The Third Act Podcast

On a special quarantine episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is missing Jericho and feeling quite nostalgic. The theme for this episode is movies we watched as kids but haven't seen since to see if we watch them today if they still hold up. First up we talk about Jackie Chan's action/comedic/dramatic chops in THE LEGEND OF DRUNKEN MASTER (AKA Drunken Master 2 in its original Hong Kong release). Then we talk about a forgotten(?) E.T. influenced 80s movie, FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR. We also discuss child actors, ginseng, and Steven Seagal.

On a special quarantine bonus episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is missing Armando, but we'll always love him. 2/3 of us were available so we decided to record a loose episode to talk about some of the films we've been watching while cooped up at home. We start off grousing about social media and how frustrating people can be during a pandemic. Then, we run the gamut and talk about Paul Thomas Anderson, Charlie Chaplin, Hayao Miyazaki, Dead Presidents, The Book of Eli, psychedelic curios, and much more. Pour a tall glass of orange juice and enjoy.

On the one hundred and fifty-ninth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is getting high on Spike Lee joints yet again. We keep things simple and decide to focus the entire episode to talking about Spike Lee's epic for Netflix that defies typical categories, DA 5 BLOODS. We also discuss The Wire, Lady A, and Pete Davidson. Keep in touch with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheThirdActPodcast and on Twitter: @TheThirdActPod and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com

On the one hundred and fifty-eighth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is not at the drive-in. We review a transfixing new release available on virtual cinema from director Pedro Costa, VITALINA VARELA. We pair that with another film about family drama, SECRETS AND LIES. Finally, we continue our Auteurography series on Nicolas Roeg and talk about his controversial 70s thriller, DON'T LOOK NOW. We also discuss Tom Hardy, the San Francisco Giants, and women eating steak. Keep in touch with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheThirdActPodcast and on Twitter: @TheThirdActPod and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com

On the one hundred and fifty-seventh episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is bopping along. We discuss a pair of films about reproductive rights starting with the new release, NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS. We pair that with a similar story set in 1980s Romania, 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS, AND 2 DAYS. Finally, we continue our Auteurography series on Nicolas Roeg and discuss a difficult journey in the Australian outback in WALKABOUT. We also discuss exotic animals, body horror, and the Skype vs. Zoom debate. Keep in touch with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheThirdActPodcast and on Twitter: @TheThirdActPod and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com

On the one hundred and fifty-sixth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew knows this could've been 15 minutes shorter. While still locked indoors we review Terrence Malick's latest film, A HIDDEN LIFE. We pair that with a classic Orson Welles film noir, THE THIRD MAN. Finally, we kick off a new Auteurography series on Nicolas Roeg and discuss his debut, a Mick Jagger movie well ahead of its time, PERFORMANCE. We also discuss rising tensions, Hacksaw Ridge, and Zoom meetings. Keep in touch with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheThirdActPodcast and on Twitter: @TheThirdActPod and email es anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com

On the one hundred and fifty-fifth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is singing along with Warren Beaty and Gal Gadot. Our new film review is for a genre-defying Brazilian film, BACURAU. We pair that with a Brazilian horror film, GOOD MANNERS. Finally we finish our Auteurography series on Elaine May and talk about the oft-maligned box office bomb (and misunderstood classic?), ISHTAR. We also discuss Madea, John Lennon, and The Garage. Keep in touch with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheThirdActPodcast and on Twitter: @TheThirdActPod and email us anytime at TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com

On the one hundred and fifty-fourth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is only wearing red and green clothes. Our new film review is for a challenging post-WW2 female-centered film, BEANPOLE. We pair that with another wartime story, ROME, OPEN CITY. Finally, for our Auteurography series on Elaine May we examine her emotionally charged pseudo crime film, MIKEY AND NICKY. We also discuss Daniel Day Lewis, Justin Bieber, and tortellini. Keep in touch with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheThirdActPodcast and Twitter: @TheThirdActPod and email us anytime at TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com

