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.
Episodes
77 episodes
70 - Baseball Films
With Baseball season in full swing, we thought it’d be appropriate to dive into classic films that find a home on the diamond. America’s Favorite Pastime is the pastime of the Gimme Three Podcast this week. Listen to host...
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Episode 70
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69 - Val Kilmer Films
On this episode of the Gimme Three Podcast, we discuss the career of the late, great actor Val Kilmer; a life and saga cut short, but left several iconic performances. We explore a few here:First, Val Kilmer transforms every fiber o...
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Episode 69
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1:16:26
68 - Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival Greatest Hits (vol. 2)
The Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival will return to the big screen this August. Save the dates: August 22nd - 24th, 2025. Visit LADFF.com to join the festival’s mailing list and stay current with venues and pr...
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Episode 68
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67 - Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival Greatest Hits (vol. 1)
The Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival will return to the big screen this August. Save the dates: August 22nd - 24th, 2025. Visit LADFF.com to join the festival’s mailing list and stay current with venues and pro...
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Episode 67
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66 - American Pie Trilogy
In 1999, the teen sex comedy was revitalized with the release of the shocking and wildly successful film American Pie. The box office juggernaut would become a modern classic and spark a franchise akin to the National Lampoon series. <...
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Episode 66
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65 - Gene Hackman Films
On today’s episode of the Gimme Three Podcast, we honor the legendary Gene Hackman, who recently passed away. Whether it was through comedy, drama, or action, Hackman brought a stern energy and a grounded approach to each and every one of his p...
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Episode 65
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1:11:27
64 - Bong Hits! Bong Joon-ho Films
To celebrate the release of Mickey 17, The Gimme Three Podcast is exploring the work of director Bong Joon-ho. Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis dissect some of his most potent and memorable Korean films and his auteurist visual language.&nbs...
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Episode 64
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63 - Claudette Colbert Films
Today's episode spotlights Claudette Colbert, a genuine icon of cinema. Colbert's career traversed multiple eras in Hollywood: the Silent Era, the Pre-Code Era, and the Golden Age. To kick it off, we discuss what is ...
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Episode 63
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62 - Daniel Kaluuya Spotlight
In this week’s episode, we highlight the impactful career of actor Daniel Kaluuya. In his young career, Kaluuya has delivered several performances that will be cemented in the cinematic lore. We start with the under-...
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Episode 62
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1:16:21
(Bonus) January '25 Finds
Subscriber-Only EpisodeNew year, new watchlist! Bella and Nick are back with six standout movie recommendations from their January viewing, covering everything from surreal David Lynch shorts to rare film noir gems.This month’s li...
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61 - Favorites of 2024 pt. 3
In the third and final installment of our Faves of 2024 series, Nicholas Ybarra, Bella Efstratis, and Sonja Mereu select three of the year’s most talked-about pictures. Nicholas starts with the haunting gothic horror...
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Episode 61
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1:11:49
(Bonus) Sam Pollard Interview (Director of MLK/FBI, Editor of Mo' Better Blues)
In this BONUS EDITION of the Gimme Three Podcast, we revisit a conversation with Emmy Award-Winning and Peabody Award-Winning filmmaker Sam Pollard. In light of our recent Mo’ Better Blues analysis, we honor the film's ed...
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60 - Denzel Washington x Spike Lee (feat. Trey Armstrong)
To celebrate our first anniversary, we are spotlighting two of our favorite filmmakers and artists. In today’s episode, we explore the collaborations of Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, a potent and mesmerizing cinematic duo.
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Episode 60
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59 - Favorites of 2024 pt. 2
Aaaand we're back!Co-hosts Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis return with special guest Sonja Mereu for Favorites of 2024: Part II! This week, we’re revealing our second picks for last year's best films, and trust us—e...
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Episode 59
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58 - David Lynch Tribute
In this episode, we celebrate the life and work of the late David Lynch. Mr. Lynch was one of the most innovative and intuitive artists who tackled cinema. Co-hosts Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis discuss the inspirin...
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Episode 58
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57 - Favorites of 2024 pt. 1
It’s that time of year. Nominations are announced. Top Ten lists are published. And cinephiles far and wide decipher which films from 2024 blew their hair back. Today, co-hosts Bella Efstratis and Nicholas Ybarra are join...
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Episode 57
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56 - Pray for LA + (Previously Only Available on Patreon) Summer Discoveries
We want to send our love, prayers, and condolences to the beautiful city of LA as it battles these horrendous and devastating wildfires. We also want to express our gratitude to our firefighters, first responders, and volunteers for helping our...
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Episode 56
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55 - Nick & Bella's Letterboxd Year In Review (2024)
In this episode of the Gimme Three Podcast, Nick and Bella go through the fascinating 2024 statistics from their Letterboxd accounts. The dynamic duo compares notes on the number of films they watched, their most watched ...
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Episode 55
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54 - Virgil Williams Interview (2019) from the Austin Film Festival
Nicholas Ybarra, co-host of the Gimme Three Podcast, recently saw Malcolm Washington's tremendous film The Piano Lesson. Virgil Williams co-wrote the outstanding August Wilson adaptation. In this episode, we revi...
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Episode 54
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53 - Holiday Romances
Happy Holidays from the Gimme Three Podcast!’Tis the season - not just for the Holiday spirit, but also for love. This week’s episode explores three romantic comedies perfect for the holiday season.
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Episode 53
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52 - Fall Finds '24 (feat. Sonja Mereu)
It is the season of giving, and co-host Bella Efstratis and producer Sonja Mereu are here to recommend three films each!Usually - our monthly discovery episodes are reserved for our
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Episode 52
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51 - Christmas Movie Or Not?
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the annual debate in the cinephile community. Many a movie aficionado frequently asks, “Is this a Christmas Movie or Not?”Well, The Gimme Three Podcast has you covered. On today...
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Episode 51
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50 - 50th Anniversary of Blazing Saddles, Chinatown, & The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
We’ve made it to Episode 50! Join us as we celebrate our 50th episode by revisiting some of the most beloved classics from 1974—these films are celebrating their 50th anniversary. 1974 was an unforgettable and impactful y...
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Episode 50
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49 - 2004 Indie Darlings (feat. Ryan Lacen)
It’s hard to believe that our favorite 2004 films are turning 20 this year!So you already know we had to celebrate with a spotlight on three of our favorites from the year. But with so many incredible and timeless films to choose from, ...
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Episode 49
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