VHS Therapy is an 80s & 90s movie podcast hosted by sisters Mary & Teddy, two millennial women revisiting the movies that shaped (and possibly scarred) our childhoods. From Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves to Heathers to Bram Stoker’s Dracula, we rewatch, roast, and relive the films that defined a generation. Expect pop-culture nostalgia, unfiltered sister banter, and the eternal question: Why were we allowed to watch this?
Tune in weekly for laughs, memories, and a little movie-lover therapy.
Kiss the Girls (1997): This Movie Hits VERY Different Now
This week on VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy revisit the 90s thriller Kiss the Girls (1997) starring Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd.
What once felt like a gripping serial killer mystery now raises deeper questions about how violence—especially against women—has been portrayed as entertainment.
The sisters break down the film through a modern lens, including Ashley Judd’s recent reflections on the role and whether movies like this still hold up today.
💬 What We Talk About
Our first memories watching Kiss the Girls (probably too young)
The explosion of 90s serial killer movies
Why audiences were—and still are—obsessed with true crime
Ashley Judd’s performance and whether her character is empowering or exploited
Morgan Freeman’s role: lead investigator or background support?
The twist ending—does it still work?
The ethical line between storytelling and exploitation
Real-world consequences of true crime obsession
Did Kiss the Girls scare you when you first saw it—or does it feel different now?
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11 Mar 2026
The Mummy (1999): Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and Why This Adventure Classic Still Works
In this episode of VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy revisit the 1999 adventure blockbuster The Mummy and ask the big question: does it still hold up nearly 30 years later?
Starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, this desert adventure has everything—ancient curses, undead priests, terrifying scarabs, and one of the most entertaining action-romance pairings of the late 90s.
Mary and Teddy discuss why the chemistry between Rick O’Connell and Evelyn Carnahan still makes the movie so watchable, how the film balances comedy, horror, and romance, and why the cast seems like they were having the time of their lives making it.
They also revisit some memorable characters including Jonathan, the charming but chaotic brother, the dramatic villain Imhotep, and the opportunistic (and very relatable) Benny.
Along the way, Mary and Teddy talk about:
Why Rick O’Connell might be the ultimate late-90s action hero
The appeal of Evelyn as a “bumbling brainiac” who still has agency
Whether the movie’s CGI still holds up today
The blend of action, comedy, horror, and romance that makes the film so rewatchable
Why the chemistry between the cast carries the movie
The episode also includes some behind-the-scenes trivia and a chaotic round of Smash or Pass: Mummy Edition.
25 Feb 2026
Shining Through (1992): Forgotten WWII Romance or Razzie-Winning Disaster?
🎬 This Week on VHS Therapy
Mary and Teddy revisit the 1992 World War II spy romance Shining Through, starring Melanie Griffith, Michael Douglas, and Liam Neeson.
This early 90s drama follows Linda, a secretary-turned-spy who is sent behind enemy lines in Nazi Germany after falling in love with her boss — who just happens to be a spy.
The question is:
Was this sweeping wartime romance misunderstood… or was it truly a stinker?
💥 In This Episode We Discuss:
Is the spy plot even remotely plausible?
Does the movie know whether it’s a romance or a war thriller?
Melanie Griffith’s accent — bold choice or fatal flaw?
The Razzie Awards sweep (Worst Picture, Worst Actress & more)
Liam Neeson before he had “a very particular set of skills”
🎥 Next Week
We’re heading to 1999 with The Mummy — Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, adventure, chemistry, and a movie we actually remember fondly.
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