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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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00:32:35

Psycho (1960)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/06/02

In which we wonder if there is anything left to say about PSYCHO... and then spend a half hour talking about PSYCHO. But mainly this episode is about one question... when is the right time to watch PSYCHO? And also... do spoilers matter for a film like this that has influenced so much that came after? And the answer is now. And spoilers don't matter... as longs you are listening to a TRILOGY IN THEORY episode on it. So now Alfred Hitchcock's film is worthy. That's how that works. Support what we do

00:31:48

Grieving Mothers, Good Movies

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/05/26

In which one host still just wants to talk about ALIENS and refuses to honor mothers. As much as I love throwing my co-host under the bus in these show notes (as it truly is the only contribution I make to this podcast) I believe he will suffer no hardship this week. For neither of our mothers listen to this show. However YOU, dear listener, can fix that by highly recommending this very show to your mothers. Especially if you have a less than ideal relationship with them. Like one who abandoned you

00:28:16

A Simple Favor (2018)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/05/21

Lively. Kendrick. Mike. Web. But only one has a helium tank at the ready. We conclude our mothers trilogy the only way we know how. Support what we do with bonus content and early episodes on Patreon Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @trilogyintheory Tweet at your hosts: @projectingfilm & @webistrying Letterboxd: @projectingfilm & @webistrying Artwork by: @nasketchs Find out more at https://trilogyintheory.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

00:24:47

Traffic (2000)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/05/13

In which we talk about one man's continued hatred for films in The Criterion Collection. When faced with a film tackling the war on drugs... what do the hosts of TRILOGY IN THEORY focus on? A teenage addiction to SUNCOAST VIDEO. Being ashamed to take one's kid brother to Steven Soderbergh's slightly more enjoyable film OUT OF SIGHT. And of course nitpicking the poster of this box-office and Oscar winning ensemble film aimed at adults with serious subject matter now relegated to television

00:30:20

Aliens (1986)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/05/05

In which we praise sequels... the few that are good. We kick off a new month of a TRILOGY IN THEORY by starting in the middle of the story, specifically with James Cameron's ALIENS. Taking over for Ridley Scott (something we decree to happen again! thank you, ALIEN: COVENANT box-office...) this time we find Ripley as the woman in the room who knows more than the men making decisions... and look what good that does her. Along the way one host wonders if this is the film that made his decision on

00:38:51

Directors Repeating Themselves

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/05/01

Never before have you heard anyone repeat themselves on a podcast. Right? We never promised to break new ground on TRILOGY IN THEORY... which means we are very comfortable with a theme on directors repeating prior works in their filmography with a trilogy of CLERKS 2, DRAG ME TO HELL and BOYHOOD. Kevin Smith, Sam Raimi and Richard Linklater had no fear of proper critics taking them to task for running out of ideas... but it's safe to say they didn't expect this podcast to hold them accountable. But

00:26:48

Boyhood (2014)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/04/26

In which one host learns just what those crazy teenagers have been up to all these years. Never before has a Criterion Collection been more educational than when one host was appalled to learn about... underage drinking. More revelations would follow as we discussed Richard Linklater's BOYHOOD but also some accusations. Such as... Does the boy in BOYHOOD actually know how to read? Is he REALLY a fan of the Harry Potter series or just a POSER? And finally... is he more attractive than the character

00:24:17

Drag Me To Hell (2009)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/04/19

In which we judge an old lady for judging Alison Lohman. It's a tradition on TRILOGY IN THEORY (and in particular this month) to rewatch films that are decidedly unpleasant. Sam Raimi does not disappoint in that regard as he returned to his roots of gross-out gags and humorous horror and boy do we feel sorry for Alison Lohman for being the recipient of all those shenanigans in DRAG ME TO HELL. We feel so sorry that both hosts make a solemn vow to Never. Watch. This. Movie. Again. But we are asking

00:33:50

Clerks 2 (2006)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/04/11

In which we express concern for Rosario Dawson's love life. On this podcast there is one Dante and one Randal... and absolutely no Rosario Dawson around. Kevin Smith kicks off our trilogy of returns with his return to CLERKS 2 and we find that much like the film itself, coming back to these characters changes with age. But we still feel bad for Rosario Dawson. Really bad. Support what we do with bonus content and early episodes on Patreon Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @trilogyintheory Tweet at your

00:53:28

Ending in Failure.... and Loving It! (Dr....

