We continue our weekly tribute to female filmmakers for Women's History Month. This week, we highlight the first three films of Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao.

Songs My Brothers Taught Me, The Rider and Nomadland have each garnered several awards and have helped make Zhao one of the most well-respected filmmakers working today.

Join us as we chat all things Zhao and let us know what you think about these immersive films. 

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We're coming at ya with another Bonus Episode for our subscribers! The real ones. The homies. The gang gang. Whatever the kids say - we love you and we appreciate your support.

In this bonus episode, Nick and Bella each talk about three movies that they discovered in the month of February 2024. They may not be new on the scene, but they're new to them - and if they're new to you, you should add them to your watch list.

Some of the films discussed in this episode include The Unknown Country, We're All Going To The World's Fair, Perfect Days, and The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas. 

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Agnès Varda is one the most innovative and boundary-pushing filmmakers in cinematic history. Her impact on the French New Wave and her genre-blending approach completely changed the game.

In this episode, Nick, Bella, and Varda fan Remy Smith (who also happens to be our first guest!) do a deep dive into three of Agnès' most impressive films. Cleo From 5 to 7, One Sings, The Other Doesn't, and Vagabond are on our slate for this episode. 

Check out this episode and check out these incredible Varda masterpieces. 

Let us know what you think of these films! What's your favorite Varda film?

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Kasi Lemmons has injected a distinct style into her films. Discover three very different films from one powerhouse of a filmmaker. 

In this episode, Nicholas and Bella explore the first three films of Ms. Lemmons' filmography: the indie-classic Eve's Bayou, the gritty and ever-surprising Caveman's Valentine, and the powerful biopic Talk To Me. 

Let us know what your favorite Kasi Lemmons films are in the comments! 

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On February 1st, 2024, we lost one of our generation's most charismatic and loveable actors, Carl Weathers.

In this episode, Nick and Bella discuss three of Mr. Weathers' most memorable roles (it was a daunting task to narrow this down to three films).

Apollo Creed makes his second appearance on the Gimme Three Podcast as we discuss Rocky III. Then, in one of his rare leading roles, we talk about the hidden 80s gem, Action Jackson. Finally, we round out the episode with one of Carl's most endearing characters, Chubbs Peterson, in Happy Gilmore. 

Stay tuned through the end of the episode to hear Nick talk about Carl Weathers' integrity as a man and a performer. 

Please let us know your favorite Carl Weathers movie in the comments. 

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If you loved our episode, which highlighted our favorite films of 2023, then look no further than this deeper dive into the memorable year 2023.

In our very first bonus episode, Bella and Nick discuss Barbie and Oppenheimer and a couple of the sexier films from the year, including Saltburn and No Hard Feelings. 

We want to give a special shout-out to all our listeners who subscribe to our bonus / subscriber-only content. We see you! We love you! And we'll keep working to get you as much bang for your $5 as possible. 

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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.

2023 was a year of cinematic highs and lows. Bella and Nick discuss their Barbenheimer experiences, as well as the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. And, of course, each host will provide their three favorites for 2023.

Join us as we discuss what we love about Killers of the Flower Moon, Poor Things, Monster, Past Lives, The Holdovers, and Theater Camp. 

As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments: what were some of your favorite films of 2023? 

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To celebrate Valentine's Day, we tackle one of the most innovative and romantic trilogies of all time - The Before Trilogy.  

Richard Linklater's heavy hitters depict the birth and evolution of a relationship. Over the course of eighteen years, the characters grow and mature... and what's so unique is that the audience grows and matures with each new film and each rewatch.

Check out our discussion about The Before Trilogy, starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy - and let us know what you think about these three films. Which is your favorite, and why?
 

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WELCOME TO THE GIMME THREE PODCAST!

In our very first episode, Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis each pick three films that define who they are as cinephiles... and people! Wowza!

If you wanna get to know your hostess with the mostess (Bella) and the other guy (Nick), this is a great episode.

Leave us a comment and let us know what film(s) define you! 

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