Cinematic Doctrine: A Movie Review Podcast Hosted by Christians

Send us a Question! PARTY PLEASER: Shirleon & Kathryn join Melvin to summarize Frogman , a surprise found-footage horror feature from 2023 about the Loveland Frogman! The three discuss their familiarity with Frogman, the inherent qualities of Found-Footage narratives, and whether they're frog people or rat people! Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 33-minutes describing three cryptids, exploring...

Send us a Question! PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION:  This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon . Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard!  Shirleon joins Melvin to discuss Vertigo , a film many consider Alfred Hitchcock's greatest achievement! From it's haunting atmosphere to its incredibly performances, the two discuss love, mem...

Send us a Question! LET'S TALK: Grant Gow: Instagram // Letterboxd // Cult Cinema Club Grant Gow, Assistant Programmer for Renew Theaters, joins Melvin to discuss what goes into Theater Programming. With the financial failure of Mandalorian & Grogu amidst success for both Obsession and Backrooms , Melvin's been curious about the theater-side of this whole ordeal, and asks Grant, &quo...

Send us a Question! MOVIE DISCUSSION:   Dreadful Digest: Podcast // Instagram // YouTube Tessa Nelson from Dreadful Digest joins Kathryn & Melvin to discuss one of 2026's most surprising successes, Obsession ! Is the film really as scary as many say it is? What about Bear: is he a "nice guy"? And who's the actual villain of the film? There's so much to explore, so tune...

Send us a Question! MOVIE DISCUSSION:  Shirleon & Kathryn join Melvin to discuss Kane Parsons' silver-screen debut for his hugely popular web-series; Backrooms ! How does Parsons handle the transition from in-world storytelling to omniscient camera storytelling? The web-series doesn't really have character-driven narratives, so what do they think of Clark & Mary as the film'...

Send us a Question! PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION:  This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon . Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard!  Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss an underseen 2020 anime flick, Josee, the Tiger and the Fish ! Why a tiger? What's the fish? Who's a Josee? All these questions - about romance, symbolism, and...

Send us a Question! TV-SHOW DISCUSSION:  Beneath the Tangles: Instagram // YouTube // X // Website Twwk (Charles) from Beneath the Tangles joins Melvin to discuss a massive cult-classic sci-fi anime: Serial Experiments Lain ! In this incredibly dense episode about an incredibly dense show, the two explore transhumanism, self-sacrifice, predictive fiction, and the show's wildly popular opener...

Send us a Question! MOVIE DISCUSSION:  Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss Tomie , another early Junji Ito live-action adaptation! The two talk about the film's varying quality, constantly curious ideas, and toxic-femininity; something they've rarely seen explored in film.  Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 24-minutes discussing about Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie teaser trailer as well...

Send us a Question! MOVIE DISCUSSION:   Legacy XP Coaching Paryss Bryanne: Instagram // Tiktok // YouTube // Snapchat Pixel Paryss: Instagram // Tiktok // YouTube // Twitch Paryss Bryanne joins Melvin to talk My Neighbor Totoro ! The two kick-off Ani-May with a much-beloved Studio Ghibli classic! Nostalgia, curiosity, and a whole lotta whimsy fill this episode from start to finish! Tune in now!  T...

Send us a Question! PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION:  This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon . Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard!  Kathryn joins Melvin in discussing Rear Window , a quintessential Hitchcock film! The two get into the film's fascination with voyeurism, L.B. Jefferies complex character, whether or not people can...

Send us a Question! MOVIE DISCUSSION:  Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss another indie-horror-game-turned-movie, Exit 8 ! First off, how is it as an adaptation? Also, can a 40-ish minute game really get turned into a 90-minute movie? And what about a dramatic throughline; what's keeps audiences emotionally hooked? Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 25-minutes discussing The Hollywood Reporter's &...

Send us a Question! TV-SHOW DISCUSSION:   Dreadful Digest: Podcast // Instagram // YouTube Tessa & Sam of the Dreadful Digest podcast join Melvin to discuss IT: Welcome to Derry , the spin-off prequel series to Andy Muschietti's IT duology! How does the show balance its original and familiar material? Is it scarier than the movies? What's the pulse on Bill Skarsgård's interpreta...

