Best Qing Dynasty Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 248: Episode 248 - Trap, Snake Eyes (1998) 1:47:06

7h ago1:47:06

1:47:06

On the two hundred and forty-eight episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are feeling extra crispy. Christian and Jericho prepare themselves for the latest M. Night Shyamalan experience for a theme titled "TRAP on TAP: Make it an M. Night night". But first they chat Maxxxine, Daddio, Dogleg, Blow Out, and Carlitos Way in the Recently Watched se…

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Episode 247: Episode 247 - Auteurist Trash 2: Waste MANNagement 1:30:53

2h ago1:30:53

1:30:53

On the two hundred and forty-seven episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are fiends for mojitos. Christian and Jericho are joined by guest Robert Gassaway from The Flicksation Podcast for a very special Michael Mann-themed episode entitled "Auteurist Trash 2: Waste MANNagement". First, however, they launch into Horizon: An American Saga-Chapte…

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Episode 246: Episode 246 - Longlegs, The Devil's Advocate 1:30:39

7d ago1:30:39

1:30:39

On the two hundred and forty-sixth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are applying for Satan's middle manager position. Christian and Jericho chat Ang Lee's Ride With the Devil (1999), The Devil's Bath (2024), and the entire TMNT franchise (check out Christian's Letterboxd ranking!) during the Recently Watched segment. Then they join Beelze…

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Episode 245: Episode 245 - Sometimes I Think About Dying, Queens of the Qing Dynasty 1:37:51

15d ago1:37:51

1:37:51

On the two hundred and forty-fifth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are taking care of their mental health. Christian and Jericho talk FILM (1965), The Bikeriders, and Ghostlight in the Recently Watched segment before plopping onto the therapist couch for a theme titled “Self-Care in the Middle of Nowhere”, which pairs Rachel Lambert’s lo…

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Episode 244: Episode 244 - Aueturist Trash feat Alexander (2004) and Gemini Man (2019) 1:14:18

24d ago1:14:18

1:14:18

On the two hundred and forty-fourth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew is digging through the cinematic bargain bin for some auteurist trash. Christian and Jericho jump in front of the mics to discuss two critically reviled, financially disastrous box office bombs; Oliver Stone's 2004 passion project, ALEXANDER and Ang Lee's 2019 sci-fi thr…

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Episode 243: Episode 243 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 1:30:15

2M ago1:30:15

1:30:15

On the two hundred and forty-third episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are awaited in Valhalla. Christian and Jericho talk Lorenzo's Oil, Hit Man, Problemista, and The Mirror has Two Faces during the Recently Watched segment, then zig-zag off road for a full discussion of George Miller's latest oil and fire-fueled epic, FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SA…

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The Wang Jingwei Regime: A Puppet Regime in Nanjing 28:19

1M ago28:19

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In 1938, after the Battle of Wuhan, Wang Jingwei left Chongqing and the Republic of China team in Chongqing for Hanoi. He negotiated with Japanese officials and eventually set up a puppet regime know as the Wang Jingwei Regime and also as the Reorganized National Government of the Republic of China. It was almost totally under Japanese domination, …

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Ep. 85: Rereading Hong lou meng 紅樓夢 Chapter 40 part 1 1:06:34

3M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

It's Chapter 40 of Dream of the Red Chamber (Story of the Stone, Hongloumeng), and we're accompanying Grannie Liu on her tour of Prospect Garden. In what ways is the garden reflective of, and in dialogue with, Grannie’s Liu’s dreams and desires? What does Grannie Liu accurately perceive on her tour, and where does she project? And what about the “c…

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Episode 242: Episode 242 - The Beast 1:35:54

3M ago1:35:54

1:35:54

On the two hundred and forty-second episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is mystified by QR codes. We get in front of the mics to talk about a few new releases in our Recently Watched segment- Monkey Man, Evil Does Not Exist, and Challengers. Then, for our full review we dig into an experimental sci-fi and decades-spanning film, THE BEAST. We …

