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Earlier this month, we lost one of the most significant figures in the history of the film industry, Roger Corman.

Corman's illustrious career can't be narrowed down to three films, so we opted to pick three of his directorial films that helped shape American pop culture.

We start with his 1960 gem Little Shop Of Horrors, the gold standard for independent filmmaking and the movie that sparked a decades-long running Broadway play and a very successful musical adaptation.

Corman's passion project, The Intruder, highlights the filmmaker's deeper side as an artist. The raw and horrific film stands out against most of his directorial and production work.

Lastly, we take a trip to the late 1960s with The Trip - a film about… well, tripping. Tripping balls, in fact! LSD!

Join us as Nick and Bella discuss Corman's brilliant work and wildly entertaining stories about the making of these films.

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In preparation for the release of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Nick & Bella go deep into the wasteland of the Mad Max Universe.

In this episode, we explore the three best films of the franchise (thus far). We start with the scrappy, earnest Ausploitation film that started all the madness: Mad Max.

If indie gems aren’t your bag, but kinky leather outfits are - we’ve got you covered. Mad Max 2 (also known as The Road Warrior) is second on the docket. We explore the layers added to George Miller’s world and the leaps he made in his visual storytelling.

Finally, we finished the episode with the modern classic (yes, we went there) Mad Max: Fury Road. What is there to say? Well… a lot. Listen and let us know what you think!

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In part two of our Mother's Day Celebration, Nick & Bella discuss three more memorable mother characters.

Claudine, starring the legendary Diahann Carroll, was a boundary-pushing film about a mother of six navigating the welfare system. The film also stars a sweaty, studly James Earl Jones.

Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal knocked it out of the park with her directorial debut, The Lost Daughter. Join Bella as she explores the touchy but important themes in this Olivia Colman drama.

Finally, another actress turned director: the great Penny Marshall's film Riding In Cars With Boys has a little bit of everything. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll dance - and you'll fall in love with Drew Barrymore all over again!

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Happy Belated Mother’s Day! We love our mothers, and we love film. So what better way to celebrate than to discuss three unforgettable mother characters in cinema?

In part one of two, Nick & Bella opens the show with a few very heavy but powerful films. Brie Larson’s Academy Award-winning performance in Room is on the docket (yeah… heavy).

We follow that up with what is widely considered to be one of the greatest performances of all time: Gena Rowlands's performance as Mabel in A Woman Under The Influence. (I told you… heavy!)

Thankfully, we ease it up with the crowd favorite Everything, Everywhere, All At Once. Who doesn’t love that movie, right? Right?

Also, throughout the episode, Bella and Nick remember the films they watched repeatedly with their mothers and make a philosophical comparison between tea and coffee.

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Nick and Bella have six film recommendations for you on this exceptional BONUS edition of The Gimme Three Podcast—A Series for Cinephiles.

Bella has three gems for you, including the Academy Award-winning short documentary, The Last Repair Shop. Not only does Bella deliver a beautiful review of the film, but we also learn about another one of her hidden talents.

She also discusses two new films that can still be seen on the big screen: Dev Patel’s Monkey Man and the gripping coming-of-age story We Grown Now.

If you’re looking for something a bit lighter, Nick’s recommendations may be right up your alley - or at least his descriptions of them. He takes us back to the mid-80s with the empowering and enthralling The Legend Of Billie Jean.

From teen idols to teen horrors - 2002’s Swimfan is on the docket for today’s episode (Yes, you read that right - Nick is discussing Swimfan).

And if teenage drama isn’t your thing, well, maybe Sasquatches are—as we round out the BONUS episode with Sasquatch Sunset.

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• And a special snippet from our February Finds bonus episode where Nick and Bella enthusiastically pitch three must-see films they discovered last month - such as The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and The Unknown Country.

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Join the dangerous minds of Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis as they discuss one of the 21st century's most fabulous performers, Michelle Pfeiffer.

To celebrate Ms. Pfeiffer's birthday, Nick and Bella explore three wildly entertaining films from Michelle's filmography. In this episode, we discuss titillating Dangerous Liaisons, the outrageously deft Witches of Eastwick, and the unique Jonathan Demme gem Married To The Mob.

And don't worry—show producer Sonja Mereu has Pfeiffer's iconic portrayal of Catwoman covered in Sonja's Movie Minute.

Our only regret is that Michelle Pfeiffer's birthday is not celebrated every month because we just can't get enough. For now, this jam-packed episode will leave you with a case of Pfeiffer Fever!

*This episode contains spoilers. However, the films are over thirty years old, so don't blame us.*

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Buckle up for an unforgettable ride with our latest episode of the Gimme Three Podcast!

Join co-host Bella Efstratis and her special “ride or die” guest, Remy Smith, as they dive into the empowering world of Ride or Die films, showcasing some of cinema’s most unforgettable female friendships. From the hilarious escapades of Molly & Amy in Olivia Wilde’s teen comedy Booksmart, to the legendary rebellion of Ridley Scott’s iconic duo Thelma & Louise, and the gripping camaraderie of the sisterhood in F. Gary Gray’s cult classic Set It Off, these films spotlight true ride-or-die women and their unbreakable bonds.

In this episode, best friends Bella and Remy celebrate the power of women and friendship. They explore the magnified pressure of high school and teen relationships, the enduring relevance of Thelma & Louise, and the empowering defiance of gender and societal expectations depicted in these films.

As Cleo says in Set it Off: “We're in this together, we ride together. We're gonna do this thing till the wheels fall off." So grab your popcorn and your best friends for a cinematic joyride like no other.

Don’t miss out on this episode filled with laughter, heart, and a tribute to our unshakeable ride-or-die friendships!

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