Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen

Questionable advice and solid movie recommendations for whatever ails you. Dealing with relationship drama? Hating your job? Not sure what to cook for dinner? Rest assured, there's a movie (or TV show) for whatever you're facing, and Rafer and Kristen will tell you what it is on Movie Therapy. Submit your questions to Rafer and Kristen by writing to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer.

TV & Film
Film Reviews
Arts
76
My Kid is a Weirdo
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s the parent of a weird child, and another who’s overwhelmed with all the balls she’s juggling. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they help a listener who’s feeling let down by the new live action Disney Mulan.  Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer. And if you haven't already, join the Facebook Community, where there are always fun movie and TV conversations happening: facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenAnd quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
43 min
77
I Want to Feel Excited About Dating Again
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener seeking female-led classic films and another who wants to get her dating groove back. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they’re joined by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, hosts of the podcast Call Your Girlfriend and authors of the new book, Big Friendship! Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer and join our Facebook Community at facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenAnd quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
46 min
78
I’m an Empty Nester and Not Handling It Well
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s suffering from empty nest syndrome, and another who’s living with education envy. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they help a listener who’s impatiently waiting week after week for the next episode of Lovecraft Country.  Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer. And if you haven't already, join the Facebook Community, where there are always fun movie and TV conversations happening: facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenAnd quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
43 min
79
I’m Ready to Be My Authentic Self
Rafer and Kristen advise a college student trapped in her childhood bedroom for another semester and a gay Latino man in his late thirties who’s ready to stop fitting in and start standing out. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they try to help a 35-year-old woman who needs a new cartoon after watching Avatar the Last Airbender, Dragon Prince, and Miraculous Ladybug on repeat.Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer and join our Facebook Community at facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenAnd quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
37 min
80
I Don’t Want to Get Married!
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who wants to be more at peace with the life she chose, and another whose mother is pressuring her and her girlfriend to get married. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they help a listener who feels like they’ve been living the same day on repeat forever, and needs more movies like Palm Springs to help them on the journey to nowhere.  Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer. And if you haven't already, join the Facebook Community, where there are always fun movie and TV conversations happening: facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenAnd quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
40 min
81
I Need Some Sensuality in My Life
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who could stand to spice up her love life and another who’s dreading yet another semester of homeschooling her kids. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they’re joined by the great Nichole Perkins of Thirst Aid Kit. Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer and join our Facebook Community at facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenAnd quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
42 min
82
I’ve Been Overlooked for a Promotion AGAIN
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s recently quit smoking, and another who’s unhappy about being overlooked yet again for a promotion. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they help a medical geriatric social worker who wants to expand their decompression viewing beyond Crazy Rich Asians. Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer and join our Facebook community at facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenAnd quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
39 min
83
I'm a Late Bloomer
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s relationship is going from in-person to long-distance, and another who sees themselves as a late bloomer. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they help a listener who needs less offensive 1980s fare than what she’s tried so far.    Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer and join our Facebook community at facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenAnd quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
37 min
84
I Love My In-Laws, but...
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s sweltering without AC, and another who's regressing into an ungrateful brat while cooped up with her in-laws. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they help a listener who needs a splashier Eurovision-themed movie than the one starring Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens.Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer. And if you haven't already, join the Facebook Community, where there are always fun movie and TV conversations happening: facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenAnd quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
40 min
85
My Daughter's Learning to Drive and I'm Terrified
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s nervous about her daughter getting behind the wheel, and another whose beloved cat is unwell. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they help a listener who longs from something like Mindy Kaling’s Never Have I Ever. Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer. And if you haven't already, join the Facebook Community, where there are always fun movie and TV conversations happening: facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenAnd quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
35 min
86
I’m Worried My Best Years are Behind Me
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s worried about turning forty, and another who’s being forced to move during the pandemic. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they try their best to help a listener whose obsession with Hamilton may be threatening her marriage.  Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer. And if you haven't already, join the Facebook Community, where there are always fun movie and TV conversations happening: facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenAnd quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
41 min
87
I Think I Might Like Social Distancing A Little...
