Welcome to Odd Trilogies, a podcast dedicated to the strange connectedness of film! To us, an odd trilogy is any set of three films connected by story, spirit, themes, or shared cast & crew—one that has an interesting angle worth exploring! For example, did you know that the modern Korean classic "Oldboy" is actually the second film of Park Chan-wook's Vengeance trilogy? That's something worth exploring! We hope to cover deliberate trilogies (like Star Wars) as well as more incidental ones, with less obvious connections. We may even curate our own trilogies based on interesting commonalities. Whatever the connections, hosts Logan Sowash and Andy Carr use their love and knowledge of movies to analyze the trilogy as one body, and discuss the individual films themselves and how they were made. Listen and laugh with them as they dive into the neverending yet enjoyable pit of cinematic connectivity known as Odd Trilogies!
Oh, my! The clock strikes midnight! You know what that means: it's time for an odd trilogy! Logan & Andy team up with their trusted Disney Princess expert Kelsey Atwood to explore THE CINDERELLA TRILOGY. Adorned in perfect-fit glass slippers, the trio rush to discuss 1950's Cinderella and its direct-to-video sequels 2002's, Cinderella II: Dreams Come True and 2007's Cinderella III: A Twist in Time. How does the original fare 76 years later? Does the Prince ever get a personality in the sequels? And since when is Gus a nickname for Octavius?! Find out on this spellbinding new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Vampires! Crazy violence! A lot of walking! Logan & Andy reunite with anime historian Grant (Familiar Territory) to cover the weirdest anime trilogy the pod has yet seen: THE KIZUMONOGATARI TRILOGY. With their collective vampire strength (and NSFW magazines) to take on anything, the trio discuss a gorgeous yet frustrating trilogy in Tekketsu, Nekketsu, and Reiketsu. How does this trilogy compared to its expansive series? Were all three films worth the wait? Does every entry in the series start like THAT?!?! Find out on this wild new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
A body-swap romance, a homeless boy meeting a weather maiden, and a girl's unexpected adventure with a sentient chair. All of that in less than a decade! The boys discuss THE RISE OF SHINKAI. In honor of Your Name.'s 10th anniversary, Logan & Andy cover the three films that have propelled writer-director Makoto Shinkai into one of the most popular names in Japanese animation: Your Name., Weathering with You (2019), and Suzume (2022). How does Shinkai's biggest hit fare a decade later? How does he follow it up? Why can't real-life food look as gorgeous as food in a Shinkai film? Find out on this magical new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The man. The myth. The titular rebel. Logan & Andy team up with the IFJA's latest oil tycoon Brent Leuthold (Awake in the Dark) as they discuss THE JAMES DEAN TRILOGY. From struggles with one's own fate to the corruptive nature of wealth, the trio strap in for tonight's "Chickie Run" as they look at the only films the iconic Hoosier starred in: 1955's East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause as well as 1956's Giant. What does Dean bring to the table in each film? How does he stand out amongst his contemporaries? And were teenagers in the '50s really that violent?? Find out on this iconic new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"To be, or not to be, that is the question"—or it certainly was at the turn of the millennium! Logan & Andy prep their prop skulls and monologues as they discuss three different adaptations of one of Shakespeare's most iconic tragedies across the last decade of the last century: Franco Zeffirelli's stripped-down 1990 version with Mel Gibson, Branagh's quintessential and unabridged 1996 adaptation, and Michael Almereyda's very Y2K-esque 2000 take starring Ethan Hawke. How does each version stand out from the others? What do these darlings of the era bring to the titular character? Also, why doesn't every monologue take place in a Blockbuster? Find out on this theatrical new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Who is that group of experts venturing out into dangerous territory? Why, it's Logan, Andy, and Joe! And what is their mission? SAVING MATT DAMON. In honor of the nearly 30 years (and countless millions of dollars) Hollywood has dedicated to bringing Damon home from far-off peril, and just in time for his latest misadventure in Chris Nolan's The Odyssey, your hosts have teamed up with Joe Shearer (Midwest Film Journal) to embark on three previous Damon-centric operations: 1998's Saving Private Ryan, 2014's Interstellar, and 2015's The Martian. How is each role emblematic of their respective eras in Damon's career? Does one make better use of his talents than the rest? And