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  • Harry Potter Films

    Harry Potter Films
    Jul 29 2024

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    This week marks the birthday of one of the most beloved fictional characters of all time—Harry Potter!

    To celebrate the Boy Who Lived, Bella Efstratis is joined by her fellow Potterhead bestie, Bailey Katler, for an incredible Harry Potter episode!

    Introducing our Top 3 Harry Potter Films:

    • First, we go back to where it all began with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001), the film that introduced us to the the magic of the Wizarding World and its wonderful characters.
    • Next, we dive into our favorite, and the BEST film in the series, the unforgettable Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).
    • Lastly, we discuss the visually stunning and emotionally scarring Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009).

    In this episode, we discuss what the series means to us, share our favorite characters and scenes, & Bailey reveals a fascinating art history fun fact hidden in the series' production design!

    Let us know what you think of the episode and tell us your Top 3 Harry Potter films!

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    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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    1 h y 44 m
  • 29 - Spike Lee's First Three (35th Anniversary Celebration of Do The Right Thing)

    29 - Spike Lee's First Three (35th Anniversary Celebration of Do The Right Thing)
    Jul 22 2024

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    This week, we are celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Nick’s favorite film, Do The Right Thing (a Spike Lee Joint).


    Picking a mere three films from Spike’s prolific filmography would be an impossible task. Thus, we’ve decided to explore the jaw-droopingly impressive first three films from Mr. Lee.


    • We open with his audacious and sultry debut feature film, She’s Gotta Have It.
    • Second, we do a deep dive into Spike’s dense and wildly entertaining sophomore effort, School Daze.
    • Finally, we celebrate Do The Right Thing with an appropriate amount of gushing. Nick also dives deep into some of the technical aspects that make this classic soar.

    We’d love to hear your thoughts on these films and Spike’s career.

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    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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    1 h y 23 m
  • 28 - Animated Short Films

    28 - Animated Short Films
    Jul 15 2024

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    The gang is back together again!!

    Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis reunite to dive into the whimsical world of animation on this week's episode of the Gimme Three Podcast!

    Join us as we explore six amazing short films that highlight the magic of both stop-motion and 2D animation. Each film offers a unique style and concept, making this episode a must-listen for animation lovers and anyone looking for a powerful experience in under 20 minutes.

    Here's what we have on the docket:

    - The Windshield Wiper (2021)
    - The Hole (1962)
    - Affairs of the Art (2021)
    - Mémorable (2019)
    - Twenty Something (2021)
    - More (1998)

    From realism to claymation, from the serious to the fun, these animated shorts have something for everyone! (Had to throw in a rhyme because you know Nicholas loves his rhymes!)

    Send us your favorite animated shorts and let us know what you think of these six films!

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    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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    1 h y 17 m
  • 27 - Brat Pack Films (feat. Ryan Lacen & Adriana Lopez)

    27 - Brat Pack Films (feat. Ryan Lacen & Adriana Lopez)
    Jul 8 2024

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    The release of Andrew McCarthy's documentary Brats has audiences revisiting and reliving a marquee era for teen cinema. On today's episode, host Nicholas Ybarra is joined by guests Adriana Lopez and Ryan Lacen.

    Together, they explore how watching these films through an adult lens has shifted their perceptions. Also, prepare yourself for plenty of debates on important questions like "Who is in the Brat Pack?" and "What do you consider a Brat Pack movie?"

    The films that we discuss today are locks in the Brat Pack saga, for sure:

    • The Breakfast Club
    • St. Elmo's Fire
    • Pretty In Pink
    As always, we'd love to hear what you think of these films, but also what your favorite Brat Pack film is.

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    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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    1 h y 11 m
  • 26 - Donald Sutherland Tribute (feat. Sonja Mereu)

    26 - Donald Sutherland Tribute (feat. Sonja Mereu)
    Jul 1 2024

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    This week's episode celebrates the late, great actor Donald Sutherland.

    Apologies to all the Bella Efstratis superfans; Bella is absent this week. However, we are joined by the spectacular PGA producer, Gimme Three producer, and wife of host Nicholas Ybarra: Sonja Mereu.

    Nick & Sonja discuss three of Donald Sutherland's prominent performances: the 1973 Horror classic Don't Look Now, the biting satire M*A*S*H*, and the emotionally rich Six Degrees Of Separation.

    Please let us know what your favorite Donald Sutherland performance is!

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    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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    1 h y 22 m
  • 25 - Yorgos Lanthimos Spotlight (feat. Michel Eljaiek)

    25 - Yorgos Lanthimos Spotlight (feat. Michel Eljaiek)
    Jun 24 2024

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    This week on the Gimme Three Podcast, we’re gearing up for Kinds of Kindness with a thrilling Yorgos Lanthimos Spotlight episode!

    While the brilliant Nicholas Ybarra is off making some movie magic this week, co-host Bella Efstratis is joined by her long-time friend and a true Yorgos aficionado, Michel Eljaiek.

    For this week’s episode, Michel has handpicked three extraordinary Yorgos films for us to thoroughly dissect:

    • The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) featuring Barry Keoghan’s unforgettable portrayal of the most terrifying teenager in modern cinema.
    • Lanthimos’ odd and mysterious exploration of grief, identity, and humanity in his underrated gem, Alps (2011).
    • Concluding with Lanthimos’ original masterpiece and haunting family drama/comedy, Dogtooth.
    Yorgos fans, this episode is for you! (Many spoilers ahead, so we recommend watching these films before listening!)

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    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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    1 h y 42 m
  • 24 - Queer Love Stories pt. 2

    24 - Queer Love Stories pt. 2
    Jun 20 2024

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    In part two of our Queer Love Stories series, Nick and Bella delve into an extraordinarily underrated documentary and two brilliant romcoms that highlight some of our favorite queer love stories in cinema.

    Nick starts with Peter Friedman's Silverlake Life: The View From Here, a brutally intimate video diary that documents Tom Joslin and Mark Massi's remarkable love story and their painfully real experience living with AIDS in the early '90s.

    Next, Bella introduces Alice Wu's Saving Face, an incredibly heartfelt mother-daughter story and a hilarious romcom that tackles social and cultural stigmas head-on.

    We finish the series with a recommendation from Nick's hidden gem vault: the Swedish coming-of-age romcom, Show Me Love (also known as Fucking Åmål).

    These are three absolute must-watch films! Let us know what you think of this episode and share your thoughts on these movies!

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    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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    51 m
  • 23 - Queer Love Stories pt. 1

    23 - Queer Love Stories pt. 1
    Jun 17 2024

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    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!

    Don’t miss this episode, and stay tuned for part two coming later this week!

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    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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    1 h y 9 m