3 Ways from Sunday: Recent Episodes
3 Ways from Sunday
3 Ways from Sunday is a podcast hosted by three media-obsessed women. Join Ari, Laura and Gabby each week as they talk about one topic they are interested in through three different pieces of media, sometimes films, sometimes television, sometimes music and maybe even literature? Stick around to find out! Every Sunday a new episode will take them to uncharted conversations around known media that will keep the discussion going as they explore the different points of view that arise from their distinct outlooks.
En este episodio especial en honor al Día de la Raza (12 de octubre), escogemos el español para hablar de tres películas latinoamericanas que han mostrado el valor del trabajo en comunidad en tres países diferentes: Colombia, Cuba y Argentina. Escucha nuestra charla sobre qué tienen en común las películas que escogimos: La estrategia del caracol (1993), Lista de espera (2000) y La odisea de los giles (2019), qué tipo de personajes las caracteriza, el trato que se le da a la mujer, qué nos gustó de cada una y ¡mucho más!
Join us in this season finale, all about movies that step away from the usual music biopic formula. How do Bird, I'm Not There and Rocketman tell the stories of Charlie Parker, Bob Dylan and Elton John in ways that feel new and different from other films? Listen to the full discussion here!
This episode focuses on three women and their journey through rage, justice and what some might call revenge, but we like to call retribution. Why is it so hard to depict female anger on film? What's the particular privilege our protagonists hold as white women? And, is there an alternative to violent revenge in each of these stories? Something like healing? Listen to the full episode to unravel our discussion and the conclusions we reached after watching Gone Girl, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Promising Young Woman.
On this episode we discuss some AI classics, such as: I Robot, Blade Runner and Artificial Intelligence. Why do we care so much about robots imitating humans? What limits do androids should have? and how does these films approach these questions? All these and more on this brand new episode.
On this mother's day special we discuss films portraying mom and daughter relationships. Why is it so hard to find them? and what kind of dynamics do these relationships offer? Tune in to listen all about it, including our favorite moments in the movies and why Brave didn't make the cut.
What is it about stepping into someone else's shoes that allows us to learn more about ourselves? Joins us as we delve into the hilarious world of three beloved films: Roman Holiday (1953), Some Like It Hot (1959) and Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) and the very special alter egos the main characters in these films embody mostly for the sake of a little comedy, but also as a way to discover who they are meant to be.
In this mid-season special we dive into the world of 80s music videos. In special three classics: Don't You Want Me by The Human League, Love is a Battlefield by Pat Benatar and Head Over Heels by Tears for Fears. We talk about their beginning on MTV, the stories they tell and the iconic aesthetics so characteristic of the 80s that trascend time. Which one was our favorite? and How do they differ from current music videos? Listen all about it here!
In this episode, our first dedicated to a director, we explore Satoshi Kon's vision, creative genius and most importantly, his commitment to portraying the female perspective in each of his films through his exquisitely complex heroines. Join us as we explore three of his films: The dreamlike Paprika (2006), the reality-bending Millennium Actress (2003) and the increasingly disturbing psychological thriller, Perfect Blue (1999). Which one surprised us the most? And why is it that western cinema often copies the style of Satoshi Kon’s films but not their substance? Listen all about it here!
How has Hollywood protrayed Mental Institutions? And what understanding of Mental Health does these portrayals reproduce in the current media? In this episode we talk about The Snake Pit, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest and Girl, Interrupted. Two films focused on women in mental institutions and one of men, all of them with a very clear focus on the way society has dealt with the mind and its many issues.
What is it about fantasy books that is so hard to adapt in movie form? In this episode we talk about Eragon, The Golden Compass and Artemis Fowl, three fantasy franchises that flopped. Why did they failed to connect with their audience and how much exposition can one take before wanting to yell at the screen? Listen to our full discussion about this!
