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The Flop House ’s Elliot Kalan joins us to put his “Mad about Mads”-ness where his mouth is as we discuss a stylized new horror-ish thriller from director Bryan Fuller. Then we’ll talk about movies that would make good genre entry points for kids who are ready. What’s Good Drea - Heated Rivalry Elliott - Latke Night, his new book Joke Farming , & Werner Herzog’s A Guide for the Perplexed Kevin - Yuletide Unc gets his decorations up ITIDIC a.) Zootopia 2 Becomes the Year’s Highest Grossing Film b). Famed Variety Oscars Party Moves to LACMA Christmas Movie Minute Single on the 25th Oy to the World A Suite Holiday Romance The Christmas Writer (and a shout out to yet-unseen The Christmas Baby premiering on Hallmark on 12/21/25 ) Staff Picks Drea - The Princess Bride Elliott - This Is Spinal Tap (see also, A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever : The Story of Spinal Tap ) Kevin - Misery Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 12

George Clooney is JAY KELLY in Noah Baumbach’s latest film…and that might be true in more ways than one. The film chronicles the career of a fictional movie star. Speaking of chronicles, we’re joined by actor and filmmaker Justin Tyler, voice of the titular Derf in MaxFun’s newest show, The Young Old Derf Chronicles . And we have a movie quiz about real actors playing fictional actors on film! What’s Good Alonso - “Buy a Christmas tree that’s considered too big for your apartment.” Drea - Forks Out on Sesame Street Justin - end of year check-out Kevin - Paranormal Activity play ITIDIC Netflix / Warner Bros. Monopoly Insanity Original Star Wars film to be Rereleased in Theaters for 50th Anniversary Christmas Movie Minute The Christmas Cup (Hallmark) She’s Making a List (Hallmark) Staff Picks Drea - Goodbye June Alonso - The Swimmer (1968) Justin - Blue Moon Kevin - Three Kings Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 5

What’s Good Alonso - the magic of podcasting Drea - the magic of a repainted bathroom Kevin - the magic of live jazz improvisation (The Tyler Hammond Jazz Experience) [ Morgan Freeman falling asleep clip ] ITIDIC 2020 and 2021 Titles Coming to Indie Theaters for ‘Lost Films of COVID’ Series Shrek 5 is back in the news as 3 actors are cast as his triplets Staff Picks Alonso - BLKNWS: Terms and Conditions Drea - Wild Rose Kevin - Hamlet 2 Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 28

The new film from the team behind JOCKEY and SING SING is a lyrical life story starring Joel Edgerton. We’ve got casting director Nicole Arbusto with us to discuss this, and take on a Hotline question asking for professional shoutouts. Plus our annual Turkeys of the Year and the first post-Thanksgiving Christmas Movie Minute! What’s Good Alonso - magazines Drea - Buzz Ballz/BeatBox/Cutwater cocktail challenge Nicole - LA cloud formations lately Kevin - “books I haven’t even cracked open” Staff Picks Drea - All That’s Left of You Alonso - Jesus’ Son Nicole - A Little Prayer Kevin - Zero Dark Thirty Pick up Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas Leave a message for the Hotline! Get some Maximum Film! merch Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 21

An ode to a classic of French New Wave cinema – Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless ( A Bout de Souffle ) – Nouvelle Vague is more than a heady film nerd love fest. It’s a Linklater movie, which means it’s a hangout film; it’s just that the gang we’re hanging with happens to be reinventing modern cinema, whether they know it or not. We’ve got writer, actor, and teacher Tarik R. Davis (The Amber Ruffin Show) with us to talk about the petite charms of this Cannes premiere. Then we pitch our own making-of hangout movies! What’s Good Alonso - “ Trans Images on Film ” on TCM (w/Caden Mark Gardner and Willow Catelyn Maclay) Drea - Library Tool Checkout Tarik - a really good rehearsal Kevin - Conduct Your Own Orchestra (Golden Records) ITIDIC Filmmakers Meet the Pope (text of the pope’s full address is here ) D&D: Honor Among Thieves Team Working on new Star Trek Movie Staff Picks Alonso - Faces Places Drea - Rental Family Tarik - Brother John Kevin - For Your Consideration Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 14

CW: discussion of domestic abuse We get into the good the bad and the ugly of the new boxing biopic CHRISTY, which tells the story of pioneering boxer Christy Martin and her dark power struggles both in and outside the ring. Then we have a movie quiz about bio pics with first-name titles. What’s Good Alonso - successful Parker House rolls trial run Drea - remembering a detail of Arrival Daresha - screening her new film to big crowd at a Black church in Cambridge, MA Kevin - was in a play! ITIDIC Kristen Stewart declares "state of emergency" over gender inequality in film Warners Making ‘Gremlins 3’ With Steven Spielberg, Chris Columbus Returning Staff Picks Drea - Rebuilding Alonso - Little Amelie or The Character of Rain Daresha - Natchez Kevin - Unknown Number: The High School Catfish Love, Joy, & Power at DOC NYC Alonso’s book, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 7

Yorgos Lanthimos can be counted on for a weird, wild time, and this time around he’s back with Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, plus newcomer Aidan Delbis, comedian Stavros Halkias, and even a bit of Alicia Silverstone. Former producer Casey O’Brien (co-host of Dear Movies, I Love You ) joins us to take an up-close look at movie loaded with close-ups. Then we name some of our favorite actor-director frequent pairings. What’s Good Drea - Toners in spray bottles Casey - BuzzBallz Kevin - Costco cashews ITIDIC A Hello Kitty Movie is Coming in 2028 Taylor Sheridan Broke Up with Paramount, But He’s Back In for ‘Call of Duty’ Staff Picks Drea - Sentimental Value Casey - The Hidden Kevin - The Menu Physical Media merch at maxfunstore.com Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 31

Just us chickens here this week to talk about the wild party we just witnessed...in Nia DaCosta's HEDDA, a modernized (but not modern-day) adaptation of the classic Ibsen play, HEDDA GABLER. Then we get into what works and doesn't work for us in stage-to-screen adaptations. What’s Good Alonso - Christmas creep! Drea - “...There she is.” Kevin - A weekend of artistic experiences ITIDIC A Memo Reveals that the Pentagon is Mad About ‘House of Dynamite’ LA Times: Horror May Have Its Moment at the Oscars ‘Kidz Bop Live: The Concert Movie’ Set to Premiere in Theaters Staff Picks Drea - Nouvelle Vague Alonso - It Was Just an Accident Kevin - Good Fortune Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 24

Josh O’Connor stars in a heist movie to end all heist movies – or at least end our illusions that the person pulling the heist is pretty cool and awesome. Comedian and friend Myq Kaplan is along to watch things unfold, and unravel, in THE MASTERMIND. Then we take a Hotline question about what film school courses we’d like to teach. What’s Good Alonso - Programme 4 Drea - First women to cross the Atlantic unsupported (in their girthy canoe) Myq - Communing with friends [ Rini (and Rini), John Fugelsang appearance, Separation of Church and Hate , tea with Abby Wambaugh] Kevin - new mic cable and arm; guesting on How to Survive Bernie & Phyl’s ad ITIDIC Penske Reportedly Offers Golden Globe Bribe Opportunity to Right-Wing Podcasters BUGONIA Offering Free Screening for Bald Audience Staff Picks Drea - La Chimera Alonso - A House of Dynamite Myq - The Life of Chuck Kevin - Roofman 10/25: American Cinema Editors Short Film Showcase – The First Day of Your Last Period 11/2: Myq at Dynasty Typewriter Alonso's book: Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 17

A little gritty political drama, a little technicolor musical, a little revolutionary politics, a little ahead-of-its-time queer representation… Kiss of the Spider Woman has been a novel, a play, an Oscar-winning movie, a Tony-winning Broadway musical, and now a Bill Condon movie musical starring Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, and relative newcomer Tonatiuh. LA-based film critic Carlos Aguilar joins us to get into the enduring allure of Spider Woman , and to name some bleak movies that could be jazzed up with a little old-timey movie-musical interlude. What’s Good Alonso - Bulgarian State Woman Choir on Johnny Carson in 1990 Drea - Bed Bands (wholesome) Carlos - New episode of Storage Wars Kevin - The Craft at Cinespia ITIDIC Apple TV Streaming Drops “+” From its Name The TiVo Era Has Ended, Officially Now Annie Hall Returning to Cinemas in Honor of Diane Keaton Staff Picks Alonso - Orwell: 2+2=5 Drea - Blue Moon Carlos - It Was Just an Accident Kevin - Battle Royale Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 10

If you’ve got Amazon Prime, you can put PLAY DIRTY (starring Mark Wahlberg, Rosa Salazar, LaKeith Stanfield, Tony Shaloub, and many more) right now. But should you? That’s where we come in, careening into your remote-wielding hand like a car chase onto a horse racing track in the first few minutes of PLAY DIRTY. Speaking of which, we’re also nominating Hall of Excellence candidates in the category Best Car Chase. All with Danielle Radford riding shotgun! What’s Good Alonso - Zach Bryan Drea - mom's girls trip to Portland (and a drag show) Danielle - Hello Kitty Island Adventure (and no IMdB-ruiner encounters) Kevin - Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Cinespia (starring Barry Bostwick, FYI) ITIDIC Amazon Disarmed a James Bond Poster, then Undid it when folks noticed Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ Sets Theatrical Release Hall of Excellence Noms Terminator 2 What’s Up Doc? Mad Max Fury Road The Matrix Reloaded Staff Picks Drea - If I Had Legs I’d Kick You Alonso - Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror Danielle - Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master Kevin - Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 3

Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film has car chases, explosions, secret societies, and and confused ex-revolutionaries...but did it make Drea cry? Find out the answer, plus our favorite underground cabals from film history, on this episode with special guest, noted critic Michael Phillips . What’s Good Alonso - Brian Earl’s Of Christmases Long, Long Ago Drea - COVID booster/Worm Charming Championship Michael - being with us (and Gov. Pritzker) Kevin - The Big Show at The Earl ITIDIC The Tilly Norwood situation LA Times Editorial: Oscars International Feature Category Is Broken; No Easy Fix Staff Picks Alonso - Smashing Time Drea - Fairyland Michael - Spartacus Kevin - Apollo 13 Check out Michael's appearances on Filmspotting and his piece on Ebert.com Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 26

An impossible, dystopian "sporting event" is the subject of this week's film, leading to a seemingly impossible feat of storytelling, production, and adaptation. It's THE LONG WALK, with YA Novelist and podcasting impresario Lauren Shippen as our special guest. Then, we talk about films that don't pass the Bechdel Test , but still pass muster. What’s Good Alonso - Hallmark Holiday movie lineup unveiled Drea - duck stamp painting controversy Lauren - second largest zucchini Kevin - worlds colliding, Great British Baking Show ITIDIC Disney+ announces streaming price hikes at this of all moments Marlon Wayans Takes Career of Bad Critical Reviews in Stride Staff Picks Drea - Secret Mall Apartment Alonso - Happyend Lauren - Edge of Tomorrow Kevin - On the Right Track Listen to Lauren’s new show, Two Thousand and Late Alonso at Vroman’s Pasadena for Stephen Rebello’s Criss-Cross Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 19

Director/star James Sweeney’s sophomore follow-up to Straight Up made a spalsh at Sundance this January, winning the Audience Award and a lot of buzz about Dylan O’Brien’s dual roles as twins Roman and Rocky. Director and writer Bryan Fuller, whose feature debut DUST BUNNY recently premiered at TIFF, joins us to see what all the fuss is about. Then we share some of our favorite dark comedies. What’s Good Alonso - Hobnobs (and Hobnob Fever!) Drea - Competitive nonsense (windowdressing, bedmaking, etc) Bryan - a murder of yard crows Kevin - no more wasps ITIDIC TIFF Wraps Up, Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet Wins Audience Award Paramount Wants to Buy Warner Bros Remembering Robert Redford Staff Picks Drea - Predators (2025) (and Love and Monsters ) Alonso - Chain Reactions Bryan - The Last Viking Kevin - Alien Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 12

W. Kamau Bell is a noted comedian, author, filmmaker, and activist. He’s also the former co-host of the podcast DENZEL WASHINGTON IS THE GREATEST ACTOR OF ALL TIME PERIOD, along with our very own Kevin Avery. Now, we've gotten the former co-hosts (and former roommates!) back together. It’s a big deal, but does Spike Lee and Denzel Washington’s big reunion rise to the occasion? Find out as we discuss HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, and stay to hear some fantasy pitches for other classic movies that we’d like to see get Denzel-ified. What’s Good? Alonso - Petit Grain (and supporting your local bakery…and eating your feelings) Drea - being on festival juries Kamau - pizza; daughter fetching an umbrella for dad Kevin - killing a wasp in a beekeeping suit ITIDIC Unfinished Orson Welles Movie Being Completed By AI …Meanwhile, WB Sues Midjourney After The Smashing Machine , Benny Safdie and The Rock Are Pairing Up Again Staff Picks Alonso - The Baltimorons Drea - Preparation for the Next Life (?) Kevin - Love, Brooklyn Kamau - The Unforgivable Sin of Ms. Rachel Subscribe to Kamau’s Newsletter, Who’s With Me? Akira Kurosawa's HIGH AND LOW on Criterion Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 5

This week we’re talking WEAPONS, Zach Cregger’s follow up to BARBARIAN, with freelance writer and host of Chasing Amy Adams , Louis Peitzman . Plus, in honor of a spooky movie with a lot of kids at the center of its plot, we honor some of our favorite creepy kids from cinema. What’s Good? Drea - llama costumes at the MN State Fair Louis - giant beaver/fall scented candles Kevin - AMC A-List binge ITIDIC - The Toxic Avenger Pledges to Commit Profits to Help With Medical Debts - Fall Film Festival Season Is Underway: Venice and Telluride - Another Live Action Remake Scrapped at Disney: Questlove’s Aristocats Staff Picks Drea - Twinless & A Little Prayer Louis - The 4th Man (De Vierde Man) Kevin - Longlegs Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 29

Writer Meghan Fitzmartin joins us to debate: does a movie have to be "good," or is it enough to just be fun ? Then, we'll discuss our favorite Hollywood power couples, both on and off the screen. What’s Good? Alonso - The Dean Martin Association YouTube channel Drea - State Fairs, MN State Fair, Cropseed Art ( Crop Art & Scarecrow ) Meghan - Clay pipes (mudlarking on the foreshore) Kevin - Studio 54 themed birthday party ITIDIC K-Pop Demon Hunters Hits Big Screens and Leads Box Office M:I Final Reckoning Fakes-Out Fans Re: Free Release on YouTube Staff Picks Drea - Griffin in Summer Alonso - Splitsville Meghan - Life Size Kevin - The Shakiest Gun in the West Mary Sue by Meghan Fitzmartin is out October 8 Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 22

Director Kate Beecroft made her debut feature after meeting and living with a singular family, and then building a script and feature film around their lives – with them as the stars. The resulting film, EAST OF WALL won the Audience Award at the (ahem) Sundance Film Festival. Collider’s Taylor Gates joins us to discuss the movie, and to daydream about what kind of movie we’d set at some of our personal favorite real-world locations. What’s Good Alonso - Pumpkin Spice Season Creep/ Laughing Cow Pumpkin Spice Cheese Wedges (in principle) Drea - Chris Ware USPS Stamps Taylor - Renee Rapp’s Bite Me Kevin - Tracy Bonham live w/Chris and Adrienne Woods ; Silver Lake sightings Airplane Jive scene (watch at your own risk!) Physical Media merch! ITIDIC Disney’s Marvel Pulling Out of Georgia Anna Faris and Regina Hall Return for Wayans’ Scary Movie Reboot Staff Picks Drea - Relay Alonso - Souleymane’s Story Taylor - Private Life Kevin - F1 The Movie Linoleum Knife Presents CLUE on August 24 Taylor on Collider and Fanversation Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 15

