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
86 episodes
79 - Category Is: Drag History (feat. Bailey Katler)
We’re keeping the Pride celebration going this week with an episode all about the history of drag!Bella Efstratis is joined by a very special returning guest, Bailey Katler, to break down three essential documentaries that celebrate the ...
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Episode 79
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78 - Gregg Araki's Teenage Apocalypse Trilogy
This week, Bella is joined by special guests Melia and Henry Chendo to celebrate Pride with a look at Gregg Araki’s Teen Apocalypse Trilogy:Totally F***ed Up (1993)The Doom Generation (1995)<...
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Episode 78
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1:24:18
77 - The View Askewniverse - Clerks, Chasing Amy, Dogma
To celebrate the re-release of Dogma (which is celebrating its 25th Anniversary), Bella and Nick took a field trip to see the Kevin Smith classic on the big screen. We were joined by our good friend and returning guest, Max Sopkin. ...
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Episode 77
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76 - Sinister Beaches: The Dark Side of Paradise
This week, we’re heading to the shore—but not for the sunshine. Returning guest Michel Eljaiek joins co-host Bella Efstratis to explore the darker side of paradise through three beach-set thrillers that reveal just how quickly bliss can turn in...
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Episode 76
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75 - Mission: Impossible? Mission: Accomplished! (feat. Sonja Mereu)
This week, we’re celebrating the release of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, which highlights three films with the biggest stunts, highest stakes, and most pulse-pounding, applaud-worthy finishes of the Mission: Impossible fr...
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Episode 75
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74 - A Bear Called Paddington
This week, Paddington is officially joining the Gimme Three Podcast family! Join us as we dive into these three magical films that feel like storybooks brought to life!We start at the beginning with Paddington (2014)...
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Episode 74
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73 - Great Mother Characters (pt. 3) - Immigrant Mothers
In celebration of Mother’s Day, we are revisiting one of our favorite themes: Great Mother Characters (our third installment). In this episode, we are highlighting immigrant mothers with three powerful and inspiring films. <...
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Episode 73
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72 - Three Amigos: Alfonso Cuarón, Guillermo Del Toro, and Alejandro González Iñárritu
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, three real-life friends broke into the Mexican and International film scenes and made their mark on the art form. Since then, Alfonso Cuarón, Guillermo Del Toro, and Alejandro González Iñárritu have delivered ...
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Episode 72
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71 - Barbra Streisand Films (feat. Max Sopkin)
Returning guest and friend of the show, Max Sopkin, returns for an in-depth episode on the legendary Barbra Streisand. After watching all nineteen of Streisand's films, Max has selected three that highlight the range, talent, and overall supers...
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Episode 71
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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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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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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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(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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