# #83 - We Tried to Make Rachael Love Ed Norton…

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Podcast: [The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-third-reel-a-movie-podcast-7039510)
Published: 2026-05-11T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-third-reel/episodes/83-we-tried-to-make-rachael-love-ed-norton
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## Resource

The series returns, the stakes are… oddly personal, and Rachael is once again in the hot seat. Welcome back to Make Me a Fan — the show within the show where friendships are tested, filmographies are weaponised, and opinions are absolutely not left at the door. Currently, the scoreboard reads like a dramatic trilogy: 🎬 1 glorious success (Rach falling head over heels for Florence Pugh) 🎬 1 crushing failure (Dale stubbornly resisting the charms of Keira Knightley) And now… the decider. This time, the boys step into the ring armed with the filmography of the ever-intense, ever-intriguing Edward Norton — an actor who doesn’t just perform … he infiltrates. Known for disappearing into roles like a method-acting ninja with a philosophy degree, Norton’s catalogue is a playground of complex characters, moral grey zones, and the occasional existential spiral. The mission? Simple. Pick three films. Make Rachael care. Convert scepticism into full-blown fandom. Will Norton’s layered performances crack the code? Or will Rachael remain gloriously unconvinced, arms folded, unimpressed? It’s persuasive cinema meets chaotic energy — and honestly, it could go either way. What actor/director do you have a dislike of that you want to see covered? We want to know! Email us at thirdreelpod@gmail.com or through TikTok and Instagram @third_reel_pod https://linktr.ee/thirdreelpod Support our Patreon for more TTR! https://patreon.com/thirdreelpod TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Preamble 00:09:30 - The Debate 00:26:53 - The Films Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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