Odd Trilogies

It's time for another FREAKQUEL! Returning for yet another entry into Zack Snyder's canon, the boys prepare their totally-not-lightsabers as they must face down Space Nazis and eyesore cinematography in  REBEL MOON — Part One: A Child of Fire and Part Two: The Scargiver . Can they stay on topic as the badness-induced madness takes hold? Is there enough material here for a whole episode, let alone...

The Father, the Son, and the... Pastor Dave?!?! With help from their friend JAKE ATWOOD , Logan and Andy prepare to face off against religious scrutiny as they tackle THE GOD'S NOT DEAD SEQUELS . With their knowledge ( or lack thereof ) of the band Newsboys prepared, the trio must plead their case against 2016's God's Not Dead 2 , 2018's God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness , and 2021's God's Not D...

We let Godzilla and Kong fight last time, but can they... TEAM UP?!?! Logan and Andy dive back down into Hollow Earth to discuss their latest FREAKQUEL with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire . What will bring the duo together? What is this new threat that is terrorizing Hollow Earth? Is that a little Kong?!?! Find out on this monstrous new episode of ODD TRILOGIES!    Intro music: “Fanfare for Space...

SKA-DOOSH! Logan and Andy revisit The Valley of Peace to discuss the Dragon Warrior Po's return in Kung Fu Panda 4 . It's time for a FREAKQUEL! With an eight year gap between films, was the wait warranted? How does the film fare when compared to its predecessors? What type of villain will Dreamworks throw at Po this time around? Is that a talking pangolin?!?! Find out on this action-packed new epi...

Aliens? Replicants? A floating Stellan Skarsgård? As Logan and Andy make contact with extraterrestrial visitors, the duo pass the time by discussing auteur Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi adaptations. The boys cover the French Canadian filmmaker’s take on three sci-fi works: a short story (2016’s  Arrival ), a sequel to a Ridley Scott cult hit (2017’s  Blade Runner 2049 ), and an all-time classic, “unad...

Car chases? Reluctant duos? Corruption? MURDER?!?! It must be time for SHANE BLACK'S BUDDY COP SAMPLER ! Logan and Andy figure out if they're too old for this stuff as they cover the writer-director Shane Black by discussing three films that capture the best of his "buddy cop" style: 1987's Lethal Weapon , 2005's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang , and 2016's The Nice Guys . How does the subgenre evolve over ti...

Do you feel that? LOVE IS IN THE AIR! That means it's time for Logan and Andy to tackle WONG KAR-WAI'S LOVE TRILOGY . The duo head to Hong Kong to discuss the critically acclaimed director's trilogy about love, desire, heartbreak, longing, and so much more. From 1950's Hong Kong to a futuristic train on a one-way trip, the guys discuss 1990's Days of Being Wild , 2000's In the Mood for Love , and...

In 1994, animation legends Don Bluth and Gary Goldman teamed up with 20th Century Fox to create an animation studio that would rival Disney. Thirty years later, Logan and Andy head down the animated rabbit hole to discuss that studio's three feature films. It's THE RISE AND FALL OF FOX ANIMATION STUDIOS ! From Russian princess fan-fiction to a VERY dated sci-fi adventure, the boys discuss 1997's A...

Another year down means another TOP TEN!  Logan and Andy start off 2024 by recapping their favorite films of 2023, each of them giving revealing their own personal top ten to one another! What are their number one picks? Will there be any overlap in their lists? And what does 2024 have in store for our dynamic duo? Find out on this new episode of ODD TRILOGIES!   Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” b...

No, you didn't shoot your eye out! You read that title correctly! Logan and Andy celebrate Christmas with the Parker family as they tackle A CHRISTMAS STORY SEQUEL TRILOGY . From summer "adventures" to planning the perfect family Christmas, the duo discuss 1994's My Summer Story (also known as It Runs in the Family ), 2012's A Christmas Story 2 , and 2022's A Christmas Story Christmas . Are any of...

What has three Japanese icons, explosions, wild bug costumes, and giant monsters? HIDEAKI ANNO'S SHIN TRILOGY , of course! Logan and Andy head to Japan to discuss 2016's Shin Godzilla , 2022's Shin Ultraman , and 2023's Shin Kamen Rider . Which film is their favorite? How does each film capture its iconic character? Also, what exactly does the word "kamen" mean? Find out on this bombastic new epis...

Logan and Andy uncover some odd videotapes as they tackle THE V/H/S TRILOGY for the Halloween season. With an obnoxious amount of TVs in front of them, the boys will hunker down as they watch through 2012's V/H/S , 2013's V/H/S 2 , and 2014's V/H/S: Viral . Which shorts are the best? Is there an overarching story throughout the trilogy? Will they survive the horrors of V/H/S: Viral ?!?!? Find out...