**We have new PHYSICAL MEDIA merch! Check it out at maxfunstore.com ** Everything old is freaky again, and vice verse, with this late-breaking sequel to the 2003 version of Freaky Friday . Prolific actor/comedian Mary Lynn Rajskub is our prestigious guest to take a look at Lindsay, Jamie Lee, and a whole cast of new and returning folks game to get Freakier. Then we have fun talking about best and worst sequel titles. What’s Good Alonso - personalized coupons from Ralphs Drea - first female umpire in the MLB Mary Lynn - a day at Mt. Fuji Kevin - satisfaction from household item restock ITIDIC Charlie Kaufman’s New Movie Will Go Directly to Kanopy WB Sets Wiig/Hill Comedy CUT OFF to Debut Against Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY Hamilton Will Screen in Cinemas Next Month Staff Picks Alonso - The High Note Drea - Sketch Mary Lynn - All of Us Strangers Kevin - Weapons Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 8

THE FLOP HOUSE' s Dan McCoy joins us to consider the power of taking stupidity very seriously. Then, a dishy movie quiz about on-set meetings that led to off-set romances. What’s Good Alonso- Mark Rappaport, Book of Dreams Drea - Midwest trip, “Schumers,” and great chip flavors Dan - Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, Collected Screenplays 1 Kevin - Trip to Lake Arrowhead ITIDIC MARRIAGE STORY Fight Scene Being Used to Scare Off Wolves Las Vegas Sphere’s Manipulation of The Wizard of Oz Raises Questions Original Star Wars Will Return to Cinemas for Its 50th Anniversary in 2027 On-Screen/Off Screen Romances Letterboxd list Pamela Anderson in the Criterion Closet Staff Picks Alonso - Billy Joel: And So It Goes Drea - Sorry, Baby Dan - Together Kevin - The Incredible Mr Limpet Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 1

Is the fourth time the charm when it comes to Fantastic Four movies? We’ve assembled our own fearsome foursome – including graphic novelist and comics writer/artist Sina Grace – to debate all the charms of the modem MCU’s First Steps into Earth 828. Then we’ll celebrate some of our favorite character actors and promote them to center stage What's Good Alonso - Voluspa candles (Drea references this SNL song ) Drea - Mom’s “4” punchline Sina - Lady Gaga Kevin - Meeting Adam Stein (and seeing Ify!) at Comic-Con ITIDIC Coyote vs. Acme Gets a Theatrical Release Date Air Bud Returns in 2026 Fortnite announces tie-in with upcoming Paul Thomas Anderson’s Film Staff Picks Drea - Memoir of a Snail Alonso - Diciannove Sina - The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking Kevin - Avengers: Endgame Leave us a message at MaximumFun.org/hotline Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 25

Wong Kar-Wai's In the Mood For Love (which some are calling the fifth best movie ever made, or at least the fourth best this century ?) was released 25 years ago, and anniversary screenings of a new 4k restoration have been happening all over. We've got critic John Powers ( Fresh Air , Vogue ), author of WKW: The Cinema of Wong Kar-Wai with us to help us take an inside look at a movie that continues to enchant and haunt audiences through the decades. What’s Good Alonso - Boorman and the Devil to premiere at Venice (and Selena Gomez Oreos) Drea - pomodoro method (for Spirit Awards spreadsheet mode) John - Chris Marker: Immemory Gutenberg Version Kevin - ComiCon 2025 ITIDIC Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Sells Out in IMAX a Year Ahead of Release Neon Promoting ‘Together’ With a “Free Vegas Wedding” Contest Pee-Wee’s Red Bike Acquired by the Alamo Staff Picks Alonso - We All Loved Each Other So Much Drea - Familiar Touch John - Cloud Kevin - Dancer in the Dark Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 18

Actor and comedian Michael Hartney -- a Superman guy to his core - joins us to discuss James Gunn's much-anticipated, highly-speculated upon take on the world's most famous superhero. Then, in honor of Krypto (the Superdog, of course) we nominated best (goodest?) movie dogs to the Hall of Excellence. What’s Good Alonso - Dark Chocolate Oreos Drea - gift article links on Bluesky Michael - Superman discourse Kevin - finding his Tracy Bonham album ( Sky Too Wide ) ITIDIC Final Sundance in Park City Will Honor Its History in Utah and Founder Redford Alamo Founder Launches Private Movie Experience in New York City The Devil Wears Prada Sequel Set for Next Spring HoE Nominees Alonso - Asta ( The Thin Man ) Drea - Dug ( Up ) Michael - Old Yeller Kevin - E. Buzz ( Poltergeist ) Staff Picks Drea - Life After Alonso - The Damned (2024) Michael - Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping Kevin - Hero at Large Michael's Characters Welcome Patreon Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 11

It’s week two of our inadvertent two-week celebration of the post-apocalypse on film. This time around, Danielle Deadwyler and Michael Greyeyes head up a family fighting to protect their land and their lives from murderously hungry intruders in 40 ACRES. NPR Pop-Culture Happy Hour’s co-host Aisha Harris joins us to discuss this feature debut from RT Thorne. What’s Good? Alonso - Making pignoli cookies Drea - Wedge Live Cat Tour Aisha - Finally falling for Love Island USA Kevin - Tinder Box by James Andrew Miller ITIDIC John M. Chu to direct Mattel’s Hot Wheels movie Behind-the-scenes creative meddling on Pixar’s Elio List of “Down on the Farm” Movie Quiz Movies Staff Picks Drea - Sovereign Alonso - Before We Forget Aisha - The Annihilation of Fish Kevin - The Girl with All the Gifts All of Aisha’s links can be found at AishaHarris.com Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 4

23 years later, director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland bring the rage virus back to life with their sequel to 28 Days Later, 28 Years Later. Actor and director Graham Skipper guests this week to talk about the trilogy, Alpha prosthetics, and coming of age in a zombie UK. Then, we discuss the dream 23-years-later sequels we want to see. What’s Good Alonso - Chef Alison Roman Drea -"Hi Andrea!" and Drea's Close Personal Friend Lucy Liu Kevin - Trader Joe's Brazil Nut Body Scrub ITIDIC Denis Villeneuve to Direct Next Bond New York Times Names ‘Parasite’ the Best Film of 21 Century (So Far) Staff Picks Alonso - M3GAN 2.0 Drea- Ponyboi Kevin - Rammbock: Berlin Undead Follow Graham Skipper on Instagram @skipstagraham Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 27

Film critic Katie Walsh joins us to take a close look at the various desirable qualities of MATERIALISTS, the sophomore feature from director Celine Song. Then, we talk about movies that didn’t quite match what their trailers were selling. What’s Good Alonso - Sick and Dirty by Michael Koresky Katie - Love Island “ I’m a mommy ” meme Kevin - full-on astrology chart ITIDIC 48 Films Awarded Tax Credits To Shoot in California Megalopolis is Going on a Roadshow Robert Eggers Developing ‘A Christmas Carol’ Adaptation at WB Staff Picks Alonso - Sorry, Baby Katie - Christiane F Kevin - The Hunt for Red October Details for Alonso's screening of Ma Vie en Rose on June 28 Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 20

In honor of Pride Month, we’re taking a look back at an important title from queer cinema history. Our guest, Caden Mark Gardner , is the co-author (with Willow Maclay) of Corpses, Fools and Monsters: The History and Future of Transness in Cinema – he picked this Vincente Minnelli classic for us to watch! Then, we choose which flawed movies we’d edit (and how we’d amend them) to make them work for us. You can stream Tea and Sympathy across lots of platforms, or check your local library. What’s Good Alonso - Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 (sort of) Drea - Katya in the Criterion Closet Caden - dog ownership (and traveling to LA for event) Kevin - first hot dog in a while, best ever ITIDIC Summer of 1956 will be a big movie season (Erskine Johnson) “Robert Rich” (secret alias of a blacklisted Dalton Trumbo) is Nominated for Best Screenwriter for The Brave One Staff Picks Alonso - The Cobweb Drea - The Power of the Dog Caden - Vulcanizador Kevin - Blazing Saddles LA Folks, Check out Alonso and Caden’s series “Taking Pride” with American Cinematheque! See and learn about some great films, and get your books signed. Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 13

Film critic and podcast bon vivant (and Stephen King movie buff) William Bibbiani ( Critically Acclaimed Network ) joins us to take a look at the latest King adaptation, a movie told in three parts, backwards (and in heels). Then we get Hall of Excellence results and draw inspiration from a listener’s unexpected movie tattoo. What’s Good Alonso - anti-ICE protests in “Red” states Drea - Bentonville Film Festival (screening Heightened Scrutiny ) Bibbs - Maximum Film! hosts Kevin - Cinespia season ITIDIC Pedro Almodovar’s Next Film will be a Christmas Movie Warner Bros. Discovery to Split into Two Companies Variety Editorial: No One in the Movies Stays Dead Anymore Staff Picks Alonso - Cobra Woman ( see him screen it in person on June 14, 2025! ) Drea - Drop Bibbs - River (don’t watch it on Amazon, the subtitles get out of sync) Kevin - Silver Streak Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 6

Wes Anderson’s latest film has no shortage of charts and plans. Our guest, Matt Zoller Seitz , helps guide us through THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, and warns us about emotional land mines (which, in fact, we might actually want to step on? It’ll make sense in context.) Then we nominate our favorite filmed father/daughter dynamics to the Hall of Excellence. What’s Good Alonso - bitching about the new season of AND JUST LIKE THAT… Drea - your friends meeting Matt - The Life of Chuck Kevin - The Traitors Australia ITIDIC Disney delaying next two Avengers films Paramount Plans Celebrations for 30th Anniversary of ‘Clueless’ 2025’s Domestic Box Office Chat Staff Picks Alonso - Mountainhead Matt - Deaf President Now & Sharp Corner Drea - Holy Cow ( Vingt Dieux ) Kevin - Mazes & Monsters Visit the arts bookstore at Mzs.press Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 30

How many reckonings will Ethan Hunt face? More importantly, how many planes can he fly at once? None of these questions are answered in today’s discussion, but many more are raised and addressed as we consider Tom Cruise & Co.’s most Impossible Mission yet. We’re joined by special guest Billy Ray Brewton, whose new documentary Coroner to the Stars is cleaning up at festivals as we speak. Then we pitch some new (?) ideas for blockbuster franchise reboots based on old TV shows. What’s Good Drea - Meat Raffle Billy Ray - Audience Award at Mammoth Lakes Film Festival Kevin - Trader Joe’s has cheap wine, you guys! ITIDIC Richard Linklater’s Ode to Godard Sells at Cannes…To Netflix Google Financing Short Films to Make AI Seem Less “Doomsday” Staff Picks Drea - Sinners Billy Ray - Pee-Wee as Himself Kevin - Mission: Impossible 3 Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 23

Final Destination Bloodlines might be your sixth FD or your first (or maybe, like Kevin and Drea, you aren't confident about which ones you've seen or not). For our guest writer, filmmaker, and genre-film expert BJ Colangelo, Final Destination is THE horror franchise, making her the perfect lead for our metaphorical dance with Death. After we discuss the film, we honor the late Tony Todd by talking about our favorite "horror oracles." What’s Good? Alonso - Étoile (the new show from Amy Sherman-Paladino & Daniel Paladino, on Prime) Drea - Mission Impossible franchise rewatch BJ - Cash’s high school graduation Kevin - Kara Morgan ’s one woman show, Inner Voices ITIDIC Max is HBO Max Again Clarksdale, MS, Setting for SINNERS, Petitions for Special Screening Tubi Has a New Category Filled With Classic Movies From the Criterion Collection Here’s the teaser trailer for Final Destination Bloodlines (as Alonso mentioned) Staff Picks Drea - Jane Austen Wrecked My Life Alonso - Caught by the Tides BJ - The Ugly Stepsister Kevin - Open Water Sleep Away Camp book , written by BJ and Harmony Colangelo This Ends at Prom podcast Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 16

Tim Robinson (of I Think You Should Leave fame) hits the big screen in Andrew DeYoung’s feature debut. He’s becoming buds with Paul Rudd, but don’t call it a bromance – call it ‘Friendship.’ We’ve got a friend of our own joining us: comedian Michelle Biloon. After the movie chat, we’ll discuss some memorable drug trip/fever dream movie sequences. What’s Good Alonso - Season 2 of Poker Face Drea - Bentonville Film Festival Lineup Announced Michelle - free airplane gin seconds Kevin - Jill Sobule’s music ITIDIC Catholic Cardinals Reportedly Consulted ‘Conclave’ Film Ahead of Vote for Next Pope Cinecittà on Track to Build the Biggest One-Stop-Shop in Europe Milestone Films Will Be Given Away Staff Picks Alonso - I Love You Man Drea - Queen of the Ring Michelle - Nice Girls Don’t Explode Kevin - Avengers: Endgame Avengers: Engame audience reaction video Michelle’s albums are: Permanent Hat You Can Be an Asshole Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 9

It’s episode 401 and we’ve reassembled, now with Kevin Avery at the helm. Back in the guest chair is the familiar voice of Jordan Morris, Maximum Fun superstar and writer of TV and comics. And the movie is Thunderbolts* , the MCU’s little gang of misfits film that just might have what it takes to make you feel again.** Then we’ll have a movie quiz to test our memories of MCU Phases past. What’s Good Alonso - “my first dump salad” Drea - WhatsApp + voicenotes = “friendship podcast” Jordan - The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar Kevin - Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel ITIDIC Spike Lee’s New Film, Which Reunites Him With Denzel, To Premiere at Cannes Oscar Voters Have to Watch the Movies Now Staff Picks Drea - Sacramento Alonso - Godard’s King Lear ( Wiki ) Kevin - Magic Mike XXL Jordan - Black Bag *yes we’re still calling it that **about Marvel movies specifically. General depression reduction not guaranteed. But hey, worth a shot! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 2

It’s been a long time…and a sizeable chunk of this podcast! We’re preparing a hell of a party this week, as we hit 400, Ify cruises into the sunset as host, and we finally cover the original supernatural drama that film nerd dreams are made of, Ryan Coogler’s SINNERS. We’ve got past guest and IRL Ify bud Cody Ziglar riding shotgun this week to boot! And we dream up what some serious films might be like if we threw some vampires into the mix. What’s Good Alonso - Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (especially Nancy Silverton’s ) Drea - “How long does it actually take” TikToks Zig - Tom Cruise coconut cake from Doan’s Bakery (+Ify mentions King’s rainbow cake ) Ify - Neotropolis Ify’s Staff Picks on Letterboxd Ryan Coogler Aspect ratio video Staff Picks Alonso - Red Rooms Drea - Let the Right One In (and Green Room ) Zig - Assault on Precinct 13 and From Dusk Till Dawn Ify - From Dusk Till Dawn Thanks to our sponsor, Good Story Guild ! Listen to In Media Res wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 25

We’ve got the fabulous Parvesh Cheena here, once again on the gaysian movie beat! This time around, it’s Andrew Ahn’s THE WEDDING BANQUET, which reimagines and modernizes the core story of a nearly unseeable 1993 Ang Lee film (maybe try your local library?). It’s a complicated relationship comedy between two queer couples, and two of their matriarchs. Plus, we choose which classic films we’d like to see get a queer remake (besides all of them). What’s Good Alonso - TCM Festival Drea - Drag Race finale, TV as a group activity Parvesh - More Drag Race Ify - Temptation Island (see also: Montoya Por Favor ) ITIDIC SINNERS is the first horror movie to receive an ‘A’ Cinema Score Wicked’s VOD “Bonus Features” Are Getting Tons of Plays Staff Picks Drea - The Half of It Alonso - Art for Everybody Parv - A Nice Indian Boy Ify - Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon See Parvesh in Trauma Play at IAMA Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 18

