The Third Act Podcast (2024)

16/08/2024

Episode 247 is now available!
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The crew are fiends for mojitos.
Christian and Jericho are joined by guest Robert Gassaway from The Flicksation Podcast for a very special Michael Mann-themed episode entitled "Auteurist Trash 2: Waste MANNagement".
First, however, they launch into Horizon: An American Saga-Chapter 1, The People's Joker, Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger, and the Olympics coverage during the Recently Watched segment before grabbing their digital camcorders for reviews of two notoriously maligned films from Mann's back catalog, 2006's MIAMI VICE and 2015's BLACKHAT.
They also discuss vibe-based filmmaking, Audioslave needle drops, and the possibilities of a Hola Chica extended cinematic universe.
Enjoy!

08/08/2024

Episode 246 is now available!
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The crew are applying for Satan's middle manager position.
Christian and Jericho chat Ang Lee's Ride With the Devil (1999), The Devil's Bath (2024), and the entire TMNT franchise (check out Christian's Letterboxd ranking!) during the Recently Watched segment. Then they join Beelzebub's party for a theme titled "The Devil Made Me Do It" with reviews of Oz Perkins's occult thriller LONGLEGS and the 1997 legal drama cm schlock horror fantasy THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE. They also discuss the romance of baseball, Siskel & Ebert spoiling movies, Cage uncaged, and what it takes to be the Devil's d***y middle man.
Enjoy!

31/07/2024

Episode 245 is now available!
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The crew are taking care of their mental health.
Christian and Jericho talk FILM (1965), The Bikeriders, and Ghostlight in the Recently Watched segment before plopping onto the therapist couch for a theme titled “Self-Care in the Middle of Nowhere”, which pairs Rachel Lambert’s lo-fi indie drama SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYING with the Ashley Mackenzie-helmed portrait of two lost souls finding connection, QUEENS OF THE QING DYNASTY (which also happens to be Jericho’s favorite film of 2023!)
They also discuss goofy accents, the understated brilliance of Daisy Ridley, and the importance of having an evil best friend.
Enjoy!

20/07/2024

Episode 244 is now available!
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The crew is digging through the cinematic bargain bin for some auteurist trash.
Christian and Jericho jump in front of the mics to discuss two critically reviled, financially disastrous box office bombs; Oliver Stone's 2005 passion project, ALEXANDER and Ang Lee's 2019 sci-fi thriller GEMINI MAN.
They also discuss Jared Leto as a muppet, Collin Farrell's bad boy image, 120fps, Benedict Wong's hotness, and how one man's auteurist trash can be another man's auteurist treasure.
Enjoy!

07/07/2024

Episode 243 is now available!
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The crew are awaited in Valhalla.
Christian and Jericho talk Lorenzo's Oil, Hit Man, Problemista, and The Mirror has Two Faces during the Recently Watched segment, then zig-zag off road for a full discussion of George Miller's latest oil and fire-fueled epic, FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA. They also discuss the state of the box office, male boomer energy, and Chris Hemsworth's seagull squawking!
Enjoy!

31/05/2024

Episode 242 is now available!
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The crew is mystified by QR codes.
We get in front of the mics to talk about a few new releases in our Recently Watched segment- Monkey Man, Evil Does Not Exist, and Challengers. Then, for our full review we dig into an experimental sci-fi and decades-spanning film, THE BEAST. We also discuss Altered Beasts, refurbished cinema seats, and Will Smith.
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24/05/2024

Episode 241 is now available!
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The crew is trapped in a Geico commercial.
We get in front of the mics to talk about a pair of Sasquatch films for an episode we're calling The Bigfoot in Me is the Sasquatch in You. For our new release review we dig into an experimental, dialogue-free comedy, SASQUATCH SUNSET. We also check out a cheesy 80s family movie, HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS. We also discuss annoying kids, hot tubs, and a lot of bodily fluids.
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17/05/2024

