COMEDY SPECIAL DISCUSSION:  TW: Mental Health, Suicide Melvin and Daniel discuss deteriorating mental health, content creation, the internet, and comedy. They also discuss being honest with one another, and the difficult necessity of vulnerability.  Topics: Daniel gets stuck in a church bathroom, enjoys his wedding anniversary, and talks about his Bo Burnham Bacon-number. Introducing Bo Burnham: Inside [7:12] Inside is a snapshot of what it’s like to exist online during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, which means it may alienate viewers outside of that demographic Additionally, the special begins broadly accessible with tracks like ‘Content’ and ‘Comedy’, yet soon becomes musically debilitating due to the onslaught of social awareness and existential anxiety Inside’s lyrics are loaded with a multitude of anxieties, including anxiety about capitalism as an ideological moral compass Companies chasing morality for profit is a perfect example of “Christ-less morality” A brief tangent about clearing out books by disgraced authors (which segways into a discussion about the song “Problematic”) “Look Who’s Inside Again” is the turning from general topics to personal, yet still relatable, mental health issues Melvin shares his interpretation of several songs and compares specific metatextual concepts to real life situations, both in his own life and in church life Inside is too plausible to be disingenuous, as everyone in some capacity relates to Bo Burnham&apos;s breakdown and introversion.Melvin continues his observation of various songs, specifically "That Funny Feeling".Daniel, "We were not made for this hyper awareness of everything that&apos;s going on."A discussion on the loss of relationship amidst 2020, and how often what was left was merely difficult conversations online without the security of companionship.Contemplating overcoming anxiety, depression, past sin, guilt, and shame, and the isolation produced from staying "inside" with these experiences and feelings.Recommendations:  D.A. Carson&apos;s The Gospel According to John: Pillar New Testament Commentary Blake J. Harris&apos; "Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation" Jeff Vandermeer&apos;s "Annihilation" Support on Patreon for Unique Perks! Social Links: Twitter Website Facebook Group CinematicDoctrine@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CinematicDoctrine)

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Bo Burnham: Inside - A Musical Memoir about Mental Health, the Internet, and 2020

PATREON TV-SHOW DISCUSSION:  This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon. Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard! Melvin does a lukewarm open, and Daniel talks about how he followed a bunch of Christian twitter accounts of people who were in the American Gospel: Christ Alone documentary only to find they&apos;re more interested in posting about masks than things related to the Bible. Then they talk about The Queen&apos;s Gambit, it&apos;s strong depiction of relationships, Beth Harmon as a tragically sad character, and its narrative elaboration of a budding feminist wave during the 1960&apos;s. Topics: Melvin embarrasses himself with a terrible introduction to the episode, and then Daniel talks about why he finds politics tiresome and uninteresting. Daniel, "The mixture of, like, Biblical knowledge and a platform I think makes people feel like they can talk about anything."Talking about how The Babylon Bee is too smug be healthy for anyone.Introducing The Queen&apos;s Gambit [16:34]Melvin doesn&apos;t feel it&apos;s always appropriate for a buncha 20-year old dudes to explain their opinions on female-centric stories....but he did love how The Queen&apos;s Gambit portrayed early childhood development and feminist themes.Daniel loves Anya Taylor-Joy, the soundtrack, the cinematography, and the whole craft of The Queen&apos;s Gambit.Excellent portrayal of various relationships and the many stages experienced within them.Daniel, "I&apos;m a sucker for any actor that does a lot with no dialogue. It&apos;s just something I enjoy. Call it the "Ryan Gosling in Drive" syndrome."Melvin feels The Queen&apos;s Gambit is a good work of feminist fiction.Recommendations: R. Kent Hughes&apos; "Romans: Righteousness From Heaven" // (Old Edition) Engage media you don&apos;t like for the purpose of learning things Two cartoon shows: The Owl House & AmphibiaSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Social Links: Twitter Website Facebook Group CinematicDoctrine@gmail.com ____________Record Scratch.wav by Luffy // Edited to remove empty space // License Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CinematicDoctrine)

