Best Bella Lee Podcasts (2024)

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🔒 (Bonus) Summer Discoveries w/ Bella Efstratis & Sonja Mereu 53:12

3h ago53:12

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In 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 Twist…

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Olivia Lee 39:51

2h ago39:51

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Chaotic fun episode with Olivia Lee and I quote "I feel like I'm on acid". We work through three joke ideas that she can't quite get to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35 - Gena Rowlands Tribute 1:17:49

3d ago1:17:49

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Send us a text Earlier 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, …

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Jason John Whitehead 34:06

44m ago34:06

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Great episode where we deep dive into three bits Jason is working on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34 - Concert Films pt. 2 (feat. Sonja Mereu & Max Sopkin) 50:45

4d ago50:45

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Utopia The raucous 75,000+ attended Queen: Live At Wembley Martin Scorcese's gorgeous Rolling Stones film Shine A Ligh…

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33 - Concert Films pt. 1 (feat. Sonja Mereu & Max Sopkin) 1:07:37

7d ago1:07:37

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Send us a Text Message. 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 o…

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32 - The War Within - America's Love/Hate Relationship with War (feat. Matt Cochran) 2:04:25

17d ago2:04:25

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Send us a Text Message. This week on The Gimme Three Podcast, co-host Bella Efstratis is joined by her good friend Matt Cochran, a cinephile and history buff, for a deep dive into America’s complex relationship with war in cinema. Together, they explore three films that arguably blur the line between being anti-war and glorifying it. Matt’s three f…

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Alex Kealy 29:51

19d ago29:51

29:51

Just 6 days away from the Edinburgh Festival, Alex Kealy come into the jokes studio to chat about a couple of bits he can't get to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31 - Denzel Washington Films (feat. Trey Armstrong) 1:22:23

24d ago1:22:23

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Send us a Text Message. A LEGENDARY ACTOR'S SPOTLIGHT! This week on the Gimme Three Podcast, co-host Bella Efstratis is joined by actor, filmmaker, & writer Trey Armstrong to celebrate his favorite actor of all time, Denzel Washington. Trey recommends a brilliant variety of three incredible Denzel Washington films: First, we have Tony Scott's stand…

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Tom Elwes 31:39

12d ago31:39

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Tom Elwes brings us there jokes he can't get to work and we put our heads together to see if we can fix them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30 - Harry Potter Films (feat. Bailey Katler) 1:43:42

15d ago1:43:42

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Send us a Text Message. This week marks the birthday of one of the most beloved fictional characters of all time—Harry Potter! To celebrate the Boy Who Lived, Bella Efstratis is joined by her fellow Potterhead bestie, Bailey Katler, for an incredible Harry Potter episode! Introducing our Top 3 Harry Potter Films: First, we go back to where it all b…

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29 - Spike Lee's First Three (35th Anniversary Celebration of Do The Right Thing) 1:23:23

1M ago1:23:23

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Send us a text This week, we are celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Nick’s favorite film, Do The Right Thing (a Spike Lee Joint). Picking a mere three films from Spike’s prolific filmography would be an impossible task. Thus, we’ve decided to explore the jaw-droopingly impressive first three films from Mr. Lee. We open with his audacious and sultr…

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Olaf Falafel 36:11

1M ago36:11

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This week Olaf Falafel talks us through some of the silliest jokes we've ever had on the podcast. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28 - Animated Short Films 1:16:56

1M ago1:16:56

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Send us a Text Message. The gang is back together again!! Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis reunite to dive into the whimsical world of animation on this week's episode of the Gimme Three Podcast! Join us as we explore six amazing short films that highlight the magic of both stop-motion and 2D animation. Each film offers a unique style and concep…

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Tour Talk - Custard Cream Heist 30:34

2M ago30:34

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There's a lot of tour chat to catch up on this week. Mark vents, Danny's had his feelings hurt and much much much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27 - Brat Pack Films (feat. Ryan Lacen & Adriana Lopez) 1:10:44

