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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.

Leave us a review and send us some of your Letterboxd statistics from 2024.

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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)

Check out these fantastic titles, and let us know what you think! Also, tell us what films you saw and loved during the fall season.

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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.

Let us know what your favorite film from 1974 is.

We greatly appreciate your support through our first 50 episodes and look forward to the next 50!

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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.