Too Many Tabs with Pearlmania500 How MAGA Christians rate our favorite MOVIES | TMT #136
Jul 13, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of Christian nationalist movie reviews! The hosts dissect how beloved films from 'The Lord of the Rings' to 'Harry Potter' are rated, sparking lively debates. They explore surprising takes on classics and discuss a new lawsuit that could change church funding rules. From a critique of 'Cars 2' to the chaos of 'Love Island,' listeners are treated to unexpected comparisons and a hilarious breakdown of the cryptic Movie Guide rating system. Get ready for a wild cinematic ride!
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Christian Movie Guide Frames Films Theologically
- Movie Guide is a Christian rating site that judges films by explicit theological and moral criteria rather than mainstream ratings.
- Alex and Mrs. P discovered it and used it to compare how Christian nationalists evaluate popular movies.
Surprising Superman Family Link
- Alex discovered the new Superman actor has a famous grandfather who created Choose Your Own Adventure.
- The hosts reacted with surprised delight and joked the news should be publicized widely.
Acceptability Uses Moral Content, Not Just Quality
- Movie Guide rates films with a combined moral-content and quality scale that yields plus/minus acceptability scores.
- Their system treats references to God, exclamations invoking God, and mild obscenities as central criteria for family suitability.
