Act 3 Podcast

Season 2 of "The Mandalorian" is currently airing on Disney+, so Steven and Chandler are taking this opportunity to indulge in one of their favorite pastimes, discussing Star Wars. In this episode they're covering the Season 2 premiere and speculating on what could be in store for this season, based off everything they know so far. In news this week Johnny Depp is out as Gindelwald in the "Fantastic Beasts" films. The Act 3 boys are fan casting possible replacements for the role. See if you agree with their picks in this episode of Act 3! Time Codes: Act One: News -02:00- Michael B. Jordan signs on to direct third "Creed" film-07:30- Johnny Depp leaves the "Fantastic Beasts" Franchise-14:30- "Death on the Nile" removed from Disney's release schedule-16:50- "Tenet" coming to home video and streaming in December Act Two: What We're Watching -20:40- Steven: "The Queen's Gambit"-27:00- Chandler: "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Act Three: Featured Topic -30:30- "The Mandalorian" Season 2 premiere chat (spoilers and sp

No one likes a price hike and Steven and Chandler are no different. This week they've got news of Netflix raising their prices. There's also speculation about just how much money "No Time to Die" can make and does it make sense to sell it to a streaming service. Plus they're talking about the sequel to "Borat" that is now streaming on Amazon, and the new adaptation of Roald Dahl's "The Witches," available on HBO Max. There's all that content and lots of fun jokes and bits in this episode of Act 3! Act One: News -01:45- Netflix is raising subscription prices again -05:10- "No Time To Die" almost premiered on streaming services-10:40- "The Trial of the Chicago 7" will run all of its stars in the Supporting Actor category at the Oscars-15:15- Actor Patrick Wilson to direct "Insidious 5" Act Two: What We're Watching -21:10- Chandler: Sleight-24:15- Steven: Halloweentown, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Act Three: "The Witches" Review/Discussion -35:45- Non-Spoilers-49:25- Spoilers  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri

It's not as if Steven and Chandler didn't see this coming. Streaming service Quibi announced last week that they would be shutting down. The Act 3 boys have been baffled by Quibi's very existence since it launched 6 months ago, but you still hate to see it. In less obvious news that no one saw coming, Jared Leto is returning to the role of the Joker. And a live-action Barney movie?? We're also jumping into awards season with both feet. Netflix has release "The Trial of the Chicago 7," from writer/director Aaron Sorkin. What does Act 3 think of this new film by the sometimes polarizing Sorkin, and what kind of nominations could it receive? Smash that play button and find out!  Time Codes: Act One: News -01:50- Quibi is shutting down only 6 months after launching -07:50- Jared Leto returning as the Joker for "Zack Snyder's Justice League" -12:55- Daniel Kaluuya is producing a live-action Barney movie- 17:20- Tom Holland shares first look at "Uncharted" film adaptation Act Two: What We're Watching -24:20-

It's a bit of light news week on the show this week, but we have managed to scrape the bottom of the barrel to find a few news stories to talk about. And don't worry if the news is a bit sparse. Steven and Chandler have a decided to tackle a film in Act 3 of the show that is both mind-boggling and unsettling. It's the film that had all of the internet asking "What did I just see?" when its trailer was released nearly a year ago. The film we're talking about is "Cats" which is now streaming on HBO Max. Join us as we try to answer such questions as "why was this film made," and "who thought this was a good idea?" All that and more on this week's episode of Act 3!         Time Codes: Act One: News -01:35- "Mad Max" prequel "Furiosa" casts Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II-05:10- "Coming 2 America" will stream on Prime Video in December-09:00- "Dexter" to return in a limited series run on Showtime Act Two: What We're Watching -13:20- Chandler: Suspiria, High Life-16:25- Steven: The

It's a fun show with plenty of news and spirited debate this week on the Act 3 Podcast!  The pandemic continues to change the Hollywood landscape, as the next Bond film gets pushed to 2021, and the Academy makes more changes to the eligibility standards for the Oscars.  Then we take a look at hero news, as the third "Spider-Man" film continues to take shape, and "Green Lantern" gets the green light over at HBO Max.  Plus, Pixar's next film is headed to Disney+ this Christmas! Then, our special guest Treezy from the Kinda Movie Critics podcast joins Chandler for our featured topic.  This week, it's all about the films of Christopher Nolan, as our hosts look back at the "Dark Knight" films, "Inception", all the way up to "Tenet", and share their own personal rankings of Nolan's whole filmography.  Which films take the top spots on their lists? Find out and listen now!   Time Codes: Act One: News -01:40- "Dune" and "No Time To Die" delayed until 2021 -05:25- Oscar eligibility changes include Drive-In Theate

