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To celebrate the release of Mickey 17, The Gimme Three Podcast is exploring the work of director Bong Joon-ho. Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis dissect some of his most potent and memorable Korean films and his auteurist visual language.
We start with the neo-noir, edge-of-your-seat thriller from 2003, Memories of Murder. Second, Bong uses a classic monster movie to explore the horror of environmental issues in The Host. Finally, we break down some of the most remarkable moments in Bong Joon-ho's Academy Award-winning picture, Parasite.Let us know what you think of these three modern classics and Bong’s latest release, Mickey 17.
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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 the of 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!
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In this week’s episode, we highlight the impactful career of actor Daniel Kaluuya. In his young career, Kaluuya has delivered several performances that will be cemented in the cinematic lore.
We start with the under-seen, under-appreciated film Judas and the Black Messiah, in which Daniel Kaluuya plays activist and Black Panther chairman Fred Hampton. Second, Kaluuya stars in Jordan Peele’s game-changing, modern classic Get Out. Finally, Kaluuya displays his acting and producing chops in the 2019 film Queen & Slim.Let us know what you think of these films and your favorite Daniel Kaluuya performance!
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New year, new watchlist! Bella and Nick are back with six standout movie recommendations from their January viewing, covering everything from surreal David Lynch shorts to rare film noir gems.
This month’s lineup includes Six Men Getting Sick, Persepolis, Wake in Fright, Dìdi, The Web, and The Daytrippers.
Have you seen any of these? Let us know your thoughts—and send us your top three films from January!
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In the third and final installment of our Faves of 2024 series, Nicholas Ybarra, Bella Efstratis, and Sonja Mereu select three of the year’s most talked-about pictures.
Nicholas starts with the haunting gothic horror film Nosferatu by Robert Eggers. Second, Bella selects the new and widely discussed Sean Baker gem, Anora. Finally, Sonja picks one of the last decade's most powerful, inventive, and significant films, RaMell Ross’ Nickel Boys.As always, please let us know what you think of these films and your favorite films of 2024.
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In this BONUS EDITION of the Gimme Three Podcast, we revisit a conversation with Emmy Award-Winning and Peabody Award-Winning filmmaker Sam Pollard.
In light of our recent Mo’ Better Blues analysis, we honor the film's editor, Mr. Pollard. Sam is now an incredible director who has helmed several outstanding documentaries, including MLK/FBI (which we discuss in this episode).
Based on the recently declassified files, MLK/FBI explores the US government's surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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To celebrate our first anniversary, we are spotlighting two of our favorite filmmakers and artists. In today’s episode, we explore the collaborations of Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, a potent and mesmerizing cinematic duo.
You, our listening audience, voted for our first film - the surprising and gripping heist film Inside Man. Second - Spike and Denzel team up for one of the most seminal films of the last century, Malcolm X. Finally, Spike’s eccentric follow-up to Do The Right Thing features Denzel Washington as an egocentric jazz musician in Mo’ Better Blues.We are grateful to explore these films with returning guest and friend of the podcast, Trey Armstrong.
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Aaaand we're back!
Co-hosts Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis return with special guest Sonja Mereu for Favorites of 2024: Part II! This week, we’re revealing our second picks for last year's best films, and trust us—each one belongs on your "must-watch movies" list.
First up, The Wild Robot, DreamWorks’ breathtaking adaptation of Peter Brown’s beloved book, blending cutting-edge animation with a deeply heartfelt story.Next, we head to the Emerald Isle for Kneecap, a bold, rebellious, and electrifying dramatization of the rise of the trailblazing Irish rap group.And finally, Sing Sing, a profound and transformative story starring Oscar-nominee Colman Domingo, that showcases the power of art as a guiding light even in ones' darkest times.Let us know what you think of these three films, and don’t miss the final installment of this series next week!
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In this episode, we celebrate the life and work of the late David Lynch.
Mr. Lynch was one of the most innovative and intuitive artists who tackled cinema. Co-hosts Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis discuss the inspiring approach from David Lynch and three of his most memorable films.
We start with Lynch’s audacious debut feature film, Eraserhead.Second, we explore the underbelly of the American dream in the sinister Blue Velvet. Finally, we rack our brains trying to figure out the haunting mysteries of Mulholland Drive.Let us know what you think of these films and/or what your favorite David Lynch film is.
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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 joined by producer Sonja Mereu. Each provides one of their favorite films from 2024 (in the first of three 2024 episodes).
First, Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson star in the pulse-pounding, genre-bending identity crisis picture, A Different Man. Next, Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brien deliver one of the more unique love stories of the year in the sometimes sweet, sometimes scary, always extraordinary Love Lies Bleeding. Finally, Zendaya runs the show in the film that made three-way kissing and tennis popular again, Challengers.Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more episodes dedicated to our favorite films of 2024. In the meantime, let us know what you think of these films and what your favorite movie of 2024 was.
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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 city overcome this immense disaster.
In lieu of a new episode this week, we are sharing an episode previously only available to our Patreon subscribers. Bella Efstratis and Sonja Mereu each pick three films they saw (and loved) over the summer season.
The films discussed in this episode are Twisters, Thelma, Princess Cyd, Flipside, Imagine Me and You, Run Lola Run, and The People’s Joker.
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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 actors and filmmakers, and much, much more. Throughout this discussion, we learn more about Nick and Bella’s film-watching habits and their lives behind the mic.
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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 revisit a 2019 interview with Virgil Williams and Nicholas Ybarra, recorded live at the Austin Film Festival.
Virgil discusses his process, journey, and sensational work on Mudbound, which earned him an Academy Award nomination.
Check out this interview and The Piano Lesson, which is now streaming on Netflix.
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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.
First, we gab about one of Bella’s favorites: Nancy Meyers’ cross-pond modern classic The Holiday. Second, the ever-charming Sandra Bullock stars in the high-concept Sleeping Beauty reimagining of While You Were Sleeping.Last and least, we discuss the made-for-TV movie that has the whole world talking, the unauthorized adaptation of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Courtship: Christmas In The Spotlight.Throw these films on (or at least the first two) as you snuggle up with your loved one this Christmas. Turn on the fire, and let these romantic films sweep you away.
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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 Patreon subscribers. However, it is the holiday season, so we are presenting it to you - our lovely listeners free of charge.
Bella and Sonja deliver a total of six spoiler-free film recommendations of movies that they saw during the fall season, including:
- Safe (1995)
- Deep Cover (1992)
- Nightbitch (2024)
- Onward (2020)
- A Real Pain (2024)
- Babes (2024)
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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’s episode, we examine three hotly debated films to answer the burning question once and for all.
We start with Billy Wilder’s classic 1960 Romantic Dramedy The Apartment.Next, Christmas time comes to Gotham City in Tim Burton’s sinister sequel, Batman Returns. Finally - the film that seems to spark the most debate about whether or not it is a Christmas film - Die Hard.We get to the bottom of all of it. But, of course, we’d love to hear your thoughts as well. After hearing our arguments - what’s your stance? Are these Christmas movies or not?
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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 year in cinema - but we picked three films that not only defined their genres but also helped define American cinema for decades to come.
We open with the equally poignant and brash Mel Brooks comedy Blazing Saddles. Second, we explore the neo-noir thriller Chinatown and one of the most unforgettable endings in cinematic history. Finally, we examine the genre-defining horror film Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre in depth. Producer Sonja Mereu graces us with Sonja’s Movie Minute as she revisits Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award-Winning film, Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.
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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, we're narrowing it down to three outstanding indie darlings of 2004!
Enjoy a little recap of 2004's biggest and best movies, including the top 10 highest-grossing hits, underrated gems, personal favorites, and the most iconic movies that defined the year. After that, we're diving into three-handpicked indie favorites chosen by Nicholas Ybarra, Bella Efstratis, and our amazing guest, Ryan Lacen.Nick starts us off with Sideways, Alexander Payne's witty and emotional road trip through wine country with Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church.
Ryan highlights Enduring Love, an underrated and haunting psychological thriller starring Daniel Craig.
And, Bella concludes with Napoleon Dynamite, Jared Hess' hilarious cult classic that left an indelible mark on the 2000s.
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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 highlight Maggie Smith's outstanding career, but we did our best.
We start with Maggie Smith's Academy Award Winning performance as the enigmatic school teacher in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. We switch gears with one of the most revered comedies of the 1990s, where Smith dons a habit in Sister Act.Finally, we discuss how tremendous she is in an ensemble piece in her Academy Award-nominated performance in Robert Altman's Gosford Park.Obviously, these three films are just scratching the surface of Dame Maggie Smith's career, so please let us know your favorite performance.
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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 revisit some of the fantastic highlights of Demi Moore’s career.
We start with the supernatural romance classic Ghost, the film that helped make Moore one of the highest-paid actors of the 90s. *AUDIENCE PICK*—Our wonderful audience selected the sensual thriller Indecent Proposal, in which Moore co-stars in a steamy love triangle with Robert Redford and Woody Harrelson. Finally, Moore goes an extra mile (or a hundred) with a physical and emotional transformation in Ridley Scott’s G.I. Jane.Let us know what you think of these Demi Moore classics and what your favorite Moore performance is!
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