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The Heavenly Mandate

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The Heavenly Mandate is a bold and hilarious film review podcast where four misfits tackle the most bizarre, obscure, and unforgettable movies from across the globe. From kung fu madness to Soviet space operas, Christian propaganda to 1980s Japanese cult cinema, this is the cinematic deep-dive you never knew you needed. Hosted by professors, weirdos, and cinephiles, each episode dissects films that have absolutely no business being discussed so seriously, but we do it anyway. Expect intelligent banter, sharp wit, and wildly off-the-wall conversations. New episodes drop regularly. Join the Mand...

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Heavenly Mandate Wintertime Non-Sectarian Holiday Extravanga #2 22.12.2023 59:09

Harken! The four wise men/women left their summit to discuss Burt Brinckerhoff's ALF's Special Christmas ! Released in 1987, the episode stars Max Wright, Cleavon Little, Paul Fusco, 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.

The Heavenly Mandate Wintertime Non-Sectarian Holiday Extravaganza #1 21.12.2023 41:55

Harken! The four wise men/women left their summit to discuss John Stewart, John Blizek, and David Blyth's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers : "Alpha's Magic Christmas"! Released in 1994, the episode stars Richard Steven Horvitz, a bunch of kids, and numerous flashbacks to the show's cast! Please enjoy this special holiday trip to Shaolin. Special thanks to Shane Ivers for allowing us to use the track "...

Erica Abandons Empathy - Scarface (1932) 21.06.2023 1:38:03

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Howard Hawks' __Scarface_! Released in 1932, the film stars Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, Osgood Perkins, George Raft, Boris Karloff, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by United Artists! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

Behind the Scenes #14 12.06.2023 5:11

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.

Ask Erica about her Newest Musical! - 42nd Street (1933) 05.06.2023 1:40:28

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Lloyd Bacon's __42nd Street_! Released in 1933, the film stars Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by Warner Bros.! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

Behind the Scenes #13 25.05.2023 0:41

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.

Erica's Top 10 List Has One Thing On It - Smarty (1934) 15.05.2023 1:19:09

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Robert Florey's __Smarty_! Released in 1934, the film stars Joan Blondell, Warren William, Edward Everett Horton, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by Warner Bros.! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

Behind the Scenes #12 08.05.2023 3:26

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.

Erica Always VIctim Blames - Frankenstein (1931) 01.05.2023 1:12:33

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss James Whale's __Frankenstein_! Released in 1931, the film stars Colin Cline, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff, John Boles, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by Universal Pictures! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

Behind the Scenes #11 24.04.2023 3:43

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.

Taking Grapefruit to the Face - The Public Enemy (1931) 17.04.2023 1:19:18

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss William A. Wellman's __The Public Enemy_! Released in 1931, the film stars James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

Behind the Scenes #10 10.04.2023 6:32

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.

Our Most Serious Episode - Freaks (1932) 03.04.2023 53:52

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Tod Browning's __Freaks_! Released in 1932, the film stars Wallace Ford, Leila Hyams, Olga Baclanova, Roscoe Ates, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by Loew's Inc.! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

Behind the Scenes #9 27.03.2023 1:53

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.

Everybody's Favorite Good Time Gal - Baby Face (1933) 21.03.2023 1:15:34

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Alfred E. Green's __Baby Face_! Released in 1933, the film stars Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Donald Cook, Alphonse Ethier, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by Warner Bros.! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

A Very Special Holiday Episode #2 - A Christmas Prince (2017) 23.12.2022 1:21:44

Harken! The four wise men/women left their summit to discuss Alex Zamm's _A Christmas Prince_! Released in 2017, the film stars Rose McIver, Ben Lamb, Tom Knight, and many others. It was filmed in Romania and was distributed by Netflix! Enjoy this memorable holiday trip to Shaolin.

A Very Special Holiday Episode #1 - Krampus (2015) 22.12.2022 58:26

Harken! The four wise men/women left their summit to discuss Michael Dougherty's __Krampus_! Released in 2015, the film stars Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by Universal Pictures! Enjoy this special holiday trip to Shaolin.

Like Rampage, but Older - King Kong (1933) 10.10.2022 56:08

Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Merian Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack's __King Kong_! Released in 1933, the film stars Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, and many others. It was filmed in the United States and was distributed by RKO Radio Pictures! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

Behind the Scenes #8 03.10.2022 0:41

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.

Erica and the Dictator - Pulgasari (1985) 26.09.2022 1:05:27

Harken! The mountain's four wise men and women left the summit to discuss Shin Sang-ok and Kim Jong-Il's __Pulgasari_! Released in 1985, the film stars Chang Son Hui, Pak Sung Ho, and many others. It was filmed in North Korea and was distributed by Korean Film Studio! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

Behind the Scenes # 7 19.09.2022 1:36

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.

Drunk Adults at a Playground - Colossal (2016) 11.09.2022 1:13:36

Harken! The mountain's four wise men and women left the summit to discuss Nacho Vigalondo's _Colossal_! Released in 2016, the film stars Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis, Dan Stevens, and many others. It was filmed in Canada, the United States, South Korea, and Spain and was distributed by Neon, Mongrel Media, Versus, and Dreamfact! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

Behind the Scenes #6 04.09.2022 3:32

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.

Bomb First, Ask Questions Later - Shin Godzilla (2016) 28.08.2022 53:42

Harken! The mountain's four wise men and women left the summit to discuss Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchis' _Shin Godzilla_! Released in 2016, the film stars Hiroki Hasegawa, Yutaka Takenouchi, Satomi Ishihara, and many others. It was filmed in Japan and was distributed by Toho! Enjoy your bi-weekly trip to Shaolin.

Behind the Scenes #5 21.08.2022 2:09

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.