which Damon is most worthy of saving? Find out on this expeditious new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Can you remember a time before Christopher Nolan was one of the biggest names in the film industry? Logan & Andy do! The boys are teaming up with local amnesiac Matt Hurt (The Obsessive Viewer) to discuss THE RISE OF NOLAN. In this episode, the boys battle home intruders, memory loss, and a sun that never sets in Nolan's earliest films: Following (1998), Memento (2000), and Insomnia (2002). Is Nolan's now-ubiquitous style present from the beginning? What's it like to see Robin Williams dramatically opposite Al Pacino in a Nolan film? And which one of us is the real John G.? Find out on this unforgettable new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
TONIGHT ON ODD TRILOGIES: Logan & Andy train like never before to take on Dragon Ball Z's most popular cinematic character of all time. It's time for THE BROLY TRILOGY! With Senzu beans and special moves at the ready, the boys face down 1993's Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan as well as its sequels: 1994's Broly - Second Coming and Bio-Broly. What makes Broly such an icon in the franchise? What drove Toei to make three films about him in just over a year? And why on Earth is he so angry?! Find out this time, on ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
We're gonna need a bigger pod! Logan & Andy team up with local oceanographer-in-training Matt Hurt (The Obsessive Viewer) to talk about THE RISE OF SPIELBERG. In honor of acclaimed director Steven Spielberg's latest release, Disclosure Day, the trio discuss his first television film, Duel (1971); his first theatrical film, The Sugarland Express (1974); and his (the) first blockbuster, 1975's Jaws. How does his first film hold up over 50 years later? How did he evolve as a director in Sugarland? And how can one director make a tanker truck, a shark, and Goldie Hawn's unbridled screams all feel so similarly monstrous? Find out on this frenzied new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Dead or alive, you're coming with us to talk about THE ROBOCOP TRILOGY! Logan & Andy team up with OCP's newest rep Mitch Ringenberg (Midwest Film Journal) to talk about the brutal sci-fi police movie franchise. With their Auto-9s and jetpacks at the ready, the trio tackle 1987's Robocop, 1990's Robocop 2, and 1993's Robocop 3. What makes the original such a classic? How do the sequels try to expand on its ideas, and are they successful in doing so? Also, would you really buy that for a dollar?! Find out on this bombastic new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Oppression, propaganda, the folly of man (and pig) — it's time for a revolution! A little over eighty years after George Orwell's classic novel was published, Logan & Andy team up with veteran guest, history teacher, and ally to farm animals Adam LeClerc to tackle the ODD ANIMAL FARM ADAPTATIONS. From traditional British animation to a star-studded CGI film, the trio discuss the three existing film translations of the novel from 1954, 1999, and 2026. How does each film distinguish itself? How do the eras in which they're made affect the films themselves? And where did Boxer go?? Find out on this revolutionary new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
It stumbles! It growls! It's...an iconic Universal Pictures actor stuck behind an ungodly amount of makeup? Then it must be LON CHANEY JR.'S MUMMY SEQUELS! With local mummy expert Evan Dossey (Midwest Film Journal) as support, Logan & Andy take on a dangerous archaelogical dig to uncover the final three films in Universal's original Mummy series: 1942's The Mummy's Tomb as well as 1944's The Mummy's Ghost and The Mummy's Curse. How does Lon Chaney Jr. compare to Boris Karloff's original portrayal? Where does the plot go after so many time jumps? And just how many priests does this evil, mummy-serving cabal have?! Find out on this monstrous new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In 2023, Logan and Andy discussed the iconic compilation film trilogy that put Mobile Suit Gundam on the map for so many people. In 2026, they will do what so many Newtypes fear to even tackle: Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation. With new mobile suits (and a plethora of stylish sunglasses) at their disposal, the boys team up with fellow AEUG members Evan Dossey and Alex Holmes to take on the compilation trilogy for Gundam's iconic sequel series, covering 2004's Heirs to the Stars, 2005's Lovers, and 2006's Love Is the Pulse of the Stars. How does the trilogy cram 50 episodes of Zeta into just four and a half hours? Why do the movies jump between crisp, new animation original '80s footage? Also, who is that cool blonde guy in the sunglasses? (I bet Char would've liked him.) Find out all that and more in this frantic new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