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s breaking up with her best friend, and another who's enjoying social distancing a little TOO much. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they're joined by Dan Pashman, host of The Sporkful!Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer. And if you haven't already, join the Facebook Community, where there are always fun movie and TV conversations happening: facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenAnd quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
37 min
88
I Don't Want to Hear About Your Diet
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s tired of people posting about their weight-loss plans on social media, and another who is trying to bridge the gap between her tastes and her husband’s. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they hear from someone who wishes that Big Little Lies had a better sequel. Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer. And if you haven't already, join the Facebook Community, where there are always fun movie and TV conversations happening: facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenAnd quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
38 min
89
I’m Going Through A Break Up All Alone
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s going through a breakup while social distancing and another who wishes Covid19 wasn’t shutting down Pride. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they hear from someone who needs a new reality show fix. Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer. And if you haven't already, join the Facebook Community, where there are always fun movie and TV conversations happening: facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenAnd quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
35 min
90
I’m Mourning While Social Distancing
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’d like to see black characters in movies who are NOT inspired by real life civil rights figures, and another who is in mourning. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they help a listener in need of a movies based on books. Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer. And if you haven't already, join the Facebook Community, where there are always fun movie and TV conversations happening: facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenAnd quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 min
91
I’m Having Trouble Sleeping
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who's having trouble sleeping and another who misses his coworkers. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they try to help a listener get the bad taste of a new Jane Austen adaptation out of her mouth.  Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer. And if you haven't already, join the Facebook Community, where there are always fun movie and TV conversations happening: facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenAnd quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
32 min
92
Movies For Better Understanding Anti-Black Racism
Rafer and Kristen share movies that have helped them to better understand anti-black racism in America, and encourage listeners to check out Slate's Black Film Canon, a list compiled by Aisha Harris:https://slate.com/culture/2016/06/slates-canon-of-50-greatest-films-by-black-directors-season-2-of-unreal-popstar-never-stop-never-stopping-and-more-culture-news-from-the-week-of-may-23.htmlThey also advise a listener whose boyfriend’s kids are obsessed with fan installation videos. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they’re joined by special guest Karina Longworth, of the podcasts You Must Remember This and It’s the Pictures That Got Small!Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer. And if you haven't already, join the Facebook Community, where there are always fun movie and TV conversations happening: facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 min
93
Covid is Turning Me Into a Judgmental Monster
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who needs some inspiration in the kitchen and another who believes Covid19 is turning her into a judgmental monster. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they’re joined by special guests Caroline Ervin and Cristen Conger, hosts of the Unladylike Podcast!  Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer. And if you haven't already, join the Facebook Community, where there are always fun movie and TV conversations happening: facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
39 min
94
My Neighbors Are Driving Me Nuts
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener whose neighbors are driving him nuts and another who misses the great outdoors. Plus, a Star Wars enthusiast asks “what should I watch next?”Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer. And if you haven't already, join the Facebook Community, where there are always fun movie and TV conversations happening: facebook.com/groups/raferandkristenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
33 min
95
I Can't Stop Thinking About My Ex
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who can’t stop thinking about her ex and another who needs a movie that speaks to her sense of isolation. Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out...
24 min
96
I Wish I Could Take a Break From My Kids
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who misses hanging out with her friends doing stupid things and another who wants to take a break from her kids.  Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by...
24 min
97
I Need a Good Cry
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who needs a good cry and another who misses all the daily dramas of city life. Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to  or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com....
20 min
98
I'm Addicted to Reading the News
Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who is addicted to reading the news and another who is on the verge of becoming bitter. Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You...
24 min
99
I've Had It With My Roommates
In the debut episode of Movie Therapy, Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who no longer feels inspired to do what she loves and another who is on the verge of hating her roommates.  Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to...
21 min
100
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