To welcome this brand new season of the podcast AND Valentine’s Day, in this episode we discuss a type of relationship often looked down by Hollywood and society: romances between older women and younger men. Can this type of love exist? Why is it often not questioned when it’s reversed? And what kind of relationships do our selected films (The Graduate, All That Heaven Allows & Harold and Maude) portray that make them so unique all these years after they were first released? Find out the answers to these questions by listening to our full discussion!
On this Christmas special, we discuss three classics, technically: Die Hard, Tangerine and Edwards Scissorhands. What makes these movies embody the spirit of Christmas? and why do we think they are a must-watch during the holiday season? The answers to these and more all on this episode.
"What's the job?"
"A podcast’s episode about heist films."
"Count me in!"
Join our crew on the last episode of the season, where we talk about Ocean's Eleven, Nine Queens and Widows. What is it about heist movies that we find so entertaining? Either the assembly of a crew or the iconic plot twist at the end, there's always something to love about these movies; at least for all except Gabby!
Remember that superbly embarrassing time we all went through in our tween years? Well, that is what this episode is all about! Join us this week as we discuss three female-centered coming of age films: My Girl, Crooklyn and Eighth Grade. Two versions of growing up in the 70s, versus one in today's social-media era. What binds us through the generations and helps us grow and become who we are meant to be? Listen and find out!
Join us this Sunday as we delve into the bizarre world of self-financed movies with Birdemic, Fateful Findings and the iconic and incomparable The Room. An ode to movies so excruciatingly bad that they're good! In this episode we talk about the important things in life such as: What drives these men to spend so much of their own money on something they clearly don't know anything about? And how one of us ended very much traumatized after watching Neil Breen's magnum opus!
The Hate U Give, If Beale Street Could Talk and Fruitvale Station: All stories of black lives affected by police brutality and racial injustice. What do these movies tell us about society, racial relations and police enforcement in the US? And even more, what do they teach us about ourselves and what messages can be derived from them? Join us this week as we delve into this poignant topic. And please VOTE this November!
What's a Zombie movie without weapon-wielding protagonists? Join us this week on our Halloween special as we talk about three non-american zombie films: 28 Days Later, Shaun of the Dead and Train to Busan. In this episode we discuss the characteristics of different types of zombies, the use of comedy in a horror film and even the philosophy behind these brain-eating monsters!
In this special mid-season episode we discuss break up songs that have had an impact on us. From Yesterday (The Beatles), to Since U Been Gone (Kelly Clarkson) and Harder to Breathe (Maroon 5), we talk about the feeling behind these songs, their production background and their legacy. We share personal anecdotes and our very own theory regarding types of break-up songs. Listen to our emotional trip through this classic theme in the world of music.
What have Heathers, Clueless and Mean Girls that withstood the test of time? Join us this Sunday on our talk about these three iconic teen girl movies and most specially, their three fabulous protagonists. Our discussion takes us through female friendship, fashion choices, cliques and of course, iconic lines, so please help us finally make fetch happen!
In this episode we discuss Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura and Puella Magi Madoka Magica, and explore the archetype of the Magical Girl! These series coincide on some basic elements, like a magical companion, a love for fashionable outfits, and the importance of friendship, but also differ on the way they explore the consequences of using magic. Join us for this very nostalgic episode, as we talk about each Anime and remember our own experiences watching them during our childhoods, and now again as adults.
In this episode we compare three subversive superheroes comic book adaptations for television: Watchmen (HBO), The Umbrella Academy (Netflix) and The Boys (Amazon Prime). Join us as we talk about the relevancy of this subversion and its characteristics regarding good v. evil, parallelism with established superheroes, female roles and whether good always wins the day.
In this episode we talk about Time Loops and the way they have changed since the classic Groundhog Day, to more recent films like Happy Death Day and Palm Springs. What is the purpose of the time loop? Why is it mostly used in romantic comedies? And, how does each film address this plot device for its own benefits? These are some of the questions that guide our conversation in the first episode of 3 Ways from Sunday.