Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles

Nicholas Ybarra & Bella Efstratis
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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. 

  1. 1D AGO

    111 - Favorites of 2025 pt. 3 (feat. Jessica McLaughlin) - Eephus, Queens of Drama, & Bring Her Back

    It’s the final installment of Favorites of 2025! We’re closing out the series with a very special guest: writer and filmmaker Jessica McLaughlin. In this episode, the trio brings their individuality, passions, and distinct cinematic taste to the table with three wildly different films that captured their hearts and minds in 2025. Up first, Nick hits it out of the park with Carson Lund’s charming debut, Eephus.Next, Jessica invites us into the glittering chaos of Alexis Langlois' Queens of Drama, a queer French musical jam-packed with bangers that will be stuck in your head for days.Finally, Bella delivers the final blow with the morbidly tragic and deeply horrifying Bring Her Back, the latest entry in the Philippou brothers’ ever-growing horror filmography.If you loved these films, it’s guaranteed you’ll love this episode. And if you haven’t seen them yet, hopefully we’ve inspired you to check them out—and pass the recommendations along to your friends. Let us know what you thought of these films, and tell us your Top 3 of 2025 using the link below!  ❗️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 27m

  2. JAN 26

    110 - Favorites of 2025 pt. 2 (feat. Stephanie Weber) - Sorry, Baby, Train Dreams, & If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

    This week, we’ve got more favorite films from 2025. Nick and Bella are honored to be joined by actress, comedian, writer, paranormal investigator, and host of the Directora podcast, Stephanie Weber. The trio dives deep into three of the most emotionally gripping films released last year.  We start with Eva Victor’s directorial debut—the impeccably written Sorry, Baby. Second, Joel Edgerton stars in the hypnotic, ethereal, and stunning Train Dreams. Finally, Mary Bronstein directs Rose Byrne in one of the most potent performances you’ll find in 2025, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.  Have you seen these films?! What did ya think of them? And what were some of your favorite movies of 2025? ❗️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 19m

  3. JAN 19

    109 - Favorites of 2025 pt. 1 (feat. Sonja Mereu) - One Battle After Another, Sinners, & No Other Choice

    It’s that time of year! Bella, Nick, and Gimme Three Producer Sonja Mereu start our Favorite Films of 2025 Series with three excellent selections.  Since these are 2025 releases, we do want to warn our listeners that we get into some spoilers for all three films we discuss.  We start with Paul Thomas Anderson’s politically-charged epic and Best Picture contender, One Battle After Another. Second, the movie that took the cinematic world by storm earlier this Spring - the powerfully, sexually-charged vampire film Sinners by Ryan Coogler. Finally, Park Chan-wook delivers a remarkably pertinent, emotional, and wildly funny social satire with No Other Choice. Did you see these 2025 masterpieces? What’d you think of them? What was your favorite film of 2025?  ❗️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 48m

  4. JAN 12

    108 - Nick & Bella's Letterboxd Year in Review (2025)

    Bella Efstratis returns as she and Nick dive deep into their 2025 Letterboxd statistics.  Letterboxd is not a sponsor of this podcast; we are just huge fans. And on this episode, Bella and Nick review some of the incredible stats the app has to offer; how many films they logged and which actors they watched the most (spoiler alert: it’s Tom Cruise).  Throughout the episode, you’ll get dozens of recommendations for films from all genres and eras. From Vertigo to Eephus, and Born on the Fourth of July to New Year’s Evil - we talk about a lot of movies in this hangout episode.  Share your Letterboxd stats with us - and we’ll tag you on our social media! ❗️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

  5. JAN 5

    107 - Rob Reiner, Three Films, One Legacy (feat. Ryan Lacen)

    This week, Nick is joined by returning guest and friend of the Gimme Three Podcast, Ryan Lacen. The two celebrate the life, career, and some of their all-time favorites in this tribute to the legendary Rob Reiner. - First up: can you handle the truth? Rob Reiner directs Aaron Sorkin's first screenplay—Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, and Jack Nicholson star in A Few Good Men.  - Second: misery loves company. Rob Reiner directs his second Stephen King adaptation in the Academy Award-winning thriller, Misery.  - Finally, we explore a film that blends all that makes a Rob Reiner film great; comedy, adventure, and romance are all on display in The Princess Bride. What is your favorite Rob Reiner 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 21m

  6. 12/30/2025

    106 - A Very '90s New Year! (feat. Sonja Mereu)

    Join Nick and Sonja as they ring in the New Year the best way they know how - by going back to the 1990s. In this episode, we visit '90s New Year's films! We start with the 1999 MTV Films production of 200 Cigarettes. Sure, it takes place in 1981, but the film is still oozing with all of the '90s tropes and charm you can’t get enough of. Second, we visit the anthology film by Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Alexandre Rockwell, and Allison Anders, in which Tim Roth stars. Four Rooms.Finally, we look at the dystopian action thriller that’s co-written by James Cameron and directed by Kathryn Bigelow: the underappreciated masterpiece, Strange Days. ❗️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 24m

  7. 12/23/2025

    105 - Stop Motion Christmas Classics by Rankin/Bass Productions

    We round out this year’s trilogy of Christmas episodes by exploring the made-for-TV Christmas classics that have awed generations. We’re talking about the Rankin / Bass stop-motion films.  We go all the way back to 1964 for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the longest-running Christmas special of all time. The company garnered another hit with the Santa origin story. Mickey Rooney and Fred Astaire lend their voices to Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town. Finally, Rooney returns in the hilarious and vibrant film, The Year Without A Santa Claus.Have you seen these animated classics? Which one 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 5m

  8. 12/15/2025

    104 - Christmas Movie or Not? - Volume 2

    This week is the return of one of our most popular themes from 2024, Christmas or Not? Bella and Nick debate about some of the historically contested films - are these Christmas movies or ain’t they?  You can help us decide! We start with one of the most quintessential films in the Christmas-or-not debate. It is also one of the most quintessential films in American history. Jimmy Stewart stars in Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life. Second, Chris Columbus and Joe Dante team up for a brilliant blend of horror, comedy, and the holiday season in the cult-classic Gremlins. Finally, two comedic legends, Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd, team up in the wildly popular film, Trading Places. Our friend Ryan Lacen also stops by for a new segment, the One-Minute Movie Rebuttal, to defend his beloved Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang.  ❗️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 22m
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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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