Podcasts about third act podcast

On the two hundred and sixty-sixth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are throwing curveballs.Christian, Jericho, and Armando go into extra innings with reviews of the new melancholic baseball hangout movie EEPHUS, and then pair it with two older films, 1973's BANG THE DRUM SLOWLY starring a young Robert De Niro in full southern drawl, and the 1994 biopic COBB, featuring a scenery-chewing Tommy Lee Jones as the divisive center fielder. They also discuss Armando's take on SINNERS, sad sack middle-aged desperation, New England autumnal vibes, how weird of a game baseball is, getting "eaten out" by domineering coaches, and what happens when an actor goes beyond "Up To Something."Subscribe to Jericho's Substack: symbioticreviews.substack.comKeep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com   

On the two hundred and sixty-fifth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are yielding to cinematic temptation.Christian and Jericho are singin' the blues with a review of writer-director Ryan Coogler's 1930s-set vampire smash, SINNERS, and then pairing it with James Bond III's sole directorial effort, 1990's vampire cult curio DEF BY TEMPTATION. But first, they chat WOMAN IN THE YARD (2025), ALWAYS (1989) and JOHNNY DANGEROUSLY (1984) in the Recently Watched segment.They also discuss Pope Pappa Pizza, IP slop, the life-altering power of music, and explosive booties.Subscribe to Jericho's Substack: symbioticreviews.substack.comKeep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com   

On the two hundred and sixty-fourth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are hitting the open road.Christian, Jericho, and Armando (who called in via phone after his car broke down mid-trip) get together for some hometown nostalgia to review Michael Angarano's comic buddy road drama, SACRAMENTO and the late David Lynch's 1999 character study, THE STRAIGHT STORY. First, however, they chat BLUE JAY (2016), UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE (2025), and ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT (2024) in the Recently Watched segment.They also discuss Sacramento geography (Gunthers Ice Cream! Dive Bar! Curtis Park! Tower bridge!), forgetting episode titles, metaphorical/literal highways, and the beauty of finding love in the darkness.Subscribe to Jericho's Substack: symbioticreviews.substack.comKeep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com   

On the latest bonus episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are living life at the gut level.Christian and Jericho continue their Auteurography series on the films of Brian De Palma with reviews of 1972's corporate satire/tap-dancing magician comedy, GET TO KNOW YOUR RABBIT (1972), and the Hitchcockian psychological thriller, SISTERS (also released in 1972).They also discuss top 5 animals, best movie sisters, male sexual repression, split-screens, tracking shots, homage, duality, and exposing your children to sitcoms.Subscribe to Jericho's Substack: symbioticreviews.substack.comKeep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com   

On the two hundred and sixty-third episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are faced with a real "Sody's Choice."Christian and Jericho are sipping crisp sodies on a Sunday to talk about two 2025 releases from prolific director Steven Soderbergh; the POV haunted house ghost story PRESENCE, and slick spy drama BLACK BAG.They also discuss filmmaker "retirements", grief/trauma horror trends, baseball metaphors, making spy movies hornier, and unclenching sphincter muscles. Subscribe to Jericho's Substack: symbioticreviews.substack.comKeep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com   

On the two hundred and sixty-second episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are hacking the system.Christian and Jericho reconvene to discuss the legacy of actor Gene Hackman after his recent passing with an episode titled "He's No Hack, Man!" featuring reviews of three high profile films in his catalog spanning three decades, 1975's NIGHT MOVES, 1989's MISSISSIPPI BURNING, and 1992's UNFORGIVEN.They also talk Hackman horniness, rumpled guys in movies, freakish young James Woods jumpscares, eat your veggies liberal Hollywood bullshit, tie clip tie faux pas, and small dick energy.Subscribe to Jericho's Substack: symbioticreviews.substack.comKeep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com   