Episode 240 is now available!
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The crew has multiple personalities.
Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about a multi-decade selection of Stephen Frears films for an episode we're calling Face Your Frears. For our first review we dig into a coming of age q***r laundromat movie MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE. We also check out a horror romance retelling of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hide, MARY REILLY. Finally, we talk about a genre hopping crime film, DIRTY PRETTY THINGS. We also discuss hearts in toilets, Joe Pesci, and frosted tips.
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19/04/2024

Episode 239 is now available!
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The crew is worried about Curlie.
Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about two le***an crime films for an episode we're calling The Female G**s. Before that we do a quick Recently Watched segment to check in on Origin, Straight Time, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. For our first review we dig into the story of two women traveling far from home who get entangled with an odd batch of criminals in DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS. We also check out another sweaty and violent q***r movie, the thriller/romance- LOVE LIES BLEEDING. We also discuss a sense of scale, pull quotes in trailers, and the 1992 film- Honey, I Blew Up the Kid.
Enjoy!

12/04/2024

Episode 238 is now available!
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The crew is doing the splits during a training montage.
We get in front of the mics to talk about two late films in a beloved franchise for a segment we're calling The Karate Kids. We dig into the story of Mr. Miyagi traveling far from home to train a girl(!) martial arts in THE NEXT KARATE KID. We also check out another wise man training a kid in Kung Fu (not karate!) in the 2010 remake of THE KARATE KID. For good measure we also touch on the first two episodes of the legacy-quel series, Cobra Kai. We also discuss The Black Dahlia, Hannibal Lector, and bowling.
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26/03/2024

Episode 237 is now available!
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The crew is ranking messiahs.
Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about two films with alternate takes on a messianic story. We dig into the story of a man who tries to replicate what he sees Jesus doing in THE BOOK OF CLARENCE. We also check out a man who aspires to be an entertainer but also moonlights as a would-be messiah in GREASER'S PALACE. We also discuss zoot suits, constipation, and copious amounts of w**d usage.
Enjoy!

19/03/2024

Bonus episode- Dune: Part 2 is now available!
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The crew drank the worm p**s and is ready to spread the good news.
Three years later, Christian and Jericho are back to talk about another entry in Denis Villeneuve's DUNE adaptations. Largely, we discuss the differences between the book and the film, but we also discuss all of the main characters' impact and performances from the ensemble cast. We also discuss Dark City, David Dastmalchian, and Christopher Walken's voice.
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13/03/2024

Episode 236 is now available!
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The crew is making their shadows overlap.
The crew gets in front of the mics to talk about two films from Wim Wenders for a theme we're calling, Wenders' Game. We dig into the story of a quiet man who cleans bathrooms in PERFECT DAYS. We also check out a documentary exploring the city of Tokyo and work of Yasujiro Ozu in TOKYO-GA. We also discuss Adam Sandler, golf, and TikTok.
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07/03/2024

Episode 235 is now available!
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The crew is getting glazed.
A new film from Jonathan Glazer is always something that will get our attention. Before the Oscars hand out awards we dig into the polarizing Auschwitz film, THE ZONE OF INTEREST. We debate the approach, stylistic flourishes, and possible intentions of telling a complicated story this way.
Enjoy!

01/03/2024

Bonus episode: The Curse is now available!
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The crew is investigating some missing chicken.
For a rare TV discussion we welcome back a former New Mexico resident, Robert Gassaway (The Flicksation Podcast), to discuss the Showtime miniseries, THE CURSE. We cover everything from the performances, themes, and interpretations of the ending. We also discuss a microp***s, smoke alarms, and Gordon Ramsey.
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24/02/2024

Episode 234 is now available!
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The crew is discussing adaptations.
Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about two versions of the same story for a theme we're simply calling The Color Purples. Before that we discuss a few Oscar nominees in a Recently Watched segment. Then, we dig into the Steven Spielberg adaptation of THE COLOR PURPLE. We also check out the recent musical reimagining of THE COLOR PURPLE. We also discuss Sister Act, 1941, and Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
Enjoy!

