.

(Trigger Warning: Contains themes of loss and grief, trauma, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation and sexual experiences, as well as language, some may find uncomfortable)

If you have been impacted by any of the sessions themes, please find below some information that you may find of help:

CRUSE BEREAVMENT: www.cruse.org.uk

SUPPORT LINE: www.supportline.org.uk

MIND: www.mind.org.uk

Movie Clinic is a DULL BOY PRODUCTION.

Produced & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.

Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.

Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.

Recorded at THE ROAD, LEIGH-ON-SEA

Audio clips curtesy of THE ARCHERS, J.ARTHUR RANK, UNIVERSAL PICTURES, COLUMBIA TRISTAR HOME VIDEO & EAGLE-LION FILMS (with thanks)

THE MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH is available on multiple streaming services and Blu-ray/DVD.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes 40 seconds

Movie Clinic

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 change.

(Trigger Warning: Contains themes of alcoholism, drugs, depression and self harm, as well as language, some may find uncomfortable)

If you have been impacted by any of the sessions themes, please find below some information that you may find of help:

ALCHOLICS ANONYMOUS: www.aa.org

OCD UK: www.ocduk.org

MIND: www.mind.org.uk

Movie Clinic is a DULL BOY PRODUCTION.

Produced & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.

Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.

Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.

Recorded at NQ STUDIOS, Manchester, with thanks to JACK KONG and COOKIE.

Audio clips curtesy of RELATIVITY MEDIA, WORKING TITLE FILMS, BIG TALK PICTURES, DENTSU, FOCUS FEATURES and UNIVERSAL PICTURES (with thanks).

THE WORLD'S END is available on multiple streaming services and Blu-ray/DVD.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 months ago

59 minutes 54 seconds

Movie Clinic

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.

(Trigger Warning: Contains themes of a sexual nature, as well as language, some may find uncomfortable)

If you have been impacted by any of the sessions themes, please find below some information that you may find of help:

TRANS UNITE: www.transunite.co.uk

STONEWALL: www.stonewall.org.uk

MIND: www.mind.org.uk

Movie Clinic is a DULL BOY PRODUCTION.

Produced & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.

Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.

Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.

Recorded at THE CURA ROOMS, London.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 months ago

1 hour 13 seconds

Movie Clinic

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 uncomfortable)

If you have been impacted by any of the sessions themes, please find below some information that you may find of help:

CRUSE BEREAVMENT: www.cruse.org.uk

SUE RYDER: www.sueryder.org

MIND: www.mind.org.uk

Movie Clinic is a DULL BOY PRODUCTION.

Produced & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.

Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.

Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.

Recorded at THE ROAD, LEIGH-ON-SEA

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes 52 seconds

Movie Clinic

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 sexual and physical abuse, rape and suicide, as well as language, some may find uncomfortable)

If you have been impacted by any of the sessions themes, please find below some information that you may find of help:

RAPE CRISES: rapecrisis.org.uk

SUICIDE PREVENTION: spuk.org.uk

WOMAN'S AID: www.womensaid.org.uk

Movie Clinic is a DULL BOY PRODUCTION.

Produced & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.

Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.

Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.

Recorded at THE CURA ROOMS, London.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes 15 seconds

Movie Clinic

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 physical abuse, as well as language, some may find uncomfortable)

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 & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.

Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.

Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.

Recorded at NQ STUDIOS, Manchester, with thanks to JACK KONG and COOKIE.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 months ago

58 minutes 12 seconds

Movie Clinic

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 & Conducted by DUNCAN PAVELING.

Produced & Sound by GAVIN THAIN.

Executive Producer GARETH STANLEY.

Recorded at MOSTYN STUDIOS, Leigh-on-Sea

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 months ago

1 minute 36 seconds