
Cinematic Doctrine is a mature, millennial-infused film/tv discussion podcast from Melvin Benson that features Movie Discussions (conversational episodes about specific movies), Party Pleasers (movies fully-summarized from start to finish to discern if its a 'Party Pleaser' or 'Party Pooper'), and Let's Talks (prepared film-or-Christian related topical episodes). Influenced by Acts 17 and Romans 2... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 311 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsChristianityTV & FilmReligion & Spirituality | |||

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Shirleon joins Melvin to discuss 2013's insane su... more
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Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss Osgood Perkins' second movie of 2025, Keeper! Has Perkins created another commercially accessible psychological-horror success, or has he returned to his undeniably divisive slo... more
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Shirleon joins Melvin to discuss Death Note: The Last Name, a sequel to 2006's Japanese live-action adaptation, Death Note, that released 3-months later. The two look at the film as a unit with its predecessor... more
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Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss Scott Derrickson's latest horror feature, Black Phone 2! The two get into what sets it apart from other franchises like A Nightmare on Elm Street, how it holds up against the fi... more
Recently feel like Melvin’s been really angry, just constantly. His political rant was…. Something.
I’ve noticed myself, that sometimes Christians who don’t like Trump (of which I am one) will just get really bitter at other Christians who do, and accuse them of being blinded. They say that it’s dangerous to be too absorbed in politics, which it is. But… sometimes.. it becomes clear they’re just as absorbed as the trump supporter, but since it’s not trump! It’s fine.
They start whitewashing th... more
This podcast used to be a decent place to discuss film, but the host has been infected by the woke mind virus and spews nothing but vitriolic envy and bitterness. The host wantonly mocks and derides those he disagrees with politically. On his social media pages he even dances on the grave of an assassinated political commentator. To add insult to injury, he incessantly derides capitalism and consumerism and yet has the gall to splice in petitions for subscriptions to his Patreon every few minut... more
Melvin does a great job with this show and it’s always a good listen!
Melvin had me on as a guest and I was impressed by his ability to talk about film at a high level. He’s also a super great guy! Highly recommend!
I’ve been a listener of this show for a long time! It’s always been one I know I can trust to have meaningful discussions about film from both a filmmaking and thematic perspective. I appreciate Melvin, his perspective, and his approach with this show! Not to mention, there are usually some good laughs too!
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A unique film and TV discussion podcast that intertwines thoughtful cinematic critique with faith-based perspectives. Engaging various themes, the content typically features conversational explorations of specific films, in-depth discussions that analyze films' societal implications, and light-hearted commentary centered around nostalgic favorites. The hosts skillfully traverse a range of topics, from classic horror films to family dynamics portrayed in popular media, while maintaining a Christian worldview that encourages deeper conversations about morality, art, and cultural narratives. This approach sets it apart from other film podcasts, making it an intriguing option for listeners looking for meaningful analysis paired with faith-drive... more
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Recent guests on Cinematic Doctrine include:
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2. Jessica LM Jenkins
3. Will Rose
4. Marissa Burt
5. Aaron Burt
6. Sheila Gregoire
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