The Third Act

THE THIRD ACT PODCAST is what happens when 3 film nerds get together in the wee hours of the night inside a cold garage and launch into film-related discussions

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Episode 251 is now available!
We discuss the newest and oldest films from director Lee Daniels, the Netflix possession movie, THE DELIVERANCE, and his baffling hitman debut, SHADOWBOXER.

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The crew were all together for the first time in several years. Friendship and cinema are alive and well!
PS- our take on Megalopolis coming soon.

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Episode 250 is now available!
We discuss a couple recent thrillers- Zoe Kravitz' directorial debut, BLINK TWICE, and the final girl riff, STRANGE DARLING. This episode was recorded in 35mm!

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Episode 249 is now available!
We're Rollin' with Rowlands to pay tribute to the late Gena Rowlands and talk about her towering performances in MINNIE AND MOSKOWITZ, GLORIA, & ANOTHER WOMAN. Enjoy!

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Episode 248 is now available!
We make it an M. Night night and talk about his latest thriller, TRAP. We pair that with another arena-based trash picture, Brian de Palma's SNAKE EYES. Enjoy Trap on TAP!

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Episode 247 is now available!
We discuss two Michael Mann films from his digital filmmaking era, MIAMI VICE and BLACKHAT for a theme we are calling Auteurist Trash 2: Waste MANNagement with guest @RobertGassaway
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Episode 246 is now available!
We discuss the recent horror hit, LONGLEGS, a wild 90s movie, THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE, and what it takes to be Satan's middle man for a theme we are calling The Devil Made Me Do It.

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Episode 245 is now available!
We discuss two recent films about women in crisis- SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYING and QUEENS OF THE QING DYNASTY for a theme we are calling Self Care in the Middle of Nowhere.

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Episode 244 is now available!
We discuss two high profile, mostly dismissed films from proven directors- Oliver Stone's ALEXANDER and Ang Lee's GEMINI MAN for a theme we are calling Auteurist Trash. Enjoy!

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Episode 243 is now available!
We discuss a highly anticipated prequel with Anya Taylor-Joy stepping into an iconic role in FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA. We also debate Chris Hemsworth's seagull squawking.

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Episode 242 is now available!
We discuss a challenging, decades-spanning sci-fi film starring Lea Seydoux called THE BEAST, and are mystified by QR codes.

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Episode 241- The Bigfoot in Me is the Sasquatch in You is now available!
We discuss two Sasquatch movies- the experimental comedy, SASQUATCH SUNSET, and some 80s pap, HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS.

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Episode 240- Face Your Frears is now available!
We discuss a trio of films directed by Stephen Frears- MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE, MARY REILLY, and DIRTY PRETTY THINGS.

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Episode 239- The Female Gays is now available!
We discuss two queer romance crime thrillers- the comedic road movie, DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS, and the gritty and sweaty movie, LOVE LIES BLEEDING.

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Episode 238 is now available!
We discuss two late films in a beloved franchise- the 90s Hilary Swank version, THE NEXT KARATE KID & the Jackie Chan 2010 remake, THE KARATE KID. Plus a little Cobra Kai as well!

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@treasuresburned There's just no way this remake works.

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Episode 237 is now available!
We discuss two alternate takes on a Messianic story- the new release from Jeymes Samuel, THE BOOK OF CLARENCE & the Robert Downey Sr. 70s film, GREASER'S PALACE.

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@treasuresburned On our forthcoming Book of Clarence episode, The Virgin Suicides is discussed in the Recently Watched segment.

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@treasuresburned We need to bully Jericho into liking this movie

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Bonus episode- Dune: Part 2 is now available!
Three years later, we're back to discuss another Denis Villeneuve adaptation of DUNE. We focus on the differences between the book and the film & key performances.

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