Cinematic Doctrine: A Movie Review Podcast Hosted by Christians

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 2:4. Podcast Magazine says Cinematic Doctrine "uses the shared value of human life as a springboard into deeper conversations". // CinematicDoctrine.com

Podcasting since 2019 • 341 episodes

Cinematic Doctrine: A Movie Review Podcast Hosted by Christians

Latest Episodes

Sunset Boulevard - Resilience, Belonging, & the Impact of Film

PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION: This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon. Support as little as ...

July 29, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 279 • 1:11:18

The Matrix - The Mind, the Body, the Leather

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Kathryn joins Melvin for their first-time watch of The Matrix! The two get into its twists and turns, its partnering of action and philosophy, concepts like self-efficacy and self-actualization, and...

July 22, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 278 • 1:03:28

Loner - Underseen and Understated

MOVIE DISCUSSION:Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss Loner, an underseen in-world/found-footage, semi-horror, semi-drama film! Loner has more than its gorgeous setting to offer, from it's slow, contemplative pace to ...

July 15, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 277 • 1:13:11

Frogman - Cryptids, Found-Footage, & Self-Destruction

PARTY PLEASER:Shirleon & Kathryn join Melvin to summarize Frogman, a surprise found-footage horror feature from 2023 about the Loveland Frogman! The three discuss their familiarity with Frogman, the inherent qualities...

July 08, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 276 • 59:30