On the one hundred and fifty-third episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is having an awkward honeymoon. It's 2020, but for this episode we're stuck in the 70s as we kick off a new Auteurography series and talk about the first 2 films of Elaine May. First up, Walter Mathau plays a terrible man who wants to kill a woman for her money in A NEW LEAF. Then, Charles Grodin plays a terrible man who wants to ditch his newlywed wife for another woman in THE HEARTBREAK KID. We also discuss steaks, pecan pie, and George Costanza. Keep in touch with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheThirdActPodcast and Twitter: @TheThirdActPod and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com

For part 2 of our discussion on the best films of 2019 we're dancing with more sincerity than usual. The TAP Awards are back officially for the fourth time. We hand out awards in categories such as- The Up to Something Award, Mugging Actor of the Year, and the I Don't Know What Any of It Meant, But I Loved Every Minute of It Award. We end the show in earnest and talk about our favorite performances as well as the most enduring film moments from 2019. You can keep up with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheThirdActPodcast and Twitter: @TheThirdActPod and email us anytime at:TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com

On the one hundred and fifty-second episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew says goodbye to 2019 with good vibes only. On the first part of our 2019 in review discussion we share our top 10 lists in ascending order with a few surprises along the way. We also discuss coworkers, surfer dudes, and a demonic chicken. Keep in touch with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheThirdActPodcast and Twitter: @TheThirdActPod and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com

On the one hundred and fifty-first episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is here to up their cram game. For the 7th time in as many years we sit in front of the mics and talk about as many movies as we can. This time we tallied 33 in 2.5 hours including- MARRIAGE STORY, THE MOUNTAIN, UNCUT GEMS, STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER, HIGH LIFE, LITTLE WOMEN, ATLANTICS, ASH IS PUREST WHITE, CATS, ASAKO 1&2, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME, PETERLOO, THE GOSPEL OF EUREKA, THE SOUVENIR, PAIN AND GLORY, THE REPORT, PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE, GO-STOP, TALK ABOUT YOUR DREAMS, THE FAREWELL, MONOS, DIANE, THE KING, SWEETHEART, THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON, DEPRAVED, THE AERONAUTS, KLAUS, THE LAUNDROMAT, UNDER THE SILVER LAKE, JENNY SLATE: STAGE FRIGHT, JOHN MULANEY AND THE SACK LUNCH BUNCH, and DON'T FUCK WITH CATS. We also discuss coworkers, bad bets, and sad dad karaoke. Keep in touch with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheThirdActPodcast and on Twitter: @TheThirdActPod and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com

On the one hundred and fiftieth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is giving the gift of Shia. Our new film review is for the semi-autobiographical Shia LaBeouf coming of age film, HONEY BOY. We pair that with Shia LaBeouf as a child actor in the Disney Channel movie, THE EVEN STEVENS MOVIE. Finally, we gather around our Flicksmas tree to unwrap our cinematic gifts- Clerks 2, The Sun, and Uptight. We also discuss bacon, EdTV, and the Teen Choice Awards. Be sure to check out the other half of the Flicksmas festivities on episode 180 of The Flicksation Podcast. Keep in touch with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheThirdActPodcast and Twitter: @TheThirdActPod and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com

On the one hundred and forty-ninth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew wants to talk about the ultimate "OK, Boomer" movie. Our new release review is for Martin Scorsese's return to the gangster movie subgenre, THE IRISHMAN. We pair that with a Vincent Cassel-led French gangster movie, MESRINE: KILLER INSTINCT. We also discuss Costco, Zack Snyder, and pee breaks. Keep in touch with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheThirdActPodcast and Twitter: @TheThirdActPod and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com

On the one hundred and forty-eighth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew has taken up the task of driving rich people around. For the return from hiatus we do a South Korean double bill. Our new release review is for the recent Palme d'Or winner, PARASITE. We pair that with another Song Kang-ho vehicle (wink wink), A TAXI DRIVER. We also discuss Amazon Alexa, bong rips, and Kanye West. Keep in touch with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheThirdActPodcast and Twitter: @TheThirdActPod and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com