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Living Under Japanese Occupation 29:20

3M ago29:20

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Japan controlled Taiwan as a colony from 1895 to 1945. During the Second Sino-Japanese War, Chinese language education and publications stopped and the Imperial Subject Movement tried to Japanize residents of Taiwan. The Baojia system was helpful in controlling the locals and confiscating grain during the war. The Taiwanese were mobilized to suppor…

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Episode 241: Episode 241 - Sasquatch Sunset, Harry and the Hendersons 1:19:12

3M ago1:19:12

1:19:12

On the two hundred and forty-first episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is trapped in a Geico commercial. We get in front of the mics to talk about a pair of Sasquatch films for an episode we're calling The Bigfoot in Me is the Sasquatch in You. For our new release review we dig into an experimental, dialogue-free comedy, SASQUATCH SUNSET. We …

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Episode 240: Episode 240 - My Beautiful Laundrette, Mary Reilly, Dirty Pretty Things 1:37:35

4M ago1:37:35

1:37:35

On the two hundred and fortieth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew has multiple personalities. Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about a multi-decade selection of Stephen Frears films for an episode we're calling Face Your Frears. For our first review we dig into a coming of age queer laundromat movie MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDR…

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Episode 239: Episode 239 - Drive-Away Dolls, Love Lies Bleeding 1:44:26

4M ago1:44:26

1:44:26

On the two hundred and thirty-ninth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is worried about Curlie. Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about two lesbian crime films for an episode we're calling The Female Gays. Before that we do a quick Recently Watched segment to check in on Origin, Straight Time, and Godzilla x Kong: The Ne…

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Episode 238: Episode 238 - The Next Karate Kid, The Karate Kid (2010) 1:56:03

5M ago1:56:03

1:56:03

On the two hundred and thirty-eighth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is doing the splits during a training montage. We get in front of the mics to talk about two late films in a beloved franchise for a segment we're calling The Karate Kids. We dig into the story of Mr. Miyagi traveling far from home to train a girl(!) martial arts in THE …

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The Brilliance of Chairman Mao 20:02

4M ago20:02

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By the early 1940s, the Communists in Yan’an were feeling relatively secure. The Japanese advance in north China had not reached that area. The Sino-Japanese War and the United Front meant that Chiang Kai-shek’s main concern had been Japan and not the Communist Party. The Nationalist Government in China even funded the Communists in Yan’an. Thousan…

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Ep. 84: Rereading Hong lou meng 紅樓夢 Chapter 39 part 2 51:14

5M ago51:14

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In this episode, we puzzle over Grannie Liu’s arithmetic while questioning how age and social class more broadly inform her interactions with Grandmother Jia. A continuation of our discussion of chapter 39 of Dream of the Red Chamber (Story of the Stone), a classic work of historical Chinese literature. Support the show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/…

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Episode 237: Episode 237 - The Book of Clarence, Greaser's Palace 1:23:14

5M ago1:23:14

1:23:14

On the two hundred and thirty-seventh episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is ranking messiahs. Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about two films with alternate takes on a messianic story. We dig into the story of a man who tries to replicate what he sees Jesus doing in THE BOOK OF CLARENCE. We also check out a man who asp…

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Episode 237: Bonus episode - Dune: Part 2 1:15:57

5M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

On this bonus episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew drank the worm piss and is ready to spread the good news. Three years later, Christian and Jericho are back to talk about another entry in Denis Villeneuve's DUNE adaptations. Largely, we discuss the differences between the book and the film, but we also discuss all of the main characters' imp…

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6-9. Paper Son 20:23

6M ago20:23

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Paper Son: Chinese American Citizen. Chinese immigration to America was unique for various reasons. All of this is the subject of my new series. I begin with the historical account of early American naturalization and immigration events, politics, and jurisprudence. From the early years I work through and discuss first the Gold Rush and then the co…