It's time to fly! Your venerable hosts, Sabrina & Kelsey, don their gorgeous wings as they talk about a truly pivotal trilogy in the toys-to-movies landscape: THE BARBIE FAIRYTOPIA TRILOGY. With their furry sidekick Bibble by their sides, the girls soar through the Magic Meadow as they discuss 2005's Barbie: Fairytopia, 2006's Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia, and 2007's Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow. How do the films hold up twenty years later? What themes can be mined from this mythic saga? And why did they do Elina so dirty in the final film?! Find out on this glitterific new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
A coming of age cannibal, a killer with an affinity for cars, and a teenage girl scarred by more than just a fresh tattoo. Logan and Andy prepare for quite a trilogy as they talk about the first three films of acclaimed French director Julia Ducournau. It's THE RISE OF DUCOURNAU! The boys strap in as they discuss 2016's Raw, 2021's Titane, and 2026's Alpha. How does Ducournau hit the ground running with her debut? How much has changed in her directing and writing over the last decade? Also, does that woman really love cars THAT much? Find out on the latest wild new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Before Ghost in the Shell or even Patlabor, iconic director Mamoru Oshii created a dense, dystopian sci-fi, which he would, over many years, explore across multiple media: radio dramas, manga, TV episodes, and—you guessed it—a feature film trilogy. Logan & Andy dive into THE KERBEROS SAGA! With civil unrest, shady government dealings, and fascist power armor at its unfortunate peak, the boys dodge the chaos to discuss 1987's The Red Spectacles, 1991's StrayDog: Kerberos Panzer Cops, and 1999's Jin-Rioh: The Wolf Brigade. How does each film build upon Oshii's world? How many genres does this trilogy span? And why did they have to make the Protect Gear look so cool?! Find out on this fascinating new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
A ghost town enveloped in fog with scary monsters, nightmare rooms, and a film trilogy two decades in the making. Get your steel pipes and flashlights ready! It's time to talk about the odd smattering of SILENT HILL adaptations we've gotten! Logan & Andy traverse the mysterious town to discuss 2006's Silent Hill, 2012's Silent Hill: Revelation, and 2026's Return to Silent Hill. How does this video game franchise translate to film? Does the original film still hold up twenty years later? Was the long-awaited Silent Hill 2 film adaptation worth the wait? Also, do they ever let Pyramid Head sleep in this town?!?! Find out on this foggy new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with a big, fat, Greek rom-com trilogy? Logan & Andy head to Chicago to fall in love with Toula Portokalos and her delightfully wild family in the MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING trilogy! Joined by their beloved friend, longtime moviegoing pal, and honorary Portokalos herself, Paige Stratton, the boys discuss a trilogy that spans two decades, three weddings, a vacation to Greece, too many cousins to count, and enough Windex to heal any wound. The trilogy includes 2002's My Big Fat Greek Wedding and its 2016 and 2023 sequels. How does the original hold up after more than two decades of 21st-century rom-coms? What do the sequels offer to the overarching story of Toula and her family? Does John Corbett retain his strength even after his flowing mane is cut short? Find out on this distinctively Mediterranean new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Loaded casts, gorgeous locales, fantastic fashion, and... "MUHDUH!" Logan & Andy are tasked with solving the mystery of one of the latest and greatest modern film trilogies: Rian Johnson's KNIVES OUT trilogy. The boys don their best sweaters as they investigate the trio that has occupied Johnson's career for the last six years: 2019's Knives Out, 2022's Glass Onion, and 2025's Wake Up Dead Man. How does the franchise find its stride after the first film? What new tonal places does Johnson take the whodunnit genre to? And why does James Bond sound like Foghorn Leghorn? Find out on this compellin' new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
When your iconic anime franchise is about to hit its 50th anniversary, why not give it a fresh look? That's what we're talking about today with TAKESHI KOIKE'S LUPIN THE IIIRD TRILOGY. Logan & Andy head back to the 2010s and team up with Inspector Zenigata to go on a globe-trotting hunt for the titular monkey-faced jewel thief and his crew. Deadly superhuman assassins, dark conspiracies, and a new visual style cement Koike's take on Lupin III as a darker, more violent spin. Along the way, we get to know Lupin's team a little bit better in Jigen's Gravestone, Goemon's Blood Spray, and Fujiko's Lie. What does each film choose to focus on with each character? What does Koike bring to the world of Lupin III in comparison to the main series? Also, how does this trilogy tie into Koike's new Lupin III theatrical feature film, The Immortal Bloodline?!?! Find out on this wacky new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
