EPISODE · Sep 2, 2026 · 58 MIN
Buffet Infinity - Cult of (Commercial Television) Personality
from Cinematic Doctrine: A Movie Review Podcast Hosted by Christians · host Shirleon Sharron,
Send us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION: Shirleon joins Melvin to discuss an offbeat in-world horror comedy called Buffet Infinity! The two discuss the ease of watching a film told by commercials, the mysterious sinkhole, what's actually happening to the missing persons, and the film's allegorical exploration of capitalism, institutions, and cults.Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 20-minutes imagining what kind of movie would have to be made for Shirleon and Melvin to go full pointing-soy-face-"LOOK!", and whether the other would see their fantasy movie. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)Shirleon is "very excited" about Buffet Infinity, and explains why they enjoyed it so much.Comparing the prose of Buffet Infinity to a few in-world/found-footage movies, helping to color what to expect.How things in media influence, or infect, the real world.Melvin reads his Letterboxd review, using it as a jumping-off point for a further discussion on greed, exploitation, and consumption.For a movie told through ads, Shirleon reads the ad that convinced her to watch this movie.Talking about the "ads", and some of their clever trickery.Would we eat that burger?Trying to understand the name "Buffet Infinity", if the film is critical of capitalism, and capitalistic overreach.Thinking through the abstract third act.Recommendations:Easy Small YouTube Playlist (Let's Plays)Learn about local bands, attend their shows, buy their cds! 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 & PinsSocial Links: ThreadsWebsiteInstagramLetterboxdFacebook Group
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Send us a Question! MOVIE DISCUSSION: Shirleon joins Melvin to discuss an offbeat in-world horror comedy called Buffet Infinity! The two discuss the ease of watching a film told by commercials, the mysterious sinkhole, what's actually happening to the missing persons, and the film's allegorical exploration of capitalism, institutions, and cults. Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 20-minutes imagining what kind of movie would have to be made for Shirleon and Melvin to go full pointing-soy-face-...
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