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!
No Cats Go to Heaven - Cats (2019)
Cats (2019) · Mar 12, 2026
"I find this film morally dubious" - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) · Nov 3, 2025
If You Want the Ultimate - Point Break (1991)
Point Break (1991) · Jul 2, 2025
Erica Knows about Soaking - South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999) · Apr 18, 2025
Kellen gave this film 10 out of 10 - Mulholland Drive (2001)
Mulholland Drive (2001) · Mar 1, 2025
The Serial Killer and the Tea Party - Con Air (1997)
Con Air (1997) · Feb 5, 2025
The Heavenly Mandate Public Domain Christmas Special - A Christmas Carol (1938)
A Christmas Carol (1938) · Dec 20, 2024
The Heavenly Mandate Thanksgiving Special - Weekend at Bernie's (1989)
Weekend at Bernie's (1989) · Nov 25, 2024
The Heavenly Mandate Halloween Special - Basket Case (1982)
Basket Case (1982) · Oct 29, 2024
The 80s were all about HIV and Frizz - Moonstruck (1987)
Moonstruck (1987) · May 17, 2024
We've Come Down from the Mountains - The Man with the Iron Fist (2012)
The Man with the Iron Fists (2012) · May 10, 2024
Fake Teeth, Warm Yogurt - Vampire's Kiss (1989)
Vampire's Kiss (1989) · Apr 5, 2024
Nipple to Nipple - Road House (1989)
Road House (1989) · Mar 23, 2024
Erica Abandons Empathy - Scarface (1932)
Scarface (1932) · Jun 21, 2023
Ask Erica about her Newest Musical! - 42nd Street (1933)
42nd Street (1933) · Jun 5, 2023
Erica's Top 10 List Has One Thing On It - Smarty (1934)
Smarty (1934) · May 15, 2023
Erica Always VIctim Blames - Frankenstein (1931)
Frankenstein (1931) · May 1, 2023
Taking Grapefruit to the Face - The Public Enemy (1931)
The Public Enemy (1931) · Apr 17, 2023
Our Most Serious Episode - Freaks (1932)
Freaks (1932) · Apr 3, 2023
Everybody's Favorite Good Time Gal - Baby Face (1933)
Baby Face (1933) · Mar 21, 2023
A Very Special Holiday Episode #2 - A Christmas Prince (2017)
A Christmas Prince (2017) · Dec 23, 2022
A Very Special Holiday Episode #1 - Krampus (2015)
Krampus (2015) · Dec 22, 2022
Like Rampage, but Older - King Kong (1933)
King Kong (1933) · Oct 10, 2022
Bomb First, Ask Questions Later - Shin Godzilla (2016)
Shin Godzilla (2016) · Aug 28, 2022
Weed Couldn't Make This Good - Ganjasaurus Rex (1987)
Ganjasaurus Rex (1987) · Aug 15, 2022
Another J.J. Abrams Film - Cloverfield (2008)
Cloverfield (2008) · Jul 31, 2022
Like Gozilla, But Earlier - The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) · Jul 17, 2022
That Gorrilla Whale Life - Godzilla (1954)
Godzilla (1954) · Jul 3, 2022
Sinister Films and Maple Syrup - Cigarette Burns (2005)
Cigarette Burns (2005) · Jan 3, 2022
Erica Gaslights Everybody - Leviathan (1989)
Leviathan (1989) · Oct 25, 2021
Josh and Alex Proved the Candyman Myth Wrong! - Candyman (1992)
Candyman (1992) · Sep 20, 2021
THEY'RE ALL GONNA LAUGH AT YOU - Carrie (1976)
Carrie (1976) · Sep 6, 2021
Well, hello there, Angela - Sleepaway Camp(1983)
Sleepaway Camp (1983) · Aug 23, 2021
Slow Motion CGI - Anaconda (1997)
Anaconda (1997) · Aug 9, 2021
Cellphones, Amirite - Black Mirror (2013)
Black Mirror (2013) · Jun 14, 2021
PR People for the Past - The Washingtonians (2007)
The Washingtonians (2007) · May 17, 2021
A Sound of Wailing Winter Winds is Heard - The Shadow (2018)
The Shadow (2018) · May 3, 2021
Keanu Reeves, Glorious Accent - Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) · Apr 5, 2021
Some Alien Jacked My Wife - Village of the Damned (1960)
Village of the Damned (1960) · Mar 15, 2021
Asura Snow, Stained Fiery Red - Lady Snowblood (1973)
Lady Snowblood (1973) · Mar 1, 2021
Bette Davis Eyes - The Watcher in the Woods (1980)
The Watcher in the Woods (1980) · Feb 1, 2021
Good Times to the Max - Chopping Mall (1986)
Chopping Mall (1986) · Jan 17, 2021
Cobra Kai Rocks the World - The Karate Kid (1984)
The Karate Kid (1984) · Dec 3, 2020
YOUR SOUL IS MINE - Mortal Kombat (1995)
Mortal Kombat (1995) · Sep 25, 2020
Bruce Lee, More or Less - Game of Death (1978)
Game of Death (1978) · Sep 11, 2020
That Funky Junky - Iron Monkey (1993)
Iron Monkey (1993) · Aug 28, 2020
Tub of Adorable - Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
Kung Fu Hustle (2004) · Aug 21, 2020
Father and Son Bonding - Shogun Assassin (1980)
Shogun Assassin (1980) · Aug 7, 2020
Nice Pecs! - Kung Fury (2015)
Kung Fury (2015) · Jul 10, 2020
"Based on Real Events" - Bloodsport (1988)
Bloodsport (1988) · Jun 17, 2020
"Diminutive Little Fingerlet" - Shaolin vs. Lama (1983)
Shaolin vs. Lama (1983) · Jun 10, 2020
"A Very Special Episode" - Kid With the Golden Arm (1979)
Kid with the Golden Arm (1979) · Jun 3, 2020
"A House Divided" - The Sword of Doom (1966)
The Sword of Doom (1966) · May 27, 2020
Special People - A review of Chocolate (2008)
Special People (2008) · May 13, 2020