It's the start of a new year! Time for Logan and Andy to reflect on a year filled with fun episodes, great guests, and some truly phenomenal films. It's time for the 2025 END-OF-YEAR SPECIAL! What are their favorite films of 2025? What do they have planned for 2026? Find out on the latest special episode of ODD TRILOGIES. Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Hurry! Grab your Santa outfit and the nearest axe! It's time to turn Christmas cheer into holiday terror with THE SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT TRILOGY. Logan & Andy team up with first-time guest and veteran naughty-lister Mitch Ringenberg (Midwest Film Journal) to tackle a wild, gory trilogy about holiday trauma taken to the extreme. With their cookies and milk in front of them, the trio discusses 1984's Silent Night, Deadly Night, 1987's Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2, and 1989's Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out! We know what you diehard horror-hounds are thinking: but what about 4 and 5? Well, we're focusing on the first three, as they pertain (at least loosely) to the trauma inflicted upon and by the Chapman (or is it Caldwell?) brothers. But don't worry—we couldn't help but discuss the last two as well. What kind of horrors bring a kid to turn Christmas into a bloodbath? What constitutes a good Christmas-themed kill? And is it already garbage day?!?! Find out as the boys finish off the year with this naughty new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
What's scarier than Christmas ghosts? Why a CGI Tom Hanks of course! In honor of the holiday season, Logan and Andy don their best motion-capture pajamas to tackle ROBERT ZEMECKIS' CGI TRILOGY. As they become one with the CGI, the duo discuss 2004's The Polar Express, take a reprieve from the holiday cheer to look at 2007's Beowulf, and cap off the trilogy with Zemeckis's final mo-cap CGI film: 2009's A Christmas Carol. How does the director of Back to the Future and Who Framed Roger Rabbit fare in a world entirely made of digital effects? Which one of these three films holds up the best? Is hobo Tom Hanks scarier than candle Jim Carrey? Find out on this festive new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Don't click your heels three times just yet! We need to talk about THE ODD OZ TRILOGY! In honor of the cinematic one-two punch that is 2024's Wicked and this year's Wicked: For Good, Logan & Andy head down the Yellow Brick Road yet again to talk about three films that came out at times when the land of Oz had no chance of breaking into pop culture relevance again. Those three films are 1982's Japanese animated adaptation, The Wizard of Oz, 1985's dark expansion into L. Frank Baum's book lore Return to Oz, and 2013's 3D-animated, sorta-star-studded cash grab Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return. How do these films re-interpret the original stories? How do they navigate the iconography of the 1939 film while remaining true to the original book? Also, are the boys going to find a way to tie any of these films back to Gundam?? Find out on this wonderful new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos has become a household name in a relatively short time. Five Oscar nominations in the last decade. Sounds like the perfect time to talk about his rise to prominence! In honor of the director's newest release, Bugonia, Logan and Andy prepare for a truly wild ride as they talk about 2009's Dogtooth, 2011's Alps, and 2015's The Lobster. How does the director's breakout film feel when compared to his contemporary output? Is there a noticeable progression through the trio? Also, is the true secret sauce to a Lanthimos film a sad Colin Farrell with a mustache? Find out on this delightfully weird new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Before his passing in 1998, cinema legend Akira Kurosawa directed three fascinating films that brought his extensive career to a close. It's time to talk about THE TWILIGHT OF KUROSAWA. Joined by OT vet and avid Kurosawa fan Matt Hurt (The Obsessive Viewer), Logan & Andy dive into the director's final three films: 1990's Dreams, 1991's Rhapsody in August, and 1993's Madadayo. How does Kurosawa proceed as a filmmaker after his 1985 epic Ran? How does Kurosawa's connection to iconic director Ishirō Honda factor into these final films? Also, how much does Matt love Richard Gere? Find out on this vibrant new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
