Send us a Question! MONTHLY MOVIE NEWS: For their January 2020 episode of Monthly Movie News , Melvin and Daniel decide to dig head-first into the Golden Globes. Although they were almost a month ago, and the Oscars are literally happening in a matter of days, Daniel went deep-diving into some fascinating subjects regarding the Golden Globes. Throughout this episode, you’ll hear our deliberations on the results of the Golden Globes, the never-ending controversy surrounding them, their mysterious...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Send us a Question! TRAILER TALK: In this episode of Trailer Talk , Dan and Melvin look at January 2020 and talk about A Quiet Place: Part II , and whether JJ Abrams is disappointed he didn’t get the chance to add A Quiet Place into the Cloverfield franchise, Tenet , and how Christopher Nolan is creative insofar as he’s allowed to have men wear suits and ties while talking somberly in an office building, Morbius , a movie that Melvin literally forgot they talked about and still can’t take seriou...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Send us a Question! PATRON MOVIE REVIEW: This movie was selected by my patron supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon . Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard! I remember seeing First Reformed in theaters with my wife. We were sitting in the middle of the theater and two older women were sitting way in the back. About 2/3rds into the film, when the strangest thing started to happen on screen, I over-heard one of the older women lean over to her friend and whisper, "O...
Feb 01, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Send us a Question! MOVIE REVIEW: More often than not, when talking to other Christians who enjoy cinema they bring up Terrence Malick. In fact, when I visited Florida for a job opportunity, I had this exact thing happen to me. At the time, I hadn't seen a single Malick film, but I started to get some serious Malick FOMO when I saw The Tree of Life end up on a ton of "Best of the Decade" lists. Thankfully, I was near a theater showing A Hidden Life , the auteur's 10th film, and made it a priorit...
Jan 24, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Send us a Question! TV SHOW REVIEW: It’s finally here! The long-awaited first-ever live-action Star Wars series has landed. And, to everyone's surprise, both critics and general audiences love it! With a healthy percentage on Rotten Tomatoes, The Mandalorian is turning out to be a welcome success for Disney. As such, it's garnered plenty of social media engagement, dominating everything across the board with its precious cargo, Baby Yoda. Hilarious when considering the democratic debates were ge...
Jan 17, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Send us a Question! MONTHLY MOVIE NEWS: Did you all have a wonderful December? Well, we're about a week into January, so we hope you did, and hopefully, your prospects for 2020 are looking good, because boy, do we have an episode for you! In this episode of Monthly Movie News , Daniel and Melvin take you on the journey of recording-so-late-they-missed-all-the-actual-news and actually-just-covering-controversial-stuff-because-it's-both-interesting-and-buzzworthy. Yup, you read that right (hyphens...
Jan 09, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Send us a Question! TRAILER TALK: In this episode of Trailer Talk, Melvin and Dan look at the month of December and talk about No Time to Die , the latest James Bond Film, Ghostbusters Afterlife , and the concept of a franchise giving fans what they want, Black Widow , and their patient expectations, Wonder Woman 1984 , and how Melvin's growing tired of ‘80s nostalgia, Mulan – and whether or not it’s quality can overshadow its controversy, and the teaser trailer for A Quiet Place: Part II . This...
Jan 03, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Send us a Question! PATRON MOVIE REVIEW: This movie was selected by my patron supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon . Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard! Perhaps one of the most talked-about movies of 2018, A Quiet Place took theaters by storm! Anyone and everyone were running out to catch this low-budget horror flick and it's all largely due in part to an excellent trailer campaign. I don't know about you, but I remember theaters treating the trailer for A Qui...
Dec 31, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Send us a Question! MOVIE REVIEW: It's finally here! The conclusion to Disney's sequel trilogy has arrived, and it's time for the latest episode in the Skywalker saga to conclude 42-years of Star Wars films. And, as one would suspect, the disparity between critic and audience reception is as typical as ever. With a not-so-favorable percentage on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and a fairly positive response from audiences, The Rise of Skywalker is turning out to be another divisive Star Wars film a...
