The Third Act Podcast

On the two hundred and forty-second episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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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On the two hundred and forty-first episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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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On the two hundred and fortieth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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 queer 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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On the two hundred and thirty-ninth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is worried about Curlie.
Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about two lesbian crime films for an episode we're calling The Female Gays. 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 and get entangled with an odd batch of criminals in DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS. We also check out another sweaty and violent queer 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.

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On the two hundred and thirty-eighth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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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On the two hundred and thirty-seventh episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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 weed usage.

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On this bonus episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew drank the worm piss 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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On the two hundred and thirty-sixth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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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On the two hundred and thirty-fifth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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.

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On this bonus episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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 micropenis, smoke alarms, and Gordon Ramsey.

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