On the two hundred and sixty-first episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are confined to a claustrophobic setting.Christian and Jericho are onto 2025 with a review of the Norwegian chamber drama ARMAND (without Armando!), which is directed by the grandson of Ingmar Bergman and Liv Ullmann. With that prestigious heritage in mind, they decide to pair it with Bergman's soul-crushing 1972 classic CRIES AND WHISPERS. But first, THE MIRROR HAS TWO FACES (1996), SWEET CHARITY (1969), and A DIFFERENT MAN (2024) gets bandied about in the Recently Watched segment. They also react to The Oscars broadcast, mourn the dissolution of the Brody bump, and get deep with thoughts on metaphoric horror and failed symbolism.Subscribe to Jericho's Substack: symbioticreviews.substack.comKeep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com   

Today on the podcast we will be watching a 2024 Best Picture nominee, 'The Substance' (2024). Joining me on the podcast are two of my co-hosts Martin and TaNina. You can find their social channels below: Martin: https://twitter.com/alejandroxpadi https://letterboxd.com/alejandroxpadi/ TaNina: https://x.com/lilbajablast_ https://letterboxd.com/lilbajablast24/ The Third Act Podcast: https://x.com/TheThirdAct_Pod https://www.youtube.com/@TheThirdActPodcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/58KphF4Dz0sXAMRz7qqrEA?si=rS17cyB7SKu_t0N6oAiyPQ&nd=1&dlsi=a948a0fba95943dd https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-act-pod/id1765927425 ------------------------------ Intro/outro music created by Patrick Baxter! You can find his website below as well: https://spamcaller.bandcamp.com/

On the latest bonus episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are getting emasculated.Christian and Jericho continue their Auteurography series on the films of Brian De Palma with reviews of 1969's familial farce The Wedding Party and 1970's satirical auto-critique masterpiece, Hi, Mom!They also discuss peep art, Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles homage, young chubby Robert De Niro (or Denero), theme songs, and dangerous counter-culture comedy.Subscribe to Jericho's Substack: symbioticreviews.substack.comKeep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com   

On the two hundred and sixtieth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are counting down their favorite films while aggressively nodding.Christian and Jericho purge the cinematic year that was 2024 by tackling their respective Top 10 lists while reminiscing on the treasure trove of filmic riches discovered along the way. Putting the year in movies into perspective has rarely felt this liberating!They also chat about the passing of David Lynch, bringing back De Palma, the correct usage of Fred Durst, "priming the pump", and the ascendency of Nicky Hoult.Subscribe to Jericho's Substack: symbioticreviews.substack.comKeep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com   

On a monumental bonus episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are recording in VistaVision.Christian, Jericho, and Armando finally sit down to have an "intellectually stimulating" discussion of Brady Corbet's sweeping post-war epic, THE BRUTALIST. Complete with an intermission!They also dive into Armando's take on "Sonic Unknown", the Brady Brody bump, rapt cinephile audiences, Chefs Table metaphors, scalping tickets, and experience another epic Christian rant. Subscribe to Jericho's Substack: symbioticreviews.substack.comKeep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com   

Eric, Robert, The Minister, and Jericho from the Third Act Podcast gather to discuss the Bob Dylan biopic A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, and Joshua Oppenheimer's first narrative feature, THE END. Bask in the bloat!   A COMPLETE UNKNOWN.......7:48 THE END.......1:14:36   Email:  FlicksationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Bluesky Call or text the voicemail line:  (608) 535-9302   2025 Flicksation Podcast Network

