Podcasts about cinephiles

Daniel Blake Schwartz breaks down how Tribeca Best U.S. Narrative Feature winner Cotton Fever grew out of years spent collecting stories during his own experience with addiction and recovery, ultimately transforming those fragments into a deeply personal debut feature. Drawing inspiration from filmmakers like Andrea Arnold and Hirokazu Kore-eda, Schwartz pursued a style rooted in realism, empathy, and lived experience rather than conventional dramatic structure.The film evolved from a self-funded short into an award-winning feature through grassroots fundraising, community support, a first-time filmmaker grant from Panavision, and the eventual attachment of actors Kyle Gallner and Sosie Bacon. Along the way, Schwartz navigated the uncertainty of first-time feature directing, discovering that some of the film's strongest moments emerged from vulnerability, collaboration, and instincts that couldn't always be explained on the page.At its core, Cotton Fever is a reminder that the most powerful stories often come from the experiences we're most hesitant to revisit. The challenge isn't always finding something meaningful to say. It's having the courage to tell the story that's already closest to you.What Movies Are You Watching?Introducing the Past Present Feature Film Festival, a new showcase celebrating cinematic storytelling across time. From bold proof of concept shorts to stand out new films lighting up the circuit, to overlooked features that deserve another look. Sponsored by the Past Present Feature podcast and Leica Camera. Submit now at filmfreeway.com/PastPresentFeature Revival Hub is your guide to specialty screenings in Los Angeles - classics on 35mm, director Q&As, rare restorations, and indie gems you won't find on streaming. We connect moviegoers with over 200 venues across LA, from the major revival houses to the 20-seat microcinemas and more.Visit revivalhub.com to see what's playing this week. Support the showListen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more, as well as at www.pastpresentfeature.com. Like, subscribe, and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeatureThe Past Present Feature Film Festival - Nov. 20-22, 2026 in Hollywood, CA - Submit at filmfreeway.com/PastPresentFeature

Doc and Jacques talk with Dr. Joe Vogl, a 91-year-old retired astrophysicist and avid film lover, who recounts growing up in Brooklyn, studying physics at Columbia, and earning a Caltech PhD. He calls today a golden age of astrophysics. He also discusses his massive home movie library, containing over 4,700 titles. Hosts: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner; Producers: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner Beginning and end music from freepd.com, in the public domain. The opinions expressed here are those of the individual participants. Curry Coast Community Radio takes no position on issues discussed in this program. If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like it, consider supporting Curry Coast Community Radio. Here’s How.

  CinemAddicts Episode 348 features reviews of movies coming out the week of June 12th. They are The Furious, This Tempting Madness, Find Your Friends, Stop! That! Train! and Amores Perros. Also reviewed are Hokum (on Digital), Ricky (on Digital) and the short film Mon Taxi. Bruce Purkey so reviews All That Jazz - one of Mitch Burns' favorite films.  Timestamps 00:00 - Thoughts on Mitch Burns, who was a dear friend of the show and creator of the CinemAddicts Movie Club. 17:47 - The Furious. 6/12 in theaters. Images: Lionsgate 24:04 - This Tempting Madness. 6/12 in theaters & On Demand. Images: Vertical 29:11 - Find Your Friends hits Shudder 6/12. Images: Shudder 43:47 - Mon Taxi (website). Plays Tribeca Film Festival 6/13. 47:35 - Ricky. Now available on Digital Platforms including Amazon. 56:55 - Bruce Purkey shares his thoughts on our friends William Lindus and Mitch Burns. 69:08 - Stop! That! Train! 74:03 - Amores Perros in theaters June 12. Images: MUBI 83:11 - Hokum 90:00 - All That Jazz Support CinemAddicts by using our Amazon Site Stripe and/or Affiliate links for your purchases. We receive a slight commission - thank you! CinemAddicts are Bruce Purkey, Eric Holmes, and Greg Srisavasdi Facebook Facebook Group Patreon YouTube Channel Deepest Dream Thanks to our Patreon Community Ryan Smith Stephen Schrock Susan Charles Peterson Nelson B. McClintock Diana Van De Kamp Pete Abeyta Tyler Andula Stephen Mand Edmund Mendez Abbie Schmidt Jeff Tait Robert Prakash Kristen Chris M Jeremy Chappell Lewis Longshadow Iver Alex Clayton Daniel Hulbert Andrew Martin Angela Clark Myron Freeman Kayn Kalmbach Aaron Fordham Tracy Peters Grant Boston Ken Cunningham    

