Odd Trilogies

Did you see that? Oh, it's not a full moon. It's just the first FREAKQUEL of the year! Logan and Andy howl at the moon as they talk about  Wolf Man , the latest reimagining of the classic Universal monster. How does the film compare to its predecessors? Does Leigh Whannell strike twice after The Invisible Man remake? Does Christopher Abbott really have that dog in him? Find out on this howling new...

What happens when a movie studio decides to make superhero origin stories... without the iconic superhero? You get SONY'S (Spider-Man-less) SPIDER-MAN UNIVERSE ! After the success of Venom , Sony decides to scrape the bottom of their Marvel barrel to dish out three of the oddest origin stories of the last few years: 2022's Morbius as well as 2024's Madame Web and Kraven the Hunter . Which film is...

After a year with delightful guest stars, truly odd trilogies, and the launch of their brand new website, Logan and Andy start off 2025 by talking about their favorite films of 2024. It's time for that END OF THE YEAR SPECIAL!  What are their favorite films of 2024? Will they have overlapping choices again? Also, what were their LEAST FAVORITE films of last year? Find out on the first ODD TRILOGIE...

In honor of his highly anticipated Nosferatu remake, Logan & Andy finish off the year by talking about a director with an incredible rise: Robert Eggers. From witches in seventeenth-century America to mythological Viking epics, the boys discuss Eggers sensibilities as a filmmaker, how he's grown, and how he continues to capture the public interest. We're looking at 2016's The Witch , 2019's Th...

This holiday season, Logan and Andy spend Christmas with...Harold and Kumar?!?! The duo use the holiday season to grab a bite with the stoner icons. It's THE HAROLD & KUMAR TRILOGY ! With sliders in hand, the boys tackle 2004's Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle , 2008's Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay , and 2011's A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (or A Very Harold & Ku...

What happens when you take a Spider-Man villain and give him his own series without Spider-Man in it? You get a...billion dollar franchise?!?! Logan and Andy are thankful to have Venom historian Evan Dossey (of Midwest Film Journal ) to talk about a truly odd trilogy: THE VENOM TRILOGY . While dodging explosions, maximum carnage, and an evil Riz Ahmed, the boys won't know what hit them as they tac...

What happens when one of the most influential filmmakers of all time adapts the works of the greatest playwright in human history? You get KUROSAWA'S SHAKESPEARE TRILOGY! Logan and Andy brush up on their Japanese and summon what remains of their high school Shakespeare knowledge in order to talk about Akira Kurosawa's three adaptations of William Shakespeare's plays. With help from local Kurosawa...

On Thursday afternoon, Nov. 14, IFJA members were invited to a preview tour of the new Alamo Drafthouse Cinema location opening up in Indianapolis on Nov. 18. Ron Howard's 2013 film Rush was also screened to highlight the location's heavily racing-themed decor, which honors Indy's motorsports history. In this inaugural episode of Odd Thoughts , Andy discusses his feelings about the new theater and...

Logan & Andy return to one of their favorite franchises to discuss their thoughts on its latest release, Netflix's 6-episode  Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance . Non-spoiler thoughts up front, with spoilers following.

Wait? Did you hear that? Is someone...following you? Why of course! It's just Logan and Andy here to talk about PAKULA'S PARANOIA TRILOGY, a trio of films from critically-acclaimed director Alan J. Pakula that cover various versions of paranoia. With a pencil and a notepad on them, the boys discuss 1971's Klute , 1974's The Parallax View , and 1976's All the President's Men . How does each film ha...

Wait...is that a full moon? Well then it's time for a new spooky trilogy! Logan and Andy fight the urge to transform as they tackle THE ODD WOLFMAN TRILOGY . The boys discuss three different takes on the classic movie monster: 1941's The Wolf Man , 1994's Wolf , and 2010's The Wolfman . How does each version fare years later? Does the Wolf Man get scarier with each iteration? Is that James Spader?...

What if there was more to 2019's Joker than just Joaquin Phoenix, clown makeup, and dancing down the stairs? In honor of the film's highly anticipated sequel Joker:  Folie à Deux , Logan and Andy take society head-on as they discuss the three films that feel integral to the Oscar-winning film's creation: 1928's The Man Who Laughs , 1976's Taxi Driver , and 1982's The King of Comedy . That's right,...