On the two hundred and fifty-ninth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are in agreement that cramming is life.Christian and Jericho hunker down for the 2024 edition of the annual Cram Session for a gargantuan rundown of films which include:THE END, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, BIRD, BABYGIRL, NOSFERATU, NIGHTBITCH, THE ORDER, SMILE 2, SHE IS CONANN, RAP WORLD, WICKED, RED ROOMS, HIS THREE DAUGHTERS, INSIDE THE YELLOW COCOON SHELL, LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, ABOUT DRY GRASSES, DAD & STEP-DAD, FREE TIME, MAMI WATA, THE SHADOWLESS TOWER, LA CHIMERA, GREEN BORDER, COMA, BLACK DOG, MATT AND MARA, REFORM!, IN THE REARVIEW, CLOSE YOUR EYES, BRAMAYUGAM, PAMFIR, IT'S NOT ME, MUSIC, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3, CARRY-ON, CADDO LAKE, WALLACE AND GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL, THE COFFEE TABLE, FLOW, ROBOT DREAMS, NICKEL BOYS, and QUEER.They also discuss bad tattoos on men in 2024 movies, 3 hr slow cinema from tiny countries Christian only watched because Jericho liked them, and Scoot Mcnairy as drip of the year!Subscribe to Jericho's Substack: symbioticreviews.substack.comKeep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com    

On the two hundred and fifty-eighth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are moving forward by looking backward.Christian and Jericho celebrate the new year by waxing poetic on their respective 5 favorite old films they watched in 2024. Everything from weirdo cult curios to bonafide classics of cinema are up for discussion!They also talk director filmography blindspots, being an avant-garde goon, Barbara Streisand fever, shameless Substack plugs, and the Raúl Ruiz revolution.Subscribe to Jericho's Substack: symbioticreviews.substack.comKeep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

Today on the podcast we will be continuing the 'Horror Series' with 'Scream 4' (2011)! Joining me on this Horror Series journey are the two cohosts of 'The Third Act Pod', TaNina and Makenna. You can find their social channels below as well as their excellent podcast: The Third Act Podcast: https://x.com/TheThirdAct_Pod https://www.youtube.com/@TheThirdActPodcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/58KphF4Dz0sXAMRz7qqrEA?si=rS17cyB7SKu_t0N6oAiyPQ&nd=1&dlsi=a948a0fba95943dd https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-act-pod/id1765927425 TaNina: https://x.com/lilbajablast_ https://letterboxd.com/lilbajablast24/ Makenna: https://x.com/makennaa_long https://letterboxd.com/makenna_long/ ------------------------------ Intro/outro music created by Patrick Baxter! You can find his social channels below as well: https://spamcaller.bandcamp.com/

On the two hundred and fifty-seventh episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are giving the gift of film.Christian, Jericho, and Armando gather for the annual "Merry Flicksmas" celebration in partnership with the fine folks over at THE FLICKSATION PODCAST.  But first, they jump into the station wagon and drive over to the boisterous family gathering for a review of the new vibes-based indie Xmas movie, CHRISTMAS EVE IN MILLER"S POINT. Then, they unwrap their Flicksmas gifts and dive into thoughts on Brad Michael Elmore's queer vampire horror comedy, BIT (2019), Mike Leigh's pitch black philosophical character drama, NAKED (1993), and Albert and David Maysles's intimate portrait of two aging eccentrics, GREY GARDENS (1975).They also discuss THE BRUTALIST pre-sale tickets, Yultide cinematic canon rotation, the Brody bump, Hallmark movie tropes, and the Prince of Pap.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

The most wonderful time of the year returns as the Flicksmas season is once again upon us. In conjunction with the Third Act Podcast;  Eric, Robert, and The Mininster welcome back podcast favorites Chad and Ian N. to share in the cheer that is giving the gift of film. This year's Flicksmas gifts include:   THE GOLDEN BOAT (1990).......13:57 BUBBA HO-TEP (2002).......32:54 SAEFTY LAST (1923).......41:55 MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE (1985).......54:46 SHADOWS IN PARADISE (1986).......1:09:28   Email:  FlicksationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky Call or text the voicemail line:  (608) 535-9302   2024 Flicksation Podcast Network    

On the two hundred and fifty-sixth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are trying not to taint the pre-Oscar pool water.Christian and Jericho are delving into the Awards conversation for a themed episode titled "Christian's Pre-Oscar Jacuzzi" with a full review of the latest Steve McQueen coming-of-age WW2 drama BLITZ followed by takes on other recent Oscar hopefuls A REAL PAIN, EMILIA PEREZ, GLADIATOR 2, THE PIANO LESSON, and WICKED.They also discuss the Apple TV overspend, C.S. Lewis, populist fables, sequel slop, letting musicals be musicals, and the state of modern VFX.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