Happy Pride, everyone! In honor of Pride Month, we're celebrating with a specially curated selection of some of the greatest queer love stories in cinema!Join Nick and Bella as they discuss three of the most celebrated, impressive, and romantic queer love stories ever told. We're talking all about the visual beauty of these films and the touching love stories within.Bella introduces one of her all-time favorite films, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, which she regards as the greatest romance film ever made.Nick follows with the equally brilliant and unforgettable Best Picture-winner Moonlight.Finally, we delve into one of the most iconic and culturally impactful queer love stories in mainstream cinema, Brokeback Mountain.If you love tragic love stories, you'll adore part one of our Queer Love Stories series. Let us know what you think of these films, and send us your three favorite queer love stories in film!❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

David and Trevor discuss LOVE LETTER and THE MOON HAS RISEN, the first of three episodes reviewing KINUYO TANAKA DIRECTS, new from the Eclipse Series from the Criterion Collection.

Message us ANONYMOUSLYGuest cohost David Parke is seated and present to debate his pick “Class Act” (1992 d. Randall Miller). We name our hills to die on, talk about the granddaddies of movies that look “made for streaming,” style vs. substance making this more similar to “Frankenstein,” and “Oppenheimer,” than some may think, and the wildest movie ending in the history of The Review Review so far. All that, and Paul pays full and proper respect to the fine gentleman from Oakland, California. #pleasehammerdonthurtem 6/9!Support the show**All episodes contain explicit language**Main Artwork - Ben McFadden'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul RootLead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFaddenProduced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

On this episode, we review two movies that are coming out on Friday, June 5th, 2026: Seven Snipers and Carolina Caroline. I also talk about a Separate podcast that I will be adding for our Patreon and Apple Podcasts subscription members called "The Junketeer." The pod will cover the following: 1. My years being a Press Junket interviewer (starting at 1991) from my days at the UCLA Daily Bruin, the 19 plus years I worked at Westwood One, and the 10 plus years I've been dedicating to my website Deepest Dream and the CinemAddicts podcast 2. The pod will also feature my first reactions to movies I review. 3. Continuing tips on Podcasting/Website writing that I have learned (and am learning over the years. 4. All of the material covered on The Junketeer will be exclusive to the podcast. Join our Patreon community or subscribe to our Apple Podcasts Subscriptions for access. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and discussion of my Patreon/Apple Podcasts pod "The Junketeer" 08:24 - Seven Snipers Review 18:28 - Carlina Caroline Review 35:43 - Carolina Caroline Spoilers Support CinemAddicts by using our Amazon Site Stripe and/or Affiliate links for your purchases. We receive a slight commission - thank you! ***Purchase/rent Seven Snipers on Amazon. CinemAddicts are Bruce Purkey, Eric Holmes, and Greg Srisavasdi Facebook Facebook Group Patreon YouTube Channel Deepest Dream Thanks to our Patreon Community Ryan Smith Stephen Schrock Susan Charles Peterson Nelson B. McClintock Diana Van De Kamp Pete Abeyta Tyler Andula Stephen Mand Edmund Mendez Abbie Schmidt Jeff Tait Robert Prakash Kristen Chris M Jeremy Chappell Lewis Longshadow Iver Alex Clayton Daniel Hulbert Andrew Martin Angela Clark Myron Freeman Kayn Kalmbach Aaron Fordham Tracy Peters Grant Boston Ken Cunningham   #SevenSnipers #CarolinaCaroline #Podcasts     

CinemAddicts Episode 349 features reviews for the week of Friday May 29, 2026. They are Tuner, Speed Demon, and The Currents. Bruce Purkey also reviews The Yogurt Shop Murders and The Bride.  Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:59 - Remembering our friend William Lindus, co-host of the Movie Bears Podcast.  10:20 - Speed Demon hits theaters, Digital and On Demand May 31.