The Act 3 Podcast is your weekly Hollywood news round-up, and this week there's no shortage of headlines! First up, Disney has hired Academy Award-winner Barry Jenkins ("Moonlight") to direct the sequel to 2019's "The Lion King".  How could this affect Jenkins' career going forward, and what might this sequel be about? Plus, Jamie Foxx is returning as villain Electro in the next Spider-Man film.  The Spidey franchise has a long and complicated history, and this news could mean big things for Disney and Sony Pictures!  In the third act of this week's show, Steven and Chandler dive into "The Trip", a British improv-comedy that causes quite the rift between our hosts.  Is it a hidden gem, or vastly overrated? Can Chandler's impressions of famous Brits hold a candle to those featured in the film? All that and much more in this week's podcast!   Time Codes: Act One: News -01:40- Oscar-Winning Director Barry Jenkins to helm "The Lion King" sequel -07:30- "Borat" sequel is already complete, and coming soon -10:3

Steven Wahl and Chandler Nunnally love movies! This week we're recapping the Emmy awards, going through the latest delays in film releases, and doing a retrospective of the Daniel Craig James Bond films. If that first sentence isn't enough to get you to click the play button we're also diving into "I'm thinking of Ending Things," which is available now on Netflix. This is the latest film from writer/director Charlie Kaufman and it's incredibly dense and almost indecipherable. So, if you've watched this movie and felt like you had no idea what you were looking at, don't feel like you're alone. The boys from the Act 3 podcast were also left scratching their heads, but they're attempting to break down the film and wrestle with its themes and whether it's good or bad.  All that and much more in this episode of Act 3! Time Codes: Act One: News -02:10 - 2020 Emmys: Schitt's Creek, Watchmen among big winners -08:10 - Big delay for more big movies, including Black Widow-12:45 - Justice League might do some resho

This week on Act 3 Steven and Chandler are talking about the new film "The Devil All the Time" that is currently streaming on Netflix. This Southern gothic crime thriller has an ensemble cast featuring Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, and Bill Skarsgard and Act 3 guys are running down the good and bad aspects of this film and trying to decide if the movie is good, bad, or just left them both feeling icky.  There's also big news about the future of CBS All Access and Disney's release strategy for upcoming films. Hit the play button for all that and more! Time Codes: Act One: News -03:05 - "Black Widow" and Pixar's "Soul" likely to change release strategy -05:45 - CBS All-Access to rebrand itself as "Paramount+" -11:50 - DCUniverse original content is folding into HBOMax now -14:00 - Madonna to direct biopic about herself -18:25 - Jim Carrey to play Joe Biden on SNL Act Two: What We're Watching -23:00 - Chandler: Sabrina -27:35 - Steven: Strange But True, The Mighty Ducks Act Three: "The Devil All The Time"

This week on Act 3, Steven and Chandler are putting Disney's "Mulan" to the test. Disney is experimenting with a premium video-on-demand release model for "Mulan." Is it worth the $30 Disney is charging or should Disney+ subscribers wait for it to be available to everyone in December? We're also talking about the first trailer for the highly anticipated "Dune" adapation and checking in on the latest news on the dramatic reboot of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." All this and more in this episode of Act 3! Act One: News -02:15 - The Academy introduces inclusion requirements for the Best Picture Oscar, in hopes to diversify the industry. -14:00 - DUNE trailer is finally released -23:45 - WW84 delayed until Christmas, possibly shifting entire WB slate -26:55 - WILL CALL: Fresh Prince dramatic reboot gets 2 season order Act Two: What We're Watching -32:00 - Chandler: The Before Trilogy -36:45 - Steven: Don't 'F' With Cats Act Three: Mulan (2020) Review/ Discussion -41:30 - Non-Spoilers -54:50 - Spoilers See

Just because Monday is a holiday, that doesn't stop the Act 3 podcast! This week there's big news on John Boyega being upset with Disney, Robert Pattinson testing positive for Covid-19, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle signing a big deal with Netflix. Chandler ventured out to the theater to see "Tenet" and shares his thoughts, while Steven watched a bunch of trashy reality TV. And, if there's one thing Steven and Chandler like, it's movies. But, if there are two things Steven and Chandler like they are movies and theme parks. Which is a perfect pairing for this week's featured topic, the documentary "Class Action Park" which is available on HBO Max. If you also like theme parks you should definitely check this one out and see if you agree with our thoughts.   Time Codes: Act One: News -02:40 - Major theater chains planning to re-release "42" in remembrance of Chadwick Boseman -04:00 - John Boyega voices dissatisfaction with Disney over "Star Wars" experience -08:25 - "The Batman" shooting on hold after