Today on the podcast we are going to be doing something a little different than we normally do. I hosted a Trivia Night with a few of my co-hosts, TaNina, Vikash and Martin! They had to guess the film that was in my collection (rules explained in the episode). Hope you all enjoy! The Third Act Podcast: https://x.com/TheThirdAct_Pod https://www.youtube.com/@TheThirdActPodcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/58KphF4Dz0sXAMRz7qqrEA?si=rS17cyB7SKu_t0N6oAiyPQ&nd=1&dlsi=a948a0fba95943dd https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-act-pod/id1765927425 TaNina: https://x.com/lilbajablast_ https://letterboxd.com/lilbajablast24/ Martin Padilla: https://twitter.com/alejandroxpadi https://letterboxd.com/alejandroxpadi/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alejandroxpadilla Vikash Patel: https://twitter.com/oshkoshvikas https://letterboxd.com/merry722/ https://www.tiktok.com/@oshkoshvikash CINEMA PURSUIT PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-pursuit-podcast/id1716825579?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_p https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapursuitpodcast ------------------------------ Intro/outro music created by Patrick Baxter! You can find his social channels below as well: https://spamcaller.bandcamp.com/

Today on the podcast we will be continuing the 'Horror Series' with 'Scream 3' (2000)! Joining me on this Horror Series journey are the two cohosts of 'The Third Act Pod', TaNina and Makenna. You can find their social channels below as well as their excellent new podcast: The Third Act Podcast: https://x.com/TheThirdAct_Pod https://www.youtube.com/@TheThirdActPodcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/58KphF4Dz0sXAMRz7qqrEA?si=rS17cyB7SKu_t0N6oAiyPQ&nd=1&dlsi=a948a0fba95943dd https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-act-pod/id1765927425 TaNina: https://x.com/lilbajablast_ https://letterboxd.com/lilbajablast24/ Makenna: https://x.com/makennaa_long https://letterboxd.com/makenna_long/ ------------------------------ Intro/outro music created by Patrick Baxter! You can find his social channels below as well: https://spamcaller.bandcamp.com/

On the latest bonus episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are peddling smut.Christian and Jericho continue their latest Auteurography series on the films of Brian De Palma with a look at 1968's anti-war comedy, GREETINGS.They also discuss the peepers and the peeped, theme songs, Robert De Niro's moustache, JFK assassination conspiracy theories, draft dodging, and the "overground sex protest film." Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 with Federico Fellini's 1957 masterpiece NIGHTS OF CABIRIA. They also discuss capitalism, bumbling goons, being on the clock, the timeless power of empathy, and religion + love being an illusion.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 face of death, not crying in theaters, big Paul Bettany emotions, and the soup cinema canon.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

Today on the podcast we will be continuing the 'Horror Series' with 'Scream 2' (1997)! Joining me on this Horror Series journey are the two cohosts of 'The Third Act Pod', TaNina and Makenna. You can find their social channels below as well as their excellent new podcast: The Third Act Podcast: https://x.com/TheThirdAct_Pod https://www.youtube.com/@TheThirdActPodcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/58KphF4Dz0sXAMRz7qqrEA?si=rS17cyB7SKu_t0N6oAiyPQ&nd=1&dlsi=a948a0fba95943dd https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-act-pod/id1765927425 TaNina: https://x.com/lilbajablast_ https://letterboxd.com/lilbajablast24/ Makenna: https://x.com/makennaa_long https://letterboxd.com/makenna_long/   ------------------------------ Intro/outro music created by Patrick Baxter! You can find his social channels below as well: https://spamcaller.bandcamp.com/