Send us a Question! MOVIE DISCUSSION:  Scream Queen Podcast: Podcast // Instagram // TikTok // BlueSky   Janecka Olen, creator and host of the Scream Queen Podcast, joins Melvin to discuss a criminally underseen, economically paced sci-fi thriller that's stuck in streaming jail: Significant Other ! This 2022 film is loaded with surprises, including an emotional depth seldom seen in "inva...

Send us a Question! MOVIE DISCUSSION: Kathryn joins Melvin to talk a surprise horror hit of 2026, undertone ! This spooky flick has been helmed "the scariest movie you'll ever hear" by Collider, but is that actually true? Also, what's with all the catholic imagery? And does everything gel well together, or would this have been better as a short-film?  Topics: Editor's Note...

Send us a Question! PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION:  This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon . Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard!  Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss the latest Patreon-Picked movie, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey ! The two finish out March with a family film about talking animals and giving trust a chance! Top...

Send us a Question! MOVIE DISCUSSION:  Horror Hour with the Hannas: Podcast // Instagram // TikTok // YouTube   Welcome to Twin Peaks: Podcast // Instagram Hannah & Matt Hanna from Hour Hour with the Hannas join Melvin to discuss one of David Cronenberg's most loved pictures; The Fly ! From its brisk pacing to dense themes, the three get into the grotesque ins-and-outs of this vile, visua...

Send us a Question! MOVIE DISCUSSION:  Kathryn & Melvin discuss the latest ghostface outing, Scream 7 ! Overwhelmed with controversy, this hugely popular modern slasher franchise brings back its original final girl, Sydney Prescott, in an attempt to salvage its reputation. Did it pay off? Is the whodunnit of it all still good? What's the meta commentary this time around? What about the bo...

Send us a Question! MOVIE DISCUSSION:  Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss Bugonia , Yorgos Lanthimos' latest bizarre feature! Is this more accessible than any of his previous flicks? What's up with all the Bees? Is Emma Stone an alien, or are rich people just from another planet? There's a LOT to unpack here, so tune in!  Topics: Editor's Note: No Patreon Exclusive discussion! But...

Send us a Question! PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION:   This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon . Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard!  Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss our latest Patreon-selected movie, Misericordia ! This foreign drama/dark-comedy from Alain Guiraudie offers a lot to talk about: Fall vibes, yearning, secrets, and plen...

Send us a Question! MOVIE DISCUSSION:  Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss Bottle Rocket , Wes Anderson's first feature-length film! The vibes are cozy and the dramedy is light, and the two get into discussions about classism (go figure!), easy-to-watch films, and what it is about Wes Anderson that makes him so mainstream.  Topics:  (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 23-minutes discussing Darren Aronofsky'...

Send us a Question! MOVIE DISCUSSION:  Shirleon joins Melvin to talk about Markiplier's Iron Lung movie! Is it like the game? Is it claustrophobic? Is it spooky-scary? The game is about 45-minutes whereas the movie is a little over 2-hours... is it bloated? Tune in and find out!  Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 20-minutes talking about the vibes around Chris Pratt, if he's as popular as Holl...

Send us a Question! TV-Show Discussion:  Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss Stranger Things Season 5 ! Was it worth the 9-year adventure? How was it in theaters? Is there a secret 9th episode? The two discuss it all, from the insanely large cast of characters to #ConformityGate!  Topics: Editor's Note: No Patreon Exclusive discussion! But, I do intend to trim this episode down from its original...

Send us a Question! PATREON PARTY PLEASER:  This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon . Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard!  Shirleon joins Melvin to summarize Priest , a forgotten feature from 2011. Loosely based upon a Manhwa of the same name, the two explore some of the neat ideas stuck beneath this unfocused, Syfy-original-l...

Send us a Question! QUARTERLY CATCH-UP:  Movies & Us: Podcast , Instagram   TV & Us: Podcast , Instagram   Quarterly Catch-Up is a co-production between Cinematic Doctrine & Movies & Us ! While answering a few questions about watching habits, we also talk about what else we've been up to this quarter, as well as our enjoyment over completing this lil' series. We hope you...

Send us a Question! PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION:  This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon . Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard!  Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss The Bishop's Wife , an Oscar winning Christmas flick from 1947! What do they like? What do they dislike? It's got a lot of similarities to It's a Wonderful...