It's a second week in a row of big comic books movies This week we're running down all the announcements and trailers that were released at DC Fandome. We're also talking about some old cartoons that might be getting new incarnations, horror movie projects and when will the third movie in the "Kingsman" franchise will finally hit theaters. We also take a pause this week to remember actor Chadwick Boseman. Crank up your volume and click the play button! Time Codes: Act One: News -04:00 - "The Powerpuff Girls" to get a live-action series at The CW -10:30 - Disney's "Raya and the Last Dragon" casts Kelly Marie Tran in lead role-14:45 - "The Thing" reboot in talks at Blumhouse-18:50 - "The King's Man" is delayed yet again Act Two: What We're Watching -23:40 - Chandler: "Mission: Impossible", "Ghost", -33:45 - Steven: "The One and Only Ivan" Act Three: Featured Topic -39:15 - Breaking down the exciting comic book movie news out of DC Fandome See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Monday, that means it's time for a brand new edition of the Act 3 Podcast! This week Chandler and Steven are discussing movie news from the two big comic book publishers, Marvel and DC. On the DC front, Ben Affleck is making a return as Batman and for Marvel, Sony is announcing two films related to Spider-Man. Also, theaters in this area opened last week, and Chandler regales us with his tale of venturing out to a movie theater during a pandemic. Plus, we're reviewing the film "Project Power," starring Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. It's available to stream on Netflix if you want to check it out and see if your opinion lines up with ours. Time Codes: Act One: News -02:15 - Ben Affleck to return as Batman in The Flash's movie -06:45 - Warner opening official investigation into "Justice League" alleged misconduct -12:00 - "Kraven The Hunter" film coming from J.C. Chandor at Sony/Marvel -17:50 - Olivia Wilde making female-centric film for Sony/Marvel Act Two: What We're Watching -21:55 - Chandler:

This week on Act 3, we prepare for the forthcoming reopening of major movie chains and take a look at how they plan to pull it off safely.  Back at home, Peacock and AppleTV+ are making huge deals in order to win the streaming wars.  Will this new programming make their services a must-have? Then, Treezy from the Kinda Movie Critics podcast joins Chandler to review "An American Pickle", the latest film from Seth Rogen.  This film is about a man who survives for a hundred years after being preserved in pickle brine.  Would you be surprised to hear that it may contain some of the most poignant social commentary from this year so far?  All these questions and more, explored in this week's episode of the Act 3 Podcast! Time Codes: Act One: News -02:00 - AMC reopening movie theaters this week, with new safety precautions -08:00 - Martin Scorcese signs first-look deal with AppleTV+ -12:50 - Damien Chazelle makes "Vertical Cinema" for Apple -16:10 - Peacock announces huge slate of new original comedy series -

This week on Act 3, big news out of Hollywood as a bunch of new projects get the green light, and Disney decides to put one of its biggest films from this year, Mulan, on Disney+... for an extra thirty dollars.  Will people pay this unprecedented price for an at-home streaming film? Plus, Forrest Deal joins the show this week to talk about Hollywood's long list of military movies, and break down what makes the best war films in history such timeless classics.  Its a packed episode full of news and fun this week, so settle in and get it broken down for you into three acts, just like a movie!   Time Codes:  Act One: News -01:30 - "Mulan" is coming to Disney+... for an additional $30 -06:30 - "Captain Marvel 2" snags "Candyman" director Nia DaCosta -08:55 - "John Wick 5" will shoot back-to-back with "John Wick 4" -11:05 - "Dirty Dancing" remake in the works from director Jonathan Levine -12:45 - Tom Hanks might be in "Pinocchio" remake -15:55 - Robert Downey Jr. developing new project for AppleTV+ Act Two:

This week we're checking out "Palm Springs" which is available to stream on Hulu. "Palm Springs" is a "time loop" movie. If you're unsure of what that means, just think "Groundhog Day," but with Andy Samberg instead of Bill Murray. Steven isn't the biggest Andy Samberg fan, but Chandler is pretty into him, so the table is set for a debate on is this movie good, bad or just weird. Plus the Emmy nominations came out this past week and we're breaking down what shows came out with the most noms. Also, one of the biggest movie studios makes an unprecedented deal with the biggest theater chain. We have all those details in this jam-packed episode! Time Codes: Act One: News -01:30 - 2020 Emmy Award Nominations Announced -09:40 - AMC and Universal reach historic deal that shortens the theatrical window -15:55 - "Tenet" will now release internationally in theaters before the U.S. -18:40 - CBS All Access building up its content library, will focus on rebranding next year Act Two: What We're Watching -23:15 - Chandle