Our own Mr. January, Kevin Avery, joins the crew IRL (!!!) for an episode all about one of Ify’s favorite movies, The Big Lebowski . With a foursome made up of half long-time Little Lebowskis and half newcomers to the film, we’re tackling a much-memorized Coen Classic with fresh(ish) eyes. Plus, some Very Big Show News and a rundown of movies we can’t shut up about. This in-studio episode happened because of members who supported Maximum Film! In the latest MaxFunDrive. Check out the video version of the episode on MaxFun’s YouTube page! What’s Good Alonso - Right-on pudding (Petit Pot) Drea - Davy Mayer ’s alder win in Madison, WI Kevin - The Traitors UK Ify - Latex jumpsuit ITIDIC Oscars Add a Category Honoring Stunts for 2027 Meta and Blumhouse Are Bringing a Second Screen Experience to Cinemas Cinema Dedicated to LGBTQ+ Films Opens in London Staff Picks Ify - The Amateur Alonso - A Minecraft Movie Kevin - Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One Drea - Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 11

Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and a Great Dane named Bing star alongside a lot of terrific character actors in this adaptation of the 2018 National Book Award-winning novel by Sigrid Nunez. Is it your run of the mill pet movie, or something more? While we’re (topically) in New York City, we thought we’d collect some nominees for the Hall of Excellence! What’s Good Alonso - Michael G. Lee’s biography of Randy Shilts, When the Band Played On Drea - Miss Eggy’s live television moment Ify - Wayfair delivery journey ITIDIC Young Moviegoers Are Making a Ruckus at Minecraft Movi e Screenings Tangled Live-Action Remake Gets Put on Pause A New Arthouse Cinema is Opening in Manhattan Hall of Excellence Into the Spiderverse (possibly any Spiderman ) Sweet Smell of Success Do the Right Thing Staff Picks Drea - A NICE INDIAN BOY Alonso - PLAY IT AS IT LAYS Ify - MARLEY AND ME Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 4

Cate Blanchett, her wardrobe, Michael Fassbender, Rege-Jean Page, that house, Pierce Brosnan…there are so many nice things to look at in Steven Soderbergh’s new spy thriller, in theaters and already out on streaming now. The caper moves along, but does it move us? Find out with film critic and writer Kristen Lopez . Then we name some of our favorite movie marriages. What’s Good? Alonso - A stunt in the senate, finally Drea - uptick in black cat adoption (thanks, Flow ) Kristen - Finishing Women in Love for her forthcoming book Ify - Catsitting for Gotrek and Felix ITIDIC Sundance Moving to Boulder! Studios Making Money From Fake AI Trailers on YouTube Staff Picks Alonso - An Unfinished Film Drea - The Ballad of Wallis Island Kristen - The Goodbye Girl Ify - Léon: The Professional Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 28

It's the end of the MaxFunDrive! Support this show directly (and any others on the network, if you wish!) at MaximumFun.org/join We're covering a movie that started out as a noteworthy Sundance debut from director Elijah Bynum, but later became noteable for much less fun reasons. While we attempt to separate art from artist -- in this case, star Jonathan Majors -- the film's intensity and dark subject matter don't make that a simple task. We've got writer and comedian David Gborie with us to assist. Then, we go through some of the non-horror movies that most freaked us out. What’s Good Alonso - Luke Macfarlane’s Home Is Where the Heart Is Drea - Nature videos for cats as background David - PM Dawn Radio while cycling Ify - Buff dude’s morning routine video (and comments) ITIDIC ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ May Be Rescued from WB Purgatory After All Hollywood Director Charged with Defrauding Netflix for $11m Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Being Shot in Vistavision Staff Picks Drea - Teddy Bear Alonso - On Becoming a Guinea Fowl David - Polite Society Ify - Pumping Iron Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 25

For way, way, way more Bonus Content, become a member! All you have to do is go to MaxiumumFun.org/join . Your membership money goes straight to the creators of the podcasts you love! With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Stuart Wellington (of The Flop House). Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 21

Now's the time to join us and help us keep the show rolling: maximumfun.org/join ! Is an "American" Bong Joon-ho movie a different beast than a "Korean" Bong Joon-ho movie? We have friend of the show. #1 Drea fan, and New Yorker TV critic Inkoo Kang with us to consider the possibilities. Then we pitch a few more movies that could benefit from Mickey 17's "multiples" treatment. What's Good? Alonso - Frozen puff pastry Inkoo - end-of-winter coziness appreciation Drea - Lee Meridith ’s Zine ITIDIC Utah’s Hopes Of Keeping Sundance Threatened By Anti-Pride Flag Bill SAG-AFTRA Reaffirms Commitment to Diversity Staff Picks Inkoo - Klute Alonso - Mickey One Drea - Bob Trevino Likes It Inkoo freaks should head to inkoo.substack.com! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 17

It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!! Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 14

We’re commemorating the 25th anniversary of the time director Mary Harron and co-writer Guinevere Turner adapted AMERICAN PSYCHO for the screen and tossed in an extra dose of feminist rage and humor, with the help of Christian Bale and a stunning cast of your favorite character actors. With Stuart Wellington of The Flop House ! Then, we’ll work together to try and name the top 10 domestic box office movies of 2000 . What’s Good Alonso - “a strong name” at Gusto Bread Drea - Farmacy’s The Honey Grail Stuart - Triangle Agency Rulebook Ify - JoCo Cruise ITIDIC “IRL Movie Club” Encourages Cinema-going & Conversation ‘Hundreds of Beavers’ Crosses $1 Million at the Box Office AppleTV+ Turned Down Offers to Release Killers of the Flower Moon on Bluray Staff Picks Alonso - Charlie Says Drea - Eephus Stuart - Blue Steel Ify - The Perfect Storm Stuart’s Twitch Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 7

Sylvester Stewart, aka Sly Stone, aka the driving force behind Sly and the Family Stone, makes a complex subject for Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s latest documentary, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius). Music and pop culture writer/professor (and one time co-host of MaxFun alumna podcast Heat Rocks ) Oliver Wang is with us to take a closer look. Then we'll give Questlove some (probably unneeded, but good!) ideas for his next doc. What’s Good Drea - painting You Tube channels Oliver - The Altons, Heartache in Room 14 Alonso - Woodworking by Emily St. James ITIDIC Oscars 2025 Winners Sean Baker’s acceptance speech (re: theatrical experience) CinemaStream parody ad Many DVDs from Warner Bros No Longer Work More about the Interrotron Staff Picks Drea - Searching for Sugar Man Oliver - The Karate Kid Alonso - Grand Theft Hamlet Oliver’s Upcoming Exhibit: Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 28

Finally, years after taking the reins from Steve Rogers, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson finally gets his turn on the big screen. And he’s being asking to work with an impulsive, angry president with a history of abuse of power. Sounds like some juicy fodder, right? Right, Disney’s Marvel?? Austin Taylor from Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries joins us to unpack what’s going on. Then, we name some favorite “fun” movies that have something important to say. What’s Good? Alonso - Rachel Maddow chastising MSNBC over Joy Reid Drea - Jane Fonda’s SAG Life Achievement Acceptance Speech Austin - Beating strangers at Magic (the Gathering) Ify - Timothee’s SAG speech ITIDIC Spirit Awards Recap! Amazon Now Has Creative Control of James Bond Franchise Nicole Kidman has worked with 19 Female Directors in the past 8 years Staff Picks Alonso - The Spook Who Sat By the Door Drea - Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat Austin - Princess Mononoke Ify - Air Force One Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 21

Could there be a tougher act to follow than Paddington 2 ? With a new director, a new Mrs. Brown, and a new continent to explore, we’ll see if this bear is able to reach his former heights. We’re joined by writer and film critic Abby Olcese, whose new book is called Films for All Seasons . What’s Good Alonso - 25th anniversary of Coyote Ugly (and the fire benefit screening of it ) Drea - hair brushing Abby - cat cuddles and True/False Film Fest Ify - Minnesota trip ITIDIC Awards Season in Full Swing, with BAFTAs , WGA Awards , and HMU Awards all Last Weekend Disney+ Rewording, Shortening Its Content Warnings on Old Films NEON Still Sends Out a Coveted DVD Box Set of Screeners WKUK sketch referenced (totally legally) Hall of Excellence Nominees Drea: Logan Alonso: Goldfinger Abby: Die Hard With a Vengeance Ify: Toy Story 3 Staff Picks Alonso: … Coyote Ugly Drea: Jazzy Abby: Universal Language Ify: Flow Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 14

It's the latest star turn for former Ify Nwadiwe co-star Timothée Chalamet! We're joined by musician and educator Enrique Chi (of the appropriately-named band Making Movies ) with us to share notes on the Bob Dylan origin story that isn't really an origin story at all. Then we'll have fun pitching our own ideas for musical biopics. What’s Good Alonso - Erotic Vagrancy by Roger Lewis Drea - 5Calls.org Enrique - arts as public health Ify - youngest brother’s bachelor weekend The Super Bowl was on…Tubi (and here was Tubi’s ad ) Prince’s Estate Has Blocked the Release of a New Documentary Pharrell and Gondry Musical Scrapped “The Prince We Never Knew” (Sasha Weiss’s NYT article) Staff Picks Alonso - I’m Not There Drea - Suze Enrique - Quincy Ify - Selena Check out Enrique’s band, Making Movies Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 7

From a fun little Cannes oddity to an Oscar mega-nominee…and (ahem) beyond, EMILIA PÉREZ has had quite the journey. It’s also made the journey into the eyeballs of our three hosts and their esteemed guest, writer (of essays, books, TV, and now a novel!) Emily St. James . Everyone lived to tell the tale, but not in song…but don’t worry, we have musical content in the form of a movie quiz about movie musicals that sound unmakeable. What’s Good Alonso - weekly Christmas cookie trials Drea - Bookshop.org now has e-books ( Preorder Woodworking by Emily St. James!) Emily - Woodworking :: Sabrina Carpenter Ify - Being back! B.J. Colangelo’s Slashfilm article (referenced by Ify) Staff Picks Alonso - I’m Still Here Drea - Companion Emily - You Are Not Me Ify - Johanne Sacrebleu Podcast Like It’s the 2000s Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 31

THE BRUTALIST has been catching accolades, awards noms, and headlines. But who is László Tóth? What's the deal with Brutalism? And is any movie worth 215 minutes of your life? These answers and more, with Kendra Gaylord , architecture YouTuber and host of Someone Lived Here . Plus, Oscars chat, and we talk about the movie houses we'd most like to move into. What's Good? Alonso - the rise of the repertory screening Drea - secret safeword party Kendra - USPS announces Goodnight Moon stamps Marissa - cinephile babysitting friend Will Kevin - Lego therapy John Lautner’s Garcia House BOOM!’s Villa Goforth Kendra’s Witch House Video Staff Picks Drea - The New Bauhaus Alonso - Columbus Kevin - The Court Jester Kendra - The House From… This episode is hosted by Kevin Avery . THANK YOU, KEVIN! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 24

Did Keke crush it and SZA sizzle?! This is but one question on this week’s show. Another? Plus, “Drea, Alonso and Kevin bring on “Bring It On”” is a sentence that makes little to no sense. It will make more sense after you listen to the episode. Fine. They reveal the female buddy comedies that made each of them LOL. But literally made them laugh out loud. What’s Good Alonso - Electronic Frontier Foundation article Mad at Meta ? Drea - Ayoh Dill Pickle Mayo Kevin - Beetle House ITIDIC Film and TV Production In L.A. Was Already Plummeting. Wildfires May Hasten the Exodus David Lynch Staff Picks Drea - Unstoppable Alonso - Presence Kevin - Captain America: Winter Soldier Mentioned in the episode Kyle MacLachlan NYT obit for David Lynch Dungeons & Dragons Twenty-Sided Tavern Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 17

With a city in flames, four individuals come together to confront Hard Truths . Kirby Howell-Baptiste (“The Good Place”, “Killing Eve”) joins us from London to talk Mike Leigh’s latest film “Hard Truths”. Wildfires have claimed historic Hollywood landmarks. And movies that capture the locations they’re set in perfectly. What’s Good Alonso - Watch Duty app Drea - An “adult Scholastic book fair” Kirby Howell-Baptiste - Tina Lifford’s book The Little Book of Big Lies Kevin - Kindness ITIDIC Hollywood landmarks destroyed by the fires Awards Shows Postponed due to the fires Movies That Capture Locations Perfectly Kirby - Uncut Gems & Shaun of the Dead Alonso - True Stories & Dr. T and the Women Drea - Young Adult and Nebraska Kevin - Beat Street Staff Picks Alonso - Career Girls Drea - Sing Sing and Grand Theft Hamlet Kevin - Spy Game Kirby - We Strangers Follow us on BlueSky , Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Kevin Avery Kirby Howell-Baptiste Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 10

It’s Maximum Horny on today’s Maximum Film. We are looking at the 2024 erotic thriller(?), Babygirl, starring Nicole Kidman, written and directed by Halina Reijn. Our returning guest today is filmmaker, writer, comedian, and the host of the It’s Always Halloween Podcast , Lucé Tomlin-Brenner . What’s Good: Alonso - Squid Games Drea - The 2024 Hater’s Guide To The Williams-Sonoma Catalog Lucé - Keeping Letterboxd Clean in 2025 Kevin - The Bob Bakker Maronite theater This Week's ITIDICs: 1. Melania Trump Documentary Directed By Brett Ratner Bound For Prime Video 2. Netflix Is Telling Writers to Dumb Down Shows Since Viewers Are on Their Phones 3. If you cry while watching movies, it is probably a sign of your emotional strength Staff Picks: Drea - Good Luck To You Leo Grand Alonso - Hope Springs Lucé - Secret Ceremony Kevin - The Lookout Plugs! Listen to It’s Always Halloween! Check out more of Lucè! Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 3

We are looking at the 2024 film, Nickel Boys, directed by RaMell Ross, based off the 2019 Colson Whitehead book of the same name. Plus we look at other films covering lesser known historical events. Our guest today is the talented director and writer, Tristán T.A. Hill . What’s Good: Drea - LED face mask/cat snuggle combo Tristan - New doc he directed: Game Maker's Journey | "Legends of Orisha: Blood and Water" Ify - White Elephant gift party Staff Picks: Drea - A Fire Inside Tristan - Conclave Ify - Fruitvale Station Plugs! Watch Game Maker's Journey | "Legends of Orisha: Blood and Water" Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 27, 2024

The end of the year is upon us and we’re here to talk about our favorite films of 2024 aka the BEST films of the year. What’s Good: Alonso - TCM New Year’s programming Drea - More lookalike contests Ify - Friends’ wedding Plugs! Come see Holiday Hornyfest: Bound hosted by Ify, December 28th at Vidiots in Los Angeles! Come see Holiday Hornyfest: Magic Mike XXL hosted by Ify, December 30th at Vidiots in Los Angeles! Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 20, 2024

