The Third Act Podcast

On the two hundred and fifty-fifth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are working hard for their money. Christian, Jericho, and Armando are back talking Autumn Tale (1998) Conclave, and Heretic in the Recently Watched segment before diving into the episode theme "Mambo #255", where they slide down the stripper pole for a review of Sean Baker's Palme D'or winning comedic drama ANORA, paired...

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 creep canon. Keep in touch with us on Instagram and...

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 Disney theme park attractions, optimism in the f...

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 there's a ghoulish batch of horror fare during the Rec...

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 taking place entirely inside a vehicle, DADDIO, for an...

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 into the utopian future for a breakdown of Fr...

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 films from divisive filmmaker Lee Daniels are up for...

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 reviews of Zoë Kravitz's #METOO thriller BLINK TWICE and...

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 Coppola's lurid hands stirring the pot, trailer ho...

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 segment before attending the latest Lady Raven conce...

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-Chapter 1, The People's Joker, Made in England: The Film...

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 Beelzebub's party for a theme titled "The Devil Made Me...

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-fi indie drama SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYING with...

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 thriller GEMINI MAN. They also discuss Jared Leto as...

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 SAGA. They also discuss the state of the box office,...

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 se...

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 AN...

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...

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 sto...

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 ma...

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...

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 al...

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...

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 touc...

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 Ram...