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Episode 236: Episode 236 - Perfect Days, Tokyo-Ga 1:38:52

6M ago1:38:52

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On the two hundred and thirty-sixth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is making their shadows overlap. The crew gets in front of the mics to talk about two films from Wim Wenders for a theme we're calling, Wenders' Game. We dig into the story of a quiet man who cleans bathrooms in PERFECT DAYS. We also check out a documentary exploring the …

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Episode 235: Episode 235 - The Zone of Interest 1:07:25

6M ago1:07:25

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On the two hundred and thirty-fifth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is getting glazed. A new film from Jonathan Glazer is always something that will get our attention. Before the Oscars hand out awards we dig into the polarizing Auschwitz film, THE ZONE OF INTEREST. We debate the approach, stylistic flourishes, and possible intentions of …

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Hope and the Second United Front in Wuhan 26:11

5M ago26:11

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For ten months in 1938, Hankou in Wuhan was the center of China's Second United Front and defense against the Japanese invasion. Artistic expression, political parties and free speech all blossomed. Neither the KMT nor the Communist Party fully controlled the city and a variety of generals, thinkers and artists came together to defend against Japan…

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Bonus episode - The Curse 1:25:27

6M ago1:25:27

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On this bonus episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is investigating some missing chicken. For a rare TV discussion we welcome back a former New Mexico resident, Robert Gassaway (The Flicksation Podcast), to discuss the Showtime miniseries, THE CURSE. We cover everything from the performances, themes, and interpretations of the ending. We also …

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6-8. Angel Island/The Landmark Wong Kim Ark Decision 18:50

6M ago18:50

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Paper Son: Chinese American Citizen. Chinese immigration to America was unique for various reasons. All of this is the subject of my new series. I begin with the historical account of early American naturalization and immigration events, politics, and jurisprudence. From the early years I work through and discuss first the Gold Rush and then the co…

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Episode 234: Episode 234 - The Color Purple (2023), The Color Purple (1985) 1:26:44

6M ago1:26:44

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On the two hundred and thirty-fourth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is discussing adaptations. Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about two versions of the same story for a theme we're simply calling The Color Purples. Before that we discuss a few Oscar nominees in a Recently Watched segment. Then, we dig into the Ste…

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6-7. Scott and Geary Acts 19:34

7M ago19:34

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Paper Son: Chinese American Citizen. Chinese immigration to America was unique for various reasons. All of this is the subject of my new series. I begin with the historical account of early American naturalization and immigration events, politics, and jurisprudence. From the early years I work through and discuss first the Gold Rush and then the co…

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The National Palace Museum Treasures During the Second Sino Japanese War 55:21

6M ago55:21

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The treasures of the National Palace Museum, originally the Forbidden City, followed China's path. They escaped the invading Japanese by leaving Beijing, first for Shanghai, then Nanjing and then followed southern, central and northern routes to Sichuan and safety. The Chinese government followed a similar path, as did countless Chinese individuals…

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Episode 234: Episode 233 Part 2 - Favorite performances and scenes of 2023 57:21

7M ago57:21

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On this part 2 episode, we continue running down the year of film by naming our favorite performances and moments in cinema in 2023. Before wrapping up we also check in on what we're looking forward to in 2024. We also discuss Mufasa, the city of Fremont, and "Spielberg awe." Keep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPo…

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Episode 233: Episode 233 - Top 10 Films of 2023 2:21:01

7M ago2:21:01

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On the two hundred and thirty-third episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST Christian and Jericho are back and ready to rundown their favorite films of last year. It was a year chockfull of worthwhile cinema and we are clearly in great spirits as we name our favorite films of 2023, including our top 10 lists plus some honorable mentions. There's more comm…

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6-6. Canada and Mexico 20:36

