Best Pixie Burger Podcasts (2024)

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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters - Cartoonish YA Silliness 1:17:09

41m ago1:17:09

1:17:09

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 1:31:53

3d ago1:31:53

1:31:53

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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Episode 5 | Red, White, and Royally Screwed 51:07

9d ago51:07

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In this 4th of July extravaganza, we discuss our fantasy picks for the 2024 Presidential Election, the worst things the US has given the world, the US Citizenship Test, and the most American beer of them all.By Bronson and Baiinga

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Good Burger 2 - Edible but Expired Nostalgia 1:26:07

10d ago1:26:07

1:26:07

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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Episode 4 | Celebrity Diarrhea, Feminist Smoothies, and Tajín Pixie Dust 43:18

15d ago43:18

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In this episode, we discuss the scourge of Tajín sweeping SoCal, Bronson's ride on the TMZ Celebrity Tour, the miracle of Erewhon smoothies, and some random questions, I dunno.By Bronson and Baiinga

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The Man from Earth - Hollow, Pretentious, and Poorly Directed 1:09:05

17d ago1:09:05

1:09:05

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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Episode 3 | Pride Month, Silver Lake, and Bai's Queer Eye 46:16

25d ago46:16

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In this episode, we discuss Pride Month, WeHo Pride and L.A. Pride, accidentally misgendering dogs, the Los Angeles neighborhood of Silver Lake, and Bai's eye trouble.By Bronson and Baiinga

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Doom - w/ The Reformed Gamers on Misguided Video Game Adaptions 45:56

24d ago45:56

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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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Episode 2 | Zoos, Orcas, and Brutalist Burgers 48:37

29d ago48:37

48:37

In this episode, we discuss Bronson's visits to the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, and the original McDonald's restaurant.By Bronson and Bai

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'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' delivers what you crave, if you like buddy cop movies 17:29

1M ago17:29

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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return as the Miami cops, Mike and Marcus. In this fourth installment of the franchise, we see the boys trying to unravel a corruption mystery that has besmirched their dead boss' name. Fans of the series, like our host Tuesday, will love this movie. If you're new to the franchise, you'll have fun if you enjoy quippy …

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Holes - Yeah, It's as Good as You Remember 1:14:00

1M ago1:14:00

1:14:00

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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Episode 1 | The Met Gala, Presidential PJ's, and Jousting 48:25

1M ago48:25

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In our inaugural (late to upload) episode, we discuss the Met Gala, the Founding Fathers' fashion choices, our trip to the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, and the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour.By Bronson and Bai

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Unbreakable - w/ Geek Devotions on Power, Gentleness, and a Perfect Movie 1:48:03

1M ago1:48:03

1:48:03

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 1:39:22

2M ago1:39:22

1:39:22

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 1:20:20

2M ago1:20:20

1:20:20

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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Marisa Abela shines as Winehouse in 'Back to Black' 15:25

2M ago15:25

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Director Sam Taylor-Johnson and writer Matt Greenhalgh team up to tell the story of Amy Winehouse, a rising jazz star who burned out far too fast. Fans of Winehouse will delight in Marisa Abela's performance as the contemporary jazz queen. However, the film feels like it is lacking in several dimensions of Winehouse's life. Regardless, the actors t…

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Uzumaki - Editing, Obsession, Acceptance 1:35:27

2M ago1:35:27

1:35:27

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 1:48:38

2M ago1:48:38

1:48:38

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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S1E1 - 'The Fall Guy' is ridiculous. And we wouldn't want it any other way. 16:40

2M ago16:40

16:40

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt star in David Leitch's newest film "The Fall Guy." Based on the 1980s TV show by the same name, this movie takes a look at what happens behind the cameras to the stuntmen who make all the movie magic happen. Gosling plays Colt Seavers, a stuntman who relishes his career. He's in love with the filmmaker Jody Moreno (Emil…

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Damsel - w/ Shesmadeofwords on Millie Bobby Brown, Scary Dragons, & Wanting More 1:19:42

3M ago1:19:42

1:19:42

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 1:41:40

3M ago1:41:40

1:41:40

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 1:20:43

3M ago1:20:43

1:20:43

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 1:18:04

3M ago1:18:04

1:18:04

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?" 1:29:42

3M ago1:29:42

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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 1:12:53

4M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

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 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! 1:42:24

