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? 

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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. 

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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!

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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?

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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!!

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This week, Bella and Sonja are back to talk about another classic movie monster — and this time, they’re hormonal. That’s right, we’re sinking our teeth into TEEN VAMPIRES!

We start with Catherine Hardwicke’s Twilight (2008), tracing how her earlier film Thirteen shaped the tone and world of Twilight. Bella and Sonja dig into the casting magic that launched a generation of superstars, the film’s best scenes and quotes, and, of course, that iconic soundtrack.

Next up, Joel Schumacher’s The Lost Boys (1987) — the ultimate 80s vampire movie that redefined cool. We talk rock ’n’ roll influences, killer production design, The Coreys, and how this film set the tone for every modern vampire story that followed.

Finally, Fran Rubel Kuzui’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992). Sonja and Bella pay tribute to Donald Sutherland and Luke Perry while celebrating Buffy as a sharp, hilarious, and empowering teen heroine who slayed without ever being reduced to a trope.

From misty forests to deadly boardwalks and suburban high schools, this episode celebrates our favorite teen vamp icons and the evolution of the teen vampire film.

What are your favorite teen vampire movies?

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To celebrate the release of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (Netflix, 2025), Bella and Nick revisit three unforgettable film adaptations of Mary Shelley’s iconic Gothic novel.

From the classic Universal monster movies that defined early Hollywood horror, to Mel Brooks’ legendary parody and Kenneth Branagh’s (somewhat) faithful 1994 retelling, this episode of the Gimme Three Podcast dives into how each filmmaker reimagined Frankenstein for a new generation.

First, James Whale and Boris Karloff create the pre-Code masterpiece that cemented the image of Frankenstein’s monster in pop culture.
Second, Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks deliver a comedic yet affectionate homage in the cult favorite Young Frankenstein (1974).
Finally, Kenneth Branagh directs Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994), starring Robert De Niro as The Creature in a lavish, Shakespearean take on the timeless story.

Whether you’re a horror movie buff, a classic film fan, or just curious how Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein keeps coming back to life on screen, this episode has you covered.

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This week, co-host Bella Efstratis is joined by Gimme Three Producer and LADFF Director Sonja Mereu to celebrate the holy trinity of family Halloween classics.

They explore what makes these films endlessly rewatchable — from unforgettable characters and performances to the iconic production design, costumes, and quotable moments that defined a generation of Halloween movie nights.

Sonja kicks things off with Beetlejuice (1988), Tim Burton’s gothic comedy about the afterlife, suburbia, and one very chaotic “bio-exorcist.”

Next, they discuss The Addams Family (1991), a stylish, darkly funny reimagining of America’s most macabre family.

Finally, Bella wraps up the episode with Hocus Pocus (1993), Disney’s witchy cult classic that’s become a seasonal essential.

This episode is perfect for anyone who loves the spirit of the season but could do without the nightmares.

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Once again, we are honoring the work of the late, great Robert Redford. This week, we explore Redford’s exploration and appreciation for the gorgeous American West. Not only did he depict this region with beauty in respect and film, he also spent his life protecting it with his environmental activism. 

• We start with Robert Redford and Paul Newman starring in the shape-shifting classic Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. 
• Second, Redford plays the titular character in the gripping and nuanced Jeremiah Johnson. 
• Finally, we dive into on of Redford’s directorial works. He explores the beauty of Montana in A River Runs Through It. 

Let us know what you think of these films and all of Redford’s catalogue. Which Robert Redford film is your favorite? 

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This week’s episode of the Gimme Three Podcast, Producer Sonja Mereu and co-host Nicholas Ybarra celebrate the life and career of the late, great, and seminal figure in American cinema, Robert Redford. 

In particular, we discuss three of Redford’s most politically-charged films. 

• We start with the classic, pulse-pounding journalistic thriller All The President’s Men. Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman portray Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in this unforgettable masterpiece.
• Second, Michael Ritchie directs the hyper-realistic satire The Candidate, in which Redford plays a gorgeous, idealistic figure thrust into the political machine. 
• Third, Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford play lovers on two different sides of the political spectrum in this powerful and heart-wrenching love story, The Way We Were.

Let us know what you think of these films and what your favorite Robert Redford film is. 

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