Dec 27, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Send us a Question! MONTHLY MOVIE NEWS: November came and went and it's already time for the rush of Christmas shopping, so if your last thirty-some days were a blur, don't worry! Daniel and I are here to catch you guys up on some big film news that debuted over the last month. Not only that, we dig into some of the latest box-office news regarding the month of November which saw the release of Terminator: Dark Fate, Doctor Sleep, and Charlie's Angels followed up with Joker officially crossing t...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Send us a Question! TRAILER TALK: We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! As you're headed back to work or buying Christmas presents, Daniel and I are here to give you some background to six new trailers that dropped during the month of November. From the much anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog redesign to two separate films hoping to start a shared cinematic universe, there sure were some interesting offerings last month. But what are you waiting for? Press that play button and let's ...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Send us a Question! PATRON MOVIE REVIEW: This movie was selected by my patron supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon . Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard! Considered a proto-slasher along the likes of The Town that Dreaded Sundown , The Texas Chainsaw Massacre , and Psycho , we're nowhere near the holiday favorites of A Christmas Carol , A Christmas Story , or even Die Hard . Nope, this is Black Christmas , and we're getting our seasons greetings from Pi-Kappa-S...
Nov 28, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Send us a Question! MOVIE REVIEW: Disney+ is finally here, and no, I didn't watch The Mandalorian . Not yet, at least. I decided my time was better spent watching another shameless live-action remake of a beloved Disney classic. You know, because reasons! Cynicism aside, I plan on binge-watching The Mandalorian later this year, and since Disney+ debuted with a limited supply of new movies, I figured Lady and the Tramp would be a great film to start with. Although I must admit (and let's keep thi...
Nov 21, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Send us a Question! MOVIE REVIEW: Released November 1st on Netflix, The King is a new take on Shakespeare's Henriad . Although, one would be forgiven for the immense tonal differences between the two, as screenwriter Joel Edgerton, who also performs as Falstaff in the film, decided it was best to pen the tale in a far more brooding, horrific image. Some might find this a stretch from the source material, if not also a historical departure on multiple fronts, and beg the question, "What's the poi...
Nov 13, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Send us a Question! MOVIE REVIEW: The Book of Eli is a strange film, to be sure. Released in January of 2010, Denzel Washington's post-apocalyptic samurai-like action flick seemed to shoot for the stars, and seemed to fall into the strangest of places: the Christian community. To this day, I occasionally hear chatter over the film among church-goers, and I've always found it a little interesting considering the violence within the film. Not that I've shied from watching violent flicks, as anyone...
Nov 07, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a Question! MONTHLY MOVIE NEWS: October sure was a fascinating month for movies. Not only did we see the release of Todd Phillip's Joker , a long-awaited sequel in Zombieland: Double Tap , and the stateside release of Palme D'Or winner Parasite , we've had plenty of movie-related controversies break the month apart. The first few weeks were reserved entirely around worries of Joker's influence, while the last few weeks have seen a nonstop debate on whether or not we can call Marvel movie...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 28 min
Send us a Question! TRAILER TALK: Starting with our first look at Warner Bros.' Birds of Prey trailer and offering us an official look at Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker , October's brought us quite an offering of new trailers for us to munch on. Whether you're enamored with theories surrounding all of these fascinating IP, or simply interested in hearing about a few new trailers from this month, Daniel and I are here to get you guys caught up on what's happening in the world of cinema! And, le...
Nov 01, 2019•45 min
Send us a Question! PATRON MOVIE REVIEW: This movie was selected by my patron supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon. Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard! At this day and age, it's hard to imagine the zombie genre resurrecting in full force. Yet, interestingly enough, that was the same feeling surrounding the kitschy horror zombie genre prior to the release of 28 Days Later , a film often considered alongside the great Romero films of the late 60's early 70's. An...
Nov 01, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a Question! MOVIE REVIEW: The Golden Lion is the most prestigious award a film can receive at Venice Film Festival and is regarded alongside the Palme D'Or and Golden Bear, the highest prize awards at the Cannes Film Festival and Berlin Film Festival respectively. This year, Joker won the Golden Lion and garnered an eight-minute standing ovation. Alongside immense critical praise, Joker has also seen its fare share of criticism. Considered irresponsible and even dangerous, Joker finds it...
Oct 17, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a Question! PATRON MOVIE REVIEW: This movie was selected by my patron supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon . Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard! It's October! Finally! Time to bring out the creepy skeletons, spooky candles, and eat loads of candy! And what better way to start out this Spooky-Season than watching Halloweentown ? That's the thought-process of my Patron Supporters who, for the month of September, voted in a Patron-exclusive poll for me to...
