Best Daniel A Darko Podcasts (2024)

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Ready Player One - w/ Geek Freaks on Nostalgia Overwhelming 1:05:00

20m ago1:05:00

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MOVIE DISCUSSION: Geek Freaks: Podcast / Instagram / YouTube / Website Frank from the Geek Freaks Podcast Network joins Melvin to discuss a nostalgic hit from 2018, Ready Player One! From it's barrage of "Do-You-Remember-That?" to it's mix of live-action and CG storytelling, Spielberg takes us on a futuristic, rebellious journey through the Oasis! …

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Shadowlands - Desire, Suffering, Love 1:10:37

3h ago1:10:37

1:10:37

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 this month's Patreon Supporter selected film, Shadowlands! Based upon the later life of C.S. Lewis, specifically his growing romance with his w…

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Tower of Terror - More Theme Park Silliness 1:12:41

9d ago1:12:41

1:12:41

PARTY PLEASER: Shirleon, Kathryn, and Melvin dive into that long-forgotten non-DCOM, Tower of Terror! If you remember programming on ABC called "The Wonderful World of Disney", then you'll remember this early Disney Parks ride-adaption! Ready to relive some memories? Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 30-minutes playing a horror-themed trivia wherein Melv…

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Donnie Darko - w/ Liz & A Movie on Teen A(ngst)gnosticism 1:22:25

14d ago1:22:25

1:22:25

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Liz & A Movie: Instagram / YouTube / Letterboxd Liz from Liz & A Movie (and Court from The B-Movie Critics Podcast!) join Melvin to discuss one of his old-school favorites: Donnie Darko! They get into the drama, the angst, and everything in between! Topics: Melvin asks Liz & Court a few questions about their movie tastes, as well …

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The Crow (1994) - w/ Daniel Braindead on Life, Death, Love, & Hate 1:32:37

21d ago1:32:37

1:32:37

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Ways to support missions: Mission Next // Wycliffe Bible Translators // The Voice of the Martyrs Daniel comes out of hiding to discuss The Crow with Melvin, but not before explaining why he vanished from the podcast. The two then explore both the original comic and the 90's production of The Crow. Afterward, they ponder the weirdn…

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Spawn - w/ Systematic Geekology on Nobody's 90s Nostalgia 1:04:08

1M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

PARTY PLEASER: Systematic Geekology: Spotify / Instagram Will Rose of Systematic Geekology joins Melvin to summarize Spawn, a notoriously bad superhero movie from the 90s! From John Leguizamo imitating Jim Carrey's The Mask, to shockingly bad CGI, the two get into the not-so-good, the pretty dang bad, and the stupendously ugly. It's a trip! Topics:…

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Synchronic - Kitchen Sink Sci-Fi 1:10:25

1M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

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! Shirleon joins Melvin to discuss Synchronic, one of the later Benson & Moorhead productions before they transitioned into television. The two get into all of the interesting i…

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Your Name. - w/ Beneath the Tangles on Shinkai's Melancholic Filmography 1:12:08

2M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Beneath the Tangles: Instagram / YouTube / X / Website Twwk (Charles) from Beneath the Tangles joins Melvin to discuss the hugely popular anime film Your Name. from Makoto Shinkai. From its Studio Ghibli-esque accessibility, its stunningly detailed animation, and Shinkai's filmography, the two discuss all sorts of topics in this d…

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Frances Ha - w/ Movies & Us on Adulting 1:15:22

2M ago1:15:22

1:15:22

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Movies & Us: Podcast, Instagram, Threads TV & Us: Podcast, Instagram, Threads Jen & Sarah from the Movies & Us Podcast join Melvin to discuss an early 2010's indie classic, Frances Ha! From it's deep relatability to it's clever humor, the three explore what makes the film stand out as a testament to growing up even when you're all…

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The Outsiders – w/ The Filmjoe Podcast on a Golden, Sophomoric, Teenage Reflection 1:07:13

2M ago1:07:13

1:07:13

MOVIE DISCUSSION: The Filmjoe Podcast: Spotify / Instagram / YouTube Joe Velazquez of The Filmjoe Podcast joins Melvin to discuss Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders, the movie based upon a staple grade-school book-assignment! The two discuss the atmosphere of a realized world, experiences soaked in nostalgia, and the painful beauty in growing up.…