The Queen's Gambit - Peak Feminist Cinema

TV-SHOW DISCUSSION:  Melvin and Daniel talk about spilled coffee, Space Jam: A New Legacy, and Britney Spears. Then they discuss their enjoyment of Loki, it&apos;s expert balance of tone and theme, the Christian response to fiction containing things they don&apos;t like,  and implications for the Marvel multiverse in future installments. Topics:Melvin has two cold-opens: one about Space Jam: A New Legacy and the other about Britney Spears. Daniel chooses the "I-Spilled-My-Coffee-While-Recording" option. Then they get into Space Jam: A New Legacy&apos;s weird cross-promotion choices How #FreeBritney can be observed similarly to the fascination with Princess Diana, and how the continued humanization of stars is a net-positive. Introducing Loki [15:07] Melvin shares what he likes about Loki, such as the weekly release schedule and its powerful subject matter of individual value (free-will, self-love, and self-reflection). Daniel, "I&apos;m just going to say it right now though, like, if this is what the shows going to be like the whole time, I&apos;m going to be very disappointed." Loki&apos;s one-line mention of his sexuality, and how it&apos;s really not a big deal in case anyone was complaining Art always reflects the time, place, and people who make it. It&apos;s useful for the Christian to be aware of people&apos;s genuine lives. To embrace the honesty of others, even when that honesty reveals they have sin in their life. It is unhealthy to rely on corporations to dictate one&apos;s morality, nor to be overtly bothered by a corporations moral stance. How Disney, a corporation, doesn&apos;t push the progressive button too far because it may affect their bottom-line, and how a company&apos;s bottom-line is more important than their morality. Melvin, "[Christians] are always so worried about "what should I do and what should I not do; who should I support and who should I not support; what show should I watch and what show should I not watch - and why."" If the Big-C church had been doing its job - making disciples, and not fighting a culture war - then perhaps Christians wouldn&apos;t have to be upset with the kind of art they engage in television and film. When imitating Paul at the Areopagus (Acts 17), the Christian learns media literacy for the sake of disciple making. Getting into the last episode of Loki, the big reveal of Kang the Conqueror, and theorizing for the future. Suspecting that the branching of timelines is how we&apos;ll see Mutants introduced into the MCU. Recommendations: Lyman Coleman&apos;s CSB Life Connections Study Bible Pokemon GO The 4400 Support on Patreon for Unique Perks! Social Links: Twitter Website Facebook Group CinematicDoctrine@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CinematicDoctrine)

Loki (S1) - Self-Love and Reflection, and Cultural Observation

MOVIE DISCUSSION:  Melvin and Daniel talk about what it&apos;s like to be back in the theater (officially), how Black Widow compares to the multiple Marvel Mini-series, and how Black Widow feels a bit like two movies at once that don&apos;t always work together. Topics: Daniel, "This was my first movie back in the theaters." Discussing the trailers seen before Black Widow Introducing Black Widow [14:17] Trying to figure out the purpose of this movie apart from it simply being a Black Widow stand-alone flick. Melvin, "Yeah, let&apos;s talk about that [opening credits] cause that was, like, really strange!" Daniel, "Like I said, it feels like there&apos;s almost two movies at play." Fangirling over Florence Pugh and how she&apos;s a brilliant performer Contemplating reasons for audience disengagement Daniel, "Again, they&apos;re trying to do Jason Bourne serious-spy-movie... but then they have secret pheromones that keep you from killing people." The missed opportunity that is Taskmaster (but potential future hope for the character) Wanting more creativity in the MCU, and comparing Black Widow to the MCU Mini-Series&apos; on Disney Plus. Rewriting scenes, because we&apos;re a podcast and that&apos;s what podcasts do! Hoping to see more creativity in the MCU movies Recommendation:G.K. Beale and D.A. Carson&apos;s Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast by Christianity Today Albert Mohler&apos;s "The Prayer that Turns the World Upside Down" Support on Patreon for Unique Perks! Social Links: Twitter Website Facebook Group CinematicDoctrine@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CinematicDoctrine)

Black Widow - A Middling Marvel Movie

TV-SHOW DISCUSSION:  Melvin and Daniel talk about Invincible, the crazy popular and occasionally ultra-violent animated superhero show on Amazon Prime. Topics: Why we’re talking about Invincible despite the fact we were planning to talk about Bo Burnham: Inside Introducing Invincible [7:41] Baseline, non-spoilery reasons why Melvin and Daniel found Invincible so compelling Invincible masterfully employs a brilliant hook to create pervasive suspense Open, total-spoiler reasons why Invincible is so compelling Each character and plotline are deeply rich and highly engaging Amber, Mark’s girlfriend, is written really well and doesn’t get the usual “hero-girlfriend” treatment Daniel, “…one of the best season finales of any show I’ve ever watched...” How Invincible causes us to ponder the value of humanity in spite of humanity A strong resolution with exciting implications for Season 2! By the way: Humanity does have inherent value imbued by God Recommendations: William MacDonald’s Believer’s Bible Commentary Rebecca McLaughlin’s “10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity” Go to the Gym (boost those Serotonin levels!) Support on Patreon for Unique Perks! Social Links: Twitter Website Facebook Group CinematicDoctrine@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CinematicDoctrine)