CinemAddicts co-host Eric Holmes interviews What's The Story, Wishbone? director Joey Stewart, producer Betty Buckley, and Larry Brantley (voice of Wishbone). For more info on What's The Story, Wishbone?: https://www.whatsthestorywishbone.com/ Pre-order the film on Apple TV  CinemAddicts are Bruce Purkey, Eric Holmes, and Greg Srisavasdi Facebook Facebook Group Patreon YouTube Channel Merch store Deepest Dream Thanks to our Patreon Community Ryan Smith Stephen Schrock Susan Charles Peterson Nelson B. McClintock Diana Van De Kamp Pete Abeyta Tyler Andula Stephen Mand Edmund Mendez Abbie Schmidt Jeff Tait Robert Prakash Kristen Chris M Jeremy Chappell Lewis Longshadow Iver Alex Clayton Daniel Hulbert Andrew Martin Angela Clark Myron Freeman Kayn Kalmbach Aaron Fordham Tracy Peters Grant Boston Ken Cunningham   #WhatsTheStoryWishbone #Podcasts #Documentary  

Today's episode spotlights Claudette Colbert, a genuine icon of cinema. Colbert's career traversed multiple eras in Hollywood: the Silent Era, the Pre-Code Era, and the Golden Age. To kick it off, we discuss what is widely considered one of the all-time greats, It Happened One Night. Claudette Colbert co-stars opposite Clark Gable in this genre-defining classic. Next, Claudette Colbert sinks her teeth into the 1939 screwball comedy, Midnight.Finally, Colbert co-starred with Louise Beavers in Imitation of Life, a 1934 film that explored race and identity. Let us know what your favorite Claudette Colbert film is! ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

This week, we review Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. We also discuss Movie Food Tie-Ins in Confessions of a Cinephile, Media Consumption, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and GroguDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.RATINGS:62% RT critic 88% RT audience53 Metascore, 7.1 IMDb user score3.2 Letterboxd, $100,000,000 (US); $63,000,000 (International)Concessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc…Topic Movie Food Tie-insArticle 1 - https://screencrush.com/movie-tie-in-food-history/?utm_source=chatgpt.comArticle 2 - https://vocal.media/geeks/junk-food-film-27-of-the-best-movie-tie-ins-of-the-70s-80s-and-90s90s/2000s classicsBatman Forever McDonald's mugsThe Phantom Menace Pepsi cans/Taco Bell/KFC/Pizza Hut overloadShrek 2 green ketchupGhostbusters Hi-C Ecto CoolerJurassic Park Crunch bars and cerealSpace Jam Happy MealsMedia ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumptionFall, The Taking of Deborah Logan, The Mandalorian and Grogu (again), PassengerPlayoff finalsJon's consumptionA League of Their Own, Lifeguard (1976), Passenger, I Love Boosters, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the WorldBlue PrinceRays baseballListen on Spotify | Apple Podcast | StitcherBAMP on Bluesky | BAMP on Instagram | TeePublic MerchandiseJon on Bluesky | Jon on IG | Jon on Letterboxd.comMatt on Bluesky | Matt on IG | Matt on Letterboxd.comBerkreviews.com | WhatIWatchedTonight.co.uk

Cinephile and all-round champion Alexei Toliopoulos returns to the podcast to discuss Steven Spielberg's three main alien movies: ET, War of the Worlds, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CinemAddicts Episode 345 features reviews of movies coming out the week of May 22, 2026. Movies include Saccharine, Relentless, Ask E. Jean, Sick Puppy. Bruce Purkey also reviews the new Netflix series The Boroughs and he joins Joseph Bridges to review Scared S**tless.  Review Timestamps 00:00:  Intro 08:09:  Saccharine (Theaters 5/22. 

This week, The Gimme Three Podcast is proud to host two outstanding Latina filmmakers, Arianna Ortiz and Cruz Gonzalez-Cadel. Their film, The Birthday Gift, will have its West Coast Premiere at the 25th Annual LA Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF). Arianna and Cruz discuss the adaptation of the piece (from play to short film), their creative process, their approach to character-driven work, and the pertinent historical context of the film. Tickets to see The Birthday Gift on the big screen are available at https://laliff.org/.And you can follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/birthdaygiftfilm/❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