1M ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Send us a Text Message. The release of Andrew McCarthy's documentary Brats has audiences revisiting and reliving a marquee era for teen cinema. On today's episode, host Nicholas Ybarra is joined by guests Adriana Lopez and Ryan Lacen. Together, they explore how watching these films through an adult lens has shifted their perceptions. Also, prepare …

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Ollie Horn 32:33

2M ago32:33

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Ollie Horn enters the Jokes Podcast studio to discuss his new Edinburgh show, doing comedy in Japan & of course jokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26 - Donald Sutherland Tribute (feat. Sonja Mereu) 1:22:29

2M ago1:22:29

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Send us a text 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 per…

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Chelsea Birkby 36:49

2M ago36:49

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Chelsea Birkby joins the boys to chat about joke topics including the Kardashians, the cheeky girls, apples and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25 - Yorgos Lanthimos Spotlight (feat. Michel Eljaiek) 1:42:13

2M ago1:42:13

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Send us a text This week on the Gimme Three Podcast, we’re gearing up for Kinds of Kindness with a thrilling Yorgos Lanthimos Spotlight episode! While the brilliant Nicholas Ybarra is off making some movie magic this week, co-host Bella Efstratis is joined by her long-time friend and a true Yorgos aficionado, Michel Eljaiek. For this week’s episode…

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24 - Queer Love Stories pt. 2 50:50

2M ago50:50

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Send us a text In part two of our Queer Love Stories series, Nick and Bella delve into an extraordinarily underrated documentary and two brilliant romcoms that highlight some of our favorite queer love stories in cinema. Nick starts with Peter Friedman's Silverlake Life: The View From Here, a brutally intimate video diary that documents Tom Joslin …

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Tour Talk - Back at it 32:49

2M ago32:49

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The boys are back on the tour and we hear all the gossip from Bath, Hemel, Salford & Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23 - Queer Love Stories pt. 1 1:08:40

2M ago1:08:40

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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22 - Pixar Films pt. 2 (feat. Max Sopkin) 1:04:16

3M ago1:04:16

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Send us a text We've finally reached the grand finale of our Pixar Extravaganza! In this episode, Nick, Bella, and Max discuss under-appreciated gems, the groundbreaking evolution of Pixar's animation technology, and the increasingly pertinent "spoonful of sugar" message in Pixar's most sci-fi film. Max starts us off with his second movie pick, Pix…

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Bella Hull 31:31

3M ago31:31

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Bella Hull joins the boys to talk about her new Edinburgh show and some new joke ideas about winking and littering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21 - Pixar Films pt. 1 (feat. Max Sopkin) 1:24:24

3M ago1:24:24

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Send us a Text Message. Pixar changed the animation industry forever. As we prepare for this week's release of Inside Out 2, we decided to explore some of our (and your) favorite Pixar films. Our friend and returning guest, Max Sopkin (see our musical episodes), joins us for this episode. We kick it off with the film that started it all, 1995's Toy…

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20 - Queer Horror pt. 2 (feat. Jess McLaughlin) 1:10:02

3M ago1:10:02

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Send us a Text Message. In the exciting conclusion to our Queer Horror episodes, Nick, Bella, and guest Jess McLaughlin discuss the absurd, the heart-wrenching, the sexy, and the majesty of three marquee movies. The odd but pertinent sequel, A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge, kicks off our episode as we do a deep dive not only into the …

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Tour Talk - Bad Gig & Jazzminton 27:19

3M ago27:19

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Mark and Danny discuss a terrible gig, Danny gets scammed and Mark tells a new joke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19 - Queer Horror pt. 1 (feat. Jess McLaughlin) 1:10:51

3M ago1:10:51

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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Michael Odewale 36:03

3M ago36:03

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This week Michael Odewale tells us about his Live At The Apollo experience and three routines he's working on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18 - Roger Corman Tribute 1:10:57

3M ago1:10:57

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Send us a Text Message. Earlier 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, th…

