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Psychology In Seattle Podcast
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Downgrading Episode VII and other re-evaluations
Kirk explains why his feelings about Episode VII changed and mentions several older films he's rewatched.
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Dr Kirk talks about the movies and shows he watched last year. January 16, 2026
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.
00:00 Where the Red Fern Grows
05:09 Black Bag
06:09 Perfect Blue
09:17 Avatar: Fire and Ash
12:41 The Apartment
15:20 Zootopia 2
17:44 Regretting You
18:23 Inglorious Bastards
19:41 Death by Lightning
23:48 Rental Family
28:15 Encanto
29:2 Moana 2
32:5 Fantastic Four
35:44 House of Dynamite
38:51 The Perfect Neighbor
41:18 How does Dr. Honda rate movies?
41:37 Apocalypto
43:51 Sisu
45:54 K-Pop Demon Hunters
46:26 Weapons
54:10 But I'm a Cheerleader
54:45 28 Years Later
56:21 Wreck It Ralph
57:37 One Battle After Another
59:48 Cold Case
1:00:11 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
1:00:52 Star Wars: The Last Jedi
1:02:41 The Perfect Storm
1:03:00 Midsommar
1:03:56 Miller's Crossing
1:04:17 Tron: Ares
1:07:16 The Assasination of Jesse James
1:09:41 Cool Hand Luke
1:10:57 Spy Game
1:11:07 The Acolyte
1:12:50 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
1:14:57 The Adjustment Bureau
1:15:12 The Unknown Catfish
1:15:31 Judge Dredd
1:15:47 Shazam
1:16:03 The Naked Gun
1:16:56 The Flash
1:17:17 Tombstone
1:19:03 The Opposition
1:19:36 Black Panther
1:20:09 The Minecraft Movie
1:20:51 The Penguin
1:21:44 Andor season 2
1:22:14 Alien: Romulus
1:22:41 Superman
1:23:14 One Night in Idaho: The College Murders
1:23:42 The Suicide Squad
1:23:55 Cunk on Life
1:24:28 My Blue Heaven
1:25:03 Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
1:25:18 The Residence
1:26:35 Phenomenon
1:26:49 Gulliver's Travels
1:26:58 Stay Tuned
1:31:05 Youth and Revolt
1:31:22 Spies Like Us
1:31:32 Black Mirror
1:31:44 Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1:31:49 Old School
1:31:54 Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
1:32:09 MacGruber
1:32:18 The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
1:32:34 G.I. Jane
1:32:40 The Electric State
1:33:00 Michael Clayton
1:33:25 Warfare
1:34:12 Adolescence
1:34:47 Penguins of Madagascar, Incredibles 2, The Lego Movie, Twister, Legally Blonde, Notting Hill
1:35:36 Agreeing to disagree
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Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.
Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com
(By The Daily Telegraph. Copyright holders of the image of Madeleine at three are Kate and Gerry McCann. The age-progressed image was commissioned by Scotland Yard from forensic artist Teri Blythe for release to the public. Both images have been widely disseminated by the copyright holders, and have been the subject of significant commentary., Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39861556)
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.
00:00 Where the Red Fern Grows
05:09 Black Bag
06:09 Perfect Blue
09:17 Avatar: Fire and Ash
12:41 The Apartment
15:20 Zootopia 2
17:44 Regretting You
18:23 Inglorious Bastards
19:41 Death by Lightning
23:48 Rental Family
28:15 Encanto
29:2 Moana 2
32:5 Fantastic Four
35:44 House of Dynamite
38:51 The Perfect Neighbor
41:18 How does Dr. Honda rate movies?
41:37 Apocalypto
43:51 Sisu
45:54 K-Pop Demon Hunters
46:26 Weapons
54:10 But I'm a Cheerleader
54:45 28 Years Later
56:21 Wreck It Ralph
57:37 One Battle After Another
59:48 Cold Case
1:00:11 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
1:00:52 Star Wars: The Last Jedi
1:02:41 The Perfect Storm
1:03:00 Midsommar
1:03:56 Miller's Crossing
1:04:17 Tron: Ares
1:07:16 The Assasination of Jesse James
1:09:41 Cool Hand Luke
1:10:57 Spy Game
1:11:07 The Acolyte
1:12:50 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
1:14:57 The Adjustment Bureau
1:15:12 The Unknown Catfish
1:15:31 Judge Dredd
1:15:47 Shazam
1:16:03 The Naked Gun
1:16:56 The Flash
1:17:17 Tombstone
1:19:03 The Opposition
1:19:36 Black Panther
1:20:09 The Minecraft Movie
1:20:51 The Penguin
1:21:44 Andor season 2
1:22:14 Alien: Romulus
1:22:41 Superman
1:23:14 One Night in Idaho: The College Murders
1:23:42 The Suicide Squad
1:23:55 Cunk on Life
1:24:28 My Blue Heaven
1:25:03 Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
1:25:18 The Residence
1:26:35 Phenomenon
1:26:49 Gulliver's Travels
1:26:58 Stay Tuned
1:31:05 Youth and Revolt
1:31:22 Spies Like Us
1:31:32 Black Mirror
1:31:44 Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1:31:49 Old School
1:31:54 Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
1:32:09 MacGruber
1:32:18 The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
1:32:34 G.I. Jane
1:32:40 The Electric State
1:33:00 Michael Clayton
1:33:25 Warfare
1:34:12 Adolescence
1:34:47 Penguins of Madagascar, Incredibles 2, The Lego Movie, Twister, Legally Blonde, Notting Hill
1:35:36 Agreeing to disagree
Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join
Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle
Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact
Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com
Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologyinseattle/
Facebook Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/PsychologyInSeattle/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kirk.honda
The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®
Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.
Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com
(By The Daily Telegraph. Copyright holders of the image of Madeleine at three are Kate and Gerry McCann. The age-progressed image was commissioned by Scotland Yard from forensic artist Teri Blythe for release to the public. Both images have been widely disseminated by the copyright holders, and have been the subject of significant commentary., Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39861556)
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