The Bellissimo Files Presents: Movies & Me Sarina Bellissimo

Today, I’m taking a slight deviation from the Movies and Me podcast to bring you a special short episode. I’m going from the big screen to the small screen because recently I got to chat to one of the stars of Jack
Ryan, Wendell Pierce, who plays James Greer.



Before this we came to love him as Bunk in The Wire, and, Robert Zane, Rachel’s dad (Meghan Markle) on Suits. I loved him in all of those roles so I was thrilled to get to chat to Wendell about what he has loved most about being a part of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan; what acting means to him; and of course we couldn’t not talk about The Wire.



Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is streaming on Prime Video now.

 

I am taking a break from the regular Movies and Me podcast. It will be back in September. In the meantime, feel free to go back and listen to episodes you may have missed. If you like what you hear, feel free to rate and subscribe and as always, feel free to get in contact with me on Instagram or TikTok - @sarinabellissimo on both of them, to let me know who you’d like to hear on this podcast next and get to know a little more about them, through their movie choices.

This week’s guest is Rebecca Shekleton. We know Rebecca is a successful radio presenter, you can wake up with Rebecca and Brendan on 98FM’s Big Breakfast, week days from 7am-10am; she makes up a 3rd of the successful Shrine Pod; and she is fabulous, but what will we find out about her when we start talking movies?



In this episode Rebecca tells us why the Harry Potter franchise means so much to her; how her own Best Friend’s Wedding has her getting excited for her upcoming wedding; which film she watches on repeat; and so much more.

 

CREDITS:

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Wake up with Rebecca and Brendan on 98FM’s Big Breakfast, week days from 7am-10am.

Listen to Shrine Pod anywhere you get your podcasts

Follow Rebecca on instagram - @rebshek

You can follow and/or contact me on Instagram or TikTok - @sarinabellissimo

This week’s guest is Pamela Joyce. We know Pamela is a successful radio presenter, you can listen into her Today FM show, week days from 12-2pm; she is fabulous, talented and a great laugh but what will we find out about her when we start talking movies?

In this episode Pamela talks about the comfort she gets from rewatching her favourite films; the pain of big boobs;
why she is so passionate about radio; why Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker had such a profound impact on her; and more.



CREDITS:

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Listen to Pamela weekdays on Today FM from 12pm - 2pm and follow her on instagram - @pamelafjoyce and TikTok @pamelajoyce92

You can follow and/or contact me on Instagram or TikTok - @sarinabellissimo

This week’s guest is Newstalk’s Reporter on the streets, Henry McKean. Henry has covered some of the world’s biggest stories, from history making referendums, the Queen’s death and King’s recent Coronation. He’s met Presidents, Hollywood A-listers, and local heroes. Henry is usually sharing other people’s stories but what’s the story behind the man who reports the story and what will we find out about him when we start talking movies?

In this episode Henry shares how he accidentally discovered Pulp Fiction; the story behind his President Joe Biden Selfie; juggling fatherhood with life on the road; how he ended up crashing the Oscars’ biggest party; and so much more.


CREDITS:

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Listen to Henry across many of the Newstalk radio shows and follow him on Twitter and Instagram - @henrymckean

You can follow and/or contact me on Instagram or TikTok - @sarinabellissimo

This week’s guest is podcaster, broadcaster, & sustainable fashion Queen, Fionnuala Jones. We know Fionnuala loves all things pop culture; doesn’t just talk the talk but also walks the walk when it comes to sustainable fashion and can be seen and heard talking all about this on radio, TV and digital platforms;  but what else will we learn about her when we
start talking movies?



In this episode Fionnuala reveals why Remy the Rat in Ratatouille brings her joy; the importance of talking about pay in the workplace, her most over used film quote, and more.



CREDITS:

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Listen to Fionnuala's Flop Culture podcast and her other podcast with Brid, Bandwagons, where you’re listening to this podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts

Watch Fionnuala and Paul Kinsella on the RTE Player’s  RELOVE MY SPACE - a show where they help people fall back in
love with their spaces through redesign and upcycling! 

You can also see Fionnuala on Virgin Media’s Six O”Clock show. She is their pop culture expert and she also co-hosts from time to time,

Follow Fionnuala on Instagram and TikTok - @fionnualajay

You can follow and/or contact me on Instagram or TikTok - @sarinabellissimo

This week’s guest is Singer/Songwriter/Pop Star Caity Baser. We know that Caity blew up on TikTok; has released a successful EP, Thanks For Nothing, See You Never; and has just finished a sold out tour; but what else will we learn about her when we start talking movies?



In this episode Caity shares her emotional on stage moments; how she started off as a musical theatre kid; writing her own musical; why the movie Soul has helped ease one of her biggest fears; and so much more.


CREDITS:

Music: Showtime - Cabaret - Revue by JuliusH (pixabay.com)

You can follow Caity on Instagram & TikTok - @caitybaser

EP - Thanks For Nothing, See You Never, is out now

You can follow and/or contact me on Instagram or TikTok - @sarinabellissimo