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Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles82 - Music Videos (feat. Sonja Mereu)This week, we’re stepping away from the cinema and turning our attention to the world of music videos.Joined by returning guest and producer Sonja Mereu, we dive into nine standout videos that span genres, decades, and styles—each one iconic in its own right and packed with amazing visual storytelling.Check out the lineup:Take On Me by A-ha Express Yourself by Madonna Telephone by Lady Gaga ft. Beyoncé Doin’ Time (cover) by Lana Del Rey Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-a-Lot California Love by 2Pac, Roger, & Dr. Dre November Rain by Guns N’ Roses...2025-07-141h 31Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles80 - 1995 Films RevisitedThis week, in a really fun compilation episode, we travel back to 1995! Thirty years ago! Nick and Bella (and a friend or two along the way) chat about the magical year of ’95 and some of the blockbuster movies that accompanied it. On the list today:From our Pixar Films episode, guest Max Sopkin and the gang discuss the OG Pixar movie, Toy Story.From our Val Kilmer Tribute episode, we revisit the highest-grossing film of 1995, Batman Forever.Finally, from our Holiday Romances episode, we bring it home with a lovely rom-com, While You Wer...2025-06-301h 16Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles75 - Mission: Impossible? Mission: Accomplished! (feat. Sonja Mereu)This week, we’re celebrating the release of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, which highlights three films with the biggest stunts, highest stakes, and most pulse-pounding, applaud-worthy finishes of the Mission: Impossible franchise. We start at the beginning, with Brian De Palma’s now legendary spy thriller. 1996’s Mission: Impossible. Second, we jump to the franchise’s fourth installment. Tom Cruise scales the highest building in the world in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. Finally, we deep-dive into one of the series' most emotionally satisfying films, Mission: Impossible - Fallout. In addition...2025-05-261h 23Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles71 - Barbra Streisand Films (feat. Max Sopkin)Returning guest and friend of the show, Max Sopkin, returns for an in-depth episode on the legendary Barbra Streisand. After watching all nineteen of Streisand's films, Max has selected three that highlight the range, talent, and overall superstardom that Barbra possesses. - We start with Barbra Streisand's on-screen debut, her Oscar-winning performance in Funny Girl. - Second, a little-known and underrated gem, Up The Sandbox. - Finally, Streisand's powerhouse voice and superstar aura are on full display in the 1976 rock musical A Star Is Born. Also in this episode, Max ranks all...2025-04-281h 36Synapsenfunk - Von HÄÄ?s und AHA!s aus dem LebenSynapsenfunk - Von HÄÄ?s und AHA!s aus dem Leben#12 Carolinas la vida loca - Von Chile in die SchweizVon Chile in die Schweiz: Eine Reise der Identität & HeilungWie fühlt es sich an, als junges Mädchen aus der eigenen Heimat entwurzelt und in ein völlig neues Leben hinein verpflanzt zu werden? In dieser bewegenden Episode vom Synapsenfunk – von HÄÄ?s & AHA!s erzählt Carolina ihre Geschichte:- Ihre Kindheit in Chile & der Weg in die Schweiz- Die Herausforderungen & Emotionen, welche die Adoption mit sich brachte und bringt - Wie sie sich auf die Suche nach ihren eigenen Wurzeln gemacht hat2025-03-1053 minGimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles61 - Favorites of 2024 pt. 3In the third and final installment of our Faves of 2024 series, Nicholas Ybarra, Bella Efstratis, and Sonja Mereu select three of the year’s most talked-about pictures. Nicholas starts with the haunting gothic horror film Nosferatu by Robert Eggers. Second, Bella selects the new and widely discussed Sean Baker gem, Anora. Finally, Sonja picks one of the last decade's most powerful, inventive, and significant films, RaMell Ross’ Nickel Boys. As always, please let us know what you think of these films and your favorite films of 2024. ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE...2025-02-181h 11Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles59 - Favorites of 2024 pt. 2Aaaand we're back!Co-hosts Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis return with special guest Sonja Mereu for Favorites of 2024: Part II! This week, we’re revealing our second picks for last year's best films, and trust us—each one belongs on your "must-watch movies" list.First up, The Wild Robot, DreamWorks’ breathtaking adaptation of Peter Brown’s beloved book, blending cutting-edge animation with a deeply heartfelt story.Next, we head to the Emerald Isle for Kneecap, a bold, rebellious, and electrifying dramatization of the rise of the trailblazing Irish rap group.And finally, Sing Sing, a profound and tran...2025-02-031h 24Der AFSMI Insights PodcastDer AFSMI Insights PodcastAFSMI Insights: Kollaborativ ein Fachbuch schreiben - der Booksprint.Was ist ein Booksprint, wie läuft er ab und kann man wirklich mit mehreren Autor:innen gemeinsam ein Fachbuch an nur einem Wochenende schreiben? Am Wochenende des 15.