This week, we review Obsession. We also discuss Movie Props We're Obsessed With in Confessions of a Cinephile, Media Consumption, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of ObsessionDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.RATINGS:95% RT critic 94% RT audience77 Metascore, 8.2 IMDb user score4.2 Letterboxd, $17,196,855 (US); $7,662,000 (International) Boxoffice Concessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc….TopicMovie Props We're Obsessed WithInspired by the One Wish Willow, what are some iconic movie props that we are obsessed withMedia ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumptionThe Mandalorian and Grogu, HokumJon's consumptionThe Sandlot, Bad News Bears, The Bad News Bears, Is God Is, Field of Dreams, Angels in the OutfieldBlue PrinceListen on Spotify | Apple Podcast | StitcherBAMP on Bluesky | BAMP on Instagram | TeePublic MerchandiseJon on Bluesky | Jon on IG | Jon on Letterboxd.comMatt on Bluesky | Matt on IG | Matt on Letterboxd.comBerkreviews.com | WhatIWatchedTonight.co.uk

CinemAddicts Episode 344 reviews three movies that are coming out the week of Friday, May 15, 2026. They are Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, Magic Hour, and Forge. Due to technical difficulties, Bruce Purkey's CinemAttic will not be made available this week! Timestamps 00:00 - Intro and Taco Bell talk 08:59 - Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe

Clue blends a stellar ensemble cast, razor-sharp wit, and a revolutionary triple-ending format. This episode explores the genius of director Jonathan Lynn, the film's inventive shot selection, and the memorable performances of Tim Curry and so so many others. Discover why Clue remains a timeless gem, perfect for cinephiles and comedy lovers alike.

2026 is the year of Anne Hathaway. With five films being released this year, Nick and Bella are feeling the Hathaway fever. In this episode, the duo explores some of the prolific performer's most iconic roles. We start with Anne Hathaway's first Academy Award-nominated performance in Jonathan Demme's Rachel Getting Married. Second, to commemorate the theatrical success of its sequel, we dive headfirst into the world of fashion. Anne co-stars with Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt in the modern classic, The Devil Wears Prada. Finally, the audience pick for this week was Anne Hathaway's breakout role in Disney's The Princess Diaries. Have you seen these films? What do you think of them? What is your favorite Anne Hathaway performance?❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

Nicki and Mervyn take a stroll down memory lane and chat about movies that brought them together.

An in-depth conversation about director John Singleton, the subject of Criterion's new Hood Trilogy box set.

CinemAddicts Episode 343 features reviews of movies comingout the week of Friday, May 5, 2026 (Affection, Sleeping Dog, Silent Friend). Eric reviews Netflix's Apex and Bruce Purkey offers his thoughts on No Other Choice. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 08:50 - Affection (

We did it! Took us almost 10 years, but we finally made it to episode 200! So of course we had to go big and reach out to the OG to be our guest host on this one. We're joined this episode by Tom, original co-host of Cinephile's Digest! His last official episode was 102, so we're stoked he was able to join us. To celebrate the occasion, we reached out to you! The listeners! We spend over an hour answering questions we received from y'all, and there's plenty we didn't get to so we'll be coming back to those in a future episode. For our main event, we collaboratively draft a list of the Top 15 Digest Films ever! Only movies that we have covered as a featured review on this show were eligible, and it was a blast to do. Hope you enjoy the episode, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being with us after all these years. Here's to another 200! 0:00 – Introductions and Listener Questions 1:19:09 – Letterboxd Game 1:32:00 – Top 15 Digest Films Draft

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of many amazing films from the year 2001. In this episode, we go back in time to revisit some of our favorite episodes and discuss the ensemble casts from 2001. - We start by revisiting our episode in which we honored the late, great David Lynch. We explored the mind-bending, pulse-pounding thriller Mulholland Drive. - Second, we explored the early work of Wes Anderson in The Royal Tenenbaums, which features an all-star cast including Gene Hackman, Angelica Houston, Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Danny Glover, Gwenyth Paltrow, Ben Stiller, and Bill Murray. - We can't discuss great ensemble casts without honoring the work of Robert Altman. His 2001 film Gosford Park was his last - and he went out with another modern classic. Have you seen these films? What'd you think? What are some of your favorite ensemble casts? ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

David, Trevor and guest William Remmers wrap up their coverage of the set to talk about THE SMILING LIEUTENANT and ONE HOUR WITH YOU.