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Daniel Connell 39:30

3M ago39:30

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Great joke chat this week with Australian comedian Daniel Connell. We go deep into three of his jokes that don't work consistently enough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17 - Mad Max Films 1:14:40

3M ago1:14:40

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Send us a Text Message. In 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, …

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16 - MORE Great Mother Characters 55:37

4M ago55:37

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Send us a Text Message. In 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 …

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15 - Great Mother Characters pt. 1 58:30

4M ago58:30

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Send us a Text Message. Happy 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…

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Tour Talk - Brisbane & New Zealand 31:22

4M ago31:22

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Mark & Danny catch each other up about what's been happening at gigs across opposite sides of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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🔒 (Bonus) March & April Finds '24 52:05

4M ago52:05

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Nick 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 fi…

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14 - Bonus Episode Preview 1:03:46

4M ago1:03:46

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Send us a Text Message. A 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 enlight…

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Ryan Cullen 28:24

4M ago28:24

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Ryan Cullen specialises in dark one-liners. Let's see what jokes he can't get to work in his act. Recored at the Adelaide Fringe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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13 - Michelle Pfeiffer Spotlight 1:06:27

4M ago1:06:27

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Lia…

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12 - Ride or Die Films 1:16:41

4M ago1:16:41

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Send us a Text Message. Buckle up for an unforgettable ride with our latest episode of the Gimme Three Podcast! Join co-host Bella Efstratis and her special “ride or die” guest, Remy Smith, as they dive into the empowering world of Ride or Die films, showcasing some of cinema’s most unforgettable female friendships. From the hilarious escapades of …

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Tour Talk - New jokes, spiders & arm wrestling 33:22

4M ago33:22

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Don Biswas 33:01

5M ago33:01

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Don Biswas joins the boys to chat about his Edinburgh debut, politics and jokes that he can't get to work #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11 - Movie Musicals pt. 3 (feat. Max Sopkin) 56:26

5M ago56:26

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Send us a text Our Movie Musicals series reaches its grand finale this week! Join us for the exciting conclusion of this series, featuring our esteemed guest, Max Sopkin, as we explore the unforgettable songs and scenes of our final two picks, Annie and Little Shop of Horrors. Prepare to deep dive into the heart of these timeless classics as Nick, …

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10 - Movie Musicals pt. 2 (feat. Max Sopkin) 1:24:12

5M ago1:24:12

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Send us a Text Message. We’re so excited to jump into our second week of movie musical recommendations! In this episode, Bella Efstratis, Nicholas Ybarra, and special guest Max Sopkin dive in to a unique lineup of movie musicals that are childhood staples for Bella and Max. This episode features in-depth discussions of Singing in the Rain, Chitty C…

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James Redmond 32:59

5M ago32:59

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James Redmond joins us to chat about his transition from acting to stand-up, new material about being a father and at least 3 clangs! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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09 - Movie Musicals pt. 1 (feat. Max Sopkin) 1:11:48

5M ago1:11:48

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Send us a Text Message. Get ready for two weeks loaded with musical recommendations. In this episode, actor and musical aficionado Max Sopkin discusses some of the movie musicals that helped shape his life: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Fiddler on the Roof, and Grease. Co-host Nicholas Ybarra shares three musical picks that shaped his life: Zoot…

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Tour Talk - Melbourne Comedy Festival 28:19

5M ago28:19

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Mark & Danny catch up after over a month apart. We hear how Mark is getting on in Australia and if his three new movie jokes landed #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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08 - Dorothy Arzner Spotlight 1:03:03

5M ago1:03:03

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Send us a Text Message. We wrap up our celebration of Women's History Month by honoring the most prolific American female filmmaker in history, Dorothy Arzner. In this episode, we highlight some of Arzner's industry-shaking contributions to cinema. We also deep-dive into three of her films: the 1931 pre-code drama Working Girls, the Joan Crawford f…

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Dave Ward 29:14

5M ago29:14

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Dave Ward joins the boys to chat about running a new material gig, shows insight into his unusual note keeping technique and they analyse 3 of his routines that never worked. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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