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Trilogy in Theory

Michael Denniston and Web Bist

A month of movies meeting movies to form a good trilogy... in theory.

tv & film film reviews

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00:42:37

The Deer Hunter (1978)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2022/05/25

We open the episode with no faith in the human race and end up with a passionate discussion on the musical GREASE. Somewhere in between we talk about possibly the first Academy Award Best Picture winner on TiT in Michal Cimino's THE DEER HUNTER. Giving it the proper respect it deserves. But that Rizzo, my goodness, that brings back awkward school memories... Support what we do with bonus content and early episodes on Patreon Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @trilogyintheory Tweet at your hosts:

00:28:11

Five Deadly Venoms (1978)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2022/05/18

A correction is issued by one host for fear of being tracked down by a venomous social club. Meanwhile the other host maintains his composure by doing what most white male film fans do when confronted with an international film he doesn't understand by citing a Tarantino movie that ripped it off. (This may also just be yet another excuse for him to think of Uma Thurman.) Regardless of the mistakes that we made much merriment was have by watching THE FIVE VENOMS or FIVE DEADLY VENOMS because we need

00:29:32

Threesomes Can Be Awkward But Rewarding

Trilogy in Theory ·

2022/05/11

In which even a trilogy of threesomes isn't enough... what about a foursome? Emotional and sexual rumbles! Flashback to one host's love triangle! Another host proudly playing the part of the pervert! All of this and slightly more as we discuss the functions of threesomes in AS GOOD AS IT GETS, THE STATION AGENT and VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA. Support what we do with bonus content and early episodes on Patreon Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @trilogyintheory Tweet at your hosts: @projectingfilm &

00:28:21

Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

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2022/05/04

In which Rebecca Hall gets her revenge. Maybe this was a little THE NIGHT HOUSE buzz talking (currently taking HBO Max by storm... probably) but after her appearance on our episode for THE TOWN last month she gets to enjoy the company of Scarlett Johannson, Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz. And also two time featured player this month on TiT, the great Patricia Clarkson! (Notice how these show notes are not mentioning writer and director Woody Allen NOR how many times his films have been featured on

00:29:12

The Station Agent (2003)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2022/04/27

A film so good that two DVD copies are needed just in case of divorce. We continue the least sexy threesome trilogy by going with the quiet, contemplative and platonic Tom McCarthy film THE STATION AGENT. Peter Dinklage and Patricia Clarkson don't contribute much to Bobby Cannavale's one man show of dialogue... which would normally set off two guys whose friendship is based on talking at great length BUT NO MATTER! This film is CHARMING and more importantly is the classic Mr. McCarthy wishes

00:30:21

As Good As It Gets (1997)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2022/04/25

Jack plus any other two equals a good time. Even if the character Mr. Nicholson is playing is racist, homophobic, sexist and any other cancellable offense. The thing is though... he was offensive in 1997! But he's Jack Nicholson! Which excuses a lot. (Disclaimer: but not everything.) Since we are not Jack we have to work a little harder to out-charm this classic from James L. Brooks WITHOUT using the cheat of an adorable dog and multiple grand gesture monologues. Although this being a movie

00:28:21

The Masks of the Batman

Trilogy in Theory ·

2022/04/21

Batman is more than an HBO Max premiere. It's a podcast event. And we celebrate all the Batmen in our lives. Mainly because one co-host wants the other to stop talking about Battinson (that unfortunately obsessive man has now watched the latest adventure three times) so he had to offer up these films to the podcast gods: Michael Keaton as a hero fighting for squatter's rights in PACIFIC HEIGHTS! Christian Bale attempting to elevate the discourse around pop music of the 80s in AMERICAN PSYCHO! And

00:37:10

The Town (2010)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2022/04/06

In which we travel back to a time when people liked Jeremy Renner. Though he's playing a character in Ben Affleck's THE TOWN that is only SLIGHTLY less likable than Hawkeye. Thankfully if Renner at his best is still not your cup of tea we have Blake Lively (at her worst... which is still really nice) and Rebecca Ferguson continuing her cinematic journey of being the straight arrow surrounded by shenanigans. Boston shenanigans. Shamrocks! Fenway Park! All brought to you by two movie podcasters from

00:31:27

American Psycho (2000)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2022/04/02

In which even a dork finds many horrific acts more appealing than Reese Witherspoon. Thankfully we don't share Christian Bale's taste in romantic partners... or more importantly his love of HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS in the modern classic of a dark comedy AMERICAN PSYCHO. Along the way we debate if this avoided becoming a college dorm room poster thanks to the sensibilities of director Mary Harron and NOT the author of the source material in Bret Easton Jack Ass. Oh and did we mention the protagonist's

00:29:00

Pacific Heights (1990)

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2022/03/24

In which real estate thrillers aren't that thrilling. Michael Keaton upset a young Batman fan back in 1990 but a lifelong devotion to Melanie Griffith was born with that VHS rental of PACIFIC HEIGHTS. Unfortunately the same can't be said about Matthew Modine as the hosts spend a good few minutes searching for his charisma (answer: AND THE BAND PLAYS ON or when Julianna Moore is sans pants) and answers to the real estate market. Exciting stuff in the latest episode of TRILOGY IN THEORY! Support what

