The Third Act Podcast

On the one hundred and ninety-seventh episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew enjoys long walks in the park.
We take the opportunity to talk about the latest Park Chan-Wook film and review his romantic mystery film, DECISION TO LEAVE. We pair that with a different kind of park talk by digging into the Robert Altman thriller, THAT COLD DAY IN THE PARK. We also resurrect our Recently Watched segment to share some quick thoughts on The Banshees of Inisherin and Causeway. We also discuss movie stars, bubble baths, and deluxe sushi lunches.

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On this special bonus episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are flying with their ankle wings all the back to the biggest movie universe in Hollywood.
Christian and Jericho do a quick catchup on where we are in the MCU before talking about the latest entry, BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER. We discuss how the film handles the departure of Chadwick Boseman, praise the continued greatness of the cast and costumes, and wonder what the hell Julia Louis-Dreyfus is doing here.

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On the one hundred and ninety-sixth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are setting out on a road trip, with or without an annoying kid.
We have discussed Jafar Panahi's films in the past and with his son releasing a debut feature this year we take this opportunity to pair up father and son for this episode. First up is the modern, mysterious road trip film from Panah Panahi, HIT THE ROAD. Then, we go back to one of Jafar Panahi's early films about a man's experience before a robbery in CRIMSON GOLD. We compare the styles each Panahi deploys and the similar thematic areas explored.

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On this bonus episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are not have any conversations with fetuses.
 
Andrew Dominik hasn't made a movie in nearly a decade. That, along with us covering several Marilyn Monroe films earlier this year, compelled us to review the Netflix movie, BLONDE. We discuss the aspect ratios, runtime, and a bit of the controversy around the rating. We also discuss Marilyn Monroe as an artist, what agency she could have had at the time, and Adrien Brody of course.

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On the one hundred and ninety-fifth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is meeting at the top of the Empire State Building.
After some recent success discussing romantic comedies on the show we decide to go back and check out a couple classic titles starring Cary Grant. First up, we gush about the under-discussed comedic gem, THE AWFUL TRUTH. Then, we talk about the influential romantic drama, AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER. We also discuss being on boats, hats, and the busiest dog in Hollywood.

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On episode one hundred and ninety-four of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are offering a heaping helping of Hanks talk.
Christian and Jericho have been hinting at a Hanks episode for weeks since discussing his beguiling performance in Elvis and now we're here to deliver. First up, is the little seen stand up comedy movie, PUNCHLINE. Then, we talk about what might be the peak of 90s romantic comedies, SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE. Finally, we dig into Hanks' first Oscar-winning performance in PHILADELPHIA. We also discuss Bill Pullman's allergies, buying jokes, and Polish husbands.

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On this bonus episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is granting all of your podcast wishes.
Christian and Jericho rubbed a little bottle and a romantic epic came out so they had to talk about it. Possible master, George Miller, is back with his first film since his masterpiece, Mad Max: Fury Road, and we dig into the visual feast starring Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba, THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING. We also discuss Guy Ritchie, giants, and cell phone towers.

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On the one hundred and ninety-third episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is posing for some family portraits.
Christian and Jericho take a trip across the pond to do a Davies Deep Dive on a selection of films from Terrence Davies' filmography. First up, we discuss his semi-autobiographical debut feature, DISTANT VOICES STILL LIVES. Then, we dig into his experimental documentary, OF TIME AND THE CITY. Finally, we review his latest film about a poet during WWI, BENEDICTION. We also discuss Tom Hanks (again), Liverpool, and Steven Spielberg's dad.

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For this special bonus episode the crew are thrusting way too much on network television.
We reckon with Baz Luhrmann's ELVIS music-filled biopic. We deep dive on Tom Hanks' antics, the chaotic visuals, and what gen-Z might think of this before spiraling out at the end about what Hanks and/or Pinocchio related episodes we can do in the future. We also discuss Bruce Campbell, the USS Enterprise, and Doja Cat.

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On the One hundred and ninety-second episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the Crew celebrates Sad Dad Summer the only way they know how. 

Christian and Jericho debut a new theme called The Great and Powerful Ozu. We discuss the long overdue auteur via two films. First we talk about his silent era, would-be kids comedy, I WAS BORN, BUT.... Then, we get into a late period family drama, EQUINOX FLOWER. We also discuss basketball, Cameron Crowe, and home movies.

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