Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles

Nicholas Ybarra & Bella Efstratis
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  • Film Reviews
  • Updated Weekly

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. 

  1. 4d ago

    133 - International Short Film Classics: Emilie Muller, Dimensions of Dialogue, & The House of Small Cubes

    The World Cup has the entire globe buzzing. So we figured we'd do some world traveling here on the Gimme Three Podcast and celebrate three unforgettable and undeniable international short films.  - We begin in France with the 1993 short film Emilie Muller. A gorgeous black-and-white picture that is so great you'll be dying to rewatch it as soon as you finish.  Watch Emilie Muller here! - Next we travel to Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic) with one of the greatest surrealist filmmakers of all time, Jan Švankmajer and his jaw-dropping (literally) piece, Dimensions of Dialogue.  Watch Dimensions of Dialogue here! - Finally, we move to Japan for the beautiful and meditative short film, The House of Small Cubes. The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2009, and it was well-deserved.  Watch The House of Small Cubes here! Check out these short films and let us know what you think!  ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️ Support the show Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content. Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcast You can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on Letterboxd Shout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

    46 min

  2. Jul 1

    132 - Gimme Three A - Z. The Letter B: Being John Malkovich, Beats, & Burning

    This episode marks the long awaited return of Gimme Three A-Z. Each month, Bella, Nick, and one lucky listener will contribute a film that they adore for each letter of the alphabet. This month is we've got nothing but BANGERS for the Letter B.  - We start with our audience selection: Charlie Kauffman and Spike Jonze collaborate in one of the more inventive and mind-expanding concepts to grace the silver screen with Being John Malkovich. - Bella's pick is the 2019 Scottish period piece that will make you cherish friendship and yearn for a night a music and fun. The film is called Beats.  - Nick's pick is the critically acclaimed Korean drama by Lee Chang-dong. The Academy Award-nominated Burning.   ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️ Support the show Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content. Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcast You can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on Letterboxd Shout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

    1h 20m

  3. Jun 24

    131 - Queer Independent Gems: The Watermelon Woman, Show Me Love (aka F*cking Åmal), & Kisses and Bullets

    In this compilation episode we celebrate three independent cinema gems that highlight magnificent and original queer stories.  - We start with Cheryl Dunye's 90s indie-classic, The Watermelon Woman.  - Second, we travel to Sweden and do a deep dive into the angsty teenage coming-of-age romance, Show Me Love.  - Finally, we revisit our interview from last year's Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival. Filmmaker Faranak Sahafian joined the show to discuss her gripping and pertinent short film, Kisses and Bullets ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️ Support the show Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content. Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcast You can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on Letterboxd Shout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

    1h 3m

  4. Jun 17

    130 - Gay is Gay - Queer Joy In Cinema (feat. Jess McLaughlin) - The Birdcage, But I'm A Cheerleader & D.E.B.S.

    In this week's episode, we celebrate queer joy in movies with three hilarious films that are widely considered classics among the LGBTQ community.  - We start with a bonafide classic. Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, and Gene Hackman star in the side-splitting Mike Nichols film, The Birdcage.  - Second, Natasha Lyonne and Clea Duvall wow audiences in the creative and subversive cult gem, But I'm A Cheerleader. - Finally, our audience voted for another cult favorite in the rom-com/spy thriller D.E.B.S.  All of these films offer fresh perspectives on the queer experience and bring a welcome sense of joy to their audience. Have you seen these films? Which is your favorite? ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️ Support the show Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content. Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcast You can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on Letterboxd Shout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

    1h 33m

  5. Jun 10

    129 - Queer Love Stories: Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Moonlight, & Brokeback Mountain (Re-Release)

    Happy Pride, everyone! In honor of Pride Month, we’re celebrating with a specially curated selection of some of the greatest queer love stories in cinema! Join Nick and Bella as they discuss three of the most celebrated, impressive, and romantic queer love stories ever told. We’re talking all about the visual beauty of these films and the touching love stories within. Bella introduces one of her all-time favorite films, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, which she regards as the greatest romance film ever made. Nick follows with the equally brilliant and unforgettable Best Picture-winner Moonlight. Finally, we delve into one of the most iconic and culturally impactful queer love stories in mainstream cinema, Brokeback Mountain. If you love tragic love stories, you'll adore part one of our Queer Love Stories series. Let us know what you think of these films, and send us your three favorite queer love stories in film! ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️ Support the show Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content. Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcast You can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on Letterboxd Shout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

    1h 7m

  6. Jun 3

    128 - 2026 Indie Gems (feat. Sonja Mereu) - I Love Boosters, Is God Is, & Blue Heron

    Is the theater experience back? Independent horror films like Obsession and Backrooms are making waves at the box office. Fresh stories like The Drama and Crime 101 have made their mark. So co-host Nicholas Ybarra and producer Sonja Mereu thought this was a great time to highlight some independent films that are absolutely worth seeing on the big screen while you still can.  - We start with Boots Riley's highly-anticipated, pro-Union, Technicolor powerhouse, I Love Boosters. The film stars Keke Palmer and Demi Moore.  - Second, Aleshea Harris delivers an outstanding directorial debut in the revenge film, Is God Is.  - Speaking of memorable debuts, Sophie Romvari makes her feature debut with the personal and powerful Blue Heron.  All these films can be seen on the big screen through tomorrow, and they are definitely worth seeing while you can. Keep an eye out for more great independent films throughout the year. The more we see them, the more they get made.  ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️ Support the show Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content. Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcast You can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on Letterboxd Shout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

    59 min

  7. May 27

    127 - Claudette Colbert Spotlight: It Happened One Night, Midnight, & Imitation of Life (Re-Release)

    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 widely considered one of the all-time greats, It Happened One Night. Claudette Colbert co-stars opposite Clark Gable in this genre-defining classic. Next, Claudette Colbert sinks her teeth into the 1939 screwball comedy, Midnight.Finally, Colbert co-starred with Louise Beavers in Imitation of Life, a 1934 film that explored race and identity. Let us know what your favorite Claudette Colbert film is!  ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️ Support the show Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content. Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcast You can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on Letterboxd Shout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

    1h 9m

  8. May 20

    126 - The Birthday Gift feat. Arianna Ortiz & Cruz Gonzalez-Cadel

    This week, The Gimme Three Podcast is proud to host two outstanding Latina filmmakers, Arianna Ortiz and Cruz Gonzalez-Cadel. Their film, The Birthday Gift, will have its West Coast Premiere at the 25th Annual LA Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF).  Arianna and Cruz discuss the adaptation of the piece (from play to short film), their creative process, their approach to character-driven work, and the pertinent historical context of the film.  Tickets to see The Birthday Gift on the big screen are available at https://laliff.org/. And you can follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/birthdaygiftfilm/ ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️ Support the show Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content. Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcast You can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on Letterboxd Shout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

    49 min
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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. 

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