The Cinedicate: Film & TV Podcast

#193 - The Age of Disclosure (2025) - Unmasking the Black Budgets, UAPs, and Alien Tech

Welcome back to The Cinedicate. On today’s episode, we’re diving into the groundbreaking documentary The Age of Disclosure, where the secrets of UFOs and government cover

SWAPCAST - Idle Hands - 90s Vibes, Killer Soundtracks, and Stoner Comedy

On this Swapcast episode with The Grindhouse Girls, we’re embracing the spirit of Spooptober as we dig into the late-90s cult classic, Idle Hands. Together with Katie an

#192 - For Liberty! A Helldivers Film - Fan Passion Versus Studio Adaptations

Welcome back to The Cinedicate. On today’s episode, Armand and Alex suit up and dive into the fan-made Helldivers film, "For Liberty!" We explore how this ambitious passi

#191 - Star Wars: Holiday Special (1978) - Why We Deserve a Good Christmas Special

Christmas Special, Part II Welcome back to The Cinedicate. On today’s episode, we’re unwrapping one of the most notorious pieces of Star Wars history: the infamous Star

#190 - Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) - Indie Horror, Dexter Vibes, and Christmas Mayhem

2025 Christmas Special Part, I Welcome back! On today’s episode, we’re slicing into the snow with a look at one of holiday horror’s weirdest cult franchises—Silent Night

#189 - Suburban Sasquatch Commentary Track

Welcome back to The Cinedicate. On today’s episode, we’re taking a wild trip through the world of ultra-low-budget cinema with a commentary experience on the infamous cul

#188 - Alien: Earth - Franchise Retreads, Corporate Greed, and AI Nightmare Fuel

Welcome back to The Cinedicate. On today's episode, we're crash-landing into Alien: Earth, the first-ever Alien TV series. We break down the hybrid identity of Wendy, the

#187 - Clue - Murder, Misdirection, and Madcap Comedy

Ready for a killer good time? Join Armand and Alex as they unravel the zany, rapid-fire murder mystery of Clue—from cult classic status to its razor-sharp comedy, legenda

SWAPCAST - Phantom of the Paradise - Fame, Flamboyancy, & Faustian Bargains

Dive into the twisted rock 'n' roll nightmare of Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise this Spooptober, where fame devours the soul and every contract's signed in bloo

#186 - Weapons - Using Horror to Explore Grief and Community Decay

Seventeen children vanish without a trace, a small town turns on itself, and a mysterious force called Gladys starts to haunt the shadows—this week on The Cinedicate, Arm

#185 - Grave of the Fireflies (火垂るの墓) - Innocence, Nationalism, and the Firebombing of Kobe

Welcome back to The Cinedicate. On today’s episode, we step into the quiet devastation of Studio Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies. Joined by Brit from The Grindhouse Girls

#184 - Superman (2025) - Hope, Humanity, and Heroism for a New Era

Superman is back—and so is The Cinedicate, diving cape-first into James Gunn’s fresh take on the Man of Steel! We explain how Superman has shaped generations, what the ne

#183 - Three Body Problem - Aliens, Cosmic Horror, and The Dark Forest Theory

Blast off with us as we dive into Netflix’s Three Body Problem—where cosmic mysteries and existential dread meet alien civilizations in the terrifying Dark Forest theory.

SWAPCAST - Andor: Season 2 - Rebellion, Morality, and the Future of Star Wars

Ready to journey back to a galaxy far, far away? This episode is your deep dive into the second season of Andor! Listen in as The Cinedicate and the Grindhouse Girls team

SWAPCAST - Mean Girls (2004/2024) - The Musical No One Wanted

Get in, loser—it's time for a wild, unfiltered ride through the world of Mean Girls! Armand from The Cinedicate joins the ReShoot crew for an episode packed with hot take

#182 - Friendship (2025) - Male Loneliness, Social Anxiety, and Vulnerability

This week on The Cinedicate, Armand welcomes Hector from Reshoot to break down A24’s latest oddball gem, Friendship. From cringe-worthy social misfires to the secret stru

#181 - Warfare (2025) - Brutality, Authenticity, and Healing

Journey into the gritty, unfiltered reality of modern combat as we dive deep into A24’s “Warfare,” the latest harrowing war film from Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza. In thi

#180 - Star Wars: Andor (Season 2) - Tyranny, Rebellion, and Peak Star Wars

The Cinedicate dives deep into the thrilling conclusion of Andor with three generations of Star Wars fans dissecting everything from jungle conflicts to Mon Mothma’s poli

SWAPCAST - Starship Troopers - Satirizing Fascism and Why This Film Still Resonates

Suit up, citizen! On this swapcast episode, Armand Haddad teams up with WSTR’s Todd Hoffman for an interstellar deep-dive into the cult classic Starship Troopers. From it

#179 - Companion (2025) - Artificial-Intelligence, Love, and Isolation

On this episode of The Cinedicate, Katie and Brit from The Grindhouse Girls return to dive deep into the sci-fi thriller Companion. Together, we unpack the film’s mind-be