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/04/02

This Will Be A Pleasant Bit of Unpleasantness. Whenever a podcast opens with a Monty Python sketch... show notes must come in to apologize to our dear listeners. And also to assure them that it will end. It will all end. We celebrate another three months of trilogies in theory by going back to our opening to 2021 with End of the World Speeches... only this time Stanley Kubrick finally gets off the bench with his first selection to this podcast in DR. STRANGELOVE: OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING

00:31:01

Movies Versus Movies

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/03/29

In which we want movies to stop fighting with each other. And so they do! For this is the wrap-up to our versus trilogy which includes so much hyper-masculinity that it this episodes has no choice but to be our most sexual. Woody Harrelson as a pornographer freedom fighter in THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT! Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck dismissing the pillow talk and getting down to man and alien grappling in BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE! And Christian Bale receiving a llama bite from Matt Damon in

00:33:08

Ford v Ferrari (2019)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/03/22

In which two film dorks DON'T talk cars. FORD v FERRARI was known as The Great Dad Movie of 2019. Well, one of your hosts is a father and he took offense. The other host finds kids offensive but bad movie takes on Twitter even worse. So we get our revenge! Taking on the world that apparently hated this 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, Academy Award Best Picture nominee... if by the world you mean tweets. Speaking of which follow us on all these platforms that we profess to not care about (and

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/03/10

In which we release our Ultimate Edition Snyder Cut of something shorter. Much shorter. Don't @ us #ReleaseTheSnyderCut. But thanks for the download! In this episode we explore more ugliness in movies vs... reason and logic. Oh and also BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE... a film where having a conversation is mostly ignored for more glowering (and in the case of Jesse Eisenberg's Lex Luthor that's probably a wise course of action) naturally two podcasters choose to misunderstand this

00:28:38

The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/03/04

In which we discover that free speech is unpleasant. And also we have dirty minds. But the blame does not lie with us. Oh no, dear listeners! For the crafting of devious young thoughts we must give credit where credit is due. To one of the greatest Kentuckians who had the pleasure of being played by a man who likes getting arrested in the Bluegrass State. And if that's not enough... the better host on this podcast is recording this very podcast...in...Kentucky. Not merely because he already lives

00:29:28

The Love of Movies Brought to Life

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/02/24

In which we conclude that GET SHORTY is the end of cinema. Woody Allen is a controversial figure in film... but also has had a professional life of much critical acclaim. Quentin Tarantino may have a bit of an ego in that massive head of his. And with good reason! He also has lived the life of a critical darling since arriving on the scene with RESERVOIR DOGS. So when you have a trilogy on a love of movies brought to life that includes Allen's THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO and Tarantino's INGLOURIOUS

00:36:33

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/02/20

In which we apologize to the Giant Face for being late... ...on the other hand it's probably not a bad idea to be late to INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS considering what Mélanie Laurent has in store for filmgoers. As we wrap up this trilogy on movie lovers we primarily talk about the expectations for this Quentin Tarantino film upon release and also now as he has continued with his alternate history shtick. Brad Pitt as the ultimate bad-ass in the QT cinematic universe? Starts here. Christoph Waltz with the

00:23:57

Get Shorty (1995)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/02/11

In which we love tall women and hate short men. During the post-PULP FICTION renaissance of John Travolta came him playing yet another charmer in the professional field of crime. Only thing time his character in GET SHORTY shared our love of movies. Which means all of his crimes can be forgiven. In fact... most everything in this Barry Sonnenfield adaptation of an Elmore Leonard novel can be forgive (even Danny Devito as the world's biggest movie star) because the cast is so damn likable. James

00:26:03

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/02/04

In which we fall in love with Jeff Daniels of DUMB AND DUMBER. The premise of Woody Allen's THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO was too hard for your hosts to resist as it leads us to a discussion of choosing the real world or a life in the movies. (And yes, we promise no MATRIX discussion this episode...) However it wouldn't be TRILOGY IN THEORY without some self-loathing: Is heartbreak necessary to make a truly great love story? Mia Farrow's fragility is sweet to one host and scary to the other. And can we

00:30:44

End of the World Speeches

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/02/01

In which we pick out nice words (the best words as a loser FORMER President once said) for the end of the world. Look, it wasn't enough to just survive 2020. To celebrate moving from one tough year to what looks like a marginally less tough year in 2021 we recruit some of our most charismatic screen icons to talk about endings... and hopefully new beginnings. Mainly we just want an excuse for Ed Harris, Virginia Madsen and George Clooney to talk at us. Okay, so maybe not so much Mr. Harris. He's

00:35:19

Up in the Air (2009)

Trilogy in Theory ·

2021/01/26

In which one host finally gives George Clooney a chance. The disrespect to the great state of Kentucky continues as our most handsome candidate is FINALLY off the waitlist for one co-host while the other jeopardizes his marriage with trivia about stunt butts for Vera Farmiga in UP IN THE AIR. We assume this is the type of commentary that Jason Reitman expected in his film about rising unemployment released in the shadow of an economic crisis in America and blah blah blah Anna Kendrick has the cutest

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