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 Recently Watched segment including The Leopard Man (1943), Aspect (2004), From Beyond (1986), A Page of Madness (1926), Killed the Family and Went to the Movies (1969), Starve Acre (2024), High Spirits (1988), The Front Room (2024), Speak No Evil (2024), It's Whats Inside (2024), and Smile 2 (2024).They also discuss Armando Rivera's "horrorspondence", Art the Clown as top-tier horror villain, Christian's kids' foray into horror movies/Letterboxd, cursed vibes, the Serial Killer Industrial Complex (again), and implicating the audience.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 episode titled "Daddio Locked In".They also discuss TAP superfan lore, Sean Penn's sun-bleached leather football face, dick picks, Colleen Hoover hate, Ivan Locke's deep love of concrete, daddy issues, and Donal's hard cider. Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 Francis Ford Coppola's 40-year-long gestating passion project, MEGALOPOLIS (which they saw together in theaters!)They also discuss cinema concession etiquette, shitty trailers, the combined power of MUBU/TUBI, boner jokes, Shia LaBeouf unhinged, movies as dreams, and how to roar back from a winery sale!Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 discussion: 2024's familial horror entry THE DELIVERANCE, and 2005's notoriously panned arthouse assassin thriller SHADOWBOXER.They also chat about a possible Daddio/Locke episode, faith-based horror, Lee Daniels oggling Cuba Gooding Jr's bare ass, and Joseph Gordon Levitt being "up to something" circa 2005.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

Eric, Robert, and the Minister discuss DOGLEG (Mubi) and Yorgos Lathimos' latest KINDS OF KINDNESS.  In The Quick Fix segment, the guys mention DADDIO,  THE CROW,  STRANGE DARLING,  MY OLD ASS, THE VOURDALAK,  and BETWEEN THE TEMPLES.  We also discuss apple cider, and the Minister issues a content suggestion to the guys over at The Third Act Podcast.   DOGLEG.......4:52 KINDS OF KINDNESS.......33:22 The Quick Fix........1:01:25   Email:  FlicksationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads Call or text the voicemail line:  (608) 535-9302   2024 Flicksation Podcast Network    

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 J.T. Mollner's serial killer throwback STRANGE DARLING.They also discuss the Apple TV + overspend, Paul Walter Hauser reappraisal, broken theater screenings, turkey of the year nominees, and the announcement of a new Auteurography!Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

Today on the podcast we will be starting a new journey with a series called the 'Horror Series'. In this series, we will go through each film of a horror franchise and watch and dissect each one. Joining me on this Horror Series journey are the two cohosts of 'The Third Act Pod', TaNina and Makenna. You can find their social channels below as well as their excellent new podcast: The Third Act Podcast: https://x.com/TheThirdAct_Pod https://www.youtube.com/@TheThirdActPodcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/58KphF4Dz0sXAMRz7qqrEA?si=rS17cyB7SKu_t0N6oAiyPQ&nd=1&dlsi=a948a0fba95943dd https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-act-pod/id1765927425 TaNina: https://x.com/lilbajablast_ https://letterboxd.com/lilbajablast24/ Makenna: https://x.com/makennaa_long https://letterboxd.com/makenna_long/   ------------------------------ Intro/outro music created by Patrick Baxter! You can find his social channels below as well: https://spamcaller.bandcamp.com/

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 house lackeys, rude IMBD synopses, the complicated Rowlands/Cassavetes dynamic, and how to "Roll with Rowlands without rolling up on Rowlands."Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 concert for a review of M. Night Shyamalan's shlockfest TRAP, followed by a Las Vegas boxing ring stint with Brian De Palma's 1998 high concept thriller SNAKE EYES. They also discuss Joaquin Phoenix's nomination for "The Punk Ass Bitch Award of the Week", the Serial Killer Industrial Complex, Girl Dad representation, and the elegant beauty of a well honed split diopter shot.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 Films of Powell & Pressburger, and the Olympics coverage during the Recently Watched segment before grabbing their digital camcorders for reviews of two notoriously maligned films from Mann's back catalog, 2006's MIAMI VICE and 2015's BLACKHAT.They also discuss vibe-based filmmaking, Audioslave needle drops, and the possibilities of a Hola Chica extended cinematic universe.Follow Robert on his podcast! https://flicksation.libsyn.com/home/2020/04Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 Do It" with reviews of Oz Perkins's occult thriller LONGLEGS and the 1997 legal drama cum schlock horror fantasy THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE.They also discuss the romance of baseball, Siskel & Ebert spoiling movies, Cage uncaged, and what it takes to be the Devil's dopey middle man.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