Today we are looking at the 2024 film, Nightbitch , directed by Marielle Heller, based on the 2021 novel by Rachel Yoder of the same name, starring Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy, and beautiful pack of pooches. Plus we are looking at other films that portray motherhood in a more complicated light. Writer and director, Mo Perkins , joins us. What’s Good: Alonso - Going to Wawa for the first time! Mo - Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Drea - Being on Bluesky This Week's ITIDICs: 1. Even After ‘Kraven the Hunter’ and ‘Madame Web,’ Sony’s Marvel Movies Aren’t Dead (EXCLUSIVE) 2. Zoe Saldaña Feels Actors Who Use CGI for Roles Are Often Overlooked for Awards 3. Anne Hathaway Is ‘Desperate’ to Star in a Christmas Movie: ‘That’s a Weird Bucket List Thing’ Christmas Movie Minute: Chrismess Following Yonder Star Sugar Plum The Santa Class Staff Picks: Alonso - The Brutalist Mo - My Old Ass Drea - Holiday In Handcuffs Plugs! Come see Alonso intro Carol and sign books at the American Cinematheque THIS SUNDAY (December 22nd, at 7pm in Los Angeles)! Come see Holiday Hornyfest: A Good Day to Be Black & Sexy hosted by Ify! Today, December 13th at Vidiots in Los Angeles! Come see Holiday Hornyfest: Shortbus hosted by Ify, December 21st at Vidiots in Los Angeles! Come see Holiday Hornyfest: Bound hosted by Ify, December 28th at Vidiots in Los Angeles! Come see Holiday Hornyfest: Magic Mike XXL hosted by Ify, December 30th at Vidiots in Los Angeles! Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 13, 2024

Today we’re looking at the 2024 period drama, Queer, directed by Luca Guadagnino, starring Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey, based on the 1985 novella by William S. Burroughs of the same name. Plus, we are looking at other straight action stars who have portrayed queer characters on screen. Senior Culture Writer for Newsweek, H. Alan Scott , joins us. What’s Good: Alonso - A City Full of Hawks by Stephen Rebello Drea - Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell H. Alan - Hashbrowns Ify - Hating Spirit Airlines This Week's ITIDICs: 82nd annual Golden Globes Announced! The Best Movies of 2024, According to John Waters Olivia Wilde Talks Choosing Art Over Audience Approval: “I Don’t Make Movies So People Love Them” Christmas Movie Minute: Seasons Greetings From Cherry Lane Christmas On Call That Christmas The Holiday Club Staff Picks: Alonso - Kraven the Hunter Drea - September 5 H.Alan - The Birdcage Ify - Holiday Hornyfest at Vidiots this month! See links below to every screening! Plugs! Come see Holiday Hornyfest: A Good Day to Be Black & Sexy hosted by Ify! Today, December 13th at Vidiots in Los Angeles! Come see Holiday Hornyfest: Shortbus hosted by Ify, December 21st at Vidiots in Los Angeles! Come see Holiday Hornyfest: Bound hosted by Ify, December 28th at Vidiots in Los Angeles! Come see Holiday Hornyfest: Magic Mike XXL hosted by Ify, December 30th at Vidiots in Los Angeles! Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 6, 2024

Today we are looking at 2024’s hit musical movie adaptation, Wicked: Part I, directed by Jon M. Chu, starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. Plus we hear from the listener looking for movie recs while they recover from surgery. Author Paul Miles Schneider (The Silver Shoes trilogy) joins us. What’s Good: Alonso - BFI Classic’s 3 Women by Justin Wyatt Drea - Spirit Awards 2024 nominations Paul - Thanksgiving up in the Pacific Northwest Ify - Thanksgiving meal (Al Pastor Turkey) This Week's ITIDICs: 1. Thanksgiving Box Office Record: ‘Moana 2’ Scores Dazzling $225 Million Debut, ‘Wicked’ Adds Huge $118 Million 2. Sebastian Stan’s Variety ‘Actors on Actors’ Halted Because No Other Talent Wants to Talk About Trump 3. ‘Wolfs’ Director Jon Watts Tells Apple: No Sequel, I Don’t Trust You Christmas Movie Minute: Holiday Touchdown To Have & To Holiday Christmas Under The Lights A 90s Christmas Deck The Walls Staff Picks: Alonso - The Gathering (1977) Drea - Hard Truths Paul - Miracle of Marcelino (in Spanish) Ify - The Wiz Plugs! Get the Silver Shoes trilogy from Paul Miles Schneider! Los Angeles! Come see Alonso, this Saturday, December 7th at Vidiots doing a book signing and introducing the Hitchcock film, Rope, at 4:15pm! Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 29, 2024

We are looking at 2024’s Gladiator II , a sequel to the original 2000 film, also directed by Ridley Scott. It stars Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Connie Nielsen. Plus we look at the Top Turkeys of 2024 and our favorite Legacy Sequels. Writer and comedian, Kevin Avery ( The Great North, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver ), joins us. What’s Good: Alonso - Disco: Music, Movies, and Mania under the Mirror Ball by Frank Decaro Drea - Embracing sneakers Kevin - Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham Ify - Kendrick Lamar’s new album, GNX Christmas Movie Minute: Saint Nick of Bethlehem A Novel Noel Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny Mistletoe Murders Christmas in the Spotlight Staff Picks: Alonso - Nutcrackers Drea - Maria/Maria by Callas Kevin - Crimson Tide Ify - Red One Plugs! Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 22, 2024

We are looking at the 2024 Netflix adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning August Wilson play, The Piano Lesson, directed by Malcolm Washington, starring John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Ray Fisher, and Samuel L. Jackson. Plus we take a music-movie quiz written by Steven Ray Morris . Emmy-winning film and television producer, Shelby Stone , joins us. What’s Good: Drea - Celebrity Look Alike Competitions Shelby - Not Snowing or Freezing on the East Coast/Her pets Alonso - A Season for Soft Foods (A can of Campbells’ Cream of Chicken Soup) ITIDIC: 1. Several high-profile filmmakers pull their films out of Poland’s Camerimage Film Festival following a Misogynist op-ed written by the festival’s founder and head Marek Żydowicz. - https://deadline.com/2024/11/coralie-fargeat-the-substance-camerimage-marek-zydowicz-women-cinematographers-1236178278/ - https://www.thewrap.com/camerimage-festival-jury-we-wholeheartedly-support-gender-inclusivity/ - https://deadline.com/2024/11/steve-mcqueen-blitz-camerimage-film-festival-2024-marek-zydowicz-female-cinematographers-1236174179/ 2. Anna Kendrick Felt ‘Gross’ Making Money Off ‘Woman of the Hour,’ Donated All Her Pay to Anti-Violence Charities: ‘Felt Like the Least I Could Do’ 3. Pop-Loving Beauty Brand E.l.f. Cosmetics Launches Production Arm Christmas Movie Minute: Festival of Trees Tis the Season to be Irish Christmas with the Singhs Jingle Bell Run Confessions of a Christmas Letter Hot Frosty Staff Picks: Drea - Flow Shelby - Nightbitch Alonso - Carnage for Christmas Plugs! Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 15, 2024

We are taking a look at A24’s 2024 spiritual horror film, Heretic, starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East about two Mormon missionaries whose faith is tested by a seemingly awkward, but polite man. Plus we look at more movies about playing games. Oh No, Ross and Carrie 's Ross Blocher joins us. What’s Good: Alonso - Direct action and act locally Drea - SKINCARE (medicube collagen overnight wrap and peel facial mask pack!) Ross - Moana 2 Ify - Flyover Comedy Festival in St. Louis this weekend! ITIDIC: 1. ‘Wicked’ Dolls: Mattel Apologizes for Mistakenly Linking to Adult Porn Site on Packaging 2. Mubi Cancels Turkish Film Festival Over Istanbul City Hall ‘Queer’ Ban 3. Sean Baker Says the Fight for Theatrical Before Streaming Is Now a Permanent Battle Christmas Movie Minute: Red One Five Golden Rings Santa Tell Me Holidazed (series) Unwrapping Christmas Mistletoe Murders Staff Picks: Drea - Conclave Alonso - Meet Me Next Christmas Ross - Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Ify - SLC Punk Plugs! Oh No, Ross And Carrie on Facebook! Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 8, 2024

We are taking a look at the new Steve McQueen film Blitz, the 2024 historical war drama starring Saoirse Ronan as Rita, a single mother, working in a bomb factory, and introducing Elliot Heffernan as her son, George. Plus we look at other films where characters go on a journey to find their way home again. What’s Good: Alonso - Phyllis theme song Drea - “John” sign, NYC marathon Ify - Landmark Theatres ITIDIC: 1. Jennifer Lopez & Anthony Ramos Mattel Animated Movie ‘Bob The Builder’ Heading To Amazon MGM Studios – The Dish 2. China’s Hishow Acquires ‘Megalopolis’; Ramps Up Slate Of Prestige Festival Titles For China Release 3. Hallmark Holiday Stars Won’t Be Ignored by Hollywood Anymore: ‘I Treat Each Production Like a Martin Scorsese Film’ Christmas Movie Minute: Best Christmas Pageant Ever Sudden Case of Christmas My Sweet Austrian Holiday Our Holiday Story Holiday Mismatch Staff Picks: Alonso - Christmas Eve in Miller's Point Drea - Their Finest / My Old Ass Ify - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Plugs! Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 1, 2024

We are taking a look at Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut, Woman of the Hour, the new Netflix movie focusing on the true story about serial killer Rodney Alcala’s 1978 appearance on The Dating Game. Plus we look at other true crime stories dramatized on film. Lucy Fitzgerald from Wine & Crime joins us. What’s Good: Alonso - End of Daylight Savings Time Drea - Memorizing Geography Lucy - Going to Italy Ify - Magic-Con ITIDIC: Newsom calls for big boost in funding for California’s film and TV tax credit, throwing Hollywood a lifeline Nicole Kidman Says She’s Acting in So Many Projects Because ‘I Can Create Jobs for People’ and Help Newcomers in Hollywood ‘Oregon Trail’ Action-Comedy Movie In Development at Apple Christmas Movie Minute: Hallmark Mystery Christmas Charade Five Year Christmas Party See You Next Christmas Staff Picks: Alonso - Chasing Chasing Amy Drea - A Real Pain Lucy - True Crime Bullshit & Somewhere In The Pines Ify - Don’t Breathe Plugs! Listen to Wine & Crime Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 25, 2024

Anora is a 2024 romantic-comedy (?) written and directed by Sean Baker (Tangerine, The Florida Project), starring Mikey Madison as stripper Anora Mikheeva, and follows her beleaguered romance with Vanya (Mark Eidelstein), the son of a Russian Oligarch. All that and a discussion of other films portraying sex work. What’s Good: Alonso - Christmas Movie Magic: The Game! Drea - A freshly, deep-cleaned fan (Doing the one small thing). Ify - Benadryl and When We Were Young ITIDIC: Alien: Romulus is Bringing Its Terror to VHS in December Meta Teams with Blumhouse to Test Movie Gen AI Tool Who Needs Critics When You Have Influencers? Staff Picks: Alonso - Piece By Piece Drea - Compartment No. 6 Ify - Smile 2 Plugs! Come see The Fog and hear Alonso talk about it on October 27th at The Frida Cinema! Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 18, 2024

The Substance is a 2024 body horror film written and directed by French filmmaker Coralie Farageat, starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid. The film follows a recently displaced celebrity who decides to take a secret drug that temporarily creates a younger version of herself with unexpected side effects. All that and a discussion of films that make you squirm. The one and only Katya Zamolodchikova joins us. What’s Good: Alonso - Christmas Movie Ultimate Trivia Book by Neal E. Fischer Drea - Friend Trip! Katya - Woman of the Hour Ify - Biqtch Puddin Substance drag performance ITIDIC: Dueling Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce-inspired films set to debut this fall on Lifetime and Hallmark Harrison Ford Says Avoiding Marvel Roles is "Silly" When MCU Films Provide "Good Experiences for an Audience," Calls the Death of Movie Stars "Rubbish" Elon Musk accused of copying designs by I, Robot director Staff Picks: Alonso - Basketcase Drea - Anora Katya - Candyman (1992) Ify - Margaret Qualley Plugs! Go see Katya live in your city (Trixie And Katya Live)! This weekend, see Alonso during the Deck The Hallmark marathon! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 11, 2024

Joker: Folie à Deux is the 2024 follow-up to 2019’s Joker. Directed again by Todd Phillips (of The Hangover fame originally), it stars Joaquin Phoenix (reprising the Oscar-winning role as Arthur Fleck), joined by musician-turned-actor Lady Gaga, playing the iconic comic book character Lee Quinzel aka Harley Quinn. All that and discussion of other musical moments in “none-musicals.” What’s Good: Alonso - Sally Field gets real. Drea - LA Voterguide 2024 Ify - Corn telethon to fight Project 2025 ITIDIC: Airline apologises after R-rated Dakota Johnson film played to all passengers Toxic Fandom: How Hollywood Is Battling Fans Who Are ‘Just Out for Blood’ — From Social Media Boot Camps to Superfan Focus Groups Disney’s ‘Princess Diaries 3’ Gets Royal Treatment, Sets Adele Lim As Director Staff Picks: Alonso - Terrifier 3 Drea - Casa Bonita Mi Amor Ify - Chicago (2002) Plugs! Purchase Corpses, Fools and MonstersThe History and Future of Transness in Cinema Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 4, 2024

Will & Harper is a 2024 American documentary film directed by Josh Greenbaum and follows Will Ferrell and Harper Steele as the duo made a 17-day road trip across the United States discussing Harper’s transition, and their friendship. All that and discussion of other iconic friendships in cinema. Film Critic and Essayist, Willow Maclay joins us! What’s Good: Alonso - Texas State Fair Drea - Free Covid tests Willow - Spooky double features at The Brattle on October 8th and 9th Ify - Wasteland Festival ITIDIC: James Cameron Joins Board of Stability AI in Coup for Tech Firm SAG-AFTRA Launches Bid to Organize Intimacy Coordinators Lionsgate Offering Employees Voluntary Severance Amid “Disrupted Business Environment” Staff Picks: Alonso - Tea With The Dames Drea - It's What's Inside Willow - The Silence of The Lambs Ify - The Substance Plugs! Purchase Corpses, Fools and MonstersThe History and Future of Transness in Cinema Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 27, 2024

After undergoing facial-reconstructive surgery, Edward becomes fixated on an actor in a stage production based on his former life. That’s the setup for A Different Man starring Sebastian Stan, written and directed by Aaron Schimberg. All that and a discussion of best plays-within-films from movie history. Writer and film critic Kristen Lopez joins us! What’s Good: Alonso - Kelly Bishop, The Third Gilmore Girl Drea - zackfox.com Kristen - finally ready to start Spooky Season Ify - Ranting for a good cause (fundraising for Ysabel Jorado campaign) ITIDIC: Major Cineplexes Plan $2 Billion Upgrade Magic: the Gathering Animated Series Hits the Restart Button with New Showrunner Saiorse Ronan Could Make Oscar History Staff Picks: Alonso - In the Summers Drea - Rez Ball Kristen - The Wild Robot Ify - The Substance kristenklopez.com Ticklish Business Plugs! See In The Summers Watch Rez Ball Watch Hollywood Black Watch The Mirror Game See Alonso in Dallas with The Last of Sheila (9/26) Watch Drea’s A New York Story Follow us on BlueSky , Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 20, 2024

An 18 year old scores a phone number...for herself at 39. That's the soft sci-fi hook of Megan Park's second movie, a coming of age story that is very much of this era, even if it has its eyes on the future. All that and a discussion of best and worst older/younger character casting choices. Plus, big life news from Producer Marissa, who joins in as an all-episode guest this time around. What’s Good Alonso - Agatha All Along Drea - Moo Dang the baby pygmy hippo in Thailand Marissa - English Teacher Ify - painting Warhammer guys and thinking ITIDIC Sundance Narrows Down Its List of Potential Venues to 3 Cities Tyler the Creator Making His Movie Debut in Josh Safdie’s A24 Table Tennis Movie Staff Picks Drea - His Three Daughters Alonso - Seconds Marissa - Between the Temples Ify - Freaky Friday (2003) Plugs! Listen to Feeling Seen Watch The Mirror Game Listen to Sweet Valley Diaries See Alonso in Dallas with The Last of Sheila (9/26) Watch Drea's A New York Story Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 13, 2024

