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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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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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Something Wicked This Way Comes?

No, this isn’t a review of the Ray Bradbury story-turned-film… though we really SHOULD get to that some day. Great book, wonderfully fun movie… although we’d also be game for a new version. Are you listening Hollywood? Actually, some mysterious artwork has appeared on Cinemagogue’s social media, although the “Cinemaguy” James Harleman has been collaborating […]

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The BLACK MIRROR, Cracked

Richard and James explore the themes of all three episodes from the latest season of Netflix Exclusive Black Mirror. The show is known for showing us the dangers in technology.. so where does this season take us?  CLICK THE POPCORN THEOLOGY BUTTON BELOW TO ACCESS THE SITE AND LISTEN ONLINE… …or RIGHT CLICK AND DOWNLOAD IT HERE. If […]

GOOD OMENS… or Bad Portentions?

Richard and James are joined once again by Kat this week to discuss the new Amazon miniseries Good Omens!  A theme of this discussion seems to be, ‘Insight mixed with nonsense’ as the show seamlessly continues to jump from insightful line or concept to outright nonsense or blasphemy.. So please, don’t be a mindless consumer […]

GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS indeed

It’s a monster mash of biblical proportions! Join James and Kathryn (and a couple crazy kaiju who crash the party) as they examine surprisingly deep ideas that hatch from Godzilla’s latest epic. From coping mechanisms in the wake of loss, to what the world looks like when we abandon faith and God, this movie’s themes […]

Now with 50% more Slusho: CLOVERFIELD

We recently discovered this recording of David and James talking about Cloverfield, the penultimate film of Monster MAY-hem. We aren’t sure what happened to them after discussing this 2008 found footage film picked by our Patreon supporters, but perhaps some clues exist within this audio file. You decide. CLICK THE POPCORN THEOLOGY BUTTON BELOW TO […]

THE FLY in the ointment…

Monster MAY-hem continues this week as we dive into The Fly (1986) – you know, the one starring Jeff Goldblum! How does such an older movie hold up today? Was this the role that sort of propelled Goldblum to stardom? The movie does provide us some ideas to kick around as well! What sets mankind apart […]