September 25th, 2017
Aging wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) is long past his prime but still ready and rarin' to go on the pro-wrestling circuit. After a particularly brutal beating, however, Randy hangs up his tights, pursues a serious relationship with a long-in-the-tooth stripper (Marisa Tomei), and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Evan Rachel Wood). But he can't resist the lure of the ring and readies himself for a comeback.
It's PART TWO of our big double feature and our twentieth episode (proper) of Three Way Theater! We celebrate with our look at the 2008 version of The Wrestler, directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Mickey Rourke as Randy "The Ram" Robinson. The boys talk about the similarities of wrestling and stripping, Lumberjake has a new game to play, and JC cracks the code on the ambiguous ending that rocks Mikey's world. All this and so much more on Episode #20!
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August 28th, 2017
Professional wrestling promoter Frank Bass (Ed Asner) has to deal with the pressures of running a professional wrestling promotion, facing the pressures of constantly finding new wrestlers to pull in the crowds, keeping the wrestlers he has under contract under control and especially dealing with the fact that the top man, the champion of “the League” Mike Bullard (Verne Gagne) is getting old and there is pressure to replace him with a younger wrestler. One such possible replacement is the latest challenger Billy Taylor (Billy Robinson).
It’s the first half of Three Way Theater’s DOUBLE FEATURE as we review the 1974 version of The Wrestler! Starring Ed Asner, Verne Gagne, and literally every other wrestling competing under the NWA banner the gang tries to make sense of Verne Gagne’s love letter to Verne Gagne.
For Episode #20 we’ll be reviewing Darren Aronofsky’s version of The Wrestler starring Mickey Rourke, so be sure to check out Episode #19 to get all caught up!
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June 5th, 2017
Crooked but lovable Harry Sears manages a pair of sexy young female wrestlers, Iris and Molly, who call themselves the California Dolls. Struggling on the lowest rungs of the journeyman wrestling circuit, the Dolls dream of making the big time and battling their ultimate rivals, Diane and June, the Toledo Tigers. But first they have to take on a sleazy promoter who makes their lives difficult.
Three Way Theater continues the march toward GLOW when we finally review the 1981 Peter Falk masterpiece ...All The Marbles!!!
JC has patiently waited for this movie since TWT debuted ten months ago, and wastes no time in diving into this episode. Mikey finally tries 'The Laverne' (Milk Pepsi), Jake hosts another trivia challenge, and the boys discuss gender politicas of the early 1980s all on the latest episode of Three Way Theater!
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April 17th, 2017
Chriopracter by day, professional wrestler by night a man takes matters into his own hands when a pharmaceutical kingpin moves into his town to cause some real trouble.
Starring Michael Rapaport, Rachel Leigh Cook, Michael Jeter, and John Carroll Lynch, it's The Naked Man!
We've waited months to review this movie, and we still ended up having technical difficulties due to our laptop running out of memory. Sorry for the final 20 minutes, but we never promised to be the bastion of professionalism and quality. But isn't that why you love us anyway?
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March 5th, 2017
First we forgot the movie, then we lost our original recording due to an audio issue, but the wait is over and we finally review Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery (again)!
In addition to our half hearted attempt to review this movie (again) Lumberjake dishes out another trivia challenge for Mike and JC, we talk about our trip to the My Favorite Murder live show in Boston, JC gushes over his love of the TV series Roc, and someone (almost) takes a shit live on the air.
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February 6th, 2017
An embittered professional wrestler, convinced that his life has no meaning outside the ring, meets a beautiful woman. Unlike most of the women he has known, she seems to be interested in him for himself rather than his fame or his money, and he finds himself becoming attracted to her.
ALTERNATE TAKE: A burly professional wrestler falls in love with a caring woman who helps convince him to abandon his vengeful search for the one who murdered his brother in this drama.
Which synopsis better fits the 1977 TV Movie Mad Bull? Somewhere comfortably in the middle. Luckily for you Three Way Theater breaks everything down in this hidden gem starring football player/part-time wrestler/Webster's dad Alex Karras as the titular Mad Bull.
Watch the movie now on Amazon!
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January 16th, 2017
When world wrestling champion RIP THOMAS (Hulk Hogan) refuses to join a competing network, an evil executive creates a new program, "The Battle of the Tough Guys," where rules don't exist and men engage in an all-out brawl for money. After a murdering ex-convict by the name of ZEUS comes out on top as the toughest man, an ultimate title match with RIP is the TV network's best chance for big ratings. But when Rip refuses the challenge and his brother is roughed-up as a consequence, the world champion has no choice but to teach Zeus a lesson in a final No Holds Barred fight to the finish.
Mike, Lumbie, and JC go into conspiracy mode while the three are riding high, positing a cyberpunk reality that will blow your mind and blow the roof of No Holds Barred AND Mr. Nanny. What is it? You've gotta listen to find out.
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December 18th, 2016
It's only been six months and we're nine movies into this journey through pro wrestling movies, but that won't stop us from presenting our first ever awards show-- Three Way Theater's Peacock Awards!
After a stirring narration from our new friend Charleston things kick off on the red carpet with a special trivia challenge between Mikey and JC as the host with the most Lumberjake gets everyone excited for the inaugural Peackies!
Some special guests drop by to present awards, the boys reminisce about their most memorable moments, and quietly reflect on those lost in the Three Way Theater universe.
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December 5th, 2016
Former wrestler Sean Armstrong (Terry "Hulk" Hogan) takes a job as bodyguard and nanny to Alex Jr. (Robert Gorman) and Kate (Madeline Zima), the children of Alex Mason (Austin Pendleton). The kids receive little attention from their father and take out their energy in pranks on their baby sitters. Despite their initial hostility, Sean and the children soon bond. When criminal Tommy Thanatos (David Johansen) kidnaps the kids to get his hands on a new computer chip, Sean must rescue them.
Mike, Lumberjake, and JC tackle one of Hulk Hogan's greatest roles in Mr. Nanny! Lumbie serenades us with Mr. Nanny's titular song "Rough Stuff", Mikey gushes over evil villain Tommy Thanatos, and JC reveals the shocking truth about the Zodiac all on the latest episode of Three Way Theater!
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November 14th, 2016
Work the gimmick brother!
On the latest episode of Three Way Theater Mike, Lumberjake, and JC review the 2007 Canadian mockumentary Kayfabe, starring the real life wrestlers of the ECCW and the final days of the fictitious TCICWF. The gang breaks down this very real look behind the indy wrestling curtain while also going over some fun Three Way Theater stats and JC's inability to say Josh Hartnett. All this and so much more on Episode #8 of Three Way Theater!
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