The Third Act Podcast

On the two hundred and sixteenth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are gushing about a great half-year of movies.
Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics right around the midway mark of the year to list their 5 favorite films of 2023 so far. Jericho has been digging deep to find some underground films that haven't been discussed enough, while Christian has a crop of favorites that were mostly available at multiplexes this year. We talk about queer stories, found families, and how characters change over time. We also discuss Ben Affleck, Nathan Lane, and Tom Hanks (again).

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On the two hundred and fifteenth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are watching films and casting spells.
Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics before Pride Month is over to talk about the films of Kenneth Anger for a theme we are calling, Anger Management. Jericho has been a fan for years and this is Christian's introduction to Anger, who is often called "the first openly gay American director." We dig into a sampling of 5 of his most notable short films- FIREWORKS, INAUGURATION OF THE PLEASURE DOME, SCORPIO RISING, RABBIT'S MOON, and LUCIFER RISING. We also discuss alchemy, Led Zeppelin, and the Occult.

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Links to the films we discussed:
Fireworks (1947)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHMrj3lwPVE&t=196s

Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome (1954)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_d7zcckIwA

Scorpio Rising (1963)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so0lW14x588

Rabbit's Moon (restored 1971 version)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78-ijEkszFg

Lucifer Rising (1972)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o6HIM03ozw

On the two hundred and fourteenth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are trusting the fungus.
Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about two video games films for a theme we are calling, It's a Me, Jericho. Before the reviews we do a quick Recently Watched segment to chat about One Week and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Then, we discuss the new release about a pair of plumber brothers who cross dimensions to fight a lizard king, THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE. Finally, we talk about a pair of plumber brothers who cross dimensions to fight a lizard king in SUPER MARIO BROS. We also discuss mushrooms, product placement, and mud baths.

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On the two hundred and thirteenth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are going to break some laws.
Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about two environmentalist films for a theme we are calling, We Promised You a Pipeline. Before the review we bring back our Recently Watched segment and chat about Jethica, The Eyes of Orson Welles, Fast X, and more. Then, we discuss the new release about a thriller that does exactly what the title promises, HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE. Finally, we talk about a Matt Damon movie that barely exists, PROMISED LAND. We also discuss fracking, Scoot McNairy, and (maybe) the best film ever made.

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On the two hundred and twelfth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are lacing up their Reebok pumps and hitting the court.
We get in front of the mics to talk about two basketball films for a theme we are calling, Air Jer. First, we discuss the new release about signing Michael Jordan to his first shoe deal in AIR. Then, we talk about the mostly forgotten and problematic 90s movie, THE AIR UP THERE. We also discuss circumcision, basketball glory from yesteryear, and fat Matt Damon running.

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On the two hundred and twelfth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are doing some soul searching.
Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about two woman-led South Korean films for a theme we are calling, Seoul Sister. First, we discuss the new release about a woman going back to her birth-country after being raised her entire life by adopted parents called RETURN TO SEOUL. Then, we talk about the understated journey a woman goes on after vacating her apartment in the under-discussed MICROHABITAT. We also discuss couch surfing, Letterboxd, and IVs.

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On the two hundred and second episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are feeling some feelings.
Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about two new releases with similar sounding titles for a theme we're calling, A Fine Good Episode. First, we discuss the reserved relationship drama from Mia Hanson-Love, ONE FINE MORNING. Then, we talk about the comparatively more bombastic Florence Pugh project, A GOOD PERSON. We also discuss Frozen 2, books, and the F-word.

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On the two hundred and ninth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are making a lift episode to celebrate moms.
For our first ever Motherboy episode we check out a pair of 2023 Sundance films centering on relationships between mothers and sons. First up is the stunning debut and Grand Jury Prize winner, A THOUSAND AND ONE. Then, we discuss Jesse Eisenberg's first foray behind the camera for his directorial debut, WHEN YOU FINISH SAVING THE WORLD. We also discuss Audible, CDs, and Ethiopian food. Love you, moms!

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On the two hundred and eighth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are scoring over 50,000 in Double Dragon.
On this nostalgic episode, Christian and Jericho talk about some of their early video game memories before talking about a pair of video game-related movies for a theme we're calling Now You're Listening with Power. First up we talk about the Apple TV+ film chronicling the publishing rights odyssey of the classic puzzle game, TETRIS. Then, we had back to the 80s to discuss the glorified advertisement, THE WIZARD. We also discuss mustaches, Christmas, and dogcatchers but for kids.

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On the two hundred and seventh episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are riding the French New Wave.
Christian and Jericho talk about one of the masters, Jean-Luc Godard, for the first time as Christian clears some titles off his queue of shame for our theme God-ard Mode. We discuss his genre-defying road movie PIERROT LE FOU. Then, we talk about the lo-fi science fiction riff from the same year, ALPHAVILLE. We also discuss Twin Peaks, blueface, and deep voiced narration.

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