17 Episodes
2025 First episode About 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.
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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Publisher Dull Boy Pictures - Movie Clinic
Category health & fitness · tv & film · tv & film
Language en
Explicit Yes
First episode 24 Feb 2025
Latest episode 3 Nov 2025 Latest episodes 17 episodes in the feed.
3 Nov 2025
Movie clinic - Intermission: Season 2 - COMING SOON The Movie Clinic podcast announces the upcoming release of Season 2, promising more insightful movie discussions.
18 Sept 2025
Movie Clinic - Session 15: Harry from Plymouth - The Big Lebowski (1998) Harry from Plymouth explores how the film *The Big Lebowski* fostered a 'zen' connection with his father and a past summer in this interview with DUNCAN PAVELING.
4 Sept 2025
Movie Clinic - Session 14: Charlotte from London - The Princess Bride (1987) Charlotte from London discusses how The Princess Bride (1987) reshaped her views on self, connection, and love in this interview episode.
22 Aug 2025
Movie Clinic - Session 13: Sam from East Sussex - Jurassic World (2015) Duncan Paveling interviews Sam from East Sussex about how Jurassic World (2015) offered him comfort and confidence.
7 Aug 2025
Movie Clinic - Session 12: Lisa from Berkshire - Alien (1979) Lisa from Berkshire shares how Ridley Scott's film *Alien* offered her comfort and escapism, reflecting on themes of loss and trauma in this interview.
24 Jul 2025
Movie Clinic - Session 11: Kate from Richmond - The Nettle Dress (2023) Kate from Richmond analyzes Dylan Howitt's film *The Nettle Dress*, exploring themes of grief and creation in Allan Brown's seven-year project, in this interview episode.
10 Jul 2025
Movie Clinic - Session 10: Ben from London - Die Hard (1988) Ben from London shares his lifelong connection with the film *Die Hard* (1988), influenced by his father's experiences as a City of London police officer, in this interview.
26 Jun 2025
Movie Clinic - Session 9: Ben from Essex (2004) Ben from Essex discusses how the film *Primer* inspired him to embrace a DIY approach to creative endeavors, even outside of commercial structures, suggesting that perfection isn't always necessary in this interview with Duncan Paveling.
12 Jun 2025
Movie Clinic - Session 8: Jenna from Wakering - Erin Brockovich (2000) Jenna from Wakering discusses how the film *Erin Brockovich* and Julia Roberts' performance offered her hope while navigating the challenges of being a single parent in this interview.
30 May 2025
Movie Clinic - Session 7: Ian from Southend - Moana (2016) Ian from Southend discusses how the movie Moana offered him guidance during a period of personal change, in this interview episode.
8 May 2025
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 (https://www.cruse.org.uk/)
SUPPORT LINE: www.supportline.org.uk (https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/trauma/)
MIND: www.mind.org.uk (https://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.
© Dull Boy Pictures Ltd 2025
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24 Apr 2025
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 (https://www.aa.org/)
OCD UK: www.ocduk.org (https://www.ocduk.org/)
MIND: www.mind.org.uk (https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/where-to-start/)
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.
© Dull Boy Pictures Ltd 2025
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10 Apr 2025
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 (https://www.transunite.co.uk/)
STONEWALL: www.stonewall.org.uk (https://www.stonewall.org.uk/)
MIND: www.mind.org.uk (https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/where-to-start/)
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.
Audio clips curtesy of MICHAEL WHITE PRODUCTIONS, FOX-RANK DISTRIBUTORS (UK) & 20TH CENTURY FOX (USA) (with thanks)
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW is available on multiple streaming services and Blu-ray/DVD.
© Dull Boy Pictures Ltd 2025
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28 Mar 2025
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 (https://www.cruse.org.uk/)
SUE RYDER: www.sueryder.org (https://www.sueryder.org/)
MIND: www.mind.org.uk (https://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 RYSHER ENTERTAINMENT, TIMPANO PRODUCTION & THE SAMUEL GOLDWYN COMPANY (with thanks)
BIG NIGHT is available on multiple streaming services and Blu-ray/DVD.
© Dull Boy Pictures Ltd 2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
14 Mar 2025
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 (https://rapecrisis.org.uk/)
SUICIDE PREVENTION: spuk.org.uk (https://spuk.org.uk/)
WOMAN'S AID: www.womensaid.org.uk (https://www.womensaid.org.uk/#:~:text=Women)
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.
Audio clips curtesy of CASTLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT & COLUMBIA PICTURES (with thanks)
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION is available on multiple streaming services and Blu-ray/DVD.
© Dull Boy Pictures Ltd 2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
28 Feb 2025
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)
If you have been impacted by any of the sessions themes, please find below some information that you may find of help:
FRANK: www.talktofrank.com (https://www.talktofrank.com/get-help/find-support-near-you)
VICTIM SUPPORT: www.victimsupport.org.uk (https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuse/)
MIND: www.mind.org.uk (https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/where-to-start/)
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 THE WHO FILM LTD, POLYTEL FILMS, CURBISHLEY-BAIRD ENTERPRISES & UNIVERSAL PICTURES (with thanks)
QUADROPHENIA is available on multiple streaming services and Blu-ray/DVD.
© Dull Boy Pictures Ltd 2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
24 Feb 2025
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
© Dull Boy Pictures Ltd 2025
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