Cinematic Doctrine

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Cinematic Doctrine is a mature, millennial-infused film/tv discussion podcast from Melvin Benson that features Movie Discussions (conversational episodes about specific movies), Party Pleasers (movies fully-summarized from start to finish to discern if its a 'Party Pleaser' or 'Party Pooper'), and Let's Talks (prepared film-or-Christian related topical episodes). Influenced by Acts 17 and Romans 2:4. Podcast Magazine says Cinematic Doctrine "uses the shared value of human life as a springboard into deeper conversations". // CinematicDoctrine.com
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Misericordia - Life After Death (and also Mushrooms)
Episode 259
Wednesday, 25 February, 2026

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 our latest Patreon-selected movie, Misericordia! This foreign drama/dark-comedy from Alain Guiraudie offers a lot to talk about: Fall vibes, yearning, secrets, and plenty of small town conflict. Also, mushrooms!Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 27-minutes discussing Movies or art-pieces that become rally-cries for fandoms and garner 10/10 reviews in "support" of those projects, and how this makes Melvin go, "Hmmm..." (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) The setting of the film, a Fall French countryside, is stunning.The film is cozy and even-keeled, but it also has a dash of the grotesque.Melvin hasn't watched a lot of Queer cinema and that's largely due to the genre often included a bit more sexuality in it than other genres.Someone watching movies outside their comfort zone can sometimes help bring a broader understanding to that person's outlook.How we interpret the mushroom as a symbol.Talking about love, justice, and living.Getting into the ending, discussing its abruptness, and closing thoughts.The importance of forgiveness and mercy when expressed and experienced in the right direction, as opposed to from merely observers.Recommendations:Good News in January (you might have missed) (2026) (YouTube)Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs (2013) (Video Game) 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 & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Letterboxd Facebook Group