Cinematic Doctrine: A Movie Review Podcast Hosted by Christians

MOVIE REVIEW:

Disney+ is finally here, and no, I didn't watch The Mandalorian. Not yet, at least. I decided my time was better spent watching another shameless live-action remake of a beloved Disney classic. You know, because reasons!

Cynicism aside, I plan on binge-watching The Mandalorian later this year, and since Disney+ debuted with a limited supply of new movies, I figured Lady and the Tramp would be a great film to start with. Although I must admit (and let's keep this between us...), I haven't seen the 1955 original.

I know, I know. It's practically a sin, but let's just call this review a nostalgia-free experience where I look at Charlie Bean's Lady and the Tramp with a clear lens. And, well, it sure was an experience. So, press that play button and let's get started!

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Lady and the Tramp (2019) is Rated PG for some mild thematic elements and action/peril. 

It features Tessa Thompson, Justin Theroux, Sam Elliot, Thomas Mann, and Kiersey Clemons. 

Directed by Charlie Bean. 

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MOVIE REVIEW:

Released November 1st on Netflix, The King is a new take on Shakespeare's Henriad. Although, one would be forgiven for the immense tonal differences between the two, as screenwriter Joel Edgerton, who also performs as Falstaff in the film, decided it was best to pen the tale in a far more brooding, horrific image. Some might find this a stretch from the source material, if not also a historical departure on multiple fronts, and beg the question, "What's the point of all this?"

But, dare I say it, I think that's the point. So, join me as we talk about David  Michôd's latest film, The King!

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The King is Rated R for some strong violence, and language. 

It features Timothée Chalamet, Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris, Ben Mendelsohn, and Robert Pattinson. 

Directed by David Michôd. 

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MOVIE REVIEW:

The Book of Eli is a strange film, to be sure. Released in January of 2010, Denzel Washington's post-apocalyptic samurai-like action flick seemed to shoot for the stars, and seemed to fall into the strangest of places: the Christian community.

To this day, I occasionally hear chatter over the film among church-goers, and I've always found it a little interesting considering the violence within the film. Not that I've shied from watching violent flicks, as anyone who listens to this podcast knows, but it's always interested me that Christians talk about The Book of Eli among other church favorite films like The Princess Bride or the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Because of this, it was a no-brainer to give The Book of Eli a look on the Cinematic Doctrine podcast, so without further ado, press that play button and let's get into it!

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The Book of Eli is Rated R for some brutal violence and language. 

It features Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson, and Jennifer Beals. 

Directed by The Hughes Brothers. 

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MONTHLY MOVIE NEWS:

October sure was a fascinating month for movies. Not only did we see the release of Todd Phillip's Joker, a long-awaited sequel in Zombieland: Double Tap, and the stateside release of Palme D'Or winner Parasite, we've had plenty of movie-related controversies break the month apart. The first few weeks were reserved entirely around worries of Joker's influence, while the last few weeks have seen a nonstop debate on whether or not we can call Marvel movies 'cinema'.

Certainly, this was the perfect month to unveil a new segment on Cinematic Doctrine called Monthly Movie News. In it, my cohost Daniel and I take a look at some movie-related news we found interesting, entertaining, and worthwhile.

Be sure to press that play button to hear our candid thoughts on the aftermath of the #1 Rated R movie Joker, Martin Scorsese's comments on the MCU (and whether or not he would consider producing a Neil Breen movie!), speculation regarding Kevin Feige's promotion over Marvel TV and Comics, and a few other choice stories that caught our attention in this debut episode of Monthly Movie News!

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Monthly Movie News is a podcast/article released at the end of every month and contains a discussion of the month's most interesting, funniest, or ground-breaking movie-related news.

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TRAILER TALK:

Starting with our first look at Warner Bros.' Birds of Prey trailer and offering us an official look at Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, October's brought us quite an offering of new trailers for us to munch on. Whether you're enamored with theories surrounding all of these fascinating IP, or simply interested in hearing about a few new trailers from this month, Daniel and I are here to get you guys caught up on what's happening in the world of cinema!

And, let us tell you, it's pretty crazy. Apart from the bizarre rumors surrounding Dolittle's production, or even how a film like The Turning is secretly a passion project, there is a lot of juicy stuff in this debut episode of Trailer Talk!

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Trailer Talk is a podcast/article released at the end of every month and contains an informative and entertaining discussion of a month's trailers.

