The Heavenly Mandate

Harken! The mountain’s four wise men and women descend once more from the mist-shrouded summit to debate the strange and wondrous spectacle known as Cats! Released in 2019, this cinematic curiosity was directed by Tom Hooper and adapted from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary stage musical. The film stars a curious pride of performers, including Taylor Swift, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen...

Beloved listeners, as the nights grow long and the house fills with familiar voices, remember: not every call is a blessing, not every carol is comforting, and some traditions refuse to stay buried. Lock the doors, listen closely, and keep the phone off the hook—this Christmas, the darkness is calling from inside the house.

Beloved listeners, as the year ends and the world grows quiet, remember: miracles arrive in harmony, hope comes in familiar faces, and sometimes salvation wears a uniform and knows the steps. Pour something warm, gather your chosen family, and keep an eye on the forecast—this Christmas looks very white.

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street ! Released in 2007, the film stars Johnny Depp, Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, and many others. It was filmed in the United States/United Kingdom and was distributed by DreamWorks/Paramount! Enjoy your monthly trip to Shaolin. 

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Nicholas Hytner's Centerstage! Released in 2000, the film stars Amanda Schull, Zoe Saldana, Susan Matt Pratt, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by Sony Pictures! Enjoy your monthly trip to Shaolin. 

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Kathryn Bigelow's Point Break! Released in 1991, the film stars Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by 20th Century Fox! Enjoy your monthly trip to Shaolin. 

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Trey Parker and Matt Stone's South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut! Released in 1999, the film stars Matt Stone, Trey Parker, Mary Kay Bergman, Isaac Hayes, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by Paramount Pictures! Enjoy your monthly trip to Shaolin. 

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss David Lynch's Mulholland Drive ! Released in 2001, the film stars Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by Universal Pictures! Enjoy your monthly trip to Shaolin.

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Simon West's Con Air ! Released in 1997, the film stars Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Steven Buscemi, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by Buena Vista Pictures! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

Welcome to the Heavenly Mandate Public Domain Christmas Special! The Hoary Urchin, the Drunken Master, the Deadliest Venom, and Lady-Death-Stab-Behind-the-Novi-Mall present 1938’s Campbell Playhouse’s production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”  It was produced by John Houseman, directed by Orson Welles, and features an all-star cast! We hope you enjoy your holiday with us and your loved o...

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Ted Kotcheff's Weekend at Bernie's ! Released in 1989, the film stars Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, Catherine Mary Stewart, Terry Kiser, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by 20th Century Fox! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Frank Henenlotter's Basket Case! Released in 1982, the film stars Kevin Van Hentenryck, Terri Susan Smith, Beverly Bonner, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by Analysis Film Releasing Corporation (and numerous others)! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Norman Jewison's Moonstruck ! Released in 1987, the film stars Cher, Nicolas Cage, Danny Aiello, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by MGM/UA Communications Co.! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss RZA's The Man with the Iron Fist ! Released in 2012, the film stars Russell Crowe, Cung Le, Lucy Liu, RZA, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and China and was distributed by Universal Studios. Pictures! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.

This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Neil LaBute's The Wicker Man ! Released in 2006, the film stars Nicolas Cage, Ellen Burstyn, Molly Parker, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Robert Bierman's  Vampire's Kiss ! Released in 1989, the film stars Nicolas Cage, Jennifer Beals, Maria Conchita Alonso, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by Hemdale Film Corporation! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Rowdy Herrington's Road House ! Released in 1989, the film stars Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliott, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by United Artists! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

Harken! The four wise men/women left their summit to discuss Matt Stone and Trey Parker's South Park: "Woodland Critter Christmas" ! Released in 2024, the episode stars Matt Stone, Trey Parker, Dante Alexander, and many others! Please enjoy this special holiday trip to Shaolin. Special thanks to Shane Ivers for allowing us to use the track "Tremendum" under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Harken! The four wise men/women left their summit to discuss Larry Roemer's Rudolph the Red-Noised Reindeer ! Released in 1964, the episode stars Burl Ives, Larry Mann, Billie Mae Richards, Paul Soles, Stan Francis, and many others! Please enjoy this special holiday trip to Shaolin. Special thanks to Shane Ivers for allowing us to use the track "Tremendum" under a Creative Commons Attribution lice...

Harken! The four wise men/women left their summit to discuss Robert Zemeckis's Tales from the Crypt: And All through the House ! Released in 1989, the episode stars John Kassir, Mary Ellen Trainor, Larry Drake, and many others! Please enjoy this special holiday trip to Shaolin. Special thanks to Shane Ivers for allowing us to use the track "Tremendum" under a Creative Commons Attribution license.