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
62 episodes
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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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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(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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