History WebVideo / CinemaTherapy

* [[Characters/FrozenAnna Anna]] (as an example and analysis of anxious attachment style)

* [[Characters/FrozenElsa Elsa]] (as an example and analysis of avoidant attachment style)

* [[Characters/IndianaJones Indiana Jones]]

* ''WesternAnimation/KungFuPanda'' (as an example of self-acceptance)

** Jonathan makes that note in several Villain Therapy videos.

* [[Characters/HarryPotterRonBiliusWeasley The]] [[Characters/HarryPotterTheWeasleyFamily Weasley Family]]

* [[Characters/Joker2019ArthurFleckJoker Arthur Fleck]]

Note that Alan and Jonathan are aware of the concept of tropes, frequently mentioning them in general and sometimes even pointing out specific ones when they occur. They don't do this using the specific TvTropes names for them, though, so it's unclear if they are aware of the existence of TvTropes.

* ''Film/VForVendetta'': (as an analysis on vengeance vs. justice)

* ConfirmationBias: In-Universe. Discussed in their ''Film/WonderWoman'' by comparing Diana to the villain [[spoiler:Ares,]] who has always believed that HumansAreBastards and ignores any evidence that contradicts this. Diana, on the other hand, accepts that she was wrong about certain aspects of humanity and develops a more well-rounded worldview.

* ''Film/WonderWoman'' (as an analysis of paradigm shifts)

* "Psychology of a Hero" / "Villain Therapy", which are character-focused on either a [[TheHero hero]] or villain character, and in which they often show how a character exhibits characteristics of a certain psychological condition or psychiatric diagnosis. For example they talked about how Anakin Skywalker from Franchise/StarWars exhibits traits of Borderline Personality Disorder. [[note]]Regarding this specific example: of course they are not the first to note how Anakin shows BPD characteristics, this has been noted many times before, to the point where, if you type into Google "What mental disorder does Anakin have?", it answers "Borderline Personality Disorder". And there even has been a [[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20537718 real scientific article published in a medical journal]] about this.[[/note]] In a rare case, a character got ''both'' a vilain and a hero episode/treatment: Snape from the [[Franchise/HarryPotter Harry Potter]] verse.

* BriefAccentImitation: The analyses of ''WesternAnimation/{{Brave}}'' and ''WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon'' prompt Alan and Jonathon to frequently do their best Scottish accents.

* TheCassandra / CassandraTruth: Name-dropped and discussed during the review of ''Film/TrainToBusan'' regarding the homeless man, who is the first to warn the main characters about the zombies but is disregarded as a madman who sneaked onto the train.

* BreakHisHeartToSaveHim: Thoroughly deconstructed and smashed to pieces in their ''[[Literature/{{Twilight}} New Moon]]'' review, where they agree that the whole idea of hurting someone rather than being honest with them is inherently abusive. Alan adds that while the person doing it claims it's "for their own good", it never actually makes things better and only serves to assuage their guilty conscience.

* CoolAndUnusualPunishment: Jonathan jokes that he's being "victimized" by Alan in Part 1 of their ''Literature/{{Twilight}}'' series because, as a relationship therapist, he can't stand watching what's happening in the movie.

* ''A Good Person'' (as an example of dealing with grief over death and it resulting in drug addiction)

* ''Film/{{M3gan}}'' (as an analysis of grief over losing family and unhealthy coping mechanisms)

* ''Film/AvatarTheWayOfWater'' (as an example of leading a family through hardship and trying to survive together)
* ''WesternAnimation/TheBadGuys2022'' (as an analysis of stereotypes impacting peoples life choices and wanting to change when GoodFeelsGood.)

* ''A Good Person'' (as an example of dealing with grief and developing an addiction due to said grief)

* ''Film/AMonsterCalls'' (as an example of grieving while a loved one is still alive but going to die)