R-Rated Movie Club
Nate MelcherA newsletter about R-rated movies and progressive theology from a clergy nerd dad with degrees in film, writing, and divinity.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Daily |
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| Issues | 188 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 20 days ago |
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My August 2026 R-Rated Movies Ranked
Here’s my latest batch of R-rated movie watches. What did you watch this month? Agree with my ratings? Share your watchlist in the comments.
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I didn’t think I’d watch m...
How I spent my summer in film and faith
God’s peace, and good movies to you, Dear Reader! I’ve been having a summer of cinema delights and faith-filled moments and I have much to share with you this fall.
In the meantime, five brief notes on…
How I spent my summer in film an...
My May 2026 R-Rated Movies Ranked
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May was special because I saw eight movies in the theater, the most of any month this year, unless you count the 15 Oscar-nominated short films in March. Plus, I met my...
Feature Presentation: Backrooms
No longer confined to the constraints of YouTube, Backrooms expands the short film series to audiences who want to see confined, constraining, weird rooms in a theater.
Image: Backrooms movie poster (A24)
My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 VHS Ca...
Feature Presentation: Hokum
If you like horror movies where characters are haunted by ghosts of their past and actual ghosts, you’ve checked in at the right creepy Irish hotel!
Image: Hokum movie poster (Neon)
My Rating: 4 out of 5 Behind Yous!
Cynical, lonely w...
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Movie fan, progressive clergy, proud dad. I write about movies and faith (Film Studies BA, Creative Writing MFA, M.Div). I make the best cream cheese wontons ever.
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