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 • 348 episodes

Cinematic Doctrine: A Movie Review Podcast Hosted by Christians

Latest Episodes

The Runner - Gal Gadon't

PARTY PLEASER:Kathryn joins Melvin to summarize what might be 2026's punching-bag movie, The Runner, featuring Gal Gadot! The two endure against the film's confounding plot, poorly edited "action" sequences, and the conti...

September 16, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 284 • 1:01:28

It Ends - horror in lower case

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss a little-seen existential horror, It Ends, a film about a car that drives on and on... and on. From its curious hook to its Gen Z attitude, the two explore what works...

September 09, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 283 • 59:01

Buffet Infinity - Cult of (Commercial Television) Personality

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Shirleon joins Melvin to discuss an offbeat in-world horror comedy called Buffet Infinity! The two discuss the ease of watching a film told by commercials, the mysterious sinkhole, what's actually h...

September 02, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 282 • 58:45

Better Off Dead - Teens Are Absurd

PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION:This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon. Support as little as $3 a m...

August 26, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 281 • 50:12

I Can Only Imagine - A Monumental Song, A Serviceable Movie

REBROADCAST MOVIE DISCUSSION: From setting the stage with the world of CCM, to the song I Can Only Imagine's release and world domination, then finally right into the movie itself, Melvin and Daniel dive into many to...

August 19, 2026 • 1:11:52