Cinematic Doctrine

A Movie Podcast Hosted by Christians

Cinematic Doctrine is a mature, millennial-infused film/tv discussion podcast.

Meet the Team

Is Cinematic Doctrine a Christian Movie Podcast?

Melvin Benson

Founder, Editor-In-Chief, and Lead Host

Melvin loves a good story. Whether it’s a movie, show, game, comic, or novel, it doesn’t matter. As long as it’s rich, he’s ready and willing to give it a try! When he’s not knee-deep in someone else’s story, he’s writing his own.

Married to his wife Kathryn, the two regularly attend church, study the scriptures, have a tabby-cat named Milo, and stay up way too late watching movies or playing video games.

Favorite Movies

They Look Like People
The Blackcoat’s
Daughter
Waves
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Daniel Braindead

Producer, Content Editor, and Co-Host

As a child, Dan’s pastor father and Conservative Japanese mother wouldn’t let him watch secular TV or movies. His grandparents, however, would babysit him by sticking him in front of a TV showing him movies like Predator and Rambo: First Blood Part II on repeat. This super normal and very healthy upbringing made him the man he is today.

Dan is married to a very understanding woman and attends First Congregational Church. He has a bachelor’s degree in Biblical studies and has experience as a youth pastor and mental health counselor.

Favorite Movies

Pulp Fiction
Arsenic and Old Lace
The Room
Dead Alive


Cinematic Doctrine is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and other major podcast apps.

Nine to Five – Fonda, Tomlin, and Dolly Save Feminism – Cinematic Doctrine: A Movie Review Podcast Hosted by Christians

Send us a Question!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! Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss Nine to Five, a much-loved 1980's office-comedy! The two discuss the incredible performances, clever situational humor, its myriad of feminist ideas, and so much more. Tune in now!Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 20-minutes discussing Universal Studios being the first studio to hit $5 billion at the Box-Office in 2026, what's setting them apart from the competition, and why Disney didn't reach this milestone despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day's incredible success. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)It's a comedy film, but it also has these little details that speak to a heavier topic.The main performances from Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, and Dabney Coleman are incredibly charismatic.Kathryn, "The fact that Dolly Parton herself was so forward in saying, "I'm not a feminist" and it's like, "Okay, but, look at the art you just made!"."Why Doralee's fantasy of Mr. Hart is a clever inversion.Kathryn noticed that aspects of Judy, Violet, and Doralee's fantasies end up happening in one way or another.Applying "fight, flight, or fawn" to the leading ladies at the start of the film.The ending has a soft call-to-action, and Kathryn makes note of a costume detail that motivates this idea.Recommendations:Day of the Dead (1985) (Movie)Ginger Snaps (2000) (Movie) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & PinsSocial Links: ThreadsWebsiteInstagramLetterboxdFacebook Group 
  1. Nine to Five – Fonda, Tomlin, and Dolly Save Feminism
  2. Resident Evil (2026) – Devoid of Thought; Fun to Watch
  3. The Runner – Gal Gadon't
  4. It Ends – horror in lower case
  5. Buffet Infinity – Cult of (Commercial Television) Personality

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