Gimme Three - 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 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.
Through fun banter and passionate analysis, the Gimme Three podcast aims to get people back to the theater and expand their watch lists, one listener at a time.
Episodes
44 episodes
The Cornetto Trilogy / Shaun Of The Dead's 20th Anniversary (feat. Daniel Ott)
September 24th, 2024, marks the 20th Anniversary of Shaun Of The Dead's US Release. The forever-fresh cult classic not only launched Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost to mega-stardom, but the film also kicked off a trilogy of brilliant c...
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Episode 39
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38 - Philip Seymour Hoffman In Supporting Roles
This week, we conclude our tribute series to the legendary Philip Seymour Hoffman. Nick and Bella spotlight three of Hoffman’s most memorable supporting performances. Philip Seymour Hoffman never needed an exuberant amoun...
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Episode 38
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37 - Philip Seymour Hoffman x Paul Thomas Anderson: A Match Made In Heaven
Continuing our tribute to the legendary Philip Seymour Hoffman, this week Nick and Bella spotlight three of the most powerful collaborations between Hoffman and visionary director Paul Thomas Anderson.Hoffman and Anderson shared a profou...
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Episode 37
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1:25:51
36 - Philip Seymour Hoffman In Leading Roles
ANOTHER LEGENDARY ACTOR'S TRIBUTE!This week on the Gimme Three Podcast co-hosts Bella Efstratis and Nicholas Ybarra celebrate the life and career of Philip Seymour Hoffman. As hard as it is to believe, this year marks a decade...
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Episode 36
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(Bonus) Summer Discoveries w/ Bella Efstratis & Sonja Mereu
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 comp...
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35 - Gena Rowlands Tribute
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. <...
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Episode 35
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1:17:49
34 - Concert Films pt. 2 (feat. Sonja Mereu & Max Sopkin)
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
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Episode 34
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33 - Concert Films pt. 1 (feat. Sonja Mereu & Max Sopkin)
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...
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Episode 33
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1:07:37
32 - The War Within - America's Love/Hate Relationship with War (feat. Matt Cochran)
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...
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Episode 32
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2:04:25
31 - Denzel Washington Films (feat. Trey Armstrong)
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 recommend...
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Episode 31
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30 - Harry Potter Films (feat. Bailey Katler)
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 Ha...
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Episode 30
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29 - Spike Lee's First Three (35th Anniversary Celebration of Do The Right Thing)
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 impos...
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Episode 29
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28 - Animated Short Films
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 hi...
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Episode 28
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1:16:56
27 - Brat Pack Films (feat. Ryan Lacen & Adriana Lopez)
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 ...
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Episode 27
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26 - Donald Sutherland Tribute (feat. Sonja Mereu)
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...
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Episode 26
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1:22:29
25 - Yorgos Lanthimos Spotlight (feat. Michel Eljaiek)
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...
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Episode 25
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24 - Queer Love Stories pt. 2
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 P...
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Episode 24
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23 - Queer Love Stories pt. 1
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, imp...
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Episode 23
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22 - Pixar Films pt. 2 (feat. Max Sopkin)
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 "spoon...
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Episode 22
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1:04:16
21 - Pixar Films pt. 1 (feat. Max Sopkin)
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 (
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Episode 21
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20 - Queer Horror pt. 2 (feat. Jess McLaughlin)
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 Nigh...
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Episode 20
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1:10:02
19 - Queer Horror pt. 1 (feat. Jess McLaughlin)
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 hor...
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Episode 19
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1:10:51
18 - Roger Corman Tribute
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 direct...
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Episode 18
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