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.
Gimme Three - A Series For Cinephiles
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!
Over the next two weeks, Nick, Bella, and returning special guest Jess McLaughlin have curated a fantastic lineup showcasing the extraordinary work of six wickedly talented women directors. Jess handpicked three films, while Nick and Bella each chose a favorite, and YOU, our amazing listeners, voted on the final selection!
In this episode...
- We kick things off a bang, featuring one of Jess' top picks: Carlota Pereda’s Piggy (2022), a gripping and criminally underrated bloody mystery.
- Next, Bella presents the audience pick—Coralie Fargeat's The Substance (2024), an intoxicating body horror marvel and every horror fan's latest obsession.
- And Jess brings us home with Ellie Foumbi’s Our Father, The Devil (2021), a haunting and masterful exploration of fear and identity.
Each film showcases its own unique style and themes, ranging from unsettling mysteries to visceral bloodbaths. There’s truly something for everyone in this treasure trove of horror and underrated masterpieces just waiting to be discovered!
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