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PATRON MOVIE REVIEW:

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At this day and age, it's hard to imagine the zombie genre resurrecting in full force. Yet, interestingly enough, that was the same feeling surrounding the kitschy horror zombie genre prior to the release of 28 Days Later, a film often considered alongside the great Romero films of the late 60's early 70's. And, like with 28 Days Later, we could be one film away from a resurgence of brain-eating, flesh-rotting, gross-looking, culture-shocking zombie flicks.

But until then, let's look back at what gives 28 Days Later it's staying power, and think about the fascinating concepts surrounding the genre from questionable ethics, to cultural interest! 

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28 Days Later is Rated R for strong violence and gore, language and nudity. 

It features Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Noah Huntley, Brendan Gleeson, and Christopher Eccleston. 

Directed by Danny Boyle 

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MOVIE REVIEW:

The Golden Lion is the most prestigious award a film can receive at Venice Film Festival and is regarded alongside the Palme D'Or and Golden Bear, the highest prize awards at the Cannes Film Festival and Berlin Film Festival respectively. This year, Joker won the Golden Lion and garnered an eight-minute standing ovation.

Alongside immense critical praise, Joker has also seen its fare share of criticism. Considered irresponsible and even dangerous, Joker finds itself under flack for what others believe is too hyper-violent and cynical.

So where does Joker actually land? Is it as ground-breaking as Venice Film Festival would have you believe, is it as unsafe as publications say it is or is it a bit of both? Or, maybe neither? Press that play button, and I'll letcha know!

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Joker is Rated R for strong bloody violence, disturbing behavior, language and brief sexual images. 

It features Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen, and Zazie Beetz. 

Directed by Todd Phillips. 

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PATRON MOVIE REVIEW:

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It's October! Finally! Time to bring out the creepy skeletons, spooky candles, and eat loads of candy! And what better way to start out this Spooky-Season than watching Halloweentown? That's the thought-process of my Patron Supporters who, for the month of September, voted in a Patron-exclusive poll for me to review Halloweentown! And you know what? That's awesome!

So grab that pumpkin spice latte, toss on your sweatpants, get comfy, and get ready to go on a needlessly long adventure as I not only talk about Halloweentown as a movie, but also compare its modern depiction of magic against what we read about magic in Scripture (more specifically, Deuteronomy 18:9-11).

Yeeeeeup. It sure is a weird episode, but it'll still be fun... right?

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Halloweentown is Rated TV PG but has no detailed certificate. So, here's my own certificate: Frightening images, and mild violence. 

It features Debbie Reynolds, Judith Hoag, and Kimberly J. Brown. 

Directed by Duwayne Dunham. 

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TV SHOW REVIEW:

Another world, another time!

We're back at it again with The Dark Crystal, the Jim Henson Company's epic fantasy tale, and diving headfirst into the new Netflix series, and. it's. AMAZING!

A dark and twisted tale, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is not only frightening, menacing, and undeniably sinister, it's romantic, heart-warming, and awe-inspiring! It's the sort of show that only comes along every once in a while, the sort of creativity and majesty one can only dream of! By golly, you need to watch it!

If you need some convincing, then press that play button, because I'm going to do my best to sell this to everyone I can. Trust me, it's worth it!

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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is Rated TV PG and contains a warning about flashing lights that may cause epileptic seizures, but has no detailed certificate otherwise. So, here's my own certificate: Violence, frightening images, and thematic elements. 

It features puppetry from Warrick Brownlow-Pike, Dave Chapman, Kevin Clash, Alice Dinnean, Damian Farrell, Louise Gold, Beccy Henderson, Nick Kellington, Helena Smee, Katherine Smee, Neil Sterenberg, Olly Taylor, and Victor Yerrid. 

It features voice work from Taron Egerton, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jason Isaacs, Simon Pegg, Benedict Wong, Mark Hamill, Andy Samberg, Ralph Ineson, Keegan-Michael Key, Awkwafina, Bill Hader, Mark Strong, Helena Bonham Carter, Alicia Vikander,  and Natalie Dormer. 

Directed by Louis Leterrier. 

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MOVIE REVIEW:

Who doesn't love puppets? Well, I guess they can be pretty freaky at times, especially marionettes, but we're not here to talk marionettes, we're here to talk puppets!

Well, okay, not really, we're here to talk The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson and Frank Oz's high-fantasy movie from 1982, the same Dark Crystal that just saw a prequel released on Netflix (but more on that in another episode!). We're here to review The Dark Crystal and its puppet magic, so why don't you press that play button and join me on an adventure in another world, and another time!

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The Dark Crystal is Rated PG but has no detailed certificate. So, here's my own certificate: mild violence and frightening images. 

It features voice acting and performances from Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Kathryn Mullen, and Dave Goelz, and Stephen Garlick. 

Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz 

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