We go into a whole song and dance this week over Tim Burton's new BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE,. with Riley Silverman as our special guest. Then we'll remember (and suggest) some movies that made/would make for pretty bizarre Saturday Morning cartoons. What’s Good Alonso - Big Ice Cubes™ Drea - Ross Taylor’s NYC exhibit, A knowing History Riley - Reading streak Ify - Chris Tucker’s protection of his car ITIDIC a.) Almodovar’s Latest Wins the Golden Lion b) . Happy Gilmore 2 is “Officially In Production” c). James Earl Jones Passes Away at 93 Staff Picks Drea - ROBOT DREAMS Alonso - CLOSE YOUR EYES Riley - ELEMENTAL Ify - SCREAM Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 6, 2024

Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum lead an ensemble cast of blissful (and, for a while, blissfully unaware) island-timers in mind- and genre-bending new movie BLINK TWICE. Amber Benson (filmmaker, writer, and actor) joins us to uncover the secrets of Slater King’s mysterious island. Then we do a movie quiz about actors who’ve dabbled (and then some) in directing. What’s Good Alonso - general food quality in Italy/Europe Drea - the Paralympics (and the release of A New York Story !) Amber - pugs Ify - traveling to London for his show at Leicester Square Theatre ITIDIC TikTok May Be Driving More Folks to Theaters California Senate Passes a Law Requiring Consent for AI Replicas of Deceased Actors Staff Picks Alonso - Lover of Men Drea - Rebel Ridge (and A New York Story !) Amber - The Last of Sheila Ify - Skywalkers: A Love Story Slayers: A Buffyverse Story on Audible Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 30, 2024

A book adaptation with cast of leading ladies to die for, three life stories, and only two hours to get it all out! We've got the smart and radiant Shar Jossell (newly elected President of NABJLA!) here with us to fill in the gaps. Then, we pitch some movies of our own, about unexpected celebrities in unexpected places. What’s Good Alonso - WHAMMY! Drea - Photobook from Gidget Shar - Strawberry horchata smoothie Ify - LARP Bar with Amanda Turner in Austin ITIDIC Now Entering the Streaming Service Arena…Chick-fil-A? Lionsgate Gets Into Trouble With Megalopolis Trailer Staff Picks Alonso - Something New Drea - Tokyo Cowboy Shar - Waiting to Exhale Ify - Caligula: The Ultimate Cut Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 23, 2024

We’re getting into that 2008 headspace with Sean Wang’s narrative feature debut, Dìdi. Then, a not-quite-a-Hotline “call” from Marissa about movies that showcase how media worked in the past. What’s Good Alonso - a nice, cold meal Drea - her movie to screen in White Bear Lake, MN Ify - meeting Alonso’s nephew at a CommandFest ITIDIC Despicable Me Director On Idea of Live-action Minions Movie: “God I Hope Not” James Gunn Doubts There Will Be Much Need for Reshoots on his Superman Borderlands Is Headed to Streaming Like, Now Staff Picks Drea - Eighth Grade Alonso - Close to You Ify - North Hollywood , mid90s Ify’s FBI Story Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 16, 2024

It’s a thriller. It’s a Josh Hartnett vehicle. It’s…a comedy? But is it the kind of trap you want to fall into, or the kind you want to avoid? Our mileage varies, but one thing is for sure: cinema yappers and movie snitches are both likely to get bonechilling glares from a MaxFilm host. We’ve got culture writer and film critic Fran Hoepfner along for these Shyamal-antics, plus a hotline question about memorable moviegoing experiences. What’s Good Alonso - Imane Khelif’s gold medal, but really her cyberbullying lawsuit Drea - Seeing Ify in a short, but really her new movie, A New York Story ! Fran - Albero dei Gelati yellow bell pepper gelato Ify - Gundams survived the big quake ITIDIC At D23, An Announcement about…Nine Inch Nails? Dominic Sessa will play Anthony Bourdain Joaquin Phoenix Made an 11th-Hour Exit from the next Todd Haynes Film Staff Picks Alonso - The Stepfather Drea - Jackpot! (also Virgin Suicides ) Fran - Rap World Ify - The Faculty Alonso Duralde presents No Time for Love at the Los Feliz 3 Fran on Letterboxd Leave us a Hotline message! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 9, 2024

Colman Domingo does it again, this time alongside a cast of mostly real-life former participants in the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing penitentiary. The Boston Globe 's Odie Henderson is with us to take a closer look at a film that is, in fact, one of A24's latest. Then, a movie quiz that is much sillier than the film at hand! What’s Good Alonso - Hollywood Black on MGM+ Drea - time with friends in the Midwest Odie - “Blaxploitation, Baby!” Film Festival at Film Forum Ify - Naomi getting into CoraQuest ITIDIC Britney Spears Biopic Set at Universal On Hot Ones, Vince Vaughn Predicts the Return of R-Rated Comedies Tom Cruise Rumored to Be Doing a Hollywood Stunt to Mark Handoff of Summer Games Double Trouble on Letterboxd Staff Picks Alonso - Daughters Drea - Jockey Odie - Quiz Show Ify - Life Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 2, 2024

This week, Ify is reunited with the host of Very Important People , but not dressed as a purple alien this time, AND Alonso gets to meet the star of his favorite Hallmark movie of last year ( Round and Round )...and oh hey, it’s the same person, TWISTER superfan Vic Michaelis! It’s all in celebration of some tornado chasin’ (and Glen Powell in the rain in a white t-shirt) in Lee Isaac Chung’s TWISTERS! Then, we get our Hall of Excellence results (Best Time Travel Movie) and we fantasize about our dream 4DX experiences. Ify even predicts some 4DX news about TWISTERS ! What’s Good Alonso - weaponizing “creepy” Drea - Regional ads Ify - Comic-Con speed run Vic - the repartee? Staff Picks Drea - My Old Ass Alonso - Faye Vic - Twisters , Rachel Ify - American Honey Equality Florida Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 26, 2024

Today we're taking a look at a movie from director Luke Gilford that started out as a book of photographs taken on the Gay Rodeo circuit and became a lot more. It's NATIONAL ANTHEM, with EUROVANGELISTS' own Oscar Montoya as our very special guest! Plus, we're naming favorite instances of drag on film and pitching fresh Westerns that deserve that angel investor capital. What’s Good Alonso - McConnell’s x See’s Candy Ice Cream Collab Drea - Minnesota State Fair’s “Fried Ranch” Oscar - Platform Crocs Ify - going to the beach (esp Carbon, Zuma)/ “listening to me” Drag Moment Movie Mentions See them as a Letterboxd List! Sylvia Scarlett Some Like it Hot Yentl Victor/Victoria Bugs Bunny Port Authority Romeo + Juliet To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar Legend Cole Escola’s “Our Home Out West” Staff Picks Alonso - Small Town Gay Bar Drea - A Quiet Place: Day One (and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe ) Oscar - Hellzapoppin’ Ify - Boys in the Sand (FYI: NSFW) Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 19, 2024

Listener Harrison gave us a great shortlist of films to choose from this year – a prize Harrison became eligible for by supporting the show at MaximumFun.org/join . We went with Nahnatchka Khan’s slasher comedy from last year, TOTALLY KILLER (starring Kiernan Shipka as a teen who ends up back in time and tries to catch a murderer…before the murderer catches her! That inspires our latest slate of Hall of Excellence nominees: Best Time Travel Movie. (Vote for your winner at facebook.com/groups/maximumfilm before July 29, 2024). What’s Good Alonso - Not watching the news Drea - cat ordeal over at last Ify - WHOOP band Hall of Excellence Nominees Alonso - Time After Time Drea - Peggy Sue Got Married Ify - Interstellar Staff Picks Drea - The Final Girls Alonso - Let It Snow Ify - The Blackening Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 12, 2024

The third installment of Ti West's maybe-a-trilogy, MaXXXine follows up on the bloody sagas of X and Pearl . And it does so in 1980s LA drag. Writer and critic Sarah Gorr joins us to share her big feelings about it! Then most of us take a Hotline email about introductions to horror for the horror-averse. What’s Good Alonso: Corpses, Fools and Monsters by Willow Maclay and Caden Gardner Drea: European election relief Sarah: Sister’s first visit to LA Ify: Sundresses, day parties…etc ITIDIC John Cena is Retiring from the WWE Toho Will Release My Hero Academia: You’re Next in the US Mark Ruffalo Got The Avengers Cast Together to Dub the Film in the Lakota Language Staff Picks Alonso - FTA Drea - Dandelion Sarah - Mother, Couch Ify - A Nightmare on Elm Street Sarah’s Letterboxd list, “Horror 101" Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 5, 2024

Director Erica Tremblay's narrative feature debut stars Lily Gladstone and Isobel Deroy-Olson as an aunt and niece on the Seneca-Cayuga rez. After a long search for distribution, it's finally found its home on AppleTV+. We'll tell you why you should look out for it, and then round out the aunt-ly experience with a movie quiz all about the Aunts of Cinema. What's Good Alonso - the hand fan Drea - Diet Cherry Ginger Ale ("Fruit Splash") Ify - not the hockey clinic, but Arizona Hard Iced Tea ITIDIC IATSE and Studios Reach a Tentative Agreement Wicked Release Moved Up to Nov 22 – The Same Weekend as Gladiator 2 World’s Largest Screen X Auditorium to Open at a New Jersey Mega-Mall Staff Picks Alonso - Catch the Fair One Drea - Frybread Face and Me Ify - Sorry to Bother You Look out for: Justin Simien’s BLACK HOLLYWOOD on MGM+ Alonso's screening in Tennessee Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 28, 2024

June Squibb’s film career has always defied expectations for what an actor can do at what age. So why not star in your first headlining role - an action movie no less- at 94? We talk THELMA, then pitch some frankly amazing ideas for future action thrillers with unlikely stars. What’s Good Alonso - Sasha Geffen’s article on Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Welcome to the Pleasuredome Drea - returning to swimming Ify - cropping his t-shirts…oh and TV Chef Fantasy League , now on MaxFun! ITIDIC Neon Exec: Independent Films Have to be an “Event” to succeed in theaters Boulder Looking Like A Top Candidate to be the New Home of Sundance Eddie Murphy Says New Shrek is Coming…and a Donkey Movie Staff Picks Drea - Kinds of Kindness Alonso - Tuesday Ify - Speed Racer Alonso on Go Fact Yourself See Alonso at the Academy Museum w/Justin Simien on 6/29 Alonso on The Flop House Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 21, 2024

Comedian Erin Foley joins the gang to take a look back at the best lesbian neo-noir 1996 has to offer…which is also probably the best of all of those things that any year has to offer. The first movie directed by the Wachowskis, Bound gets more intriguing as time marches on. And now it also has has 4K Blu-Ray restoration from Criterion . Then we take a hotline call from a listener wondering about what movies we might remake from a different directorial perspective. What’s Good Alonso - Swiffers Drea - Jenny Nicholson rabbithole (here’s that Hallmark video Alonso mentions) Erin - WNBA All-Star Weekend in Arizona Ify - Beer League Hockey (w/ comedians) ITIDIC Sony Buys Alamo Drafthouse AMC Has Its Best Weekend of 2024 Megalopolis Finds a Distributor – Lionsgate Staff Picks Alonso - Big Boys Drea - Janet Planet , Thelma Ify - Thelma Erin - Billy Elliot Erin's long-running women's sports podcast is Herlights Alonso’s Upcoming Events w/ Hollywood Pride : Johnny Guitar at The Frida Cinema, 6/22/24 All About Eve at the Egyptian, 6/25/24 (w/ Ben Mankiewicz) Bound 4K restoration at the Egyptian, 6/26/24 Signing and discussion w/Justin Simien at the Academy Museum, 6/29/24 Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 14, 2024

What happens when a Spanish director adapts an American graphic novel into a dialogue-free animated film? Laughter, tears, and an Oscar nomination, apparently. Sierra Katow joins us to get into this conversation (which we've carefully cordoned off with warnings and chapter markers to avoid any big spoilers)! Then everyone shares some animated films that delivered adult-level gut-punch moments. What’s Good Alonso - Cannon Films Promo Reel 1986 Sierra - Children of Blood and Bone Ify - Indie creators at Summer Games Fest ITIDIC Warner Bros to Premiere a Fully-Animated Looney Tunes Movie This Week ‘Terrifier’ Actor Cast as Steamboat Willie in Upcoming Horror Film ‘Screamboat’ Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliot Making 10th Movie Together This Fall (on Hallmark) Staff Picks Alonso - Earth Girls Are Easy (and also Palace ) Sierra - Fantasia Ify - Antz Get your own “Tap the Sign” sign, hand-lettered design by Producer Marissa, to proclaim your commitment to PhYSiCAL MeDiA! Alonso's Plugs: Alonso on Bullseye The Flop House: Boat Trip The Film Library: A Kanopy Podcast Free with Ads: The Opposite of Sex Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 7, 2024

From Pamela Adlon (her feature debut as a director!) and comedy pals Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau, the comedy Babes is expanding this week across US theaters. We are joined by director (and mom) Trish Sie ( Players , PitchPerfect 3 ) to talk about the film, which may or may not be anything like Bridesmaids . Then the gang will pitch some movies about personal experiences which the movies rarely get quite right. What’s Good Drea - Davey and Jonesie’s Locker Trish - Terrible, Thanks for Asking Ify - In his Cure era Alonso’s Book covered in PEOPLE ITIDIC Deadpool & Wolverine Enters the Popcorn Bucket Conversation Streamers Roll Out “Pride Month” Collections Criterion Hulu Max Netflix Paramount+ Prime The Infamous Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience is Now an Internet Musical Staff Picks Drea - Ghostlight Trish - The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Ify - Mrs. Doubtfire Check out Trish’s new On Cue Podcast Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 31, 2024

Our friend Maria Lewis joins us from Australia once again, this time to break down George Miller’s highly anticipated follow-up to FURY ROAD (that’s also a prequel to FURY ROAD). Then we answer a hotline call about “stereotypical” characters that don’t rub us the wrong way for some reason. What’s Good Alonso - TIME Magazine issue from his birthday Drea - “digital pebbling” Maria - the healing power of friendship Ify - Being in Ohio ITIDIC The Next “Benoit Blanc Mystery” Has Its Title Palme d’Or Announced - And It’s 5 in a Row for NEON Guy Branum talking about Baron Harkonnen on FEELING SEEN Staff Picks Alonso - Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker Drea - Patty Cake$ Maria - After the Party Ify - Emma. Maria’s latest books: Mockingbird: Strike Out: A Marvel: Heroines Novel Assassin's Creed Mirage: Daughter of No One The Graveyard Shift Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 24, 2024

The latest (and second) film from director Jane Schoenbrun is a glimpse into the void, into the ‘90s, and into a whole lot more – it all depends on how you’re watching. We’re joined by MaxFilm producer (and now host of the new show, Primer ), Christian Dueñas to see it all. Then, we have a fast and loose movie quiz about…Justice! What’s Good Alonso - Jenny Nicholson’s 4-Hour Deep Dive into the Star Wars Hotel’s Failure Drea - clocking the perfect mileage Christian - “Sex Vampire” playlist and the artist Filmmaker Ify - Postal Service/Death Cab concert ITIDIC Cannes First “Hit” Is the Unexpected Emilia Perez Yorgos Lanthimos Has Already Set His NEXT Next movie at Focus #MaxFilmontheCroisette Staff Picks Drea - Hit Man Alonso - Little Darlings Christian - Skinamarink Ify - Detective Pikachu Subscribe to PRIMER, new from Maximum Fun! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 17, 2024