Invincible (S1) - Brilliantly Complex and Intensely Human

TV-SHOW DISCUSSION: Daniel’s been thinking too much about streaming services and spends 15 minutes ruminating on what worries him the most, and then the two discuss The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and its complex metaphorical stand-ins. Also, they complain about the last episode because everyone has complained about the last episode.Topics:Daniel’s existential dread over streaming services……but Melvin feels VUDU solves that existentialism.Melvin, “What’s your fear, then? Like, what’s your fear [about streaming services]?”Introducing The Falcon and the Winter Soldier [17:19]Daniel, “I love the character of John Walker.”Melvin, amidst mocking laughter, “Let’s talk about the ending!”Recommendations:Day X Podcast by The New York TimesCharles Spurgeon’s “The Treasury of David”Sweet ToothSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks!Social Links:TwitterWebsiteFacebook GroupCinematicDoctrine@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/CinematicDoctrine)

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - Too Much Too Little

TV SHOW DISCUSSION:  In this episode, Melvin and Daniel talk about the first Phase Four property from the MCU, WandaVision, and how grief maintains the through line of the show.Topics:Melvin got sunburn in the shadeIntroducing WandaVisionHow Daniel watched a ton of TVLand and was prepared for WandaVisionWandaVision is a genuinely risky Disney Marvel projectHow Melvin loved the melancholy tone and metatextual content within WandaVisionThe Evan Peters fan theory/controversy and the disparity between creator intention and fan expectationIs entertainment media always required to depict justice and accountability?Creating our own unrealities because they’re often “easier” to live in than realityRecommendations:Philip Ryken’s Galatians Reformed Expository CommentaryRequiem for a Paper Bag“Is A.I. the Problem? Or Are We?” – The Ezra Klein ShowSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks!Social Links:TwitterWebsiteFacebook GroupCinematicDoctrine@Gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CinematicDoctrine)

WandaVision - A (Marvel) Grief Observed

On our return episode of the podcast, we discuss a much-loved Pixar flick from a few years ago, as well as the reason Cinematic Doctrine was on hiatus for so long. Topics:Podcasting nonsense Introducing ‘Inside Out’ Why Melvin picked ‘Inside Out’ and how it relates to the hiatus How Daniel also caught ‘Inside Out’ at a pivotal time in his life Emotions are indicators of our needs (i.e. sadness = external alert to others) How Melvin and Daniel are not worrying about Spoilers anymore because most people only listen to episodes of movies/shows they’ve already seen Vin Diesel Calling your Insurance to see if they’ll cover an in-patient “vacation” to The Center – A Place of Hope Sadness as a community bonding experience Brainstorming an ‘Inside Out’ sequel except this time it’s adults Memes Melvin missed while he was away Recommendations Daniel: “Can I briefly talk about one thing from Mortal Kombat I really liked?” Recommendations:Xbox Game Pass (XCloud specifically) Douglas Moo’s Roman’s Commentary Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency Invincible Support us on Patreon and influence the show Check the website for exclusive content Join our Facebook Group Follow our Twitter Editor&apos;s Note: At some point, Melvin begins using language like “good emotion” and “bad emotion”. It is important to note that all emotions are neither good nor bad. Emotions are tools with which the body uses to protect, maintain, signal, and prepare the body for situations based upon current information. Emotions come upon people (a loved one walks in the room, your body triggers a smile – it triggers happiness) and thus often are not even chosen by the individual. People use moral language to define emotions when they are often defining nourishing or toxic responses to emotions. This is how certain emotions carry a stigma that usually is not useful to helping understand our emotions. Case in point: sadness is not a bad emotion, but perpetual wallowing in despair is a toxic response to sadness as it can often cause one to not fulfill their responsibilities or even be kind to their friends. However, a nourishing use of sadness may be sharing with another their pain, spending time with another in grief, or perhaps spending time alone to meditate on what’s going on. Notice how these may impede responsibilities, too, yet may be more beneficial in the long run for an individual. This asserts the nuance and complexity of how emotions function. Again, emotions are not moral but are indicators for current experiences and needs. What someone does with their emotions can result in moral quandary, but emotions themselves are never immoral. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CinematicDoctrine)