-17.03.2024 haben sich 12 Autor:innen auf Einladung des AFSMI in der Denkschmiede in Hennef zusammengefunden, um gemeinsam ein Fachbuch über den Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz im Services Management zu schreiben. Die Podcast-Folge ist während dieses Wochenendes entstanden und lässt einige der Autor:innen über ihre Erlebnisse und Erfahrungen im Booksprint zu Wort kommen: Dieter Schönfeld Sonja Kieffer-Radwan Maximilian de Geus Roman Senger Leticia Baumann Die G...2025-01-3137 minGimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles57 - Favorites of 2024 pt. 1It’s that time of year. Nominations are announced. Top Ten lists are published. And cinephiles far and wide decipher which films from 2024 blew their hair back. Today, co-hosts Bella Efstratis and Nicholas Ybarra are joined by producer Sonja Mereu. Each provides one of their favorite films from 2024 (in the first of three 2024 episodes). First, Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson star in the pulse-pounding, genre-bending identity crisis picture, A Different Man. Next, Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brien deliver one of the more unique love stories of the year in the som...2025-01-201h 13Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles56 - Pray for LA + (Previously Only Available on Patreon) Summer DiscoveriesWe want to send our love, prayers, and condolences to the beautiful city of LA as it battles these horrendous and devastating wildfires. We also want to express our gratitude to our firefighters, first responders, and volunteers for helping our city overcome this immense disaster. In lieu of a new episode this week, we are sharing an episode previously only available to our Patreon subscribers. Bella Efstratis and Sonja Mereu each pick three films they saw (and loved) over the summer season. The films discussed in this episode are Twisters, Thelma, Princess Cyd, Flipside, Imagine Me...2025-01-1356 minGimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles52 - Fall Finds '24 (feat. Sonja Mereu)It is the season of giving, and co-host Bella Efstratis and producer Sonja Mereu are here to recommend three films each!Usually - our monthly discovery episodes are reserved for our Patreon subscribers. However, it is the holiday season, so we are presenting it to you - our lovely listeners free of charge. Bella and Sonja deliver a total of six spoiler-free film recommendations of movies that they saw during the fall season, including:- Safe (1995)- Deep Cover (1992)- Nightbitch (2024)- Onward (2020)- A Real Pain (2024)- Babes (2024)2024-12-1653 minGimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles50 - 50th Anniversary of Blazing Saddles, Chinatown, & The Texas Chain Saw MassacreWe’ve made it to Episode 50! Join us as we celebrate our 50th episode by revisiting some of the most beloved classics from 1974—these films are celebrating their 50th anniversary. 1974 was an unforgettable and impactful year in cinema - but we picked three films that not only defined their genres but also helped define American cinema for decades to come. We open with the equally poignant and brash Mel Brooks comedy Blazing Saddles. Second, we explore the neo-noir thriller Chinatown and one of the most unforgettable endings in cinematic history. Finally...2024-12-021h 07Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles40 - James Earl Jones: Deep Voice. Deeper Legacy.Earlier this month, on September 9th, the legendary stage and screen actor James Earl Jones passed away at the age of 93. Jones made his film debut in 1964 with Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove, and continued to grace the screen for nearly 60 more years. Beyond the screen, his brilliance shone on stage, earning him two Tony Awards, and his incredible career culminated in the rare achievement of an EGOT.It's no secret that James Earl Jones possessed one of the greatest voices of all time, lending his voice to some truly iconic characters like Star Wars' iconic villain Darth...2024-09-301h 15Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles38 - Philip Seymour Hoffman In Supporting RolesThis week, we conclude our tribute series to the legendary Philip Seymour Hoffman. Nick and Bella spotlight three of Hoffman’s most memorable supporting performances. Philip Seymour Hoffman never needed an exuberant amount of screen time to leave his mark on a film. Often, his supporting roles