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.
Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles
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 art, power, and evolution of drag culture.
- First up: The Queen, which takes us inside the 1967 Miss All-America Camp Beauty Contest in New York City.
- Then, it’s Paris Is Burning — the iconic deep dive into the underground drag ball scene of the late ’80s.
- And finally, we close with the ultimate showstopper: I Am Divine, chronicling the life and legacy of one of the most legendary drag queens of all time.
Together, these films explore different eras and subcultures of drag — from ballroom competitions and voguing to Divine’s rule-breaking rise to stardom — and unpack the legacy, beauty, and stories that still resonate today.
If you love the art of drag and queer history, these are must-watch films — and this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!
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