Logan and Andy saddle up, holster their guns, and ride into the sunset as they tackle director Sergio Leone's final trilogy: THE ONCE UPON A TIME TRILOGY . From a western epic to a gangster tale set during the Prohibition, the duo get ready to draw as they take on 1968's Once Upon a Time in the West , 1971's Duck, You Sucker! (also known as A Fistful of Dynamite ), and 1984's Once Upon a Time in A...

After dealing with all kinds of vengeance, Logan and Andy decide to pivot and tackle Denzel Washington's popular action trilogy: THE EQUALIZER . With stopwatches set for sixteen seconds, the duo discuss 2014's The Equalizer , 2018's The Equalizer 2 , and 2023's The Equalizer 3 . What makes this trilogy so popular? Does the original deserve the sequels? Also, does The Equalizer really  NOT have a c...

Mystery. Pain. VENGEANCE. Logan and Andy head to South Korea to cover PARK CHAN-WOOK'S VENGEANCE TRILOGY.  The boys look at the critically acclaimed director's trio of films that tackle the idea of vengeance in vastly different ways. With hammers at the ready, the duo take on 2002's Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance , 2003's Oldboy , and 2005's Lady Vengeance . Which film is the most popular? How does Pa...

Wait...what's that behind you? Why, that's Logan and Andy! In this episode, the boys flex their medium skills to explor  THE ODD INSIDIOUS TRILOGY . As they tiptoe through The Further, the duo follow the Lambert family through 2010's Insidious , 2013's Insidious: Chapter 2 , and 2023's Insidious: The Red Door . Filled with hauntings, fog, and malevolent forces, how does the trilogy fare? Will the...

TA-KUUU-A! In honor of Andy's birthday, Logan and special guest ADAM LECLERC follow Andy to Mata Nui as they uncover the legend of  THE BIONICLE TRILOGY . With the power of the mighty Toa supporting them, the trio discuss 2003's Bionicle: Mask of Light , 2004's Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui , and 2005's Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows . Why the Bionicle films? How much lore does the world of Bionicl...

DEATH CULTS! HOLY GRAILS! FRIDGES! In honor of the latest release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny , Logan and Andy travel across the globe to tackle director Steven Spielberg's initial run of Indiana Jones sequels. They're calling this episode INDIANA JONES AND THE SEQUELS OF SPIELBERG . After creating the masterpiece that is 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark , where do you go from there? Wi...

From prison life to unspeakable horrors, Logan and Andy tackle plenty as they discuss FRANK DARABONT'S STEPHEN KING TRILOGY . While taking a dive into the writer-director's career, the boys look at three of the best Stephen King film adaptations of all time: 1994's The Shawshank Redemption , 1999's The Green Mile , and 2007's The Mist . How does Darabont translate King to the screen so well? Which...

After gushing about Mobile Suit Gundam for a whole episode, Logan and Andy decide to keep the sci-fi streak strong by discussing a lesser known, exceptionally odd trilogy: THE SKYLINE TRILOGY . As blue beams fall from the sky, the boys dodge tactical nukes and aliens in rubber suits as they cover 2010's Skyline , 2017's Beyond Skyline , and 2020's Skylines . What does this trilogy bring to the tab...

IT IS THE YEAR TWENTY TWENTY-THREE OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY. Logan and Andy head to White Base to discuss THE MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM MOVIE TRILOGY , covering Mobile Suit Gundam I , Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow , and Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space . As the boys take on giant robots, beam sabers, and space fascists, they'll discuss the films that transformed the cancelled sc...

After an unexpected hiatus, Logan and Andy are BACK! This time, they're leaving boxing behind to discuss a trio of films that highlight the brilliant trifecta that is Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, and Frances McDormand. It's what Andy calls THE   COEN-MCDORMAND SAMPLER! From directorial debuts to espionage satire, the boys discuss 1984's Blood Simple , 1996's Fargo , and 2008's Burn After Reading . With...

Where Rocky Balboa's journey as a boxer ends, Adonis Creed's rise begins! It's time to take on THE CREED TRILOGY! From the streets of Philly to Los Angeles, Logan and Andy go twelve rounds with 2015's Creed , 2018's Creed II , and 2023's Creed III to discuss the modern take on the boxing underdog. How does Adonis compare to his father Apollo? Will Ivan Drago return? WHERE'S PAULIE?!?!? Find out in...

Tape up, put on your gloves, and step into the ring for one last fight (or three). It's time for THE END OF ROCKY! Logan and Andy race up those famous Philly steps to answer the question: where do you take an iconic underdog character once he's on top? Each of the Rocky  series' last three entries takes its own jab at an answer. That's right, we're facing off against 1985's Rocky IV , 1990's Rocky...

Logan and Andy head to Florida for a truly magical experience: THE MAGIC MIKE TRILOGY! In honor of Valentine's Day, the boys forgo flowers and chocolate for shirtless men, a surprise road trip, and the color yellow. Listen as Logan and Andy cover 2012's Magic Mike , 2015's Magic Mike XXL , and 2023's Magic Mike's Last Dance . Which ones hold up? Is there enough story to actually warrant two sequel...