left as big of an impact as the leading characters. First up is one of his earliest roles in the Academy Award-winning film Scent Of A Woman. Next, Hoffman lights up the screen with an uncomfortable amount of energy, charisma, and t...2024-09-161h 20Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles37 - Philip Seymour Hoffman x Paul Thomas Anderson: A Match Made In HeavenContinuing our tribute to the legendary Philip Seymour Hoffman, this week Nick and Bella spotlight three of the most powerful collaborations between Hoffman and visionary director Paul Thomas Anderson.Hoffman and Anderson shared a profound friendship and creative bond, built on deep mutual respect, admiration, and a dynamic artistic synergy. Hoffman appeared in five of Anderson’s films, shaping some of his most iconic works and forming one of the most significant director-actor partnerships in modern cinema.From their five brilliant collaborations, Bella and Nick have selected three standout films showcasing Hoffman’s extraordinary range:Fi...2024-09-091h 25Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles🔒 (Bonus) Summer Discoveries w/ Bella Efstratis & Sonja MereuSubscriber-only episodeIn this Bonus Episode (for subscribers only) - Co-Host Bella Efstatis and Producer Sonja Mereu recall some of their favorite film discoveries from this summer. With a blend of brand-spanking new movies and old gems, Bella and Sonja compile a well-rounded list of suggestions. In this episode, they discuss Twisters, Thelma, Princess Cyd, Flipside, Imagine Me and You, Run Lola Run, and The People's Joker.❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethr...2024-08-2953 minGimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles35 - Gena Rowlands TributeEarlier this month, we lost one of the most important, innovative, and courageous actors in American cinema, Gena Rowlands. Gena left behind a collection of jaw-dropping performances and an unforgettable approach to her craft. In this episode, co-hosts Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis discuss three of Gena’s memorable characters, all collaborating with her creative partner/husband, John Cassavetes. The boozy, gripping, mid-life crisis-induced Faces.The enigmatic fever dream called Opening NightGena’s Academy Award-nominated performance in GloriaOur producer, Sonja Mereu, also discusses perhaps her most famous role in A W...2024-08-261h 17Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles34 - Concert Films pt. 2 (feat. Sonja Mereu & Max Sopkin)In the exciting conclusion to our series on concert films, Nick, Max, and Sonja delve into three more concert films. In this episode, the trio discuss:The Spike Lee and David Byrne collaboration of American UtopiaThe raucous 75,000+ attended Queen: Live At WembleyMartin Scorcese's gorgeous Rolling Stones film Shine A LightIn addition to these incredible films, the group discusses Taylor Swift, Bill Clinton, and Nick recounts the best career advice he ever received. ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclus...2024-08-2250 minGimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles33 - Concert Films pt. 1 (feat. Sonja Mereu & Max Sopkin)Co-host Nicholas Ybarra returns to the show while Bella Efstratis takes a well-deserved week off. Nicholas is joined by the familiar voices of Sonja Mereu and Max Sopkin. They'll be discussing some conversation-worthy concert films – and not just any concert films, but those featuring some of the most controversial artists of the last half-century.The episode will cover the following concert films:Michael Jackson's This Is ItThe Last WaltzOur audience pick, Madonna: Truth Or Dare❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for...2024-08-191h 07Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles26 - Donald Sutherland Tribute (feat. Sonja Mereu)This week's episode celebrates the late, great actor Donald Sutherland. Apologies to all the Bella Efstratis superfans; Bella is absent this week. However, we are joined by the spectacular PGA producer, Gimme Three producer, and wife of host Nicholas Ybarra: Sonja Mereu. Nick & Sonja discuss three of Donald Sutherland's prominent performances: the 1973 Horror classic Don't Look Now, the biting satire M*A*S*H*, and the emotionally rich Six Degrees Of Separation. Please let us know what your favorite Donald Sutherland performance is!