11/02/2024

Episode 233 part 2 is now available!
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On this part 2 episode, we continue running down the year of film by naming our favorite performances and moments in cinema in 2023. Before wrapping up we also check in on what we're looking forward to in 2024. We also discuss Mufasa, the city of Fremont, and "Spielberg awe."
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07/02/2024

Episode 233 is now available!
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Christian and Jericho are back and ready to rundown their favorite films of last year.
It was a year chockfull of worthwhile cinema and we are clearly in great spirits as we name our favorite films of 2023, including our top 10 lists plus some honorable mentions. There's more common ground on the lists this year, but there's still some surprises along the way. As we deep dive into the year in film we discuss winking, p***s monsters, and George Clooney.
Enjoy!

20/01/2024

Episode 232 is now available!
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The crew are cramming in more films than ever.
For our latest Cram Session we discuss about 18 films in-depth before running through a couple dozen others we each watched over the last couple weeks. We talk about THE IRON CLAW, MAESTRO, THE HOLDOVERS, LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND, FULL TIME, POOR THINGS, PRISCILLA, MAY DECEMBER, PACIFICTION, SALTBURN, PASSAGES, BLACKBERRY, DREAM SCENARIO, OPPENHEIMER, WONKA, FALLEN LEAVES, FREMONT, FERRARI, EARTH MAMA, TOPOLOGY OF SIRENS, PIAFFE, GEOGRAPHIES OF SOLITUDE, WALK UP, THE DELINQUENTS, RETROGRADE, SILENT NIGHT, ROTTING IN THE SUN, THE OUTWATERS, STONEWALLING, UNREST, THE PLAINS, ALL DIRT ROADS TASTE OF SALT, NOBODY'S HERO, TRENQUE LANQUEN, M3GAN, ROBE OF GEMS, DE HUMANI CORPORIS FABRICA, HAPPER'S COMET, ENDLESS CONTENT FOREVER, LOVE LIFE, CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET, MIGRATION, THE OLD MAN AND THE POOL, IT'S A WONDERFUL KNIFE, TOTALLY KILLER, SISU, COBWEB, VHS 85, THE SACRIFICE GAME, WHERE THE DEVIL ROAMS, and, SUITABLE FLESH (yes, 51 in total). We also discuss Ric Flair, carpets, and full frontal nudity.
Enjoy!

03/01/2024

Bonus episode: Best New to Me Films of 2023 is now available!
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The crew is rounding up a fresh batch of recently discovered favorites.
Christian and Jericho celebrate the new year by naming the top 5 old films we watched for the first time in 2023. We cover everything from short films to horror to silent films with picks from over a 100 year spread! We also discuss movies being dreams, kitchen sinks, and Gemini Man.
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25/12/2023

Episode 231 is now available!
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The crew is rocking around the Flicksmas tree.
All three of us are back in the virtual garage and gathered to bask in another year's Flicksmas glow. In a Recently Watched segment we touch on several new films, including- Fremont, Rewind and Play, Endless Content Forever, Dream Scenario, and Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce. Then, we dig into Hayao Miyazaki's surreal and semi-autobiographical opus, THE BOY AND THE HERON. We round out the show with a Merry Flicksmas segment to talk about TWENTIETH CENTURY, THE WOLFMAN'S HAMMER, and THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES.
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23/12/2023

Episode 230 is now available!
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The crew don't have enough hot dogs.
Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about a pair of Todd Haynes films about trouble in suburbia for a theme we're calling Wait 'Til We Get our Haynes On You. Before that we discuss a few titles in Recently Watched, including- Queens of the Qing Dynasty, Love Life, Silent Night, and Godzilla Minus One. Then, we discuss a complicated family in MAY DECEMBER. We also discuss a different complicated family in FAR FROM HEAVEN. We also discuss Riverdale, Allstate, and Dragonheart.
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19/12/2023

