103 episodes
Odd Trilogies OddTrilogies
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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Welcome to Odd Trilogies, a podcast dedicated to the strange inter-connectedness of film! To us, an "odd trilogy" is any set of three films—whether bonded by story, spirit, themes, and/or shared cast & crew—that we think has an interesting angle worth digging into! One of the classic examples of a "lesser known" trilogy is that the film Oldboy is actually the second part in Park Chan-wook's "Vengeance Trilogy!" But is it a sequel? What are the other two about? How does each one deal with the concept of vengeance? THAT'S something worth exploring!
Our "trilogies" are not limited to the deliberate or canonical, like Bill & Ted or Pixar's Cars; we also curate and discuss more incidental ones—trios with unofficial or less tangible connections, like our "Odd Nutcracker" or "Rise of Snyder" trilogies! Those trilogies may be based on a commonality that we find interesting or which is significant to film culture.
Whatever the connection is, we (your hosts, Logan Sowash & Andy Carr) apply our love and knowledge of film to analyze these trilogies as whole bodies, as well as the individual films themselves. Listen and laugh with us as we dive into the never-ending pit of cinematic connectivity known as ODD TRILOGIES!
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Episode 83: Kevin Costner: Director (with Nick Rogers)
What happens when a beloved actor takes a turn into...directing? For Kevin Costner, that's a loaded question! In honor of Kevin Costner's return to the director's chair, Logan and Andy head out west with their pal (and local Costner lover) Nick Rogers to discuss the actor's initial run as a director. With notebooks, rifles, and US Postal bags in tow, the trio cover 1990's Dances with Wolves, 1997's The Postman, and 2003's Open Range. Which film is the best? How is Costner behind the camera? Also, Costner has great WHAT?!?! Find out on this wild new episode of ODD TRILOGIES!
Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space
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Quickie: Twisters
While Andy stays behind to check on the doppler radar, Logan rides right into the storm to chase his first impressions of Twisters-starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos-in this quick spoiler-free review.
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Episode 82: The Nichols-Shannon Sampler
Logan and Andy tackle family drama, haunting hallucinations, and blinding superpowers as they discuss the impressive collaborations between writer-director Jeff Nichols and actor Michael Shannon. It's THE NICHOLS-SHANNON SAMPLER! The duo sample such fine selections as 2007's Shotgun Stories, 2011's Take Shelter, and 2016's Midnight Special. How is Michael Shannon as a lead? How do both Nichols and Shannon evolve as their collaboration progresses? Will Logan ever stop saying Mike Nichols by mistake? Find out on this enthralling new episode of ODD TRILOGIES!
Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ -
Quickie: Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
Ahead of the "Kevin Costner: Director" trilogy (out July 27th), the boys saddle up and hit the dusty trail to review Costner's latest directorial effort, Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1, the first chapter in his ambitious multi-part Western epic.
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Quickie: The Bikeriders
Logan & Andy throw on their leather jackets and slick back their hair as they hash out their first impressions of Jeff Nichols' latest film, The Bikeriders—starring Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Jodie Comer, and Michael Shannon—in this quick spoiler-free review.
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Episode 81: Chris Pratt's Animated IP Dynasty (with Austin Webster)
Who is the king of modern animation—the man who has brought LEGO, Mario, and now GARFIELD to lucrative cinematic life?
If you guessed Chris Pratt—dammit, you'd be correct! Logan and Andy uncover a truly odd Hollywood phenomenon in CHRIS PRATT'S ANIMATED IP DYNASTY. With help from their good friend (and local LEGO Lord) Austin Webster, the trio analyze Chris Pratt's contributions to 2014's The LEGO Movie, 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and 2024's The Garfield Movie. How do Pratt's performances benefit each film? Was he appropriately cast to begin with? Is there any hope for the episode to stay on track amidst discussions of LEGO, animation, and terrible fan-castings? Find out on this chaotic episode of ODD TRILOGIES!
Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Customer Reviews
Excellent concept for a movie podcast, wonderfully executed
I am a huge fan of the concept of this show and the hosts are fantastic. There’s a great chemistry to every episode and grouping movies together through a common thread or idea to form an “odd trilogy” is such a cool way to bring a fresh perspective on film criticism. Excellent show!
Great Podcasts, Better Hosts
Love the new podcasts format for the true franchises or trilogies like Cars.
Appreciate all the small details and research you guys throw into the episodes. Keep it up! Looking forward to more light, hearted series like Cars.