00:44:49

Holy New Release! It's... The Batman (2022)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2022/03/17

In which one host caters to the other who really, really loves his funny books. But also... we are pandering for listeners with the only new release around. Thankfully (?) director Matt Reeves is making the media rounds pulling from superior works such as SEVEN and ZODIAC. Alas, there is no David Fincher behind the camera but there is Colin Farrell in a lot of makeup hiding his pretty face. I don't know if that's good or bad but enjoy the latest episode of TRILOGY IN THEORY! Support what we do with

00:32:17

Travels to a Second Love

Trilogy in Theory ·

2022/03/15

A valentine episode with enough distance from that wretched holiday. Get drunk instead this week for St. Patrick's Day! Traveling to a second love comes very naturally to this podcast especially when a Kevin Smith joint is included. A future month feature a trilogy on the amount of times this great auteur has been mentioned on this podcast... but today is all about Ben Affleck picking up garbage in JERSEY GIRL! Also the amusing nudity of Jason Segal in FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL! And unfortunately

00:29:46

Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2022/03/06

In which we applaud the use of crying and male nudity in film. While also still finding it very funny. Also some disagreement to be had in the applause a man deserves for calling off oral sex when having a crisis of conscious. These show notes for FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL are going to do gangbuster numbers with the SEO material provided by Jason Segal, Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Russell Brand, Jonah Hill... let's see who else will provide some hits. Paul Rudd and oral sex! But not really. Bill Hader

00:28:58

Jersey Girl (2004)

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2022/03/04

In which Liv Tyler somehow makes us miss video stores even more. One host could be forgiven for stopping with Ms. Tyler but apparently there are at least two other Jersey girls in Kevin Smith's much maligned JERSEY GIRL. We are glad that the world is a little more welcoming of a Ben Affleck/Jennifer Lopez romance in 2022 but remain split on the idea of fatherhood and musicals being good for The One True DAREDEVIL. Enjoy! Support what we do with bonus content and early episodes on Patreon

00:33:12

The Accidental Tourist (1988)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2022/02/09

In which it all comes down (or up) to height. We can assume the above was the tipping point for Oscar voters when appraising the Academy Award performance of Geena Davis in Lawrence Kasdan's THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST. However Kathleen Turner is fine. Very fine. Okay, we will eventually turn our attention to William Hurt. But not before an odd moment of stanning for Meg Tilly. Who is not in this movie. But remains in one co-host's heart. (Shameless self-promotion in our own show notes: check out our

00:32:07

Stolen Scraps of the Holidays

Trilogy in Theory ·

2022/02/02

Ae winter holidays for an episode wondering why we can not be happy. What began with a Thanksgiving feast Paul Newman's old beautiful blue eyes filled with youthful glee at his pranks in NOBODY's FOOL turned to Sam Raimi decidedly not having fun in the new year with his crime gone wrong in A SIMPLE PLAN. And then we get to one of the biggest comedy actors of all time choosing to get his heart broken repeatedly on Valentine's Day in ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND. Thanks, Jim Carrey. Thanks,

00:28:00

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2022/01/20

In which we look forward to Valentine's Day by looking back at memories we no longer have. As part of the wretched film Internet community at large we ALSO tend to forget how we felt about films in our youth versus what we favor now. Thank god we have a podcast so we can work through those issues as well as assigning blame to this Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet starring classic... for POSSIBLY starting the manic pixie dream girl craze of the mid-2000s. Don't @ us bro, this film is still better than

00:26:03

A Simple Plan (1998)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2022/01/12

In which we make a New Year's Resolution to eat the rich. Billy Bob Thornton not included... as he is already playing a pretty sad dude in this Sam Raimi thriller. Bridget Fonda on the other hand as Lady Macbeth here... Okay, enough shenanigans, In 2022 we tackle the American Dream. Simple enough podcasting for the new year as we continue to pick up the scraps in our latest TRILOGY IN THEORY! Support what we do with bonus content and early episodes on Patreon Twitter/Instagram/Facebook:

00:30:52

Nobody's Fool (1994)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/11/18

In which one host rediscovers Melanie Griffith. And a few other things to be thankful for ahead of Thanksgiving. Such as: The fact that this film is not the Tiffany Haddish comedy from a few years ago. Although we haven't seen that flick so maybe we are wrong. Wrong like the perennial loser character played by Paul Newman in THIS Nobody's Fool. Although he is Paul Newman. And we are not. But we remain thankful for Melanie Griffith. Very thankful. Happy first Thanksgiving podcast meal and come back

00:32:28

A Second Stay in Horrible Hotels

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/11/11

We test our commitment to sequels as we choose to visit three horror franchise hotels again... ... and it's THE DEVIL'S REJECTS getting the poor Airbnb review. This is just one of many hot takes as we sing the praises of PSYCHO 2 and DOCTOR SLEEP. For that your favorite TRILOGY IN THEORY hosts assign blame on everyone but themselves: A podcast history with not completing THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE stopped our HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES research team from completing their task. A lack of travel over the last

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