Episode 229 is now available!
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The crew are tumbling down an ornate staircase.
Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about a pair of Ridley Scott period pieces for a theme we're calling Ridley's Believe It or Not. Before that we discuss a few titles in Recently Watched, including- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Dream Scenario. Then, we discuss a wild take on an historic figure in NAPOLEON. We also discuss the similarities and differences in setting in Ridley Scott's debut film, THE DUELLISTS. We also discuss barking, reeling, and cooking.
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16/12/2023

Episode 228 is now available!
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The crew is listening to The Smiths, but are being totally chill about it.
We get in front of the mics to talk about a pair of hitman movies for a theme we're calling The Killer in Me is The Killer in You. But before that we discuss a few titles in Recently Watched, including- Manodrome, Wavelength, The Adults, The Curse, and Wish. Then, we discuss a hitman on a revenge trail in David Fincher's THE KILLER. We also discuss the similarities and differences of a hitman from decades ago in MURDER BY CONTRACT. We also discuss Michael Cera, Hallmark Movies, and gas station eggs.
Enjoy!

02/12/2023

Episode 227 is now available!
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The crew is calling a key witness.
Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about a pair of legal dramas. We discuss the trial of a woman suspected of killing her husband in Justine Triet's ANATOMY OF A FALL. We also review the trial of a man trying to get off on a rare insanity plea in ANATOMY OF A MURDER. We also discuss Pauly Shore, the Palme Dog Award, and 50 Cent.
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29/11/2023

Episode 226 is now available!
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The crew is spanking Leonardo DiCaprio.
The crew get in front of the mics to talk about the latest from a master and a decades-old look at Native American life. We discuss the story of white people poisoning an Osage community in Martin Scorsese's KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON. We also review the nonfiction telling of one night in LA in THE EXILES. We also discuss Pat Morita, Jack White, and p*e breaks.
Enjoy!

13/11/2023

Episode 225 is now available!
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The crew definitely cares about the marsh and the woods.
Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about a mostly-forgotten 20 year old comedy for a theme we're returning to called, "But Does it Hold Up?" to see if we enjoy as much now as we did on release. We discuss the improbable home run that might be a smart dumb movie, a dumb smart movie, or something else entirely, I HEART HUCKABEES. We also discuss breastfeeding, Richard Linklater, and somethingness and/or nothingness.
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30/10/2023

Episode 224 is now available!
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The crew are getting wasted on Wes.
We get in front of the mics to talk about Wes Anderson's latest projects for a theme we're calling, On Wes Filmography Born and Raised. We discuss all four short films streaming on Netflix, THE WONDERFUL STORY OF HENRY SUGAR, THE SWAN, THE RAT CATCHER, and POISON. Then, we talk about the rest of Wes Anderson's films and share each of our rankings of his feature film filmography. We also discuss stop motion animation, sight gags, and The Eras Tour.
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14/10/2023

Episode 223 is now available!
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The crew are podcasting in a simulation.
We get in front of the mics to talk about 2 auteurs dabbling in sci-fi for a theme we're calling, Take a Walk on the Sci-fi Side. We discuss the film-length influential miniseries from Ranier Werner Fassbinder, WORLD ON A WIRE. Then, we talk about Andrzej Zulawski's unfinished and virtually out of print epic, ON THE SILVER GLOBE. We also discuss mirrors, voiceover narration, and Jimmy Butler.
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29/09/2023

Episode 222 is now available!
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The crew are eating too much cheese.
The trio are reunited in front of the mics to talk about 2 different takes on depicting the lives of artists for a theme we're calling, Two Tickets to the Art Show. We review the latest Kelly Reichardt and Michelle Williams collaboration, SHOWING UP. Then, we talk about the awards bait biopic, FRIDA. We also discuss mermaids, favorite paintings, and goofy haircuts.
Enjoy!

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