Movie Clinic

By Dull Boy Pictures - 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

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The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

Movie Clinic episodes:

November 03, 2025 Movie clinic - Intermission: Season 2 - COMING SOON
With Season 1 complete and 15 sessions available to download now, Season 2 is currently recording and COMING SOON...
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September 18, 2025 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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59min
September 04, 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 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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56min
August 22, 2025 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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1h 2min
August 07, 2025 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 platforms (including DISNEY+), Blu-Ray & DVD.

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1h 4min
July 24, 2025 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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54min
July 10, 2025 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.

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1h 14min
June 26, 2025 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.

© Dull Boy Pictures Ltd 2025
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1h 1min
June 12, 2025 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.

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1h 2min
May 30, 2025 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.

© Dull Boy Pictures Ltd 2025
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1h 1min

FAQs about Movie Clinic:

How many episodes does Movie Clinic have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.