This week we're checking out the next Netflix original action movie. "The Old Guard" stars Academy Award winner Charlize Theron as an immortal warrior. Steven and Chandler are pretty divided on what they think of it. Which Act 3 host will you agree with? We're also following the continuing saga of just when will "Tenet" from Christopher Nolan be released, as well as a very interesting upcoming project for Dave Franco. All this and much more in this episode of Act 3!  Time Codes: Act One: News -01:50 - Mulan, Tenet pulled from release schedule indefinitely, Avatar pushed back again -06:50 - AMC planning to reopen sometime in August -10:40 - Tom Cruise's space movie might end up with Universal -16:00 - Dave Franco will play Vanilla Ice in upcoming biopic Act Two: What We're Watching -20:00 - Steven: The Great Mouse Detective, The Greatest Game Ever Played, Perry Mason -27:40 - Chandler: Punch Drunk Love, While You Were Sleeping, Something's Gotta Give, The Cable Guy Act Three: Featured Review -39:25 - "The

NBCUniversal has recently launched its new streaming service, Peacock. If you haven't been keeping up, this is the third major streaming platform to launch this year. In this episode we're talking about what we think of the new service and how it compares to its other competitors that have launched in the past few months. And in Act 3 of the show this week, Chandler challenged Steven to watch the film "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed," a film Chandler loved as a kid. Steven will argue that Scooby-Doo 2 is a bad film with no redeeming qualities at all, but Chandler is coming to the episode to present his case: Scooby-Doo 2 is a not just a good movie, but an overlooked masterpiece. Who will win this debate? Find out all in this episode of Act 3! Time Codes: Act One: News -01:40 - NBCUniversal launches its streaming service Peacock  -13:10 - Michael Che developing a sketch comedy show for HBO Max -15:05 - Jon Hamm to star in reboot of "Fletch" -16:50 - Disney orders new "Clone Wars" spin-off series for Disney

Technical issues plagued this recording of Act 3, but we're not letting that stop us from giving you your weekly podcast fix. "Hamilton" is out on Disney+ and it seems like everyone watched it over the July 4th weekend. We also checked it out and are here to talk about it. What did we think, and how does it compare to seeing the show in a traditional theater experience? We also have lots of casting news out of Hollywood and are checking in on what we've been watching. Nothing stops the Act 3 podcast! Time Codes: Act One: News -01:00 - "The Wolfman" starring Ryan Gosling will be directed by Leigh Whannell, director of "The Invisible Man" -04:30 - "The Crown" will get 6 seasons on Netflix after all -06:25 - Jude Law to play Captain Hook in "Peter Pan" live action remake -09:05 - Javicia Leslie to take on lead role in "Batwoman" season 2 -12:15 - "Batman Forever" reportedly has a longer, darker lost cut. Act Two: What We're Watching -16:00 - Steven: Artemis Fowl, Perry Mason -24:10 - Chandler: Love & Basket

We've got big news this week, including updates to theaters reopening, who will be the next star of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, and the latest project from Quibi that we think sounds like a bad idea. Plus, we're reviewing "Scoob!" a reboot of the Scooby-Doo franchise that is now available to stream on HBO Max. Time Codes: Act One: News -01:15 - AMC and Regal delay opening dates again following "Tenet" delay -06:30 - Margot Robbie to lead "Pirates of the Caribbean" reboot for Disney -10:35 - "The Princess Bride" remake coming to Quibi -13:50 - "The Last Dance" documentary is coming to Netflix July 19 -15:55 - "Gone With The Wind" is back on HBO Max with supplementary material for context Act Two: What We're Watching  -18:10 - Steven: Riverdale -23:55 - Chandler: Whiplash, A Knight's Tale, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Gladiator Act Three: Featured Review -34:45 - "Scoob!" The latest Scooby-Doo animated film, on HBO Max See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots of fun news on this week's episode of Act 3. More and more details are coming out about how the large theater chains will be operating when they open in July and could we see Michael Keaton playing Batman again? We're also diving into the popular trend of studios rebooting movie franchises. Why does this happen so frequently and which reboots do we think work the best? Find out in this episode of Act 3 Time Codes: Act One: News -02:00 - Michael Keaton in talks to return as Batman -06:00 - "The Magic School Bus" film starring Elizabeth Banks in development  -09:55 - Regal Cinemas to show classic films like "Star Wars" and "Lord of the Rings" upon reopening -11:40 - "TENET" delays release to August 12 Act Two: What We're Watching -16:00 - Steven: The Valhalla Murders, The Floor Is Lava, The Haunted Mansion -25:40 - Chandler: "8:46", Back To The Future, Crazy Stupid Love, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Act Three: Featured Topic -35:30 - REBOOTS: Exploring the ups and downs of a popular Hollywood trend S