7M ago20:36

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Paper Son: Chinese American Citizen. Chinese immigration to America was unique for various reasons. All of this is the subject of my new series. I begin with the historical account of early American naturalization and immigration events, politics, and jurisprudence. From the early years I work through and discuss first the Gold Rush and then the co…

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Ep. 83: Rereading Hong lou meng 紅樓夢 chapter 39 part 1/2 1:01:31

7M ago1:01:31

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We treat the first part of Chapter 39 of Dream of the Red Chamber (Story of the Stone, Hongloumeng), as Li Wan and friends wax philosophical on the importance of having good servants to dissipate loneliness... our discussion turns toward issues of social value, and the paradoxes of hierarchy and intimacy. Support the Show.…

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Episode 232: Episode 232 - Cram Session featuring Ferrari, The Iron Claw, Poor Things, and more! 3:23:25

7M ago3:23:25

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On the two hundred and first episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are cramming in more films than ever. For our latest Cram Session we discuss about 18 films in-depth before running through a couple dozen others we each watched over the last couple weeks. We talk about THE IRON CLAW, MAESTRO, THE HOLDOVERS, LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND, FULL TIME, P…

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6-5. Smuggling, Illegal Immigration, and Enforcement 20:40

7M ago20:40

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Paper Son: Chinese American Citizen. Chinese immigration to America was unique for various reasons. All of this is the subject of my new series. I begin with the historical account of early American naturalization and immigration events, politics, and jurisprudence. From the early years I work through and discuss first the Gold Rush and then the co…

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The Beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Nanjing Massacre 25:23

7M ago25:23

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On July 7, 1937, the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II began with the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. It is also known as the Lugou Bridge Incident. Within days of the small skirmish with 100 Chinese garrison troops, the Japanese had brought in 180,000 troops. After that, the fighting between the Chinese and the Japanese did not stop until 1945…

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Chiang Kai Shek is Kidnapped 16:23

7M ago16:23

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After the Long March, the Chinese Communists were mostly in northern Shaanxi, wanting a breather. Japan had continued its aggression in China after it set up the puppet state of Manchukuo under Emperor Pu Yi. It manufactured incident after incident and had expanded its army’s reach into northern and northeast China. It was trying to influence Inner…

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6-4. Chinese Exclusion Act 18:54

8M ago18:54

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Paper Son: Chinese American Citizen. Chinese immigration to America was unique for various reasons. All of this is the subject of my new series. I begin with the historical account of early American naturalization and immigration events, politics, and jurisprudence. From the early years I work through and discuss first the Gold Rush and then the co…

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Bonus episode: Best "New to Me" Films of 2023 1:17:44

8M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

On this bonus episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is rounding up a fresh batch of recently discovered favorites. Christian and Jericho celebrate the new year by naming the top 5 old films we watched for the first time in 2023. We cover everything from short films to horror to silent films with picks from over a 100 year spread! We also discus…

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Episode 231: Episode 231 - The Boy and the Heron, Merry Flicksmas! 2:00:33

8M ago2:00:33

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On the two hundred and thirty-first episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is rocking around the Flicksmas tree. All three of us are back in the virtual garage and gathered to bask in another year's Flicksmas glow. In a Recently Watched segment we touch on several new films, including- Fremont, Rewind and Play, Endless Content Forever, Dream Sce…

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The Long March 41:44

8M ago41:44

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Zhou Enlai planned in secret the details of the Chinese Communist's escape from the encirclement of the Central Soviet. He identified a Guangdong warlord who preferred to save his troops rather than fight the Red Army. The First Red Army was able to pass through a number of blockhouses, before reaching the last of Chiang Kai-shek's fortifications n…

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Episode 230: Episode 230 - May December, Far From Heaven 1:46:21

8M ago1:46:21

1:46:21

On the two hundred and thirtieth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew don't have enough hot dogs. Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about a pair of Todd Haynes films about trouble in suburbia for a theme we're calling Wait 'Til We Get our Haynes On You. Before that we discuss a few titles in Recently Watched, including- Qu…