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Pulse - A Lonely, Traumatic, Dead Internet 1:32:11

2M ago1:32:11

1:32:11

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 our Patreon Selected film, Pulse! This early 2000's Japanese horror film explores isolation, death, and human relationships amidst the infancy …

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Venom: Let There Be Carnage - It's Embarrassing and Weird 1:24:41

3M ago1:24:41

1:24:41

REBROADCAST MOVIE DISCUSSION: In this rebroadcasted episode (originally released October 5th, 2021), Melvin & Dan waste no time with banter and jump right into discussing Sony's latest Marvel feature, Venom: Let There Be Carnage! Topics: Daniel reviews the new Venom track by Eminem. Melvin suspects Venom: Let There Be Carnage will be the worst movi…

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The Blackcoat's Daughter - The Horror of Spiritual Loneliness 1:20:36

3M ago1:20:36

1:20:36

REBROADCAST MOVIE DISCUSSION: In this rebroadcasted episode (originally released September 20th, 2022), you'll hear Melvin & Dan talk about one of Mel's favorite movies, The Blackcoat's Daughter, perhaps the most painstakingly slow burning, brooding mood slashers ever made. Also, Melvin gets really honest about why he loves The Blackcoat's Daughter…

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Dream Scenario - w/ The Infinity Bros Podcast on Ideals, Self-Image, and Vanity 1:18:59

3M ago1:18:59

1:18:59

MOVIE DISCUSSION: The Infinity Bros Podcast: Spotify / Instagram / Website Isaac Edlund of The Infinity Bros Podcast joins Mel to discuss Dream Scenario, a movie whose hook is so good you'll run to the theater to see it! Then, you'll see it and go... huh? We discuss what we like, what we don't like, and the hazard of chasing your dreams! Topics: (P…

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Pitch Black - The Proto Syfy Channel Original Movie 1:20:45

3M ago1:20:45

1:20:45

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! Shirleon joins Melvin to discuss Pitch Black, one of Vin Diesel's early action outings! The two explore what's cool and what's not-so-cool. But don't worry, they both agree: t…

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Zoetic and the CCM Coconut Tree (Jesus Revolution, The Jesus Music) 2:00:18

4M ago2:00:18

2:00:18

LET'S TALK: Zoetic: Spotify / Instagram / Linktree Kierstyn St. John, founder/songwriter/producer for the Christian jazz-pop fusion duo Zoetic, joins Melvin to discuss all things Christian Contemporary Music (CCM)! First, Melvin interviews Kierstyn about the Zoetic project, their mix of musical genre, and comfortability with challenging lyrics. Fol…

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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters - Cartoonish YA Silliness 1:16:15

4M ago1:16:15

1:16:15

PARTY PLEASER: Shirleon joins Melvin in summarizing Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, the forgotten sequel to Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Mythical monsters abound in this YA-flick, and the two have a fun time chattin' what works and what doesn't in this swan-song of the Percy Jackson theatrical film series. Topics: (PATREON EX…

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Cube - Intriguing, Intelligent, and Well Directed 1:30:59

4M ago1:30:59

1:30:59

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss a late-90's Canadian sci-fi thriller, Cube! Why? Because Melvin has a podcast and he gets to choose what they cover! From talented directing to the intriguing mystery of the cube itself, the two discuss all sorts of exciting material in this episode. Tune in now! Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 45-minut…

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Good Burger 2 - Edible but Expired Nostalgia 1:25:13

4M ago1:25:13

1:25:13

PARTY PLEASER: Shirleon joins Melvin in summarizing the sequel to the late-90s Kenan & Kel hit, Good Burger 2! From more silly burger-flippin' hijinks to Ed's absurd antics, the two discuss how things feel kind of the same, things feel a bit different, and borger! Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 50-minutes discussing the newly announced "Twisted Childh…

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The Man from Earth - Hollow, Pretentious, and Poorly Directed 1:08:11

5M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

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! Shirleon joins Melvin to discuss a movie neither of them had heard of before: The Man From Earth! John Oldman says he's lived for 14,000 years, but his coworkers aren't so sur…