CinemAddicts Episode 342 features reviews of movies coming out Friday, May 1, 2026. They are The Last One for the Road, Casa Grande, and Two Pianos. Bruce Purkey reviews the assigned pick Gloria and Eric Holmes has a digital release recommendation with Late Shift.   Two Pianos (Theaters 5/1).

This week, we review Michael. We also discuss Who Needs A BioPic in Concessions of a Cinephile, Media Consumption, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of MichaelDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: Discover the story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.RATINGS:38% RT critic97% RT audience39 Metascore,7.7 IMDb user score3.6 Letterboxd,$97,000,000 (US) and $120,365,000 (International) BoxofficeConcessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc.Topic: music biopic wantsThe industry will keep making musical biopics…Pitch a few you'd like to see and how you'd like it presentedList of Musical Biopics on Letterboxd.com -BAMP Pitches:Rage Against the MachineBuddy HollySlipknotOtis ReddingBig Festival/Tour bio (Family Values, Lilith Fair, OzzFest, Lollapalooza)Stevie NicksMedia ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumptionMother Mary, Tremors, Ouija: Origin of EvilJon's consumptionMother Mary, Over Your Dead BodyBlue Prince, PS5Baseball

David and Trevor are joined by William Remmers to discuss THE LOVE PARADE and MONTE CARLO, the first two films in this reissued set of classic Pre-Code musical comedies.

  CinemAddicts Episode 341 features three movies that are coming out the week of April 24th (Omaha, Fuze, Frankie Maniac Woman). Films reviewed that are currently streaming include Undertone, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Shelby Oaks and Dust Bunny. Timestamps 06:12 - Omaha (NY's IFC Center starting 4/24, national rollout in May)

CinemAddicts host Eric Holmes interviews Omaha filmmaker Cole Webley and Frankie, Maniac Woman's Pierre Tsigardis (Director, co-writer, actor) and Dina Silva (co-writer, actor). Omaha hits NY 4/24/26 w/ a theatrical rollout in May. 

To commemorate the release of Michael, Nick and Bella explore some of the short films (yes, short films... not music videos) from the King of Pop. Jackson helped define this art form and brought the medium to a prominence that no other artist had approached. *Click on the titles of the films to watch them on YouTube*- We start with what is widely considered to be the greatest music video of all time, the horror-inspired Thriller, directed by John Landis. - Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese directs MJ and Wesley Snipes in the eighteen-minute, street-inspired Bad. - Finally, Technicolor dance pictures, gangster movies, and Film Noir all inspire some of the most unforgettable choreography Michael Jackson ever performed (which is saying a lot) in Smooth Criminal. - Additionally, in Sonja's Movie Minute, you'll hear about her experience and thoughts after attending the LA Premiere of Michael. Let us know what you think of these short films. What is your favorite MJ film or music video?❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

The journey through our Sword and Sorcery Series reaches the center of the universe tonight! We are traveling from the high-fantasy realms of Willow and Krull to the neon-soaked, cosmic world of Eternia—which, for some reason, looks a lot like 1980s California. Joining us in the booth to navigate the cosmic keys and interdimensional rifts is our good friend David from Journey with a Cinephile! Together, we're breaking down everything that makes MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (1987) a permanent fixture in the Cannon Films hall of fame. We're diving deep into Dolph Lundgren's physical presence as He-Man, the wild "fish-out-of-water" Earth sequences, and why Frank Langella's Shakespearean take on Skeletor might be the greatest fantasy villain performance of all time. THE POWER IS YOURS!

This week, we review Lee Cronin's The Mummy. We also discuss Director's Names in the Title in Concessions of a Cinephile, Media Consumption, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of Lee Cronin's The Mummy Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace—eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare. RATINGS: 46% RT critic 76% RT audience 46 Metascore, 6.4 IMDb user score 2.8 Letterboxd, $13,517,172 (US), $20,900,000 (International) BoxofficeConcessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc.Topic Directors putting their name on it Letterboxd.com List - BAMP List Reddit post that spawned the list Article DiscussedDoes it matter? What about tricky “so and so presents”?Media ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumption The Nun, The Nun 2, ThrashJon's consumption I Want Your Sex, Hokum, Obsession Baseball WrestleMania Night 2

