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The Third Act Podcast is what happens when three friends get together and launch into movie-related discussion and reviews! New releases, old films, and nostalgically-themed episodes such as "Don't Judge a Movie By It's Cover" and "But Does It Hold Up?" are all part of the cinema-obsessed mix. There's literally something for everyone here, from the mainstream mouth-breather to the arthouse goon. So, do yourself a favor. Grab an ice cold can of Mt. Dew Baja Blast and enjoy Christian, Jericho, ...
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On a special bonus episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are deep-diving De Palma. Christian and Jericho commence their latest Auteurography series on the films of Brian De Palma with his 1968 comedy/thriller/exploitation debut, MURDER A LA MOD. They also chat theme songs, smut, movies as artifice, completionist only films, and the cinematic c…
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On the two hundred and fifty-fourth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are just glad the listeners are HERE. Christian and Jericho get wistfully melancholic with reviews of two 2024 films, Robert Zemeckis' centuries-spanning deepfake Boomer fantasy, HERE, and Bas Devos' contemplative nature-centric drama, also titled HERE. They also discuss…
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On the two hundred and fifty-third episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are asking the question "Should horror movies be fun?" Christian and Jericho get in the spooky season mood with reviews of two horror films that challenge the audience, 1983's controversial serial killer experiment ANGST and 1987's hypnosis chiller ANGUISH. But first ther…
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On a very special meme-worthy bonus episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, Christian is going on another epic rant. Christian and Jericho follow up on a 10 year in-joke by taking another look at the 2014 high concept man in car drama LOCKE (which originally pushed Christian into near meltdown mode) and pairing it with another character-driven drama taki…
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On the two hundred and fifty-second episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are stopping time. Christian, Jericho, and Armando reconvene for a "Friendship and First Impressions"-style episode that begins by chatting Joker: Folie à Deux, Dad & Step-Dad, The Devil's Bath, and Something Wild (1986) during the Recently Watched segment before leaping…
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On the two hundred and fifty-first episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are speaking in tongues. Christian, Jericho, and Armando reconvene to talk Rebel Ridge, State of Grace (1990), Boomerang (1992), and Last Embrace (1979) during the Recently Watched segment before delving into an episode theme titled "Deliver Us from Daniels" where two fil…
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On the two hundred and fiftieth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are recording in 35mm. Christian and Jericho chat Didi, The Reflecting Pool (1979), Kinds of Kindness, and The Instigators during the Recently Watched segment before diving into the genre deep end with a theme entitled "Don't Blink Twice or Worry Strange Darling" with review…
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On the two hundred and forty-ninth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are convinced movies are a conspiracy. Christian, Jericho, and Armando get loose with a Gena Rowlands-centered theme entitled "Rollin' With Rowlands" in which MINNIE AND MOSKOWITZ (1971), GLORIA (1980), and ANOTHER WOMAN (1988) are up for discussion. They also talk about …
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On the two hundred and forty-eight episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are feeling extra crispy. Christian and Jericho prepare themselves for the latest M. Night Shyamalan experience for a theme titled "TRAP on TAP: Make it an M. Night night". But first they chat Maxxxine, Daddio, Dogleg, Blow Out, and Carlitos Way in the Recently Watched se…
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On the two hundred and forty-seven episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, 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-Chapte…
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On the two hundred and forty-sixth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, 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 Beelze…
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On the two hundred and forty-fifth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, 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…
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On the two hundred and forty-fourth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, 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 2004 passion project, ALEXANDER and Ang Lee's 2019 sci-fi thr…
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On the two hundred and forty-third episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, 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 SA…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 LAUNDR…
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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 Ne…
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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 …
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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 asp…
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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' imp…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 Ste…
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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." Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPo…
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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 comm…
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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, P…
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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 discus…
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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 Sce…
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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- Qu…
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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: A…
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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- Man…
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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…
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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 al…
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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…
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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 …
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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 tal…
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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, SHOW…
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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 wh…
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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 …
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On the two hundred and nineteenth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are podcasting while crossing a very dangerous bridge. Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about a selection of the late William Friedkin's filmography for a theme we're calling, Freakin' for Friedkin. We discuss a stage adaptation from early in his caree…
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On the two hundred and eighteenth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are all bright colors and dance sequences. Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about the film sensation of the summer and one of its inspirations for a theme we're calling, Hi, Demy! We review the new release from Greta Gerwig about a stereotypical Barbie…
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On the two hundred and seventeenth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are a play inside a tv show inside of a podcast episode. Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about a couple of films from similarly-named auteurs for a theme we're calling, The Magnificent Anders(s)ons. Before the reviews we do a quick Recently Watched s…
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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 enou…
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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 An…
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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-Ver…
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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 Ors…
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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 mos…
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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 …
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