Resources

We felt it prudent to share some of the resources we’ve come to lean on both in our walks with God and our pursuits in understanding film as a medium for discerning and interpreting culture. Hopefully, these resources will help in the refinement of a Biblical filter in how we not only consume film, but also in how we spend our time each passing day.

Ligonier Ministries

Succeeded by the late Dr. R.C. Sproul, Ligonier Ministries, continues to prosper by the glory of God in their pursuit of providing healthy, comprehensive resources for the growing Christian. With over 40 years of articles, devotionals, sermons, and podcasts, Ligonier Ministries borders on an endless supply of helpful study for anyone interested in pursuing a relationship with God the Father.

The Bible Project

Providing fully animated videos across a myriad of Biblical topics, The Bible Project seeks to make Scripture accessible to everyone using easy to understand visuals and engaging media. For those interested in a deeper context, Timothy Mackie and Jonathan Collins, creators of The Bible Project, host a podcast in which they delve further into the Biblical Theology behind each video.

Plugged In

Written by Daniel Strange, Plugged In: Connecting your faith with what you watch, read, and play is a delightful and introspective book approaching the often difficult yet necessary questions regarding our engagement with entertainment. From Instagram stories, television programs, or movies, Strange dares to discuss the importance of the Christians involvement in everyday leisure.

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Resident Evil (2026) – Devoid of Thought; Fun to Watch – Cinematic Doctrine: A Movie Review Podcast Hosted by Christians

Send us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION: Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss Zach Cregger's new adaptation of a popular horror franchise, Resident Evil! How does it compare to his previous, original films Barbarian and Weapons? How much does the film draw from the video games? Should comedy be illegal? Tune in and find out!Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 23-minutes discussing 2026's current world-wide box-office winners, from Backrooms to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and where they're placed alongside a myriad of other movies. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)In good practice, Kathryn & Melvin share their experience with the Resident Evil franchise before discussing Cregger's interpretation.For Kathryn, there was a disparity between how the trailer advertised the film and the film itself.Melvin, "I didn't love it. I don't dislike it. I think it might be Cregger's weakest movie."Is the humor here "Millennial" coded?Cregger made a Resident Evil movie that draws a lot from John Carpenter's The Thing… why not use more practical effects?Melvin wonders if the "controversy" around Cregger's interpretation was bot-motivated, but he shares his thoughts nonetheless regarding the "sanctity" of canon.Is the movie actually about fatherhood, or is it using it as window dressing?There's a lot of similarities between Resident Evil (2026) and Exit 8.Script-doctoring the ending.Comparing the dramatic character arcs of Bryan from Resident Evil and The Lost Man from Exit 8.Recommendations:[REC] (2007) (Movie)Hope (2026) (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

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Melvin Benson

Melvin Benson is the Founder, Executive Editor, and Lead Host of Cinematic Doctrine, a mature, millennial-infused film/tv discussion podcast influenced by Acts 17 and Romans 2:4. His hope is to see King Jesus glorified as far as the east is from the west!