❗️SEND US A TEX...2024-07-011h 22Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles19 - Queer Horror pt. 1 (feat. Jess McLaughlin)It’s Pride Month, y’all. And what better way to celebrate than with a smorgasbord of Queer Horror films. Jess McLaughlin, a brilliant writer and horror movie enthusiast, joins the podcast to drop some knowledge on the wonders that are queer horror films. In addition to providing some excellent recommendations, Jess discusses her upcoming short film, PANGS, which you can learn more about by visiting https://www.abnormalfilm.com/.The crowdfunding campaign for PANGS opens on June 18th - and that will be your chance to help Jess see her incredible visio...2024-06-031h 10Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles18 - Roger Corman TributeEarlier this month, we lost one of the most significant figures in the history of the film industry, Roger Corman. Corman's illustrious career can't be narrowed down to three films, so we opted to pick three of his directorial films that helped shape American pop culture. We start with his 1960 gem Little Shop Of Horrors, the gold standard for independent filmmaking and the movie that sparked a decades-long running Broadway play and a very successful musical adaptation. Corman's passion project, The Intru...2024-05-271h 10MordlustMordlust#154 Sport ist Mord Shownotes Unabhängige Ansprechstelle Safe Sport e.V. für Betroffene sexualisierter, psychischer und physischer Gewalt im Sport: Kostenlose Hotline 0800 11 222 00 oder online über eine datensichere Plattform unter www.ansprechstelle-safe-sport.de Fall „Sonja“ Ines Geipel: „Verlorene Spiele: Journal eines Doping-Prozesses“ (2001) Youtube: “Dörthe Thümmler (GDR) - Worlds 1987 - All Around - Uneven Bars”: https://t1p.de/4mlkd NDR: "Der Kraftakt: Folgen des DDR-Leistungssportsystems“ Film von André Keil und Benjamin Unger (2018): https://t1p.de/a10p1 SWR: Nachtcafé vom 28.09.2018: https://t1p.de/l05ag Deutschlandfunk Kultur: „Zwangsdoping in der DDR“: https://t1p.de/hbxzi SPIEGEL: „Ka...2024-05-221h 26Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles17 - Mad Max FilmsIn preparation for the release of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Nick & Bella go deep into the wasteland of the Mad Max Universe. In this episode, we explore the three best films of the franchise (thus far). We start with the scrappy, earnest Ausploitation film that started all the madness: Mad Max. If indie gems aren’t your bag, but kinky leather outfits are - we’ve got you covered. Mad Max 2 (also known as The Road Warrior) is second on the do...2024-05-201h 14Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles16 - MORE Great Mother CharactersIn part two of our Mother's Day Celebration, Nick & Bella discuss three more memorable mother characters. Claudine, starring the legendary Diahann Carroll, was a boundary-pushing film about a mother of six navigating the welfare system. The film also stars a sweaty, studly James Earl Jones. Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal knocked it out of the park with her directorial debut, The Lost Daughter. Join Bella as she explores the touchy but important themes in this Olivia Colman drama. Finally, another actress turned director: the great Penny Marshall's film Riding In Cars W...2024-05-1655 minGimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles15 - Great Mother Characters pt. 1Happy Belated Mother’s Day! We love our mothers, and we love film. So what better way to celebrate than to discuss three unforgettable mother characters in cinema? In part one of two, Nick & Bella opens the show with a few very heavy but powerful films. Brie Larson’s Academy Award-winning performance in Room is on the docket (yeah… heavy). We follow that up with what is widely considered to be one of the greatest performances of all time: Gena Rowlands's performance as Mabel in A Woman Under The Influence. (I told you...2024-05-1358 minGimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles🔒 (Bonus) March & April Finds '24Subscriber-only episodeNick and Bella have six film recommendations for you on this exceptional BONUS edition of The Gimme Three Podcast—A Series for Cinephiles. Bella has three gems for you, including the Academy Award-winning short documentary, The Last Repair Shop. Not only does Bella deliver a beautiful review of the film, but we also learn about another one of her hidden talents. She also discusses two new films that can still be seen on the big screen: Dev Patel’s Monkey Man and the gripping coming-of-age story We G...2024-05-0852 minGimme Three Podcast - A Series For CinephilesGimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles14 - Bonus Episode PreviewA very special episode just for YOU!Get ready for an exclusive preview of some of the bonus content behind our Patreon! Join Nicholas Ybarra as he takes you on an epic journey through the highlights of our bonus episodes, including:Nick and Bella's reactions to Barbenheimer in our MORE Favorites of 2023 episode.An enlightening interview featuring Nicholas Ybarra alongside Nomadland producer Mollye Asher.And a special snippet from our February Finds bonus episode where Nick and Bella enthusiastically pitch three must-see films they discovered last month - such as 2024-05-061h 03