David Leitch, the director of Atomic Blonde , Bullet Train , and Hobbs & Shaw , got his Hollywood start as a stunt man. Now he’s coming full circle, making an action/comedy/romance about that stunt life, with a pair of Oscar-nominated Barbenheimer love interests at the center. And we’ve got filmmaker April Wright , director of Stuntwomen: The Untold Story , here to offer an insider’s perspective! What’s Good Alonso - The Circle April - Taurus World Stunt Awards Drea - new Doctor Who with Jinx Monsoon ITIDIC George Clooney to Make His Broadway Debut in Good Night and Good Luck Adaptation Art Directors Guild Suspends Their Training Program B Movie Legend Roger Corman Has Died at 98 Staff Picks Alonso - Stunt Rock April - Dolemite Is My Name Drea - Birds of Prey You can watch April’s movie Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story on all of Alonso’s streaming services, and even some others ! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 10, 2024

Luca Guadagnino’s latest film (and biggest to date) has been the talk of cinema circles since its release. Whether it’s causing a thirst for threesomes, a craving for churros, or a burning desire to pick up a racket, folks have been talking about it, and now we are too, with help from LAFCA President and critic Robert Abele ! Then we’ll hear a lot more about Alonso’s forthcoming book, HOLLYWOOD PRIDE, out soon on May 14! What’s Good Alonso - Justin Chang winning a Pulitzer Prize Drea - PRF Facial in Vegas Robert - LA Lemons galore and making food with them Ify - Warhammer Cafe in Monrovia ITIDIC Slamdance Is Moving to Los Angeles! Vin Diesel’s Riddick Sequel Will Begin Filming This Fall McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys Are Revealing MCU Spoilers Vin Diesel Street Sharks Demo (as referenced by Ify) Tennis player Andrea Petkovic’s review in The Guardian (referenced by Robert) ***Order a signed copy of Alonso’s book from Book Soup*** Staff Picks Drea - The Idea of You Alonso - Egoist Robert - Whatever is on Criterion 24/7! (also: Evil Does Not Exist ) Ify - Dial M for Murder Get your Physical Media Sign for tapping! Art by Producer Marissa…tap at will! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 3, 2024

Writer/director (and Chicago native) Minhal Baig’s newest film centers around Malik and Eric, two young kids going through the things young kids go through, with the added complications of life in the Cabrini Green housing projects of the ‘90s. Robert Daniels (another Chicagoan) is here to help us talk through it. Then, a Hall of Excellence update and a Hotline letter that inspires a plethora of short film recommendations! What’s Good Alonso - Support socks Drea - Bentonville lineup announced Robert - belated birthday dinner at Italian Village Ify - big wooden sword ITIDIC Jennifer Aniston Producing a 9 to 5 Remake Messi is Getting His Own TV Show to Premiere at Cannes Hollywood Sacrificing Massive Profits through Racial Inequality Cruising Electric (1980) Yearbook short Staff Picks Drea - I Saw the TV Glow Alonso - Our Song Robert - Mr. Thank You Ify - The Great Debaters Get your Physical Media Sign for tapping! Art by Producer Marissa…tap at will! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 26, 2024

Studio Ghibli’s GKIDS has a new film out about a little girl who just wants her mom to cook her a really specific dinner. If that sounds like not quite enough for a movie to be about, then you haven’t seen CHICKEN FOR LINDA! We’ve got returning guest, film critic Carlos Aguilar , on to join the conversation, and we’re even pitching some childhood memories of our own that could become future features. What’s Good Alonso - Cap’n Crunch Cinnamon Crunch Drea - Reusable skincare masks Carlos - Long Beach flea market Ify - Matthew Lillard’s D&D whiskey (Quest’s End), ren faire costume ITIDIC Participant Media closing up shop Tarantino Is Scrapping ‘The Movie Critic’ as his “10th and final film” The Academy’s New Rules Staff Picks Alonso - Uncropped Drea - The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed Carlos - I Like Movies Ify - Baby Reindeer Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 19, 2024

We’ve seen the Sasquatch(es)! We head into the woods to talk wild animal actors, convincing bigfoot suits, bodily functions, and the legend of Sasquatch itself, with comedian and writer Joey Clift. Then, a new set of HALL OF EXCELLENCE nominations, this time for best non-speaking performance! What’s Good Alonso - It Was Vulgar and It Was Beautiful by Jack Lowery Drea - wool dryer balls Joey - Furiosa and Garfield coming out on the same day Ify - Mammoth, moving, and some Warhammer inclusivity stuff ITIDIC At CinemaCon, NATO CEO Warns Studios Against Relying on Blockbusters At Coachella, Will Smith Makes a Surprise Appearance to sing ‘Men in Black’ Staff Picks Drea - Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter Alonso - Pom Poko (also callback to Hundreds of Beavers ) Joey - Fancy Dance Ify - Monkey Man Get your own “Tap the Sign” sign, hand-lettered design by Producer Marissa, to proclaim your commitment to PhYSiCAL MeDiA! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 12, 2024

Vera Drew’s very personal, exceedingly irreverent, and definitely unauthorized THE PEOPLE’S JOKER got its TIFF premiere in 2022, but has been fighting a path to (legally) be shown in theaters ever since. That fight is finally over, and THE PEOPLE’S JOKER can be seen by the people…though certain folks seem to be forming their opinions on the movie sight-unseen. We get into the film, plus pitch our own “Code 17” movies (and yes, we’ll explain what that means!). What’s Good Alonso - American Genre Film Archive, and their 15th Anniversary series at USC Drea - Midwesterners of NCAA Women’s Basketball All-Tournament Team Ify - “I’m into fountain pens now” ITIDIC David Lynch Wants to Make An Animated Movie for the whole family Francis Ford Coppola Screened His Self-Funded Epic to Studios…So Who’s Buying? Disney Sets (and Re-Sets) a Ton of Movie Release Dates Through 2026 Staff PIcks Alonso - Two for the Road Drea - Rotting in the Sun Ify - Between Two Ferns: The Movie Call the Hotline! maximumfun.org/hotline Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 5, 2024

The second feature from director Rose Glass has been on our watchlist since Sundance…even longer in the case of our guest Mallory O’Meara ( Reading Glasses ), who had the film’s poster on her wall far before its premiere. Now that we’ve left Arrakis in the rearview, we’ve got our hands free to take on the buff and bloody (and yes, horny) LOVE LIES BLEEDING. What’s Good Drea - graphite chopsticks/improved chopstick game Mallory - Washington Capitals making the NHL playoffs Alonso - The Good Place (finally!) ITIDIC Dev Patel’s AMA Sheds Light on the Challenges of Indie Filmmaking Ang Lee Rejects 3D, Saying the Industry Is Not Built For It The Billboard Charts May Be Broken Letterboxd list "Song Lyrics as Titles" Staff Picks Drea - Pain & Gain Alonso - Pumping Iron / Pumping Iron II: The Women Mallory - My Animal Ify - also My Animal malloryomeara.com Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 29, 2024

It’s the final episode of Dune Month, aka “How You Dune? Month”...and it’s also the final days of #MaxFunDrive! If you’ve got the means and you’ve been putting it off, please join or upgrade to keep the MaxFilm flowing (much like the spice must flow). Head to maximumfun.org/join . And remember to email a screenshot of your confirmation email to maximumfilm@maximumfun.org to get a Staff Pick from one of the gang! IGN’s Kim Horcher joins us for the grande finale of a truly epic month (and don’t worry, Alonso weighs in too – PS, Pre order the audiobook of Hollywood Pride !) What’s Good Drea - (Righteous fury re: Ify not telling her about) having the best drag queens on Um, Actually Kim - Girls 5 Eva Ify - end of a bicoastal media and event marathon, and esp Liam ITIDIC Late Night With the Devil Directors Explain Their Use of AI Titanic Door Sells at auction for over $700k World’s First Dragon Ball Theme Park Announced in Saudi Arabia Staff Picks Drea - La Chimera Kim - surprise anti-pick! Best. Christmas. Ever! Ify - Sicario Kim’s Physical Media Piece Kim’s Dune Bucket Piece Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 22, 2024

It’s #MaxFunDrive! Join (or upgrade or boost your existing membership!) to support this show directly at MaximumFun.org/join ! Both monthly memberships and one-time annual membership plans are available. Thank you for everything – we couldn’t do this without you! As "Dune Month" (aka "How You Dune? Month") winds toward its climax, a foray into the world of documentary to glimpse the Dune that might have been. But would it have been…good? The Flop House ’s Elliott Kalan is our dream guest, and the feeling is mutual! Plus, we pitch some other unmade projects whose true Hollywood stories we’d love to see on screen. What’s Good Drea - A Good Bad Boy: Luke Perry and How a Generation Grew Up by Margaret Wappler Elliott - Pole to Pole with Michael Palin Alonso - making a recipe “wrong” with the right ingredients Ify (probably) meeting Stu IRL ITIDIC Survey Says Millennials and Gen-Z Want Original Movies and TV In Other Survey News…34% of Adults Would Rather Screen than Stream Amazon False Advertising Lawsuit ( re: selling digital content ) Staff Picks Drea - Snack Shack Elliott - Anvil! The Story of Anvil Alonso - Hundred of Beavers Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 20, 2024

This podcast is part of the #MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to help this podcast continue and get great gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join and become a MaxFun Member for as little as $5 a month. You can also upgrade or boost your membership for as little as $1 more a month to help the show out even more and earn gifts and certain levels. It all started with a text from Ify (who else?). Each host has chosen a "horny movie" to discuss with the class. Here's a sneak peek of the first episode, which is all about Drea's pick -- THE HANDMAIDEN (2016). To hear the whole episode, the whole MAXIMUM HORNY! series, and the entire back catalog of MaxFilm and MaxFun bonus content, you gotta be a member! Maximumfun.org/join ! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 18, 2024

This special network wide event is a celebration of the MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join . We’re kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts. J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong from “ Go Fact Yourself ” are joined by: Alonso Duralde & Drea Clark - “ Maximum Film! ” Alexis B. Preston - “ Comfort Creatures ” Ben Harrison - “ Greatest Trek ” and “ The Greatest Generation ” If you’d like to hear more hosts competing for trivia supremacy, visit Maximumfun.org for the full version of this show. Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 15, 2024

DUNE MONTH CONTINUES! If you, too, are indulging in a Dune Month, YOU might find yourself searching certain video sharing website for 2000's Sci Fi Channel miniseries FRANK HERBERT'S DUNE, aka "The one where Paul Atreides is bringing big Anakin Skywalker energy." Or perhaps you'd like to skip that and just listen to us tell you about it. Either way, this is the episode for you! We're talking all 90 minutes of Episode 1, comparing it to all the other DUNEs we know, and doing it all with self-described "Dune guy" Jeremy Bent (Eurovangelists, Mission to Zyxx)! Then a quiz about Sci Fi/SyFy Originals... What’s Good Alonso - Mark Harris’s pieces, “ Missing the GBF ” “ How Bad Can It Get For Hollywood ” Drea - Minnesota update Jeremy - Hell Divers 2 Ify - The Oscars being actually good ITIDIC The Oscars Were Last Sunday Staff Picks Alonso - Menus Plaisirs – Les Troisgros Drea - Sunshine (2007) Jeremy - Society of the Snow Ify - Love Lies Bleeding Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 8, 2024

How much Dune is too much Dune? We're fixing to find out this March on Maximum Film! We're starting with the 1984 Lynch/Dino De Laurentiis space opera that was a theatrical flop, yet remains an enduring (cult?) classic. Then we'll pitch some outside-the-box auteur/book series pairings to fantasize about. What’s Good Alonso - Schmigadoon Season 2 Drea - GORP-Core and scroggin Guy - Whenever I Call You Friend at a steakhouse Ify - performing at Leicester Square ITIDIC Dune 2 Makes a Huge Debut Bootleg Willy Wonka Experience to become a literal horror movie AMC Theaters Launching “New” Nicole Kidman Pre-Show Spots Dune “Glossary” handed out in theaters in 1984 Staff Picks Alonso - The Straight Story Drea - Love Lies Bleeding Guy - The Taste of Things Ify - Police Academy Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 1, 2024

This one is a wild ride, y’all. Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke have teamed up to make a wacky, raunchy lesbian road trip crime comedy, and (almost) everyone has an opinion about the results! Then, a hotline question about “litmus test” movies. What’s Good Alonso - reading more James Baldwin ( The Fire Next Time ) Drea - voting and progressive voter guides Ever - bench record and new goals Ify - Naomi’s diorama ITIDIC Tyler Perry Puts $800m Studio Expansion on Hold Because of AI Only 30% of the 100 Top Grossing Movies of 2023 Had Female Leads Spirit Awards Were Last Sunday! Staff Picks Alonso - Gay USA Drea - I Didn’t See You There Ever - The Gay Revolution by Lillian Faderman & Old Yeller Ify - Dune: Part Two Y’all Gay podcast Ever’s upcoming show dates Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 23, 2024

Madame Web is Dakota Johnson seeing the future, barefoot villains with ADR as bad as their intentions, and a surprising dearth of Spider Women fighting crime. But is it the next Morbius ? Is it time to #ReleaseTheClarksonCut? We’ve got resident Spider-Man-man Jordan Morris on the case! Then, a movie quiz about 2003 (did we mention this movie is set in 2003?) What’s Good Alonso - Olive Oil Chocolate Cake Drea - “Who the F did I marry?” TikToks Jordan - Pluto.tv & the Coneheads credits rap (see also: Dragnet rap, “City of Crime” ) Ify - Helldivers 2 ITIDIC Ridley Scott is Making a Biopic about the BeeGees Martin Scorsese’s Powell and Pressburger Doc Picked up by MUBI Travis Kelce is a Movie Producer Now Staff Picks Alonso - Date and Switch Drea - The Promised Land Jordan - American Fiction , Anatomy of a Fall , The Holdovers Ify - Starship Troopers Pre-Order Jordan’s New Comic, Youth Group Listen to Free With Ads , starting 2/27/24 Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 16, 2024

Today's movie takes on the guise of a weird '80s teen comedy, then adds in some supernatural phenomena and some axes. So we consult THE JV CLUB's Janet Varney on the peculiarities of Lisa's high school experience, and then make up some Monster Mash-up movies of our own. What’s Good Alonso - RO-TEL Dip Janet - Mochi Muffins from Third Culture Bakery Drea - Chocolate-dipped Twinkies ITIDIC The Oscars Are Adding a New Category: Best Casting 2023 Sundance Darling FANCY DANCE Finally Finds a Home Crunchyroll Merges with Funimation…Now Funimation Digital Downloads Will Disappear Staff Picks Alonso - Perfect Days Janet - Housebound Drea - Players Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 9, 2024

With one extremely emotive stroke of the metaphorical podcast baton, we complete the magnum opus that is Best Picture Oscar Nominees 2023! Is Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein too big to fit on the small screens at Netflix? Find out in our MAESTRO discussion, for which we're joined by Vanity Fair 's chief critic, Richard Lawson . Then, a fun movie quiz about composer biopics (well, it's fun for some of us!). What’s Good Alonso - Tracy Chapman & Luke Combs singing Fast Car at the Grammys Drea - Tracy Chapman singing Stand By Me on Letterman Richard - Australian Survivor Ify - Levels Nigerian Cuisine in St. Louis ITIDIC America Ferrera Sets Her Directorial Debut Universal Studios Florida Reveals More Plans for “Epic Universe” Theme Park Pedro Almodovar’s Next Film Will Be His First English Language Feature Staff Picks Drea - Amélie Alonso - Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould Richard - Death Trap Ify - The Hangover Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 2, 2024