CinemAddicts Episode 340 features reviews of movies coming out the week of April 17, 2026. They are: Mārama, Ballistic, Amrum, Eagles of the Republic, and Wasteman. Timestamps: 06:30 - Mārama (Theaters 4/17)

Put on your dancing shoes and crank up your favorite 80s beats, because on this episode of the Gimme Three Podcast, we're cutting some rug. Actor, writer, producer (and dancer) Hannelore Berlin joins Nicholas Ybarra as they deep-dive into three of the 1980s' most impactful dance films. - We start with perhaps the most iconic dance film of the decade, in which Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey made the entire world swoon in 1987's Dirty Dancing. - Second, we explore perhaps the most important film in hip hop history. Harry Belafonte produced this authentic slice-of-life look at the South Bronx and B-Boy culture in Beat Street. - Finally, Kevin Bacon stars in the career-making performance, Footloose.Have you seen these films? Which is your favorite? Let us know!❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

This week, we review Faces of Death. We also discuss Horror Movie Video Games in Confessions of a Cinephile, Media Consumption, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: A woman, employed as a website content moderator, comes across a series of violent videos reproducing death scenes from a film.RATINGS:67% RT critic 68% RT audience63 Metascore, 6.5 IMDb user score3.1 Letterboxd, $1,647,717 (domestic) Box Office In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of various kinds, including headlines, trailers, top-five lists, best-of lists, competitions, etc.Looking at the video games released over the years that are based on, or adapted from, movies! We provide our opinions on the best and worst, and our favourites…15 Forgotten Games based on Popular Movies List of video games based on films25 Horror Games based on Scary MoviesThe Best Video Games Based on Horror MoviesMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeHellhole, Final Destination: Bloodlines, SpreeFearlessBaseballListen on Spotify | Apple Podcast | StitcherBAMP on Twitter | BAMP on Instagram | TeePublic MerchandiseJon on Twitter | Jon on IG | Jon on Letterboxd.comMatt on Twitter | Matt on IG | Matt on Letterboxd.comBerkreviews.com | WhatIWatchedTonight.co.ukMatt's Bloody Awesome: Back to the grindJonathan's Bloody Awesome: Free the Saturdays

Tawfik Sabouni breaks down his Berlinale-bound documentary Other Side of the Sun and how it grew out of lived experience, from filming protests during the Syrian revolution to imprisonment, exile, and ultimately shaping that reality into his first feature. He doesn't separate fiction and nonfiction, approaching cinema as one language built around truth and urgency.The film follows survivors returning to the prison where they were held, using reenactment to access memory rather than spectacle. Built around faces instead of events, it focuses on the human imprint of trauma, with the process itself forcing Sabouni to confront experiences he nearly walked away from.Drawing from filmmakers like Rithy Panh (The Missing Picture) and Joshua Oppenheimer (The Act of Killing), the film blends personal testimony with cinematic form. The takeaway is clear: tell the stories that matter, especially the ones others would rather ignore.What Movies Are You Watching?This episode is brought to you by BeastGrip. When you're filming on your phone and need something solid, modular, and built for real productions - including 28 Years Later and Left Handed Girl - BeastGrip's rigs, lenses, and accessories are designed to hold up without slowing you down. If you're ready to level up your mobile workflow, visit BeastGrip.com and use coupon code PASTPRESENTFEATURE for 10 % off.  Revival Hub is your guide to specialty screenings in Los Angeles - classics on 35mm, director Q&As, rare restorations, and indie gems you won't find on streaming. We connect moviegoers with over 200 venues across LA, from the major revival houses to the 20-seat microcinemas and more.Visit revivalhub.com to see what's playing this week.  Introducing the Past Present Feature Film Festival, a new showcase celebrating cinematic storytelling across time. From bold proof of concept shorts to stand out new films lighting up the circuit, to overlooked features that deserve another look. Sponsored by the Past Present Feature podcast and Leica Camera. Submit now at filmfreeway.com/PastPresentFeatureSupport the showListen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more, as well as at www.pastpresentfeature.com. Like, subscribe, and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeatureThe Past Present Feature Film Festival - Nov. 20-22, 2026 in Hollywood, CA - Submit at filmfreeway.com/PastPresentFeature