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Doom - w/ The Reformed Gamers on Misguided Video Game Adaptions 45:01

5M ago45:01

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MOVIE DISCUSSION: Melvin digs into the archives (read: he found lost audio from 2020) to unearth a surprise Logan Sharp guest appearance! As The Reformed Gamers posted their last episode on January 24th, 2024, Melvin figured it would be fun to release this special episode as a final hoorah to one of his podcasting inspirations. We'll miss you, The …

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Holes - Yeah, It's as Good as You Remember 1:13:06

5M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Shirleon and Melvin discuss the popular 2003 Disney family movie Holes, that one where lizards are scary and the line, "I can fix that." is eternally engrained in your brain! We dig into the films surprisingly mature content, occasionally DCOM-esque nature, and how sometimes that movie you liked as a kid is as good as you remember…

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Unbreakable - w/ Geek Devotions on Power, Gentleness, and a Perfect Movie 1:47:09

5M ago1:47:09

1:47:09

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Geek Devotions Website, YouTube, and Comm Talk Podcast. Dallas from Geek Devotions joins Melvin in discussing M. Night Shyamalan's comic-book inspired follow-up to his break-out film: Unbreakable! Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 33-minutes of Melvin interviewing Dallas about the "Geek Devotions" project; what Dallas and Celeste seek t…

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When Marnie Was There - Personal Anxiety, Western Queerbaiting, and Transformative Love 1:38:28

6M ago1:38:28

1:38:28

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! Shirleon joins Melvin to discuss this month's Patreon-Picked flick: When Marnie Was There! Boy do they cover a lot of ground! From discussing its strong melancholy vibes to it…

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Your Lie in April - w/ Faith & Fandom in the Manic Pixie Dream Girl Episode 1:19:26

6M ago1:19:26

1:19:26

TV-SHOW DISCUSSION: Faith & Fandom Podcast & Website Hector Miray from Faith & Fandom joins Melvin to discuss one of the highest rated anime of the modern age: Your Lie in April! The two discuss it's exploration of music-as-metaphor, depictions of trauma, and, of course, all of the melodrama! Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 47-minutes discussing the cu…

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Uzumaki - Editing, Obsession, Acceptance 1:34:33

6M ago1:34:33

1:34:33

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Kathryn joins Melvin in discussing an early Junji Ito live-action adaption, Uzumaki! Although the film went into production before the manga had reached its completion, there's still a lot of exciting material to cover in this truly wacky film; and not just because of the spirals! Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 38-minutes of Kathryn …

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Howl's Moving Castle - w/ Establishing Shot Pod on Turmoil and Kindness 1:47:44

6M ago1:47:44

1:47:44

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Eli Price's The Establishing Shot Podcast, @establishingshotpod on Instagram, and @EliPrice on Letterboxd. Happy Ani-May! Eli Price, host of The Establishing Shot Podcast, joins Melvin in discussing one of Hayao Miyazaki's most beloved films, Howl's Moving Castle! From its fairytale atmosphere to child-like wonder, the two get int…

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Damsel - w/ Shesmadeofwords on Millie Bobby Brown, Scary Dragons, & Wanting More 1:18:48

7M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

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! Shesmadeofwords Podcast & Instagram Shirleon joins Melvin in discussing Millie Bobby Brown's latest acting venture: Damsel! From it's wild, fluctuating tone to actually making…

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Shin Godzilla - w/ Monster Island Film Vault on 3/11 and Existential Titan Horror 1:40:46

7M ago1:40:46

1:40:46

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Nate Marchand's Monster Island Film Vault Podcast, Henshin Men Podcast, The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers Franchise Podcast, and Author website. Nate Marchand, host of several podcasts, joins Melvin in discussing Hideaki Anno's bizarre entry to the Godzilla film-canon: Shin Godzilla! This film has it all: satire,…

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Animal Farm (1954) - Historically Important Well-Made Propaganda 1:19:49

7M ago1:19:49

1:19:49

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Kathryn joins Melvin in discussing George Orwell's other popular communist-criticism tale, Animal Farm! In this early animated adaption the two discuss the complicated social dynamics of Animal Farm, what makes the story so timeless and accessible, and the fascinating history behind this film's development. Topics: (PATREON EXCLUS…

