Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles
Gimme Three is a love letter to one of the most powerful mediums of artistic expression—a love letter to the films that moved us and to the great experiences we've had watching them.
In each episode, hosts Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis (and frequent special guests) will pick three incredible movies based on a selected theme.
The Gimme Three podcast aims to encourage people to return to the theater and expand their watch lists through fun banter and passionate analysis.
Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles
11 - Movie Musicals pt. 3 (feat. Max Sopkin): Annie (1982) & Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
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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, Bella, and Max sing praises to the physical prowess of Carol Burnett’s remarkable performance as Miss Hannigan in Annie (1982), and pay homage to the incomparable Ellen Greene, who was truly born to play the role of Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors (1986).
But it’s not just about these brilliant performances; these two 80s gems also delve into fascinating themes about the darker side of humanity: capitalism and human greed. Max provides some insightful commentary for us on the cultural and socio-political context of the time period these two musicals originated from, and how they evolved into the film adaptations they are today.
Don’t miss out on this episode, celebrating the magic of movies and musical theater! Bella and Max introduce Annie, a childhood classic, to Nick. While Max and Nick share their beloved film, Little Shop of Horrors, with Bella. It's the perfect cinematic exchange!
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Shout 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.
