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Psyop Cinema

Thomas Millary
Psychological Warfare
Hollywood
CIA
Oliver Stone
Mkultra
Surveillance
Trauma-Based Mind Control
MK Ultra
Predictive Programming
Leave the World Behind
Deep State
Psychedelia
Horror Cinema
Monarch Mind Control
Mind Control
NSA
Terrence Malick
Social Collapse
Enemy Of the State
Gary Devore

Psyop Cinema is a podcast about the film industry and its intimate connections to mass manipulation, conspiracy, and the occult. Hosts Thomas Millary and Brett Carollo explore film from a deep politics perspective, demonstrating how the artistry of cinema combines with psychological and technological knowledge to engineer culture in subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) ways— making each of us the ... more

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We are joined by Paul and Phillip Collins for a deep dive into Steven Spielberg's psy-op flop Disclosure Day. The Collins brothers have documented and analyzed the long-running 'UFO disclosure' psy-op in more detail than any other cultural engineerin... more

Musician and musicologist Dr. Hans Utter joins Brett to discuss Oliver Stone’s 1991 musical biopic The Doors, a “trip movie” that is the first full-on showcase of Stone’s signature frenetic-psychedelic style which helped define the media zeitgeist of... more

Steven Delay returns to our Surveillance Cinema series for a discussion of Sydney Pollack's 1993 legal thriller The Firm, starring Tom Cruise. We first spend some time on Pollack's background, including his established Mossad connections and the them... more

After many requests for this analysis, Thomas is joined by Travis Mateer to cover Eddington, Ari Aster's 2025 neo-Western political satire and early-Covid period piece. We break down the film's portrayal of technology, social media, conspiracy theori... more

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Paul Collins
Guest, expert on Spielberg's works and Alien Psyops
Decoding Culture Foundation
Episode: Disclosure Day, with the Collins Brothers
Phillip Collins
Guest, expert on Spielberg and alien psyops
Decoding Culture Foundation
Episode: Disclosure Day, with the Collins Brothers
Travis Mateer
Citizen journalist and researcher; regular on Psyop Cinema
Missoula, Montana
Episode: Eddington, Bugonia, and Beau is Afraid, with Travis Mateer
Jamie Hanshaw Dyer
Host of Out of This World, author
Out of This World; Cultural Engineering Studies
Episode: True Detective: Night Country, with Jamie Hanshaw Dyer
Jason McGinty
Author of The Unsung Substack; Civil War historian
The Unsung/Substack
Episode: Clint Eastwood and The Outlaw Josey Wales, with Jason McGinty
Brett Carollo
Director of Research Operations, Cultural Engineering Studies.
Decoding Culture Foundation
Episode: NASA and Hollywood, Part 2 (on William Ramsey Investigates)
Matthew Alford
Author and researcher on government influence in Hollywood
Episode: The Writer With No Hands, with Matthew Alford (on William Ramsey Investigates)
Carrie Olaje
Survivor of trauma-based mind control and ritual abuse
Episode: Fantasy Mind Control, with Monarch Survivor Carrie Olaje
Dr. Hans Utter
Host of Hans Utter Investigates Podcast
Episode: Angel Heart, with Sean McCann and Hans Utter

Hosts

Thomas Millary
Host of Psyop Cinema; co-host focusing on film history, psy-ops, and cultural engineering
Brett Carollo
Co-host and producer, frequently co-hosting discussions on film analysis and media influence

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 270 ratings
  • Use for your film class

    I started listening to this podcast to help my son with his film class, and I was hooked. These guys have discernment and a right-headed worldview. Keep up the good work, guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MommyEsquire
    United States6 months ago
  • Incredible attention to detail

    Thoroughly enjoy the level of scrutiny on the information presented. Has reshaped a lot of my thinking toward entertainment and why something is being presented to me to digest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kcoejznxic
    United States8 months ago
  • LOL

    They are what they are trying to expose. This is just I’ll attempt

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Blazin Graphix
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    Very unique and potent analysis ✅✅

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Every nickname taken.
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Eye opening

    When people know the truth, it will set them free. Thanks Guys! Keep it up and expose the industry and the darkness surrounding it .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lealie123#
    United States2 years ago

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Thoughtful, rigorous film analysis with strong theoretical framing.
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Eddington, Bugonia, and Beau is Afraid, with Travis Mateer
Q: How does Beau Is Afraid fit into the broader theme of cultural manipulation in Hollywood?
Beau Is Afraid is seen as an extreme exploration of trauma, mother-figure dynamics, and spiritual fear used to critique Hollywood's influence and the way cinema can shape our sense of morality, power, and fear in a way that saturates audiences with anxiety rather than providing clear solutions.
Eddington, Bugonia, and Beau is Afraid, with Travis Mateer
Q: What is the central political thrust of Eddington according to your reading?
The film is read as a commentary on how tech, media, and state power encode and weaponize fear, with a focus on the devouring feminine and the monopolization of narrative influence by elites, while also acknowledging the problematic use of conspiracy as both critique and sensationalism.
Enemy of the State, with Dr. Steven DeLay (Surveillance Cinema 1)
Q: Why have you been interested in covering Enemy of the State?
This film has fascinated me for almost 30 years, tied to personal family history and the societal context during the 90s.
Taxi Driver
Q: Can you please refresh the listener's memory about what we're talking about in terms of this feedback loop?
The feedback loop revolves around the films 'Taxi Driver', 'The King of Comedy', and 'Joker' and how these films intersect with real-life events and characters, creating controversies about violence and fame.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Psyop Cinema

What is Psyop Cinema about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive show that treats cinema as a vehicle for mass influence, exploring how film, politics, and technology intertwine to shape culture. Episodes frequently dissect conspiracy themes, occult symbolism, and psychological operations in popular films, with rigorous, often provocative critique of industry power, media narratives, and the ethics of storytelling. Notable strengths include a strong analytical base, well-researched guest perspectives, and a willingness to challenge mainstream interpretations, making it appealing to listeners who crave theory-driven film critique and culture-wars context. Potential sponsors may find alignment with conversations about media literacy, critical analysis, and the societal impact of cinema, while g... more

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1. Paul Collins
2. Phillip Collins
3. Travis Mateer
4. Jamie Hanshaw Dyer
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7. Matthew Alford
8. Carrie Olaje

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