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. 19H AGO

    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

  2. DEC 15

    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

  3. DEC 8

    103 - A Very Black Christmas (Shane Black Does XMas)

    On this week’s episode, Nick and Bella return as your favorite unlikely duo. Which is apt, as we dive into the work of one of the most impactful screenwriters of the last forty years, Shane Black.  Over the decades, Shane Black’s action screenplays have thrilled audiences. And in most of his pictures, he loves injecting a bit of the holiday season. Thus, A Very Black Christmas.  We start with a game-changing classic. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover star in Lethal Weapon. Second, we explore an underappreciated gem. Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson throw jokes and bullets in The Long Kiss Goodnight. Finally, Shane Black makes his directorial debut in the film that helped revive Robert Downey, Jr.’s career in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.  Sonja’s Movie Minute this week explores the directorial debut of Kristen Stewart, The Chronology of Water.  Click here to listen to the interview that Sonja references in the episode.  ❗️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 13m

  4. DEC 1

    102 - 50 Years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show & Rock Musicals (feat. Max Sopkin)

    Nicholas Ybarra and returning guest Max Sopkin celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, the cult classic and the longest-running film in theatrical history.  Nick and Max talk about their personal connection and history with the film, and delve into a hilarious and informative recap of this film and two other cult-classic rock musicals.  We start, of course, with the reason we’re here, Tim Curry, Susan Surandon, and Barry Bostwick in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Second, we explore the lesser-known sequel (or equal?) to Rocky Horror, Richard O’Brien’s Shock Treatment. Finally, one year before Rocky Horror, Brian DePalma had yet another box office bomb turned cult-classic in the brilliant Phantom of the Paradise.  Tell us about your experiences with The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Have you seen it? Do you love it? Have you been to a shadow cast?  ❗️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 23m

  5. NOV 24

    101 - Noir November

    Before heading into the Holiday season, Noir November could not be ignored. For the first time, Nick & Bella celebrate Noir November with three unforgettable, game-changing classics.  We start with the Humphrey Bogart-led masterpiece and the catalyst for the Film Noir movement, 1941’s The Maltese Falcon. Second, Billy Wilder’s bleak, twisted, and sultry classic Double Indemnity. Finally, Alfred Hitchcock dipped his toes in the Noir lore with the wildly unnerving Strangers on a Train.  Nick and Bella also dive into the debate of whether Film Noir is a genre or a style.  Let us know what you think of these films, and let us know what your favorite Film Noir movie 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 25m

  6. NOV 17

    100 - Masterpieces in Morality - The Godfather, Vertigo, 12 Angry Men

    In our 100th episode, we invited you, our audience, to select the films we’d discuss. In a mini-tournament which included the top films from three different lists: Sight and Sound Magazine’s Greatest Films of All Time, IMDb’s highest rated films of all time, and Letterboxd’s highest rated films of all time, these were the films you selected. We open with the American masterpiece that changed the crime genre and cinema as a whole: Francis Ford Coppola’s brilliant epic, The Godfather. Second, the master Alfred Hitchcock is at the top of his game in this gorgeous but wildly unnerving psychological thriller, Vertigo. Finally, Sidney Lumet delivers the goods in his debut feature film, 12 Angry Men, a boiling pot of tension.  Thanks to all who voted. And thank you for helping us reach one hundred episodes! ❗️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 28m

  7. NOV 10

    99 - Gimme Three's Greatest Hits - Volume 1

    With Gimme Three Podcast’s 100th Episode on the horizon, we are celebrating and revisiting some of our greatest hits. We bring you three of our most memorable, insightful, hilarious, and fun segments we’ve had! We open with our tribute to the late, great David Lynch. After a eulogy of the filmmaker’s undeniable staying power, we dive into his audacious debut, Eraserhead. Second, we revisit our spotlight on the excellent Demi Moore and her breathtaking work in the blockbuster hit, Ghost.Lastly, several of our listeners requested that we post our deep dive into the Taylor Swift-inspired Lifetime film, Christmas In The Spotlight.  What are some of your favorite episodes from our 99 that we’ve released? ❗️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 26m

  8. NOV 3

    98 - Bella & Nick's AFI Fest & Austin Film Festival Recaps

    Last week, Nick and Bella hit the festival circuit - from Los Angeles to Austin - and came back buzzing with discoveries. This week, they're shaking things up on the podcast with a special episode featuring six hand-picked, standout films from the festivals. Bella spotlights three bold, unforgettable, directorial debuts from AFI Fest, including The Plague by Charlie Polinger, Fucktoys by Annapurna Sriram, and The Chronology of Water by Kristen Stewart Nick shares his favorite films and moments from Austin Film Festival, including Forelock by Caleb Alexander Smith, Little Dinners by Peter Bussian, and a fantastic panel for one of his all-time favs, The Wedding Singer. This episode is all about celebrating the magic of film festivals - the creativity, the community, and the shared love of cinema that brings us all together. We're so excited to share these incredible movies with you all!  Support your local film festivals, independent filmmakers, and keep making movies!! ❗️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.

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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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