Send us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION:  Melvin and Daniel talk about what it's like to be back in the theater (officially), how Black Widow compares to the multiple Marvel Mini-series, and how Black Widow feels a bit like two movies at once that don't always work together. Topics: Daniel, "This was my first movie back in the theaters." Discussing the trailers seen before Black Widow Introducing Black Widow [14:17] Trying to figure out the purpose of this movie apart from it simply being a Black Widow stand-alone flick. Melvin, "Yeah, let's talk about that [opening credits] cause that was, like, really strange!" Daniel, "Like I said, it feels like there's almost two movies at play." Fangirling over Florence Pugh and how she's a brilliant performer Contemplating reasons for audience disengagement Daniel, "Again, they're trying to do Jason Bourne serious-spy-movie... but then they have secret pheromones that keep you from killing people." The missed opportunity that is Taskmaster (but potential future hope for the character) Wanting more creativity in the MCU, and comparing Black Widow to the MCU Mini-Series' on Disney Plus. Rewriting scenes, because we're a podcast and that's what podcasts do! Hoping to see more creativity in the MCU movies Recommendations:G.K. Beale and D.A. Carson's Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast by Christianity Today Albert Mohler's "The Prayer that Turns the World Upside Down" Support on Patreon for Unique Perks! Social Links: Twitter Website Facebook Group 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 & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Letterboxd Facebook Group