Acting Out

Trevor Lawless
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Acting Out

Trevor Lawless, Dave Harris, and Shea Norman are three wanna-be actors taking some time each week to share the highs and lows of starting out in the entertainment industry. They discuss their lives, loves, and the never-ending pursuit of happiness, which almost always includes a beer or two. The conversations range from informative to insulting, but all are (hopefully) amusing. And if anything they say offends you, don't take it too seriously - they're just acting out.

  1. Sinners

    JUN 2

    Sinners

    Trev, Dave, and Shea go deep on Sinners, the new genre-defying cult hit from Ryan Coogler. Part vampire flick, part character drama, part horned-up barn rave — this thing slaps. We get into the performances, the cinematography, the ending, and why more movies need to stop spoon-feeding us exposition. And of course, it wouldn’t be an episode without some detours: pirated porn on LimeWire, VHS nostalgia, and whether Face Off deserves a Criterion release. Check out the video on our YouTube channel here!

    39 min
  2. Accountant 2

    MAY 26

    Accountant 2

    This week on the Acting Out Podcast, the gang dives into The Accountant 2 — a sequel that somehow works by going full odd-couple buddy movie. We talk Jon Bernthal’s scene-stealing energy, whether Ben Affleck’s character growth makes sense, and how the emotional arc between two lonely brothers hits harder than expected. Plus: rants about Amazon Prime, the death of DVDs, movie villain letdowns, and yes… a bathtub electrocution tangent. Standard stuff. Check out the video on our YouTube Channel here!

    28 min
  3. The Amateur

    APR 28

    The Amateur

    In this episode, we crack a cold one and talk all things The Amateur — from Rami Malek’s quietly brilliant casting to Jon Bernthal’s scene-stealing moments. We also question the movie’s pacing, the logic of the central romance, and celebrate a good old-fashioned spy thriller actually making it to theaters. As usual, the conversation flies off the rails with some hilarious high school party stories, kleptomaniac phases, and an in-depth (possibly too in-depth) discussion about male full-frontal scenes in movies. You’ve been warned. Check out the video on Youtube!

    38 min
  4. A Working Man

    APR 14

    A Working Man

    Trev, Dave, and Shea dive into The Working Man, a baffling new Jason Statham action film that blends human trafficking, drug rings, Bluetooth-enabled murder, and trench coat-wearing Russian mobsters — all with zero logic and questionable dialogue. They discuss whether Sylvester Stallone wrote it as a prank, what went wrong with the direction, and why some moments felt like AI-generated filler. Bonus tangents include White Lotus, Girl Meets World, Sabrina Carpenter, and Dave’s mic technique. An honest, hilariously frustrated breakdown of a movie that truly broke them. Video of this episode is also up on YouTube!

    40 min
  5. Captain America: Brave New World

    MAR 10

    Captain America: Brave New World

    We're back with our beer-soaked movie reviews, and we've upgraded to video! Join us as we chat about Captain America, Kevin, Spacey, and debate the movie-going experience!

    40 min

  6. 10/31/2024

    Joker: Folie à Deux

    The guys rushed to the courthouse to witness the trial of the year - Todd Phillips and co defending their cinematic choices to the world! A film was watched, opinions were made, and the jury is still out on the final verdict... but spoilers abound! Check out Joker: Folie à Deux (already on VOD) and then have a listen to what we thought. Or don't. You're your own person. Cheers!

    28 min

  7. 10/25/2024

    Speak No Evil

    The guys checked out Blumhouse's latest remake - Speak No Evil, starring James McAvoy and Vancouver's own Mackenzie Davis! Spoilers abound! Check out the movie on VOD while it's still spooky season, then have a listen. If you dare... Cheers!

    29 min

  8. 09/27/2024

    Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

    The guys have been busy, but they're back. First movie of the fall is a delightful trip down nostalgia lane with a sequel 36 years in the making. Grab a drink and your favourite snack, but maybe after you've seen the movie. Spoilers abound! Cheers.

    34 min
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About

Trevor Lawless, Dave Harris, and Shea Norman are three wanna-be actors taking some time each week to share the highs and lows of starting out in the entertainment industry. They discuss their lives, loves, and the never-ending pursuit of happiness, which almost always includes a beer or two. The conversations range from informative to insulting, but all are (hopefully) amusing. And if anything they say offends you, don't take it too seriously - they're just acting out.

Information

  • Creator
    Trevor Lawless
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Acting Out

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