CinemAddicts Ep. 339 features Movies that debut in theaters or are streaming for the week starting April 10, 2026. Films reviewed: My Undesirable Friends Part I - Last Air in Moscow. Streaming on MUBI (

Join the dangerous minds of Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis as they discuss one of the 21st century's most fabulous performers, Michelle Pfeiffer.To celebrate Ms. Pfeiffer's birthday, Nick and Bella explore three wildly entertaining films from Michelle's filmography. In this episode, we discuss titillating Dangerous Liaisons, the outrageously deft The Witches of Eastwick, and the unique Jonathan Demme gem Married To The Mob.And don't worry—show producer Sonja Mereu has Pfeiffer's iconic portrayal of Catwoman covered in Sonja's Movie Minute. Our only regret is that Michelle Pfeiffer's birthday is not celebrated every month because we just can't get enough. For now, this jam-packed episode will leave you with a case of Pfeiffer Fever!*This episode contains spoilers. However, the films are over thirty years old, so don't blame us.*❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

CinemAddicts Episode 338 features reviews of the new movies A Great Awakening, The Stranger, and Fantasy Life. Bruce Purkey also reviews Primate and Send Help. Eric Holmes interviews The Yeti filmmakers Gene Gallerano and William Pisciotta.   Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:35 - A Great Awakening 

Charlie Tyrell breaks down how The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, this years SXSW Audience Award winner now in theaters from Focus Features, turns an overwhelming, abstract subject into something personal by grounding it in fatherhood. Instead of approaching AI through pure information or fear, the film frames it through the lens of bringing a child into the world, making the stakes immediate, emotional, and human.Co-directed by Daniel Roher, Academy Award winning director of Navalny, and produced by Daniel Kwan, Academy Award winning director of Everything Everywhere All At Once, the filmmaking process was massive and chaotic, built from dozens of interviews, extensive transcripts, and layered animation. The challenge was finding clarity inside that volume while keeping the film engaging and cinematic, reflecting a lineage of documentaries that blend personal narrative with larger ideas. Charlie's past inspirations include Stories We Tell by Sarah Polley and recent films Weapons and 28 Years Later.At its core, AI is already here, already shaping everything, and the real question is who chooses to engage with it. Don't assume someone else will shape the future for you.What Movies Are You Watching?This episode is brought to you by BeastGrip. When you're filming on your phone and need something solid, modular, and built for real productions - including 28 Years Later and Left Handed Girl - BeastGrip's rigs, lenses, and accessories are designed to hold up without slowing you down. If you're ready to level up your mobile workflow, visit BeastGrip.com and use coupon code PASTPRESENTFEATURE for 10 % off.  Revival Hub is your guide to specialty screenings in Los Angeles - classics on 35mm, director Q&As, rare restorations, and indie gems you won't find on streaming. We connect moviegoers with over 200 venues across LA, from the major revival houses to the 20-seat microcinemas and more.Visit revivalhub.com to see what's playing this week.  Introducing the Past Present Feature Film Festival, a new showcase celebrating cinematic storytelling across time. From bold proof of concept shorts to stand out new films lighting up the circuit, to overlooked features that deserve another look. Sponsored by the Past Present Feature podcast and Leica Camera. Submit now at filmfreeway.com/PastPresentFeatureSupport the showListen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more, as well as at www.pastpresentfeature.com. Like, subscribe, and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeatureThe Past Present Feature Film Festival - Nov. 20-22, 2026 in Hollywood, CA - Submit at filmfreeway.com/PastPresentFeature