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6-3. Burlingame Treaty and Anti-Chinese Fervor 20:08

8M ago20:08

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Chinese immigration to America was unique for various reasons. All of this is the subject of my new series. I begin with the historical account of early American naturalization and immigration events, politics, and jurisprudence. From the early years I work through and discuss first the Gold Rush and then the construction of the intercontinental ra…

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Episode 229: Episode 229 - Napoleon, The Duellists 1:25:35

8M ago1:25:35

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On the two hundred and twenty-ninth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew are tumbling down an ornate staircase. Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about a pair of Ridley Scott period pieces for a theme we're calling Ridley's Believe It or Not. Before that we discuss a few titles in Recently Watched, including- Spider-Man: A…

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Episode 228: Episode 228 - The Killer, Murder By Contract 1:53:56

9M ago1:53:56

1:53:56

On the two hundred and twenty-eigth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is listening to The Smiths, but are being totally chill about it. We get in front of the mics to talk about a pair of hitman movies for a theme we're calling The Killer in Me is The Killer in You. But before that we discuss a few titles in Recently Watched, including- Man…

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Ep. 82: Rereading Hong lou meng 紅樓夢 Chapter 38 part 4 1:06:58

9M ago1:06:58

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The end (or is it beginning?) of our Chapter 38 review! (This was originally intended to be the first episode we’d release, but it was the last to be recorded, and we forgot to rearrange them.) The final part of our foray into this dense and rich chapter of Dream of the Red Chamber (Story of the Stone). Support the Show.…

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Encircling the Chinese Soviet Republic 23:35

9M ago23:35

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Mao Zedong had been chosen as President of the Chinese Soviet Republic, but he never controlled its Red Army. Wang Ming and the 28 Bolsheviks had more control, including over land policy and preparations to defend against the Fifth Encirclement Campaign. On land, the Communist Party of China officials didn't want land redistribution to result in a …

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6-2. Gold Rush and the Pacific Railroad Act 21:03

9M ago21:03

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Paper Son: Chinese American Citizen. Chinese immigration to America was unique for various reasons. All of this is the subject of my new series. I begin with the historical account of early American naturalization and immigration events, politics, and jurisprudence. From the early years I work through and discuss first the Gold Rush and then the co…

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Japan Attacks Manchuria and Shanghai 22:37

9M ago22:37

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In September 1931, junior officer's of Japan's Kwantung Army in Manchuria set off explosives to make it look like a Chinese attack on Japanese interests along the South Manchuria Railway. This is often called the Mukden Incident or named after the nearby Liutiao Lake. The Kwantung Army then attacked Zhang Xueliang's nearby garrison and, with Japane…

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Episode 227: Episode 227 - Anatomy of a Fall, Anatomy of a Murder 1:29:27

9M ago1:29:27

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On the two hundred and twenty-seventh episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is calling a key witness. Christian and Jericho get in front of the mics to talk about a pair of legal dramas. We discuss the trial of a woman suspected of killing her husband in Justine Triet's ANATOMY OF A FALL. We also review the trial of a man trying to get off on a…

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Episode 226: Episode 226 - Killers of the Flower Moon, The Exiles 2:08:53

9M ago2:08:53

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On the two hundred and twenty-sixth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST the crew is spanking Leonardo DiCaprio. The crew get in front of the mics to talk about the latest from a master and a decades-old look at Native American life. We discuss the story of white people poisoning an Osage community in Martin Scorsese's KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON. We al…

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Conflict Among the Communists 41:26

9M ago41:26

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Mao had long desired revolution to peace. Even as a student, he wrote of his desire for the destruction of the old universe. Thanks to his teacher Yang Changji, he met early leaders of the Communist Party, got a job as a junior librarian in Beijing and met his second wife. Yang Kaihui fell deeply in love with Mao and stayed loyal to him, even after…

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