We catch up with Cord Jefferson's Oscar-nominated comedy that's about more than you might have guessed. Then, we've got new nominees for the Hall of Excellence: Best Fictional Books! What’s Good Alonso - Barbara Streisand’s memoir Drea - Mom’s Dave confusion Ellie - new season of True Detective Ify - clear spheres/foggy balls ITIDIC Godzilla Minus One Inching Towards a Near-Record Box Office Run Sundance Concluded With Some Big Sales Oscar Nominations Came out Last Week… Staff Picks Alonso - Household Saints Drea - Plus One Ellie - The Zone of Interest Ify - Beetlejuice [also showing at Vidiots on 2/3/24] Follow Ellie Foumbi on Instagram Leave a message for the Hotline! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 26, 2024

You’ve heard the Plastics and the Art Freaks talk about their lives and loves. But what if you could hear them SING about it? That’s the service the new Mean Girls musical (adapted from the Broadway show) will provide, should you so desire. We’ve got writer/critic/musical theater wonk B.J. Colangelo with us to navigate the halls of the new North Shore High. Then, we’ll pitch some new grist for the book -> movie -> stage musical -> movie musical mill. What’s Good Alonso - Magic Coke Machine recipe Drea - Ariel Bissett’s YouTube BJ - Finding the Queen Beryl dress Ify - Warhammer Old World and Sketchfest ITIDIC Motive for Ruby Slipper Theft Revealed Lindsay Lohan Sets ‘Our Little Secret’ at Netflix Sundance Kicks Off, Celebrating Its 40th Birthday Staff Picks Drea - Totem Alonso - Heathers the Musical (Live Stage Capture) on Roku BJ - Crush Ify - The Nice Guys Little Women “Christopher Columbus” video Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 19, 2024

We've been keeping tabs on today's movie for a while -- either a couple years or a couple decades, depending on how you count it. To discuss the movie musical adaptation of the stage musical adaptation of the movie adaptation of Alice Walker's classic novel, we brought in Tre'vell Anderson, noted Fantasia Barrino expert (and also a journalist, author, critic and expert in other things). What’s Good Alonso - The Cannon Film Guide, Volume I by Austin Trunick Drea - try turning it off and on again Tre’vell - customized ice cream Ify - “StIfy-core“ ITIDIC Chelsea Handler Hosted the Critics Choice Awards… Broadway’s Shucked Is Becoming a Movie Paramount Marketing Exec Doesn’t Want to Call new Mean Girls a Musical Staff Picks Drea - Advice on Sundance Advance Online ticket sales ( Dìdi (弟弟), Exhibiting Forgiveness , In the Summers , The Mother of All Lies , FRIDA ) Alonso - The Burial of Kojo Tre’vell - Camp Ify - Port Authority Historically Black Phrases Live Follow Tre’vell Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 12, 2024

Based on the tragic real-life story of the wrestling family known professionally as the Von Erichs (liberties were taken, but most of them seem to have tamped the sheer tragedy down somewhat, rather than the other way around), The Iron Claw has been anxiously anticipated by some wrestling fans. Fans like our guest, Danielle Radford, who co-hosts Tights and Fights ! After discussing the movie where actors played some real-life wrestlers, we dish about our favorite wrestlers-turned actors. What’s Good Alonso - Capote's Women by Laurence Leamer Drea - All You Can Eat (and seeing its creators at the Spirit Awards Brunch) Danielle - Old Nintendo games on the Switch Ify - homemaking accomplishments ITIDIC Christopher Nolan Was Dunked on by His Peloton Instructor Alamo Drafthouse Doing Rep Screenings All Year Long Golden Globes “Recap ” (but mostly we fixate on one major element of the show) Staff Picks Alonso - I Am Santa Claus Drea - Miss Shampoo Danielle - Red, White & Royal Blue Ify - Godzilla Minus One The Dark Side of the Ring, “The Last of the Von Erichs” on Tubi Follow Danielle Radford , listen to Tights and Fights , or watch Cracked’s “ Staff Picks ” Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 5, 2024

We kick things off with New Movie Year Resolutions for 2024. Then, as promised in our Best of '23 episode, we've collected our thoughts on Jonathan Glazer's heavy and chilling new film -- the one the LA Film Critics Association voted as best of the year. Then, we lighten the mood with a movie quiz about who lives next door (to movie protagonists). What’s Good Alonso - AGNÈS VARDA: DIRECTOR'S INSPIRATION Drea - spearmint tea Alison - Vidiots’ huge rental library, It’s His Red Carpet to Lose Ify - Slamdance, Sundance, SF Sketchfest Dozen Staff Picks Drea - The Sisters Brothers Alonso - Clue Alison - The Beat That My Heart Skipped Ify - The Driver Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 29, 2023

The year is coming to a close, and we’ve got our annual roundup of Top 10 Lists, Maxie Awards, and films we’re looking forward to in the New Year. Thanks for sharing another great (if dramatic!) movie podcasting year with us! What’s Good? Alonso - Professional gift wrappers Drea - Listener Lee Meredith’s Color Squared Ify - Ify’s Carol Fest 2023 Between the 3 hosts, 21 titles made the top 10 lists! Drea 10 Bottoms 9 Godzilla Minus One 8 Passages 7 Eileen 6 The Zone of Interest 5 May December 4 Past Lives 3 Killers of the Flower Moon 2 Poor Things 1 All Of Us Strangers Alonso 10 May December 9 R.M.N. 8 Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret 7 The Zone of Interest 6 Bottoms 5 Godzilla Minus One 4 Killers of the Flower Moon 3 Barbie 2 L’Immensita 1 Poor Things Ify 10 Beau Is Afraid 9 M3gan 8 Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret 7 Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 6 Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse 5 Air 4 Barbie 3 Killers of the Flower Moon 2 Asteroid City 1 The Holdovers Watchlist 2024… Robot Dreams Spaceman Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu Lisa Frankenstein Mickey 17 The Taste of Things Big Boys Furiosa The Fall Guy Dune: Part Two Blade? Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 22, 2023

It’s been two decades since Richard Curtis’s Love Actually warmed our chilly W. Bush-era hearts, and oh what a pair of decades it’s been. Now, the movie is back in theaters for its anniversary, and Ify has seen it for the first time. Does it hold up? Can we enjoy it anyway? All this, plus the final Xmas Movie Minute of the year and a hotline call from [checks notes] inside the house! What’s Good Alonso - Jose Andres Slow-Cooked Iberico Pork Ribs Drea - The Amazing Acro-Cats of New Orleans Lindy - Barry’s mystery guts Ify - Skiing, Tuna’s neutering, and Mammoth Brewing Company ITIDICs 2003 Entertainment Weekly Asks: Keanu Reeves, Is there Life After The Matrix ? An “Alien Quadrilogy” 9-Disc DVD Box Set Will Be Available for $100 ELF proves that Jon Favreau Can Make More Than One Kind of Film Christmas Movie Minute El Sabor de La Navidad (Vix) Christmas on Cherry Lane (Hallmark) Friends and Family Christmas (Hallmark) Merry Little Batman (Prime) Round and Round (Hallmark) Staff Picks Drea - Go Alonso - There’s Something in the Barn Lindy - The Fugitive (and Thin Skin ) Ify - Underworld Support our sponsor! Factor Meals Head to FactorMeals.com/maxfilm50 and use code maxfilm50 to get 50% off! Thanks to Lindy West ! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 15, 2023

Alonso has been hyping Poor Things since Venice, and now his Breakfast All Day co-host Christy Lemire is making her first (!) appearance on MaxFilm to discuss it! Plus, we pitch reimagined monster movies where anything goes. What’s Good Alonso - a theatrical re-release moment ( Love Actually and Die Hard ) Christy - Christmas cookies Drea - magnesium glycinate ITIDIC Great Gerwig Gets Her First Directing Golden Globe Nomination Spirit Awards Nominations! LA Film Critics Assoc. Best Picture of 2023 is Zone of Interest Christmas Movie Minute A Not So Royal Christmas (Hallmark) Silent Night (Theatrical) Christmas in Notting Hill (Hallmark) Catch Me If You Claus (Hallmark) There’s Something in the Barn (Prime) Our Christmas Mural (Hallmark) Staff Picks Christy - The Gilded Age Alonso - The Marriage of Maria Braun Drea - Under the Skin Get Christy's newsletter ! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 8, 2023

Some movies are horny, some are freaky, and some are for filthy, horny freaks. Our hosts way in on this philosophy (along with The Afternoon Special 's Bobbi Miller) in our conversations about SALTBURN, starring every inch of Barry Keoghan and also Jacob Elordi is there. Then, a timely discussion of films where you wish the leads would just kiss already. What’s Good Alonso - “Lil Cinephile” board books Drea - Free COVID-19 tests again Bobbi - new library card Ify - PAX Unplugged ITIDIC Beyonce’s Renaissance movie made waves last weekend PlayStation Deleting Content…Even If Users Already Paid For It A Movie about George Santos Is In Development at HBO Films Christmas Movie Minute Candy Cane Lane (Netflix) Ladies of the ‘80s: A Divas Christmas Special (Lifetime) Staff Picks Alonso - Summer of ‘85 Drea - Secretary Bobbi - May December Ify - Eyes Wide Shut Our Sponsor this week is FACTOR ! Head to FactorMeals.com/maxfilm50 and use code maxifilm50 to get 50% off! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 1, 2023

Alexander Payne's latest (following films like ELECTION, SIDEWAYS, and NEBRASKA) is a Christmas movie, sort of! But forget we said that... We're unwrapping THE HOLDOVERS! Plus, memorable dinner scenes from film history, a Hotline letter about therapy on screen, and a Christmas movie minute! What’s Good Alonso - Matt Rogers’ Have You Heard of Christmas? On vinyl Drea - paint by numbers canvas Ify - Y3000 Coca-Cola Staff Picks Drea - Eileen Alonso - The Delinquents Ify - Wonka Support our sponsor! Museum of Flight’s “The Flight Deck” Podcast Listen at museumofflight.org/podcast or search “The Flight Deck” on your favorite podcatcher. New episode every Tuesday beginning October 24. Follow us on BlueSky , Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 24, 2023

Unsung civil rights hero Bayard Rustin gets his due at last, courtesy of our guy Colman Domingo. Then, since Thanksgiving was this week, we dole out our honorary Turkeys of the Year. Plus, Christmas Movie Minute ramps into high gear! What’s Good Alonso - Tru-Tone Christmas Lights Drea - Yorkshire Tea Biscuit Brew Ify - Christmas at the Americana ITIDIC Awards Ceremony News (also this ) Animation In Its Imperfection Era Dune 2 Moved…Again NB: The ep where Alonso said he wanted to see a Bayard Rustin biopic is #241, Aline. Staff Picks Alonso - Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin Drea - Quiz Lady Ify - Zola Support our sponsor! Museum of Flight’s “The Flight Deck” Podcast Listen at museumofflight.org/podcast or search “The Flight Deck” on your favorite podcatcher. New episode every Tuesday beginning October 24. Follow us on BlueSky , Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 17, 2023

It’s the 33rd MCU movie and things have gotten complicated. But is all that complexity propping The Marvels up, or weighing it down? Our trio, who are surprisingly well-versed in Marveldom for a bunch of indie nerds, weighs in. Then, a Hotline letter about characters whose deaths still sting. What’s Good Alonso - The Abyss theatrical reissue Drea - the new artistic director of Bentonville Film Fest Ify - “some of that good old powder” ITIDIC The Actors Strike is Over! the tweet thread Ify mentions Warner Bros Shelved Another Finished Movie as a Tax Write-Off, This Time Wile E. Coyote Darren Aronofsky is Developing an Elon Musk biopic at A24 Staff Picks Drea - May December Alonso - The Disappearance of Shere Hite Ify - Candyman (2021) Support our sponsor! Museum of Flight’s “The Flight Deck” Podcast Listen at museumofflight.org/podcast or search “The Flight Deck” on your favorite podcatcher. New episode every Tuesday beginning October 24. Follow us on BlueSky , Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 10, 2023

As Alonso says, Priscilla Presley’s life was a Sofia Coppola movie before it was literally a Sofia Coppola movie. Now, that movie has come to pass…and former Producer Casey O’Brien is here to bask in the pastel glow! Then, a movie quiz that could only be called “NAME that movie.” What’s Good Alonso - SiriusXM Holiday Channels Drea - Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan Casey - Minnesota’s frozen pizza scene Ify - snow season and new, dumb kitten ITIDIC Scarlett Johansson Sues AI App Using Her Voice Likeness in Marketing Campaign Marvel Announces “Marvel Spotlight” Banner with Less Concern for MCU Continuity Robert Pattinson’s Surprising Voice Acting Debut in Miyazaki’s New ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Staff Picks Drea - Wingwomen Alonso - On the Rocks Casey - Skinamarink Ify - A Christmas Letter Support Casey’s 14 Stories in a Bathroom Listen to Farthouse Support our sponsor! Museum of Flight's "The Flight Deck" Podcast Listen at museumofflight.org/podcast or search “The Flight Deck” on your favorite podcatcher. New episode every Tuesday beginning October 24. Follow us on BlueSky , Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Casey O’Brien Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 3, 2023

Maryam Keshavarz’s semi-autobiographical film won awards at Sundance and jumps between tones as it switches from the perspective of daughter, mother, and grandmother. Our hosts, along with guest Artemis Pebdani, talk about the effect of THE PERSIAN VERSION, then share some of their favorite genre-bending (or genre-defying) films. What’s Good Drea - Q&A Moderation Season Artemis - Celebrating Halloween Alonso - Matt Singer’s Opposable Thumbs ITIDIC Some Theaters Went Rogue and Added an Intermission to Killers of the Flower Moon The Hunger Games Prequel Granted a Late SAG-AFTRA Waiver Sci-Fi Sleeper The Creator Is Inching Toward Box Office “Success” Staff Picks Drea - The Holdovers Artemis - Married to the Mob Alonso - Johnny Guitar Support our sponsor! Museum of Flight's "The Flight Deck" Podcast Listen at museumofflight.org/podcast or search “The Flight Deck” on your favorite podcatcher. New episode every Tuesday beginning October 24. Follow us on BlueSky , Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Artemis Pebdani Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 27, 2023

The hosts of Maximum Film! don't have all the answers, but they do have their own answer to the questions "What if I drank 10 glasses of water before seeing a 206-minute movie?" "Is it okay for a movie to be 206 minutes long?" and "What directors and actors do you want to see work together for 206 minutes or more?" These and many more answers await in our KILLER OF THE FLOWER MOON episode (which clocks in at a mere 68 minutes). What’s Good Alonso - Herr’s “Flavored by Philly” line of chips Drea - RunPee Ify - Perry’s Joint in Pasadena ITIDIC SAG-AFTRA Strike hits 100 Days, Talks Resume this Week Gerard Butler Settles Lawsuit Over Missing ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ Profits Britney Spears’ Audition Tape for ‘The Notebook’ Has Surfaced Staff Picks Alonso - Werewolves Within Drea - Rhymes for Young Ghouls Ify - There Will Be Blood We're sponsored this week in part by... Factor Visit www.FACTORMEALS.com/maxfilm50 and use code maxfilm50 to get 50% off! Museum of Flight's "The Flight Deck" Podcast Listen at museumofflight.org/podcast or search “The Flight Deck” on your favorite podcatcher. New episode every Tuesday beginning October 24. With Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 20, 2023

