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The Heavenly Mandate

The Heavenly Mandate

By: The Four Wise (Wo)Men
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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!Copyright The Four Wise (Wo)Men Art
Episodes
  • No Cats Go to Heaven - Cats (2019)

    No Cats Go to Heaven - Cats (2019)
    Mar 12 2026
    Harken! The mountain’s four wise men and women descend once more from the mist-shrouded summit to debate the strange and wondrous spectacle known as Cats! Released in 2019, this cinematic curiosity was directed by Tom Hooper and adapted from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary stage musical. The film stars a curious pride of performers, including Taylor Swift, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, and James Corden.

    Filmed in the United Kingdom and distributed by Universal Pictures, Cats invites viewers into the mysterious Jellicle Ball, where one fortunate feline may be chosen to ascend to the Heaviside Layer and begin a new life. With digital fur, gravity-defying choreography, and songs that have echoed across theaters for decades, the film sparked both awe and bewilderment across the cinematic realm.

    Will the council of mountain sages find poetry in its spectacle, or chaos in its curious design? Sharpen your claws, gather by the temple brazier, and prepare for another journey through cinema.

    Enjoy your monthly trip to Shaolin.
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Open at the end of Christmas Day!

    Open at the end of Christmas Day!
    Dec 26 2025
    Beloved listeners, as the nights grow long and the house fills with familiar voices, remember: not every call is a blessing, not every carol is comforting, and some traditions refuse to stay buried. Lock the doors, listen closely, and keep the phone off the hook—this Christmas, the darkness is calling from inside the house.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Open on Christmas Morning!

    Open on Christmas Morning!
    Dec 25 2025
    Beloved listeners, as the year ends and the world grows quiet, remember: miracles arrive in harmony, hope comes in familiar faces, and sometimes salvation wears a uniform and knows the steps. Pour something warm, gather your chosen family, and keep an eye on the forecast—this Christmas looks very white.
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    1 hr and 32 mins
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