Inside Out - How Emotions Put the Podcast on Hiatus

Due to a personal emergency, the Cinematic Doctrine podcast will be taking a long hiatus. We intend to come back with new content at a later date, but because of our circumstances, things will have to be put on hold for an undefined length of time. We apologize for this, and will be pausing all Patreon billing cycles until further notice. In other words, Patreon Supporters will not be charged, and we encourage fans not to join the Patreon at this time. Unfortunately, this also means that January’s Patreon Selected episode will also be canceled. We are deeply sorry about this inconvenience. If the hiatus continues longer than we anticipate, we will consider unlaunching the Creator Page to eliminate confusion. All future updates will be present on the Cinematic Doctrine website, as well as our active Twitter, so try not to forget about us! Thank you so much for your past support, and we pray you are all doing well and staying safe. Twitter: https://twitter.com/@cinedoctrineSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/CinematicDoctrine)

Long Hiatus Underway

TV-SHOW DISCUSSION: In a year without movies, film fans had television. In a year with television, everyone anticipated the release of The Mandalorian Season Two. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t one of my most anticipated projects of the 2020, and I think it’s safe to say it didn’t disappoint. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. We have a lot to get into with this episode, and right off the bat Derrick Whitmore from ShatterCast gets into one of his famous positive-and-negative lists, while John Weiand, Daniel, and I jump off his list with our own comments. We also celebrate The Mandalorian’s series format for the breathing room it provides the expansive Star Wars universe, as opposed to the limited runtime of a 2-hour film. Then, spoilers run free as we get into the nitty-gritty of The Mandalorian, discuss Episode 2’s wild Baby Yoda antics, geek out over Episode 5’s star cameo, and talk at length about Episode 7’s great introduction of much-needed nuance to the Star Wars universe. And yes, of course we talk about the end of the series, and share our speculation on what Season Three will bring. Shattered Studios: http://www.shatteredstudios.net/ Patreon: http://bit.ly/CinDocPatreon Website: CinematicDoctrine.com Email: CinematicDoctrine@Gmail.com Twitter: http://bit.ly/CineDoctrineTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/CineDoctrineInsta Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBCinDoc Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CinematicDoctrine)

The Mandalorian (S2) - ShatterCast Loves Star Wars

MONTHLY MOVIE NEWS: In this episode, Melvin, Daniel, and Carter talk about the huge Warner Bros. news that their entire movie release schedule for 2021 would launch not only in theaters but also on HBOMax the same day. That’s wild news that shakes the movie industry to its core, so they speculate on how this decision came to fruition, what it means for the future of theaters, and if the general movie watcher will jump at the opportunity to visit the theater once vaccines are widely distributed and COVID is a thing of the past. Also, they spend, like, 10 minutes talking about the SAW Franchise. Woops. Patreon: http://bit.ly/CinDocPatreon Website: CinematicDoctrine.com Email: CinematicDoctrine@Gmail.com Twitter: http://bit.ly/CineDoctrineTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/CineDoctrineInsta Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBCinDoc Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CinematicDoctrine)

MMN: Warner Media's Industry-Changing Decision

TRAILER TALK: Carter and Melvin chat several upcoming Disney properties: Ms Marvel, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, and What If…?. Also, they chat about two Star Wars shows: Star Wars: The Bad Batch and Andor. Also, Melvin kept calling the show Andor, “Cassian”. So, if you hear him talking about a show called "Cassian", that one doesn’t exist. Andor exists. Or, at least, in 2022 it does. Patreon: http://bit.ly/CinDocPatreon Website: CinematicDoctrine.com Email: CinematicDoctrine@Gmail.com Twitter: http://bit.ly/CineDoctrineTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/CineDoctrineInsta Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBCinDoc Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CinematicDoctrine)

TT: Loki, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, What If...?

PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION: This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon. Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard! Advertised as Pixar’s return to a release schedule of original properties, lots of people had high hopes for Onward. Then, Coronavirus ruined everything, as we’ve known it to do, and theaters shut down roughly two weeks after it’s theater debut. Soon, Disney saved the day by making it available to the masses soon after, and the world got a taste of Pixar’s latest flick. That is, until Soul releases like a day from this episode’s release. After we give you all the technical details regarding Onward, Daniel kicks us off with his comprehensive thoughts on the film, and how Pixar simply has a knack for producing genuine, heartfelt, and engaging stories no matter the setting. Not only that, the two of us meditate on the idea that, at its core, Onward is pretty melancholy for a kid’s film, and how another animated feature from 2020, The Willoughbys, also has a melancholy yet hopeful premise for a PG flick. Then, we engage what is probably Cinematic Doctrine’s longest trivia section as we list off every lil’ hidden detail we could find in Onward. From the creative fantasy puns Pixar employs, to the myriad of references to other Pixar properties, we’ve got you covered. And don’t worry, we also have some behind-the-scenes trivia regarding the development of Onward, so stick around for that, too. And lastly, I ask Daniel what it is about the ending to Onward that spoke to him so deeply, and the two of us dig into its themes of wrestling with loss and overcoming hardship through brotherly love. I also ask Daniel what he thinks about the use of magic as a plot device considering the apprehension most Christians may have toward the modern usage and portrayal of magic in fiction. Onward is Rated PG for action/peril and some mild thematic elements. It features Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Octavia Spencer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Mel Rodriguez. Directed by Dan Scanlon. Onward is currently available on Disney Plus. Sleigh Bell noise by GrowlerMusic Patreon: http://bit.ly/CinDocPatreon Website: CinematicDoctrine.com Email: CinematicDoctrine@Gmail.com Twitter: http://bit.ly/CineDoctrineTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/CineDoctrineInsta Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBCinDoc Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CinematicDoctrine)

Onward - The Magic of Family & Self-Sacrifice

PODCAST UPDATE: Quick episode detailing the content we&apos;re producing for the end of the year (special Quibi episode, Trailer Talk, Monthly Movie News, and Patreon Supporter chosen film), as well as pointing you lovely people to our Tenet podcast episode and written post from September!Tenet Episode: https://bit.ly/TenetCinDoc Tenet Written Review: https://bit.ly/TenetDemandsARewatch Patreon: http://bit.ly/CinDocPatreon Website: CinematicDoctrine.com Email: CinematicDoctrine@Gmail.com Twitter: http://bit.ly/CineDoctrineTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/CineDoctrineInsta Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBCinDoc Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CinematicDoctrine)

Update and Tenet Episode

MOVIE DISCUSSION: I love Chris Staron and I love Truce Podcast, so of course I had him back on the show this Christmas season to talk about one of his favorite Christmas flicks (and that's after chatting one of his favorite musicals!). When he suggested we chat Ernest Saves Christmas, I jumped at the opportunity to revisit Jim Varney’s classic character. I don’t typically throw this term around much, but rewatching Ernest Saves Christmas was very wholesome, and reminded me of the comfort one can have watching holiday films. As we get started, Chris and I dive deep into our general thoughts on Ernest as a character, slapstick as a bygone comedy format, and how nostalgia glasses are virtually required when rewatching films we liked as a child. Then, our trivia section borderline advocates string-theory as we ponder the consistent themes, tropes, and overlapping characteristics of many Christmas films featuring Santa Claus, and how there may be a secret Santa cinematic universe. Chris also shares some amazing history on how Jim Varney and John R Cherry III built "Ernest P. Worrell" into a dominating advertising icon and popular Disney character. And lastly, we have a candid discussion on how comedy and slapstick can often be at the expense of others, and how sometimes Christians are uncomfortable with that. So, we head to scripture for some literary parallels between the book of Esther and the book of 1st Samuel, and how one can be read with comedic intentions, and the other would be inappropriate to read for kicks. Ernest Saves Christmas is Rated PG. Here's a custom certificate: thematic elements and mild humor. It features Jim Varney, Douglas Seale, Noelle Parker, Gailard Sartain, Bill Byrge, and Oliver Clark. Directed by John R. Cherry III. Ernest Saves Christmas is available on VUDU. Sleigh Bell noise by GrowlerMusic Patreon: http://bit.ly/CinDocPatreon Website: CinematicDoctrine.com Email: CinematicDoctrine@Gmail.com Twitter: http://bit.ly/CineDoctrineTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/CineDoctrineInsta Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBCinDoc Truce Podcast: https://trucepodcast.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CinematicDoctrine)

Ernest Saves Christmas - Truce Podcast and Slapstick Silliness

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