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Green Lantern - w/ Nerds & Jesus Podcast on The "Sam's Club" Tire-Buying Movie 1:17:10

7M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

PARTY PLEASER: Guest: Nerds & Jesus Podcast & Instagram Mary Howell, lead host of the Nerds & Jesus Podcast, joins Melvin in summarizing a formative experience in Ryan Reynold's Hollywood career, Green Lantern! This stupendously expensive cinematic-universe starter failed to meet expectations, disappointing moviegoers the world over! And now it's t…

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The Stepford Wives (1975) - w/ Kelsey Kramer McGinnis On Tradwives and Asking: "Do Stepford Men Even Like Women?" 1:28:48

7M ago1:28:48

1:28:48

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Kelsey Kramer McGinnis on Instagram & Christianity Today Kelsey Kramer McGinnis, contributing author to Christianity Today and Professor at Grand View University, joins Melvin in discussing a classic film adaption in early feminist literature, The Stepford Wives! Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 38-minutes discussing Kelsey McGinnis' a…

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The Luck of the Irish - Our Luck Has Run Out 1:11:59

8M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

PATREON PARTY PLEASER: 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! Shirleon joins Melvin in summarizing and reliving the early DCOM era of television with The Luck of the Irish, a movie that wears its inspiration on its sleeve! From weird patrio…

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Dune: Part 2 - w/ Jerry Dugan Spittin' Dune Facts! 1:41:30

8M ago1:41:30

1:41:30

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Jerry Dugan's "Beyond the Rut" Podcast & Book Cinematic Doctrine's Dune Episode Jerry Dugan from the Beyond the Rut Podcast joins Melvin and Shirleon in discussing Denis Villeneuve's latest film, Dune: Part Two! Jerry and Shirleon share insight into the original Frank Herbert novel, how Villeneuve's two films handle adapting such …

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Arrival - w/ The Gospel According To Making the Most of Misery 1:32:25

8M ago1:32:25

1:32:25

MOVIE DISCUSSION: The Gospel According To Podcast & Instagram Dave Hallahan of The Gospel According To podcast joins Melvin in discussing one of Dennis Villeneuve's most accessible and celebrated features, Arrival! Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 36-minutes of discussing Dave Hallahan's podcast The Gospel According To, their wide-variety of subject mat…

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Prince of Darkness - w/ Terrorific Lady and the Dimensions of Horror 54:00

8M ago54:00

54:00

MOVIE DISCUSSION: @terrorificlady Brandy, the Terrorific Lady herself, joins Melvin to discuss one of John Carpenter's more offbeat entries into the world of cinema, Prince of Darkness! From the combination of religion and science, to discussions on cosmic, otherworldly fears, and even fun comparisons to the other two films in Carpenter's soft "Apo…

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The Mighty Ducks - The 90s Are In! (Also Dads, Hockey, and Disney Movies) 1:22:53

9M ago1:22:53

1:22:53

PATREON PARTY PLEASER: 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! Shirleon and Melvin travel back a whopping thirty years to summarize The Mighty Ducks, the early 90's hockey trilogy-starter! What a throwback! From simple-yet-compelling charact…

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The Menu - w/ TylerBanarkReviewsMovies who's Seated for Two 1:10:05

9M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

MOVIE DISCUSSION: @TylerBanarkReviewsMovies Tyler Banark from @TylerBanarkReviewsMovies joins Melvin to discuss one of his favorite films of 2022, The Menu! Combining culinary arts with cultish antics, this horrific thriller showcases excellent performances, delicious food, and class-warfare all in a tight 107-minutes! And there's a whole lot more …

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Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief - The Death Knell of YA Adaptions 1:29:16

9M ago1:29:16

1:29:16

PARTY PLEASER: Shirleon joins Melvin in summarizing Chris Columbus' return to the YA genre, Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief! From an ill-defined protagonist to it's swiftly resolved mile-a-minute narrative hurdles, this late-stage entry into the world of YA-movie adaptions tries its darndest to make it out alive. Will Shirleon an…

