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...

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...

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...

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.Keep in touch with us on...

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.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us...

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. Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: [email protected]  

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.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: [email protected]  

On the two hundred and thirty-fourth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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,...

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."Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: [email protected]  

On the two hundred and thirty-third episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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, penis...

On the two hundred and first episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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,...

On this bonus episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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.Keep in touch with us on Facebook and Twitter and email us anytime at:...

On the two hundred and thirty-first episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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...

On the two hundred and thirtieth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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...

On the two hundred and twenty-ninth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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...

On the two hundred and twenty-eigth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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...

On the two hundred and twenty-seventh episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and...

On the two hundred and twenty-sixth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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 pee breaks.Keep in touch with us on...

On the two hundred and twenty-fifth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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...

On the two hundred and twenty-fourth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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...

On the two hundred and twenty-third episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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...

On the two hundred and twenty-second episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST 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.Keep in touch with us on...

On the two hundred and twenty-first episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are shouting "bottoms up!."Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about a queer high school movie parody and a violent cult classic for a theme we're calling, I Killed the Teen Movie. We review the sophomore feature from Emma Seligman about horny teens who aren't afraid to punch someone if it helps them get laid, BOTTOMS. Then, we talk about the candy-coated dark comedy, JAWBREAKER. We also discuss...

On the two hundred and twentieth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are here for an overwhelming episode about overwhelming films.Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about the (other) film sensation of the summer and another biopic of a recent controversial American historical figure for a theme we're calling, Oppy/Nixon - or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Old White Men Talking in Rooms We review the new release from Christopher Nolan about the creation of...