GREETINGS, PROGRAMS! Logan & Andy enter The Grid to talk about one of Disney's strangest franchises. It's THE TRON TRILOGY! Prepped with light cycles and identity discs, the duo take on Master Control in this discussion of 1982's Tron, 2010's TRON: Legacy, and 2025's TRON: Ares. How does the original film fare 40-plus years later? How do the sequels expand on its distinctive world and aesthetic? Who's Rinzler? And the question we've all been wondering: is Jared Leto the secret ingredient TRON has been missing?? Find out on this luminous new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Madness! Mayhem! and... a mop?!?! Logan and Andy kick off October by talking about the adventures of a monstrous marauder and New Jersey's first superhero. It's time to talk about THE TOXIC AVENGER SEQUELS! With their trusty pal Austin Webster by their side, the trio takes on Troma's follow-ups to their most iconic character. Filled with gore, vulgarity, and a detour to Japan, the boys discuss The Toxic Avenger Part II, The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie, and Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV. How does this niche crime fighter spawn a franchise? Why is Toxie in Japan? And what's the difference between "blind" and "non-seeing"? Find out on this toxic new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In 2021, Logan and Andy believed that the third Conjuring film, The Devil Made Me Do It, was the final chapter. In 2025, they are proven wrong with The Conjuring: Last Rites. That's right, folks! It's time for a FREAKQUEL! The boys team up with the Warrens yet again for what might be their scariest case in their final feature film. How does the fourth film hold up against the franchise? What kind of entity torments the Warrens in their final case? Also, is this really the final Conjuring film? Find out on this spooky new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Familial duty, societal expectations, and the changing of the seasons. Logan & Andy dial back the clock to post-WWII Japan to talk about Yasujirō Ozu's NORIKO TRILOGY - a triptych about domestic life, each one centered around a different woman named Noriko, always played by the effervescent Setsuko Hara. Sit and take in the tranquility of the Japanese countryside as we discuss 1949's Late Spring, 1951's Early Summer, and 1953's Tokyo Story. With the trilogy sharing similar casts, settings, and subject matter, how does each one distinguish itself thematically? How does the trifecta of Ozu, Hara, and actor Chishū Ryū shift between each film? And just how many films did Ozu name after seasons?! Find out on this serene new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Humanity, technology, and the dangers that society finds itself facing when both evolve side-by-side. Could a trilogy meaningfully explore all this with no characters or dialogue? Indeed THE QATSI TRILOGY sets out to do just that! Logan and Andy prepare for a collaborative trilogy that reshapes how they look at the medium of filmmaking. Led by director Godfrey Reggio and composer Philip Glass, the boys lock in as they discuss 1982's Koyaanisqatsi, 1988's Powaqqatsi, and 2002's Naqoyqatsi. How do Reggio's thoughts on humanity's relationship with technology change over two decades? How does each film tackle the conversation through image and music alone? How does Philip Glass' score shape the experience? Find out on this eye-opening new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Sight gags, surprise cameos, conspiracies, and a funny bone that just won't quit. It's time to talk about THE NAKED GUN TRILOGY! With the help of Police Squad's finest detective Nick Rogers (Midwest Film Journal), Logan and Andy prepare for the punch line as they tackle one of the goofiest, funniest trilogies they've ever covered on the show: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear (1991), and Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994). How do the films hold up? What are our favorite bits? And what about the O. J. of it all?! Find out on this ludicrous new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Over thirty years later, the Naked Gun films are back, this time starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson! Director Akiva Shaffer (The Lonely Island, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) brings Police Squad into the modern era with this sequel-reboot about Sgt. Frank Drebin's son. Ahead of the episode covering the original Naked Gun trilogy, Logan & Andy team up with Police Squad trainee and friend of the pod Nick Rogers (Midwest Film Journal) to discuss the latest film in the screwball comedy franchise. Does it do the originals justice? Is Neeson an authentic Drebin? Any good beavers in this one? Surely some questions will be answered in this review of 2025's The Naked Gun!
