Episode 244: Episode 244 - Alexander (2004), Gemini Man (2019)

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: [email protected]  

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: [email protected]  

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: [email protected]  

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: [email protected]  

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: [email protected]  

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: [email protected]  

On the two hundred and forty-fifth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are taking care of their mental health.Christian and Jericho talk FILM (1965), The Bikeriders, and Ghostlight in the Recently Watched segment before plopping onto the therapist couch for a theme titled “Self-Care in the Middle of Nowhere”, which pairs Rachel Lambert’s lo-fi indie drama SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYING with 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: [email protected]  

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: [email protected]  

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:[email protected]

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: [email protected]