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The Royal Tenenbaums - The Godfather for Liberal Art Students 1:04:21

9M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Kathryn joins Melvin in discussing one of Wes Anderson's most celebrated films, The Royal Tenenbaums. The two enjoy discussing it's silly-yet-serious family drama, the effects of negligent parenting, and the absurdity of that scene involving a pop-song and a bathroom mirror. But most of all, the two enjoy discussing the idea that …

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On Golden Pond - Nostalgia, Perception, and Old Age 1:15:57

10M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

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! Shirleon joins Melvin in discussing this month's Patron-Pick, On Golden Pond! This Oscar-winning feature stars Katherine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, and Jane Fonda in a complex-yet-…

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Death Note (2017) - Criminally Westernized 1:29:18

11M ago1:29:18

1:29:18

PATREON PARTY PLEASER: 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! Shirleon joins Melvin in summarizing one of the single most hated western adaptions of an anime to date: Death Note from Adam Wingard! From sporadic over-the-top violence to an e…

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Nineteen Eighty-Four (1954) - Wow, It's Just Like 1984 1:08:03

11M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Kathryn joins Melvin in discussing an early English adaption of George Orwell's ground-breaking, genre-defining, and highly-influential novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. In this semi-live BBC rendition, one whose controversy is as historic as it is ironic, Kathryn and Melvin discuss not only the impact of this adaption but also the debi…

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Eraserhead - About Maturing, Sex, and Philadelphia 1:05:00

11M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Melvin's wife Kathryn joins him for an episode discussing Eraserhead, David Lynch's off-beat absurdist film featuring cinema's favorite lil' baby! From encroaching industrialization to a wealth of understated humor, Eraserhead includes an extreme degree of themes and metaphors, and the two explore it all in this engaging and educa…

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Five Nights at Freddy's - w/ The Reformed Gamers Surviving All Five Nights 1:36:13

11M ago1:36:13

1:36:13

PARTY PLEASER: thereformedgamers.com Logan Sharp of The Reformed Gamers Podcast joins Melvin in summarizing the biggest horror hit of the year, Five Nights at Freddy's! Despite failing to reach critics, Five Nights at Freddy's has decimated various box-office records, and the two talk about the video game franchise, it's oddly melancholic tone, and…

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Good Burger - 90s Throwback Time 1:16:29

12M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

PATREON PARTY PLEASER: 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! Shirleon joins Melvin in summarizing the late-90s Kenan & Kel hit, Good Burger! From it's absurd burger-flippin' hijinks to Ed's silly antics, the two discuss the positives from …

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The Quibi Quandary Part 3: Lost Media in Real Time 1:24:20

12M ago1:24:20

1:24:20

LET'S TALK: Melvin watched 10 shows on Quibi before its eventual (and predictable) collapse. First things first, Melvin asks Daniel what he thinks a show is about based on its marketing. Then, Melvin describes what it actually is. Afterward, Daniel curiously wonders, "How does this show being on Quibi improve the watching experience?". Throughout a…

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The Quibi Quandary Part 2: Melvin & Dan Explore the Quibi-Verse 57:17

12M ago57:17

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LET'S TALK: Melvin watched 10 shows on Quibi before its eventual (and predictable) collapse. First things first, Melvin asks Daniel what he thinks a show is about based on its marketing. Then, Melvin describes what it actually is. Afterward, Daniel curiously wonders, "How does this show being on Quibi improve the watching experience?". Throughout a…

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The Quibi Quandary Part 1: How it Came Before it Went 1:32:18

1y ago1:32:18

1:32:18

LET'S TALK: Melvin guides Daniel through his Quibi-venture, an exploration of that weird, less-than-one-year-old mobile-only streaming service that came and went in 2020. From it's lead cheerleaders of Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman, to how Quibi convinced nearly every production company in Hollywood to invest over $1.75 Billion, as well as tho…

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The VelociPastor - w/ Ant Coughlin (a normal Pastor) 55:17

1y ago55:17

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PATREON PARTY PLEASER: 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! Ant Coughlin, a pastor, joins Melvin in summarizing The VelociPastor. Because, of course! The two goof and gaff about this off-beat love-letter to 80's schlock grindhouse horror,…

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