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
53 episodes
48 - Maggie Smith Tribute
Last month, the film industry lost one of the most prolific actresses in history, Dame Maggie Smith. With a stage and screen career that spanned seven decades, it was nearly impossible to pick only three films to hi...
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Episode 48
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47 - Demi Moore Spotlight
On this episode of The Gimme Three Podcast, we celebrate Demi Moore's birthday and her cinematic comeback!With her breathtaking performance in The Substance taking the cinephile world by storm, there’s no better time to revisi...
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Episode 47
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46 - Presidential Films (feat. David Chiu)
**Enhance Your Election Week Experience with The Gimme Three Podcast!**It’s Election Week! As we all know, this week can be both exhilarating and highly stressful. So, if you need a break from doom scrolling and news coverage, The Gimme...
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Episode 46
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45 - Katt Shea Interview (Poison Ivy, The Rage: Carrie 2, Rescued By Ruby)
We round out our weeks-long celebration of female horror directors by revisiting a 2022 interview with the great Katt Shea, one of Nicholas Ybarra's favorite filmmakers.Katt Shea started as an actress and worked her way into the directo...
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Episode 45
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44 - Horror Films Directed by Women pt. 2 (feat. Jess McLaughlin)
And we’re back with Part II! In this episode, Nick, Bella, and Jess return to discuss three more brilliant horror films directed by women, each from a different era and offering a distinct twist on the genre.- Jess picked Ti...
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Episode 44
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43 - Horror Films Directed by Women pt. 1 (feat. Jess McLaughlin)
Are you loving Gimme Three's horror content this month? Well, get ready for even more because we're bringing you six killer horror film recommendations in our newest two-part series: Horror Films Directed by Women!
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Episode 43
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42 - Hispanic Horrors (feat. Felix Martiz)
We kick off our month-long horror film extravaganza by also celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. In this episode (a re-release from a 2020 Film Forward episode), co-host Nicholas Ybarra chats with award-winning filmmaker Felix Martiz, and they ...
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Episode 42
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41 - Jokers Are Wild - Batman, The Dark Knight, Joker
Once again, Joker is the talk of the town. To mark the recent release of Joker: Folie à Deux, Nick and Bella are exploring the history of the iconic character and the tremendous actors who have donned the face paint.
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Episode 41
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40 - James Earl Jones: Deep Voice. Deeper Legacy.
Earlier this month, on September 9th, the legendary stage and screen actor James Earl Jones passed away at the age of 93. Jones made his film debut in 1964 with Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove, and continued to grace the screen for n...
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Episode 40
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39 - 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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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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1:17:56
(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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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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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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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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