4M ago1:42:24

1:42:24

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 1:33:20

4M ago1:33:20

1:33:20

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 54:54

4M ago54:54

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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) 1:23:47

5M ago1:23:47

1:23:47

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 1:10:59

5M ago1:10:59

1:10:59

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 1:30:10

5M ago1:30:10

1:30:10

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 1:05:15

5M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

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 1:16:51

6M ago1:16:51

1:16:51

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 1:30:12

7M ago1:30:12

1:30:12

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 1:08:57

7M ago1:08:57

1:08:57

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 1:05:54

7M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

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 1:37:07

8M ago1:37:07

1:37:07

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 1:17:23

8M ago1:17:23

1:17:23

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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Disney's 'Wish' fizzles like pixie dust 13:26

8M ago13:26

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It feels like Disney was banking on a hope and dream with it's newest animated feature "Wish." The cast is solid, the art is beautiful, and the songs are fun. But this movie is missing a real core that can resonate with audiences of all ages. Find out why we didn't love this movie in this review. Find out more at https://whiskeyandpopcorn.pinecast.…

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The Quibi Quandary Part 3: Lost Media in Real Time 1:25:15

8M ago1:25:15

1:25:15

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 58:11

8M ago58:11

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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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Family comedy 'The Persian Version' is hilarious and filled with heart 15:06

8M ago15:06

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When a large Iranian-American family gathers, a family secret is uncovered that catapults the estranged mother and daughter into an exploration of the past, and to discover they are more alike than they know. Directed by the award-winning Maryam Keshavarz, "The Persian Version" is a fantastic film about women, mothers and daughters, and secrets. Fi…

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The Quibi Quandary Part 1: How it Came Before it Went 1:33:12

8M ago1:33:12

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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) 56:11

9M ago56:11

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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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Haunted Mansion (2015) - A Church Retreat at the Haunted Mansion (We Are Contractually Obligated to Say This Has No Correlation With The Walt Disney Corporation Or It's Affiliates and Partners) 1:26:21

9M ago1:26:21

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PARTY PLEASER: Melvin is joined by Shirleon yet again to discuss Haunted Mansion (2015), a movie that has literally no correlation to The Haunted Mansion or Haunted Mansion (2023)! Yes, this movie was picked solely because it shares a name with the other movies. We think that's kind of funny! But don't worry; there are more similarities between thi…

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Haunted Mansion (2023) - Secondhand Embarrassment 1:24:56

9M ago1:24:56

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PARTY PLEASER: Melvin's sister Shirleon joins him on a journey through Disney's latest attempt at making a Haunted Mansion movie. While summarizing Haunted Mansion (2023), the two commentate on what makes this Summer Not-buster awkwardly divisive. Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 30-minutes discussing neat trivia about various Haunted Mansion rides acro…

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Prime Video's "The Burial" is a surprise delight 14:16

9M ago14:16

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Based on true events, "The Burial" stars Tommy Lee Jones as Jeremiah Joseph O'Keefe, a funeral home owner with financial trouble, and Jamie Foxx as Willie E. Gary, an unconventional lawyer. Together the unlikely duo who take on big business. Find out more at https://whiskeyandpopcorn.pinecast.co

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Tim Burton's Stop-Motion Saga (The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, Frankenweenie) 1:12:07

9M ago1:12:07

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LET'S TALK: Melanie & Melvin dive into one of the most beloved holiday musicals, The Nightmare Before Christmas, alongside two similar features Corpse Bride and Frankenweenie! What connects these films? Why, it's Tim Burton of course! Through varying degrees of involvement, each feature captures the iconography of this Hollywood titan, and the two …

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The Haunted Mansion - Ghost Cuckoldry? In my Haunted Mansion? It's More Likely Than You Think. 1:20:30

10M ago1:20:30

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PARTY PLEASER: Melanie & Melvin travel back to the early 2000's to summarize the family-friendly cult-classic Disney Adult horror film The Haunted Mansion! From enjoying detailed sets to the generally fun aesthetic of a haunted house, the two kick off Halloween Month with excitement and laughs! Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 33-minutes continuing thei…

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The Mummy (1999) - A Simpler, More Adventurous Time 59:11

10M ago59:11

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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! In this episode, Melanie & Melvin are discussing The Mummy (1999)! Branden Frasier is back in the mix with his popular Oscar-winning performance in The Whale, but we're travel…

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