A new decade means one thing...a new take on the Fantastic Four! To finish off July, Logan and Andy discuss the MCU's long-awaited take on Marvel's First Family with The Fantastic Four: First Steps, starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. The boys travel to the Four's retro-futuristic world to answer one question: are these first steps on the right path? Listen and see where the guys land in this (say it again) fantastic new review!
Over the course of three decades, The Fantastic Four were adapted to screen in three entirely different iterations, all of which failed at some level or another to launch Marvel's First Family into comparable cultural relevance like their peers Spider-Man or the X-Men. To Logan and Andy, that sounds like a series of NOT-SO-FANTASTIC FIRST STEPS! In time with the fourth attempt to get the characters right, Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the boys venture into space to learn the secrets of the family's three previous swings. This trilogy includes the Roger Corman-produced (and never officially released) 1994 film The Fantastic Four, Tim Story's Fantastic Four from 2005, and Josh Trank's infamous 2015 adaptation, Fantastic Four (a.k.a. "Fant4stic"). Why was the Corman film never released? Didn't the 2005 film get a sequel? And how could any adaptation possibly ruin Thing's iconic catchphrase? Find out when Logan screams, "It's clobberin' time!" on this fantastic new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...time to talk about James Gunn's Superman! Starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult, Logan and Andy believe that a man can fly as they talk about one of the most highly anticipated superhero films in recent memory. Does it live up to the hype? What's next for DC after this? Listen in and find out on this super new review!
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's... Logan and Andy flying into THE SUPERMAN SEQUELS! In honor of James Gunn's latest take on the icon, the boys head back to the eighties to cover the varying sequels to Richard Donner's monumental 1978 film. Holed up in the Fortress of Solitude, the duo tackle 1980's Superman II, 1983's Superman III, and 1987's Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. How do these sequels go about building on the original's legacy? Why is Richard Pryor trying to kill Superman? Also, does Superman II really NEED multiple cuts? Find out on this superhuman new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
A remote island? Filled with escaped dinos? Guess it's time for the boys to talk about a new Jurassic World film! A decade after the release of the original Jurassic World, Logan and Andy discuss director Gareth Edwards' latest take on the billion-dollar franchise. Starring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey, tune in to hear what Logan and Andy think about Jurassic World: Rebirth!
28 days later...it's time for a brand new episode! In honor of the iconic horror franchise's return to the big screen, Logan & Andy roam the deserted streets of London to discuss a trio of films filled with gore, crunchy cinematography, and rage. It's 28 DAYS, WEEKS, & YEARS! Armed with whatever they can find, the boys discuss 2002's 28 Days Later, 2007's 28 Weeks Later, and 2025's 28 Years Later. How does the original hold up? What does the more conventional follow-up have to offer? What's the usual wait time to enter the Bone Temple? Find out on this rage-inducing new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
A Hong Kong cinema classic? Three films in nearly fifteen months? A sequel...that's also a prequel?!?! It's time to head to the nearest rooftop and talk about THE INFERNAL AFFAIRS TRILOGY! Logan and Andy search for the rat that's infiltrated their team as they discuss 2002's Infernal Affairs as well as the two follow-ups the following year: 2003's Infernal Affairs II and Infernal Affairs III. How does the iconic original hold up today? How do its sequels expand on the original? How are these films connected to The Departed? Also, was there a rooftop budget? Find out on this thrilling new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Unlikely twins, a hard-boiled teacher, and...a pregnant Arnold Schwarzenegger?!?! Sounds perfect for us! Logan and Andy prepare for true hijinks as they tackle a trilogy fueled by action film icon Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman. It's the SCHWARZENEGGER-REITMAN COMEDY TRILOGY! With support from honorary Odd Trilogies triplet Sam Watermeier (Midwest Film Journal), the boys take a cross-country road trip to discuss 1988's Twins, 1990's Kindergerten Cop, and 1994's Junior. How does Arnold fare in a comedy? Hows doe Reitman use Arnold in each film? How exactly does Junior handle an action superstar becoming pregnant in the nineties? Find out on this gut-busting new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
