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 | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 181 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 10 days ago |
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Sunday Matinee #177 Sideways
Paul the Apostle wants reconciliation with the Corinthians. Paul the Giamatti wants reconciliation between his character, Miles, and Maya. Dare they hope for it?
Image: Sideways, Searchlight Pictures/poster
Ending spoilers abound, Dear Re...
My 2026 April R-Rated Movies Ranked
I saw a lot less movies in April than March, but I wasn’t racing the clock for the Oscars, either! It was also a busy month, which is why my goal was to simply watch one movie per week, and I met that and then some. A few first watches and...
My 2026 March R-Rated Movies Ranked
Movies picked up in March as I raced to wrap up watching all 10 Best Picture nominees (check!) and all movies nominated for an Oscar (36 of 50, so 72% check!). Plus, I had a few nights in front of the TV just trying to relax. What’s my favo...
Sunday Matinee #171 The Departed
A movie secret identity and a gospel secret identity. Who is open to the truth?
Image: The Departed, Warner Bros./poster
The Departed | 2006
IMDb | Letterboxd | RRMC
Context: Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) is undercover in his old...
Sunday Matinee #170 The Big Short
When revelation strikes Mark Baum and “Doubting” Thomas, it proves that seeing is believing.
Image: The Big Short, Paramount Pictures/poster
The Big Short | 2015
IMDb | Letterboxd | RRMC
Context: Mark Baum (Steve Carrell) is trying to...
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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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