Journey to Bethlehem - A Conviction of Fiction

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!Shirleon & Melvin wish you a Merry Christmas while discussing a Family-friendly biblical musical, Journey to Bethlehem! The story is simple - a dramatization of the birth of King Jesus - but what about the music? And more importantly, how is it as a biblical adaptation? Tune in to find out!Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 23-minutes discussing Shirleon & Melvin reflecting on the movies they’ve discussed through 2024, whether they have any new feelings about them, and the experience of improving one’s critical thinking. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)Spoilers are truly irrelevant for discussing the adaption of the immaculate conception and birth of King Jesus, so Shirleon and Melvin kick things off strong talking about everything.Shirleon was moved by two songs: Mother To A Savior And King & In My Blood.Melvin felt it wasn't really his thing, and the whole of the project felt largely forgettable.Discussing how virtually every musical number could be removed because they weren't integrated into the plot or pacing of the film.Shirleon & Melvin disagree on some things, and the two go back and forth.Talking Lacrae as the angel Gabriel. Or, as Melvin calls it, "Lacrangel".Is the song Mary's Getting Married supposed to be a Feminist or Trad Wife anthem? It's messaging is unclear.No matter how minimal, Melvin never overcame a perpetual unease over the film's alterations of the biblical account.Recommendations: One by One by Ruth Ware (2021) (Book)The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley (2020) (Book)Top of the Morning Coffee (Blueberry Blast, specifically)Terrifier 2 (2022) (Movie) 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