The Heavenly Mandate

Author: The Four Wise (Wo)Men

The Heavenly Mandate is a bold and hilarious film review podcast where four misfits tackle the most bizarre, obscure, and unforgettable movies from across the globe. From kung fu madness to Soviet space operas, Christian propaganda to 1980s Japanese cult cinema, this is the cinematic deep-dive you never knew you needed. Hosted by professors, weirdos, and cinephiles, each episode dissects films that have absolutely no business being discussed so seriously, but we do it anyway. Expect intelligent banter, sharp wit, and wildly off-the-wall conversations. New episodes drop regularly. Join the Mandate!
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No Cats Go to Heaven - Cats (2019)
Wednesday, 11 March, 2026

Harken! The mountain’s four wise men and women descend once more from the mist-shrouded summit to debate the strange and wondrous spectacle known as Cats! Released in 2019, this cinematic curiosity was directed by Tom Hooper and adapted from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary stage musical. The film stars a curious pride of performers, including Taylor Swift, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, and James Corden.Filmed in the United Kingdom and distributed by Universal Pictures, Cats invites viewers into the mysterious Jellicle Ball, where one fortunate feline may be chosen to ascend to the Heaviside Layer and begin a new life. With digital fur, gravity-defying choreography, and songs that have echoed across theaters for decades, the film sparked both awe and bewilderment across the cinematic realm.Will the council of mountain sages find poetry in its spectacle, or chaos in its curious design? Sharpen your claws, gather by the temple brazier, and prepare for another journey through cinema.Enjoy your monthly trip to Shaolin.