Belgian filmmaker Frederike Migom breaks down her Berlinale premiere Everyone's Sorry Nowadays, a coming-of-age story set almost entirely inside a single home and a young girl's mind. The film explores identity through a tightly contained structure, blending realism with imagined sequences that bring the character's inner world to life.She talks through her unconventional path into directing, from acting and production work to navigating Europe's state-funded film system. A key turning point came not from making films, but from receiving funding, the moment she says she finally felt “allowed” to call herself a director. The conversation digs into adapting a novel, working within creative limitations, and why fear is an unavoidable part of the process. Migom cites films like Boy, Arizona Dream, the work of Céline Sciamma and Andrea Arnold, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind as touchstones for balancing realism with subjectivity. She also shares a simple philosophy that carried her through: feel the fear, do it anyway - and trust that the process will lead you where you need to go.What Movies Are You Watching?This episode is brought to you by BeastGrip. When you're filming on your phone and need something solid, modular, and built for real productions - including 28 Years Later and Left Handed Girl - BeastGrip's rigs, lenses, and accessories are designed to hold up without slowing you down. If you're ready to level up your mobile workflow, visit BeastGrip.com and use coupon code PASTPRESENTFEATURE for 10 % off.  Revival Hub is your guide to specialty screenings in Los Angeles - classics on 35mm, director Q&As, rare restorations, and indie gems you won't find on streaming. We connect moviegoers with over 200 venues across LA, from the major revival houses to the 20-seat microcinemas and more.Visit revivalhub.com to see what's playing this week.  Introducing the Past Present Feature Film Festival, a new showcase celebrating cinematic storytelling across time. From bold proof of concept shorts to stand out new films lighting up the circuit, to overlooked features that deserve another look. Sponsored by the Past Present Feature podcast and Leica Camera. Submit now at filmfreeway.com/PastPresentFeatureSupport the showListen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more, as well as at www.pastpresentfeature.com. Like, subscribe, and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeatureThe Past Present Feature Film Festival - Nov. 20-22, 2026 in Hollywood, CA - Submit at filmfreeway.com/PastPresentFeature

CinemAddicts Episode 337 features reviews of two movies coming out on Friday, March 27 (You're Dating A Narcissist, Our Hero Balthazar). Eric Holmes reviews Dead Lover and Bruce Purkey covers Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen. Timelines 00:00 - Intro 08:34 - Our Hero, Balthazar

This week, Cinephile and POA Producer Byrnes steps in for Trae to talk to Professor CHO about this years Oscar's and movies in general!  CoreyWritesForYou.com TraeCrowder.com Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/POA   Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at betterwild.com/POA   Head to factormeals.com/poa50off and use code poa50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year   Bluechew.com promo code POA  

CinemAddicts Episode 336 features reviews of three movies coming out Friday, March 20 (Project Hail Mary, Spacewoman, Touch Me) and the acclaimed feature It Was Just An Accident. Timestamps 00:23 - Intro 01:36: Project Hail Mary. In theaters 3/20. 

Marvel fans, movie buffs, and cinephiles — this episode is for you. We sit down with St. Louis filmmaker Jules Deboe to break down: The real issue with Marvel's current direction Why Sam Wilson's Captain America matters more than ever What's next for Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) Early buzz on Project Hail Mary The truth about books vs movies How to break into filmmaking in 2026

CinemAddicts Episode 335 features reviews of movings coming out starting the week of Friday, March 13, 2026. They are Scared To Death, Group: The Schopenhauer Effect, My Father's Shadow, Slanted, and Bodycam. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:46 - Eric Holmes' favorite movie genre is courtroom drama  10:10 - Scared To Death

***I know I put Lin Shaye on last week's Hodgepod - a total brain f**t by me! Hope you enjoy it a second time!! This Hodgepod installment has Eric Holmes interviewing Scared to Death filmmaker Paul Boyd and actors Lin Shaye and Bill Moseley. Scared to Death hits theaters March 13, 2026. For more info on the film, go to scaredtodeathmovie.com. 

On CinemAddicts episode 334, we review two movies (Heel, Dolly) that are coming out on Friday, March 7, 2026. Eric Holmes also reviews Operation Taco Gary's and Bruce praises the feature Santa Zeta.  We receive a slight commission if you use our Amazon SiteStripe for your purchases. Thanks for your support! CinemAddicts crew: Bruce Purkey, Eric Holmes, Greg Srisavasdi Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 08:26 - Heel.

On this installment of the CinemAddicts Hodgepod, Eric Holmes interviews Motherwitch filmmaker Minos Papas and Scared to Death actress/producer Lin Shaye. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 08:17 - Minos Papas / Motherwitch

CinemAddicts Episode 333 features reviews of two movies opening Friday, February 27 (Operation Taco Gary's and Undercard). Eric Holmes reviews Santa Zeta which was featured at the Slamdance Film Festival. Bruce Purkey recommends Mistress Dispeller which is streaming on Criterion Channel and he reviews the Patreon assigned pick Delirium: Photo of Gioia.   Timestamps 03:11 - Operation Taco Gary's.