Cinematic Doctrine: A Movie Review Podcast Hosted by Christians

Iron Lung - Is Cosmic Horror Hope-core?

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 Hollywood thinks he is, what the financials of his latest features tell us, and where we think he's going next. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) Setting the groundwork for the Iron Lung game so we can talk the Iron Lung movie.Both Shirleon & Melvin liked the movie, and the two chat about what worked for them.The film succeeded in making Shirleon feel very claustrophobic.Why is cosmic horror or weird fiction so difficult in film?Melvin feels Iron Lung showcases Markiplier's talent as a writer/director.Why do we think people love stories that contain such a degree of hopelessness?Some specifics about the ending are a bit confusing, but Melvin doesn't feel it detracts from the experience.Shirleon chats about the creature.In terms of filmmaking, what's next for Markiplier?Recommendations: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: Episode III (2025) (Novel)FoundTV (Streaming App)Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Letterboxd Facebook Group

Stranger Things S5 - Canon Fanfiction

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 1:32:13 length, so if you want to hear the UNCUT version, tune in on Patreon here!It's so nice that Stranger Things is actually over during a time where fiction seems never-ending.Kathryn and Melvin went to the theater for the finale. For Melvin, it was great. For Kathryn... well...Melvin, "It is probably the worst season of Stranger Things."Why couldn't it land the plane?Offering rewrites because that's what podcasts do!So... why does Stranger Things avoid killing major characters?Talking #ConformityGate.Mel, "Good coming-of-age [stories have] consequences."Recommendations:A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel (2015) (Graphic Novel)The Crazies (1973) (Movie)Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Letterboxd Facebook Group

Priest - happy new year i guess

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-like flick. And yes, it starts with a lore dump because of course it does. Topics:Editor's Note: No Patreon Exclusive discussion! But, I do intend to trim this episode down from its original 1:22:34 length, so if you want to hear the UNCUT version, tune in on Patreon here!Priest feels like it should have come out in the early 2000s.Comparing vampire lore.Melvin feels Paul Bettany isn't a leading man, but he has criticisms over the entire casting of Priest.Discussing the vampire design.Priest can't go a few minutes without making mistakes.It's infrequent but occasionally the movie has some cool sci-fi visuals.Shirleon, "It's got good bones."Further vampire-lore conversations.When an ending promises spectacle but pulls the rug out from under you.Recommendations:The Devouring Light by Kat Ellis (2025) (Book)Tech Billionaires Want Us Dead by Taylor Lorenz (YouTube)Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Letterboxd Facebook Group

Q4 Catch-Up 2025: The Finale!

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 had a wonderful 2025, and we look forward to what 2026 will bring!Things Mentioned:A Man on the Inside (2024-X) (Series)Hedda (2025) (Movie)Jane Austen's Period Drama (2024) (Short Film)Sorry, Baby (2025) (Movie)Train Dreams (2025) (Movie)Mr. Scorsese (2025) (Series)It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This (2023) (Movie)Occult (2009) (Movie)Good Boy (2025) (Movie)Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Letterboxd Facebook Group

The Bishop's Wife - Cucked by an Angel

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 Life, but how does it compare? And what about that strange ending? Tune in to find out! Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 27-minutes discussing the current Avengers: Doomsday trailers - Steve Rodgers, Thor, and X-Men - and our current vibe regarding the MCU in the big '25 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) Kathryn and Melvin take it easy: they list what they like followed by what they didn't like.The film is structured like a 3-episode sitcom condensed into a single, overly-long movie.Talking characters, and how the two wishes they were better.The two explore how The Bishop's Wife has many narrative and thematic similarities to It's a Wonderful Life, a bonafide perfect movie. Henry isn't convincing as the character he's supposed to be, and it left Kathryn cold.God builds his church, not man. Not Henry.Kathryn and Melvin spend time trying to figure out why the ending is the way it is.Despite their criticisms, the "Mrs. Hamilton" angle of the ending was appreciated.Recommendations:Popcorn Bucket Cookies (Recipe)Suspiria (1977) (Movie)Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Letterboxd Facebook Group