Andy gives his spoiler-free first impressions of  The Wild Robot , directed by Chris Sanders and starring Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, and Mark Hamill. It’s his favorite animated of the film so far, so tune in to find out why! DISCLAIMER: Andy had to record this in his car, so the audio is…  not  the highest quality! But it is listenable.

After crawling out from the depths of the Alien franchise, Logan and Andy set out to cover the rising career of writer-director Jeremy Saulnier. It's time for THE RISE OF SAULNIER ! The duo tackle the first three films in the director's filmography: 2007's Murder Party , 2013's Blue Ruin , and 2016's Green Room . How does Saulnier develop as a director? Does each film tackle a different genre? Why...

Fifteen years after Alien: Resurrection , the Alien franchise enters a new era as directors Ridley Scott and Fede Álvarez try their best to reignite interest into the classic horror franchise. What do you call a prequel/interquel that is basically trying to reboot a franchise? Well we like to call them...rebootquels! It's time to talk about THE ALIEN REBOOTQUELS .   Logan and Andy head back into s...

In space, no one can hear you scream...AGAIN?!? Let's find out! Logan and Andy grab pulse rifles, flashlights, and some common sense as they join Ellen Ripley to take on THE ALIEN SEQUELS in honor of the release of Alien: Romulus . The duo head to LV-426 to discuss the films made to turn 1979's Alien into a franchise: 1986's Aliens , 1992's Alien 3 , and 1997's Alien: Resurrection . Does the iconi...

Oh hello there! Don't mind us. We (Logan and Andy of course) are just breaking the fourth wall to grab some bright red superhero suits, leaked test footage, and maybe a chimichanga (or two) to prep for THE DEADPOOL TRILOGY . We prepare to give maximum effort to talk about the surprising superhero film that turned into a billion-dollar superhero trilogy, discussing 2016's Deadpool , 2018's Deadpool...

What happens when a beloved actor takes a turn into...directing? For Kevin Costner, that's a loaded question! In honor of Kevin Costner's return to the director's chair, Logan and Andy head out west with their pal (and local Costner lover) Nick Rogers to discuss the actor's initial run as a director. With notebooks, rifles, and US Postal bags in tow, the trio cover 1990's Dances with Wolves , 1997...

While Andy stays behind to check on the doppler radar, Logan rides right into the storm to chase his first impressions of Twisters -starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos-in this quick spoiler-free review.

Logan and Andy tackle family drama, haunting hallucinations, and blinding superpowers as they discuss the impressive collaborations between writer-director Jeff Nichols and actor Michael Shannon. It's THE NICHOLS-SHANNON SAMPLER! The duo sample such fine selections as 2007's Shotgun Stories , 2011's Take Shelter , and 2016's Midnight Special . How is Michael Shannon as a lead? How do both Nichols...

Ahead of the "Kevin Costner: Director" trilogy (out July 27th), the boys saddle up and hit the dusty trail to review Costner's latest directorial effort, Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 , the first chapter in his ambitious multi-part Western epic. 

Logan & Andy throw on their leather jackets and slick back their hair as they hash out their first impressions of Jeff Nichols' latest film, The Bikeriders —starring Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Jodie Comer, and Michael Shannon—in this quick spoiler-free review.

Who is the king of modern animation—the man who has brought LEGO, Mario, and now GARFIELD to lucrative cinematic life? If you guessed Chris Pratt—dammit, you'd be correct! Logan and Andy uncover a truly odd Hollywood phenomenon in CHRIS PRATT'S ANIMATED IP DYNASTY. With help from their good friend (and local LEGO Lord) Austin Webster, the trio analyze Chris Pratt's contributions to 2014's The LEGO...

Need more ape content after our ANDY SERKIS PLANET OF THE APES episode? Well you're in luck! Logan, Andy, and guest star ADAM LECLERC sat down after that episode to review the latest Planet of the Apes film: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes .

Motion capture apes? A plague caused by a failed Alzheimer's cure? James Franco, Gary Oldman, AND Woody Harrelson?!?! Looks like the boys are talking about THE ANDY SERKIS PLANET OF THE APES TRILOGY ! With the help from their close friend (and local  Planet of the Apes aficionado) ADAM LECLERC , Logan and Andy must survive the grand story of Caesar as they tackle 2011's Rise of the Planet of the A...