Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles
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.
Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles
64 - Bong Hits! Bong Joon Ho Films: Memories of Murder, The Host, & Parasite
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Get your tickets because it's Mickey 17 week! To celebrate, we're exploring the work of director Bong Joon Ho.
Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis dissect some of his most potent and memorable Korean films and his auteurist visual language.
- We start with the neo-noir, edge-of-your-seat thriller from 2003, Memories of Murder.
- Second, Bong uses a classic monster movie to explore the horror of environmental issues in The Host.
- Finally, we break down some of the most remarkable moments in Bong Joon-ho's Academy Award-winning picture, Parasite.
Let us know what you think of these three modern classics and Bong’s latest release, Mickey 17.
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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.
