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Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles

Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles

By: 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.

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Episodes
  • 131 - Queer Independent Gems: The Watermelon Woman, Show Me Love (aka F*cking Åmal), & Kisses and Bullets
    Jun 24 2026

    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

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    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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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 130 - Gay is Gay - Queer Joy In Cinema (feat. Jess McLaughlin) - The Birdcage, But I'm A Cheerleader & D.E.B.S.
    Jun 17 2026

    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?

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    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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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • 129 - Queer Love Stories: Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Moonlight, & Brokeback Mountain (Re-Release)
    Jun 10 2026

    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!


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    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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    1 hr and 7 mins
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