James Harleman's Blog
February 17, 2025
The SUPER sequel to CINEMAGOGUE is here!
Love superheroes and cinema? This book is for you.Ever wondered WHY they’re so beloved? Even better. “You’ve changed things!” In 2008’s The Dark Knight, the Joker confronts Batman with this fact,but he should have credited Iron Man as well, as both films heralded an explosion of comic book characters at the movies. Entertainment changed dramatically in the 21st century, […]
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November 20, 2024
A NEW Book: The MARVEL-Us Era!
When I published the “Director’s Cut” of my book Cinemagogue last Christmas, the end of that edition teased a brand-new book coming in 2024! And we’re in the home stretch with final pages, illustrations, and editing. Things are looking good – including the COVER revealed here for the first time. CINEMAGOGUE: The MARVEL-Us Era… How […]
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November 22, 2023
A TIMELY Endorsement
Fresh from the hit Disney+ show LOKI, the mysterious Miss Minutes gives the new Cinemagogue Book a ringing endorsement in this parody put together by some friends (and family?) Check out the video below… then be sure to buy the book so you have a copy “for all time. ALWAYS!” Actually, anyone who’s REALLY paying […]
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November 14, 2023
Sneak Peak at CINEMAGOGUE: Director’s Cut
Read the first few (ALL-NEW!) pages of James’ updated/expended edition of the book that started it all! Available in paperback, hardcover and Kindle 11-23-23! prologue: a director’s cut? really? or “isn’t this just a cash grab?” “Well, THAT’s just lazy writing.”– Wade Wilson, Deadpool 2 Go on, ask the question: wouldn’t it have been better […]
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November 8, 2023
Cocaine Bear. Seriously.
As a challenge, the Popcorn Theology hosts sunk their teeth into Cocaine Bear – an outlandish story about an enormous bear that goes on a killing spree after consuming pounds of cocaine. On this episode, hosts David, Eric, and Miles get their paws around the narrative and demonstrate that a mindful approach to movies can […]
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October 23, 2023
CINEMAGOGUE: DIRECTOR’S CUT
It’s HERE! The Big Announcement we’ve been teasing over the last month… check out the Cinemaguy’s short video announcement about the definitive edition of the Cinemagogue Book with 40 pages of additional content: updated quotes, references, new reviews and recommendations, new illustrations and a brand new cover! This labor of love will also be available […]
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October 3, 2023
In the Dark w/Spencer Keller
Do you like scary movies? Spencer Keller not only likes them, he MAKES them, and we get a chance to talk with this up-and-coming writer, cinematographer and director about his short film “In the Dark”, its thematic elements as well as what it’s like to craft a film: writing, casting, location shoots and more. We […]
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September 26, 2023
Sound of Freedom
Stop, children. What’s that sound? That’s the sound of James, Maddy and Kat weighing in on the little independent film that has rocked the Hollywood boat this year. Join us as we cut through some of the unnecessary controversy surrounding this film and look instead at its important themes, from God’s heart for children, slavery, […]
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A Haunting in Venice
Navigate the creepy canals, dreary domiciles and superstitious scenarios of this latest Hercule Poirot film that moves from mystery to ponder the paranormal! Cinemaguy and guest host Rory look at the film’s themes of doubt, loss of faith, and the desire to debunk mysticism while hoping for transcendence. Click the logo below to LISTEN ON […]
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CHARADE
Is this REALLY the movie we’re reviewing? Can you trust the episode title or description? What if it’s something else entirely? Join James with guest hosts Eric and Maddy (if that IS their real names) as they look at the twists and turns of this Grant/Hepburn classic with themes of lies, deception, and an unusual […]
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