On the two hundred and fifty-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 the Ashley Mackenzie-helmed portrait of two lost souls finding connection, QUEENS OF THE QING DYNASTY (which also happens to be Jericho's favorite film of 2023!)  They also discuss goofy accents, the understated brilliance of Daisy Ridley, and the importance of having an evil best friend.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 a muppet, Collin Farrell's bad boy image, 120fps, Benedict Wong's hotness, and how one man's auteurist trash can be another man's auteurist treasure.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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, male boomer energy, and Chris Hemsworth's seagull squawking!Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at:TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com

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 seats, and Will Smith.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 AND THE HENDERSONS. We also discuss annoying kids, hot tubs, and a lot of bodily fluids.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hide, MARY REILLY. Finally, we talk about a genre hopping crime film, DIRTY PRETTY THINGS. We also discuss hearts in toilets, Joe Pesci, and frosted tips.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 story of two women traveling far from home and get entangled with an odd batch of criminals in DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS. We also check out another sweaty and violent queer movie, the thriller/romance- LOVE LIES BLEEDING. We also discuss a sense of scale, pull quotes in trailers, and the 1992 film- Honey, I Blew Up the Kid.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 man training a kid in Kung Fu (not karate!) in the 2010 remake of THE KARATE KID. For good measure we also touch on the first two episodes of the legacy-quel series, Cobra Kai. We also discuss The Black Dahlia, Hannibal Lector, and bowling.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 would-be messiah in GREASER'S PALACE. We also discuss zoot suits, constipation, and copious amounts of weed usage.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 also discuss Dark City, David Dastmalchian, and Christopher Walken's voice.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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. We also discuss Adam Sandler, golf, and TikTok.Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

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 touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com  

Ep #48 originally aired on May 12, 2013.  It is the first episode to feature Christian Estabrook. ----------------   Eric, Robert, The Minister, and Christian form The Third Act Podcast review and discuss the films THE COMPANY YOU KEEP,  MUD,  IRON MAN 3,  UPSTREAM COLOR,  and THE GREAT GATSBY.  They discuss film news and feature the "Who Wants to Screen A Millionaire" segment.  Ian Nichols stops by with another installment of "There Will Be Films."   THE COMPANY YOU KEEP.......5:08 MUD........22:31 IRON MAN 3.......50:52 The News.......1:23:17 UPSTREAM COLOR.......1:57:10 THE GREAT GATSBY.......2:34:20 There Will Be Films.......2:58:44 Who Wants to Screen a Millionaire?.......3:05:16   Email:  FlicksationPodcast@gmail.com Call or text the voicemail line:  (608) 535-9302 Follow us on Instagram and Threads!   2024 / 2013 Flicksation Podcast Network  

Christian joins Caitlin to cover The Nun, the biggest box office success from the CCU (Conjuring Cinematic Universe). We talk about nuns (and nunneries), snakes, religion (and religious trauma), spitting, and the Marvelization of the later Conjuring movies. We give this underrated movie some love, and we talk about how the literal blood of Jesus Christ isn't that far off when it comes to relic/reliquary madness. Tangents include: hot Patrick Wilson, Titanic, our artistic pal Milissa, Breaking Dawn, Hogwarts houses, the Holy Foreskin, Disney characters, first cell phones, seasonal food items, driving with the gas light on, "so bad they're good" horror movies, crypitds, drinks, and fantasy theater experiences. Be sure to check out It's Only a Podcast, Teach-Her-Ama, and The Third Act Podcast!