What is cinema? What role does it play in our lives? And can it be a comment on itself? These questions and more come to mind while watching writer-director Charlie Kaufman's informal Metacinema Trilogy. Logan & Andy take a trip down the meta-narrative rabbit hole as they discuss 1999's Being John Malkovich, 2002's Adaptation, and 2008's Synecdoche, New York. How can an artist get progressively more meta with each project? Which of these is the densest, narratively and conceptually? What is a movie with TWO Nicolas Cages like? Find out on this cerebral new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Making four films just wasn't enough to prove the point! Logan & Andy head wade back into the world of the God's Not Dead franchise with fellow Pastor Dave follower JAKE ATWOOD to discuss the latest film in the franchise: God's Not Dead: In God We Trust. It's time for a Freakquel filled with religious debates, a weird cast (with a few returning faces), and running gags that serve only to remind us that this shambling franchise is now a decade old. What does Pastor Dave's latest adventure bring to the table? Nothing out-of-touch with modern America, surely?? Find out on this righteous new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
TINA, YOU FAT LARD! IT'S THE ONE HUNDREDTH ODD TRILOGIES EPISODE! In honor of the recent release of A Minecraft Movie, Logan and Andy spend their first episode in the triple-digits talking about the man who shaped their senses of humor a little too much growing up: writer-director Jared Hess. It's time for THE RISE OF HESS! With Nacho's biggest fan, returning guest, and old friend Adam LeClerc by their sides, the duo discuss 2004's Napoleon Dynamite, 2006's Nacho Libre, and 2009's Gentlemen Broncos. Which film holds up the best? How does Hess develop as a director over time? How long does it take before the Minecraft brainrot consumes us (SPOILER: not long)? Find out on this freaking sweet new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
FREEZE! You have the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, AND the right to gawk at our sweet new mech! Logan & Andy head to Japan to uncover THE PATLABOR TRILOGY. With oversized hand cannonss and batons by their sides, the boys are teaming up with Tokyo's very own SV2 team to discuss 1989's Patlabor: The Movie, 1993's Patlabor 2: The Movie, and 2002's WXIII: Patlabor the Movie 3. What makes this underrated trilogy worth watching? How does it compare to other mecha series/movies? Also, what's a "WXIII"? Find out on this exciting new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Logan and Andy gotta go fast through the lovely town of Green Hills to cover one of the most successful video game adaptations of all time: THE SONIC TRILOGY. With the help of the Master Emerald's most loyal (and local) protector Grant (Familiar Territory), the boys face off against Dr. Robotnik and his robot army as they discuss 2020's Sonic the Hedgehog, 2022's Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and 2024's Sonic the Hedgehog 3. How do these films fare as actual adaptations of an existing property? Will we see another trilogy beyond this one? And most importantly, does that evil hedgehog have a gun?!?! Find out on this speedy new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Logan and Andy return to the realm of cinematic paranoia. Conspiracies, tension, and espionage abound in JOHN FRANKENHEIMER'S PARANOIA TRILOGY! With help from Frankenheimer fan and Odd Trilogies alum Matt Hurt (The Obsessive Viewer), the boys look at iconic director John Frankenheimer's triadic analysis of the paranoia and social anxieties of his day. From hypnotism to military coups to literal face-swapping, they discuss 1962's The Manchurian Candidate, 1964's Seven Days in May, and 1966's Seconds. What types of paranoia is Frankenheimer most interested in exploring here? How does his take on the theme feel in comparison to Pakula's paranoia trilogy in the next decade? Also, what's so scary about May? Find out on this suspicious new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Love is in the air! Who do we have to thank? Why Garry Marshall of course! Returning guest (and lover of cheesy ensemble rom-coms) Jake Atwood helps Logan and Andy get into the holiday spirit as they cover 2010's Valentine's Day, 2011's New Year's Eve, and 2016's Mother's Day. It's GARRY MARSHALL'S HOLIDAY TRILOGY! What do the late director's final three films have to offer? How does each film capture the essence of its respective holiday? What did Mother's Day (the film) do to Logan? Find out on this lovely new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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 episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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 the worst? How do the films tie into Venom and its approach to no Spider-Man? Also, how does that man know Madame Web's mom again? Find out on this web-tastic new episode of ODD TRILOGIES! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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 TRILOGIES episode of 2025! Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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