Oct 04, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Send us a Question! TV SHOW REVIEW: Another world, another time! We're back at it again with The Dark Crystal , the Jim Henson Company's epic fantasy tale, and diving headfirst into the new Netflix series, and. it's. AMAZING! A dark and twisted tale, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is not only frightening, menacing, and undeniably sinister, it's romantic, heart-warming, and awe-inspiring! It's the sort of show that only comes along every once in a while, the sort of creativity and majesty on...
Sep 26, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a Question! MOVIE REVIEW: Who doesn't love puppets? Well, I guess they can be pretty freaky at times, especially marionettes, but we're not here to talk marionettes, we're here to talk puppets! Well, okay, not really, we're here to talk The Dark Crystal , Jim Henson and Frank Oz's high-fantasy movie from 1982, the same Dark Crystal that just saw a prequel released on Netflix (but more on that in another episode!). We're here to review The Dark Crystal and its puppet magic, so why don't y...
Sep 19, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a Question! MOVIE REVIEW: Happy Friday the 13th! Yep, you guessed it, we're reviewing a Friday the 13th movie on Friday the 13th. Can't get enough Friday the 13th? Don't worry, there are far too many Friday the 13th movies, but for your own good, I picked out the best Friday the 13th movie to review! Jason Lives is not only a Friday the 13th film that doesn't assault your senses, but it's also a genuinely good roller-coaster-like film, and hopefully, I can convince you it's well worth a ...
Sep 13, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a Question! MOVIE REVIEW: It's been 27 years, and the Loser's Club is back in Derry, Maine to fulfill their promise. "If It comes back, we come back to kill it." But, strangely enough, nobody can remember why they left, nor a single thing from their childhood. To defeat It once and for all, the gang must remember their past to save the future. IT: Chapter Two is the highly-anticipated conclusion to 2017's IT , featuring an A-list cast of young and old stars alike. Tune in Wednesday night...
Sep 12, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a Question! MOVIE REVIEW: IT destroyed box office records, solidifying the power of a well crafted R-rated horror blockbuster and reminded everyone of Stephen King's prolific storytelling. And while this isn't the first adaption of the over-one-thousand paged epic, it has become an absolute favorite for many. I mean, goodness, who doesn't love a good coming-of-age story where a bunch of kids fight an insane clown? Tune in Wednesday nights for new episodes of Cinematic Doctrine! IT is Rat...
Sep 11, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a Question! MOVIE REVIEW: It's May 22nd, 2008, and Rob's friends are throwing him a party. He just received a huge promotion, and soon he'll be in Japan far away from New York's troubles and woes. But sooner, rather than later, it seems everything's been put on hold when an explosion shakes Manhattan island from north to south. Things only get worse when Rob and his friends learn there's a giant monster rampaging down central park. Something about Cloverfield has kept the attention of fa...
Sep 04, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a Question! MOVIE REVIEW: Rick Dalton has reached his peak, and it's all downhill from here. Nobody cares that he was a part of a #1 serialized western. That's old news. Now he's just an extra, a star that's bounced around shows to bring in viewers and grow the ego of new, younger stars. He knows it's not long until he's nothing but an old memory in the minds of the world, and that terrifies him. Tune in Wednesday nights for new episodes of Cinematic Doctrine ! Once Upon a Time in Hollyw...
Aug 29, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a Question! TV SHOW REVIEW: Cinema is crawling with them. You can't escape them. Superheroes are everywhere, and their mythos has gone from strictly nerd culture to passive general knowledge. From grand selfless acts to amazing feats of strength, a superhero represents truth and justice the world over. And yet, we live in a world that feels sick, hopeless, and cynical. 'Things can't get worse than they already are, because they're already the worst they've been.' That sort of attitude pe...
Aug 18, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a Question! MOVIE REVIEW: I have fond memories of reading Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark back in Elementary school. Well, when I say reading, I mean looking at all the spooky illustrations. Even so, I still remember having a grand old time with my friends telling each other stories from the pages of Alvin Schwartz anthologies. Although I must admit, I never got around to reading his third volume. But I did get out of the house and catch the f...
Aug 14, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a Question! MOVIE REVIEW: Which is better: to ignore the truth, or confront it? Sometimes, it doesn't feel that simple. Sometimes we tell half-truths or skip around it with ease. For Billi's family, lying is at the forefront of their every action after learning her grandmother has stage-four lung cancer. Rather than telling her outright, they treat it like nothing's happened and put up a ruse to keep her from ever finding out. But the morality of the situation puts Billi in a hard place,...
Aug 07, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 21
