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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Pet Sematary (1989) – w/ Dreadful Digest on The CliffsNotes Adaptation – Cinematic Doctrine: A Movie Review Podcast Hosted by Christians

Send us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION: Dreadful Digest: Podcast // Instagram // YouTubeTessa Nelson of the Dreadful Digest Podcast joins Kathryn & Melvin to explore the first adaptation of Stephen King's Pet Sematary! Is the gang a fan of the book? How does it hold up against tentpole classic adaptations like Misery and The Shining? Is Dale Midkiff up to the task of playing Louis Creed? All that and more; tune in now!Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 20-minutes discussing the announcement of IT: Welcome to Derry Season 2, how this season will handle the "Bradley Gang" story, if Finn Wolfhard will play a gang-member, what other Stephen King books may be brought into the story, and much more. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)How Pet Sematary evokes a reread more than a rewatch. There's never been a sleepier performance than Dale Midkiff as Louis Creed.Bad parents = annoying characters… sometimes.Is the story of Pet Sematary as dark as Stephen King once thought?Kathryn talks about something she initially misinterpreted about the story, and how this misinterpretation still kinda works with the story anwyay.On the burial ground, an allegory for hidden addiction/shame, who's responsible for the events of the story, and Judd.The ending is… rough. But its still fun.So… is dead better?Recommendations:The Cats of Ulthar by H.P. Lovecraft (1920) (Short Story)Visit your local library!The Shining (1997) (Mini-Series)Visit a cat cafe! 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!