Director Justine Triet's Palme D'Or winner ANATOMY OF A FALL is finally appearing in American theaters, and our trio is ready to deliver a verdict. Plus, a new round of Hall of Excellence nominees that really puts the witness on the stand. What’s Good Alonso - New American terminal at DFW Drea - Maria Lewis’s latest book, The Graveyard Shift Ify - quick trip to perform in NYC ITIDIC Over 2000 Producers Have Signed a Petition Asking to Drop the final “P” from “AMPTP” The Eras Movie Has Been Released Into the World to Much Fanfare Disney Studios Turns 100 Staff Picks Drea - Fair Play Alonso - Strange Way of Life Ify - Totally Killer Follow us on BlueSky , Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram With Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 13, 2023

When a UCB show (called Fucking Identical Twin s) becomes A24’s first musical, it’s safe to expect the unexpected. Joined by actor, writer, and comedian Drew Droege, the gang takes an intimate look at Dicks , followed by a quiz about body parts in what is surely our most mature episode to date. What’s Good Alonso - Phaidon’s The Christmas Book Drea - Nailtiques Drew - Bret Easton Ellis, The Shards Ify - spooky season, Hop Water ITIDIC John Woo’s Upcoming Silent Night Might Represent a Dialogue-Free Movie Trend Drea Called It: 2012 Doc “Queen of Versailles” Getting Narrative Treatment…as a Musical Guillermo del Toro never saw the sequel to Pacific Rim Staff Picks Alonso - The Royal Hotel Drea - Little Shop of Horrors Drew - Dyke Hard Ify - Freak Dance More about Titanique Follow us on BlueSky , Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram With Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Drew Droege Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 6, 2023

Director John Carney has a very particular set of skills…this week, the gang discusses those skills and how they’re on display in his latest, FLORA AND SON, starring Eve Hewson. Then, we debate a Hotline question about works of genius. What's Good Alonso - Bing and Billie and Frank and Ella and Judy and Barbra by Dan Callahan Drea - extra large green seedless grapes Siobhan - going out to dinner Ify - WGA Strike ending/Bob’s Big Boy ITIDIC SAG-AFTRA and Studios Meet to Negotiate this week Outfest Has Been In the Headlines This Past Week… Beyonce’s Concert Film Drops in December, Also via AMC Staff Picks Alonso - Begin Again Drea - Showing Up Siobhan - The Killing of Two Lovers , Arthur Ify - Saw II Leave a message for the Hotline! With: Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Siobhan Fallon Hogan Producer Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 29, 2023

It’s getting spooky (and even a little sad) in the world of Branagh Poirot, but don’t worry it’s still cozy! Cozier than ever, perhaps. We’ve got Gillian Walters, Poirot fan and arbitress of all things cozy (which is the name of her podcast), here to help us tell you all about this mystery movie with as few spoilers as possible. What’s Good Alonso - Historically Black Phrases Gillian - Morro Bay’s seaweed-wrapped sea otters Drea - Free COVID tests are back ITIDIC WGA and Studios Reach a Tentative Deal Amazon is Pivoting to an Ad-Supported Model 60% of Stop Making Sense ’s IMAX Opening Weekend was Under 35 Staff Picks Alonso - Invisible Beauty Gillian - You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah Drea - Juan of the Dead Leave a message for the Hotline! With: Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Gillian Walters Ify Nwadiwe Producer Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 22, 2023

A new film directed by Roger Ross Williams tells the true story of luchador Saúl Armendáriz, who was determined to fight and win on his own terms as Cassandro…and made (gay) history in the process. Then, we’ll take a look at some other documentary-to-drama story arcs. What’s Good Alonso - Ava DuVernay’s “Lights, Caramel, Action” Drea - “Body’s choice” weekend in Palm Springs Ify - Talking Heads Q&A ITIDIC The Union Solidarity Coalition Put on a Quirky Auction to Support Film Crew Workers A Wave of Latino Biopics is widening the scope on whose stories get told for posterity Regal Has Reportedly Discontinued Its Infamous “Movie Quotes” Pre-Roll Staff Picks Alonso - Bad Education Drea - No One Will Save You , Life Animated Ify - Le Samouraï Leave a message for the Hotline! With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Producer Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 15, 2023

What’s Good Alonso - the existence of Hallmark’s Notes of Autumn Drea - library card sign up month Kahea - night walks/Rick Rubin’s book Ify - football stuff, The Challenge , new paints for tiny boys…and oh, Beyonce ITIDIC Over 200 Filmmakers and Actors Signed a Letter Asking TIFF to Drop RBC Sponsor NB: This story was updated after recording with even more actors signing on - Kahea mentions Yea! Impact The Writers Guild Says It’s Open to Making Deals with Individual Studios Scarecrow Video Launches Updated Rent-By-Mail Websit e Staff Picks Alonso and Drea - Scrapper Kahea - The Faculty (and High School Horror on Criterion Channel) Ify - Stop Making Sense Leave a message for the Hotline! With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Kahea Kiwaha Producer Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 8, 2023

What’s Good Alonso - Bellota Bellota Drea - Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld Brandy - Video Patreon Feed Julie - new kitten (getting his nails trimmed) Ify - weekend trip, painting tiny boys ITIDIC Taylor Swift’s Studio-Free Surprise Concert Film Alonso is Back From Venice! Festival Recap in a strange year… Staff Picks Drea - You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah Alonso - Strange World Brandy - Proof Julie - Nacho Libre Ify - Harlan County USA Dumb Gay Podcast Leave a message for the Hotline! With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Julie Goldman Brandy Howard Producer Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 1, 2023

What’s Good Alonso - Ben & Jerry’s Gimme S’more Drea - Inkoo Kang’s Newsletter, This Was Cool Carlos - Return to the dry heat of LA Ify - Aunts in town and cooking ITIDIC DUNE 2 Pushed to 2024 Los Angeles Is Having an Art House Moment 8.5 Million People Went to Theaters on National Cinema Day Carlos’s LA Times Piece about Blue Beetle ’s cultural references Staff Picks Drea - Our Father the Devil Carlos - King Coal Alonso - Passages Ify - Deep Cover Thanks to our sponsor, Factor Meals! Go to FactorMeals.com/MaxFilm50 and use code MAXFILM50 to get 50% off your order! With Ify Nwadiwe Alonso Duralde Drea Clark Carlos Aguilar Producer Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 25, 2023

From Sundance 2023 to an arthouse screen near you, MUTT is the first feature from director Vuk Lungulov-Klotz. Starring Lío Mehiel as Feña, it tells the story of a young trans guy who is having a pretty stressful day navigating surprises from his ex, his little sister, his father, and the city at large. We discuss the film, and the nominate Best One-Day Movies to the Hall of Excellence (Vote on our Facebook page ) What’s Good Alonso - Billy Bragg, Rich Men Earning North of a Million Drea - Family vacation and family photos Ify - Basement survived the hurriquake ITIDIC WGA Antitrust Report Calls Disney, Amazon, Netflix “The New Gatekeepers” Cherokee Nation Launches “Cherokee Film” banner National Cinema Day is Returning This Year (but the cost is going up) Staff Picks Drea - The Quiet Girl Alonso - Casa Susanna Ify - Blue Beetle With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 18, 2023

This week, we’re talking about a very special book-to-film adaptation: Red, White & Royal Blue. Our guest is the charming Traci Thomas of The Stacks podcast! * Just a quick disclaimer to our listeners, we had some audio troubles during this week’s episode. What’s Good Alonso - Keith Haring: Art is For Everybody at The Broad Traci - Trader Joe’s Root Beer Float Bars Ify - Public Libraries ITIDIC Two LGBTQ films were slapped with R and NC-17 ratings. Critics say queer sex scenes are treated differently. Tyrese Gibson Is Suing The Home Depot For Alleged ‘Humiliating and Demeaning’ Incident Latino Organizations Unite in Support for ‘Blue Beetle’ During Hollywood Strikes Staff Picks Alonso - Blue Beetle (out in theaters on August 18th) Traci - The Deepest Breath Ify - The First Slam Dunk (also available at select theaters now) Check out the latest episode of Traci’s podcast The Stacks: You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi It’s also available to stream on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Overcast and Stitcher The Stacks is also on tour! You can catch tickets here: http://liveinthestackstour.showit.site/ Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 11, 2023

We’re finally completing our Barbenheimer review experience by talking about Oppenheimer with the lovely Tom Lum of Let’s Learn Everything ! What’s Good Alonso - Only Murders In The Building (Season 3) Drea - Midwest Vacay Tom - Carly Rae Jepsen Ify - Dr. Pepper Strawberries and Cream Strawberry Soda ITIDIC An AI Program Imagined Barbies From Around the World and Wouldn’t You Know It, They Turned Out Super Racist SAG-AFTRA, WGA Strikes Are Trying To Topple A Broken Industry Hollywood Food Insecurity Spikes Amid Strikes Staff Picks Alonso - Grave of the Fireflies Drea - Aporia Tom - Barefoot Gen Ify - Sicario Check out the latest episode of Tom’s podcast Let’s Learn Everything! : Episode 44: Katie Goldin & Alex Schmidt, Space Birds, and the Bison Emoji 🦬 With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Tom Lum Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Produced by Bryanna Paz Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 4, 2023

What’s Good Alonso - Heartstoppers S2 Dave - Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators Ify - Diablo 4: Season of the Malignant ITIDIC Remembering Paul Reubens Bradley Cooper is Skipping the Venice Premiere of MAESTRO in SAG-AFTRA Solidarity Stunt Performers and Actors Working to End “Paintdowns” and “Wiggings” Post-Strike Staff Picks Dave - Fresh (1994) Alonso - I Am Somebody Ify - Nimona Video Dave’s new album ArticulatedTexTiles With: Ify Nwadiwe Alonso Duralde Video Dave Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 28, 2023

We've been on BARBIE-watch for what seems like forever. Now we've literally watched Barbie and our lives may never be the same. We've got Margot Robbie's countrywoman (and our good pal) Maria Lewis here, so...let's go party! What’s Good Alonso - Sydney’s omelet Drea - Who shat on the floor at my wedding? Maria - Oppenheimer and the Barbenheimer vibes Ify - pool ITIDIC Barbie Sets Record Best Opening for a Female Director Some Independent Films Were Given the Go-Ahead by SAG-AFTRA Staff Picks Alonso - The Wobblies Drea - Lakota Nation vs. United States Maria - Killers of the Flower Moon (the audiobook – the movie isn’t out yet!) Ify - War Games Maria’s latest books: Mockingbird Strike Out The Graveyard Shift (out Sept ‘23) Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 21, 2023

First, we tell you all about the SAG-AFTRA strike; then, it's the theater godmothers vs. the film critics as we look at the new comedy THEATER CAMP. Finally, the gang aces a quiz about made-up movie musicals (which has been edited to include audio clips for listeners at home; in the recording, all guesses were made without audio clues, other than about 3 notes from NY/LA ). And staff picks! What a show! What’s Good Alonso: Rowenta Turbo Silence Extreme Plus Table Fan Drea: TooGoodToGo Kyle: National Critics Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center Ify: Ralphs (Kroger) summer seltzer flavors ITIDIC Actors Have Joined Writers in Industry Strike Re: Oppenheimer walkout Re: Residuals checks Re: Comic-Con Cancellations The 70mm Print of Oppenheimer Is So Big, They Had to Expand the Projection Booth Staff Picks Drea: Paper Heart (2009) Alonso: Camp (2003) Kyle: Blue Jean Ify: Bring It On With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Kyle Turner Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 14, 2023

In Adele Lim's boisterous directorial debut, JOY RIDE, four American friends get up to some major hijinks while in China. But there's more than laughs on offer in this comedy, which the gang discusses with comedian Jenny Yang. Then, we send some groups of friends on vacations of our own design. What’s Good Alonso - The Bear Ep. 206 Drea - The cookies of 2023 Jenny - Being back Ify - RTX, BBQ ITIDIC GQ Editor Who Axed an Anti-Zaslav Story Is Producing Movie for Warner Bros. The Coen Brothers are Getting Back Together Barbie Banned In Vietnam Over Interpretation of Map Details Staff Picks Drea - The Lesson Alonso - Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed Jenny - Better Luck Tomorrow Ify - Crazy Rich Asians More Jenny Yang at JennyYang.tv With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Jenny Yang Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 7, 2023

Ahh 1997...a time when comedy movie presidents did Bill Clinton impressions, apes were the toast of Hollywood, and NASA launched the first manned mission to Mars. That's what's happening in this year's Listener Pick, chosen by our supporter, Robin. It's Disney's RocketMan , a live-action, slapstick farce starring Harland Williams as the smartest, dumbest astronaut around. What’s Good Alonso - BlueSky Drea - King Size Comforter for a Queen (of the Midwest) Bed Hal - Ordering groceries online Ify - Gorges ITIDIC: SAG Negotiations Extended Until July 12 Mattel Exec Says that Upcoming Barney Movie Will Be “For Adults” Goodburger 2 Update: Lil Rey Howery and Jillian Bell Added to Cast Staff Picks Alonso - Electric Dreams Drea - Earth Mama Hal - Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Ify - The Pest @lunalnewport’s tweet We're sponsored by Hello Fresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/maxfilm50 and use code maxfilm50 for 50% off plus free shipping! Interested in becoming a MaxFun member? MaximumFun.org/join Call the Hotline! MaximumFun.org/Hotline http://www.maximumfun.org/hotline With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Hal Lublin Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 30, 2023

The debut feature from writer/director Celine Song premiered at a certain film festival you may have heard about. Now, it's in theaters, and we've invited friend of the show Inkoo Kang along to talk about it. Then, we think about outdated tech we love to see on screen. What’s Good Drea - Heritage Store Rose Water and Glycerin Spray Inkoo - Literary scammers Alonso - Jeni’s x Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tarts, Jeni’s Brown Butter Almond Brittle ITIDIC What’s Happening with Turner Classic Movies? Some Paddington 3 Casting Has Been Announced Everybody’s talking about the French BARBIE movie poster Here’s a Zip Drive The connection between John Early and Clockwatchers Staff Picks Drea - Nimona Inkoo - John Early: Now More Than Ever Alonso - Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy With: Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Inkoo Kang Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 23, 2023

Framing devices, whip pans, Hollywood homages...oh my, it's a new Wes Anderson movie! See how this one stacks up, for the WA-superfans, the newly initiated, and those who are somewhere in between. Plus, a hotline question about memorable angles and camerawork in film. To leave a message for the hotline, email maximumfilm@maximumfun.org or visit maximumfun.org/hotline ! What’s Good Alonso - Lingvano ASL course Drea - Strawberries Darren - Fake Rick Dalton Coverage on The Video Archives Ify - Juneteenth Mini Fest ITIDIC Pixar’s ELEMENTAL Set a Box Office Record… Guillermo del Toro Wants to Focus on Animation Jon Hamm Was Supposed to Star in Gone Girl Staff Picks Alonso - The Blackening Drea - A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence Darren - The Naked Spur Ify - The Truman Show With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Darren Franich Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 16, 2023

The author of the new film and TV book The Male Gazed (who also penned the 33 1/3 volume on Judy at Carnegie Hall ) joins us to celebrate that great icon of gay culture, Judy Garland, in the barn-burning role that should have won her an Oscar. Then, the gang gets quizzed on the similarities between the four different versions of A Star Is Born ('37, '54, '76, and 2018). What’s Good Alonso - Hi Honey, I’m Homo by Matt Baum Drea - Bentonville Film Festival and the premiere of A View of the World from Fifth Avenue Manuel - ShopQueer.co and their mobile queer library Ify - Juneteenth Minifest at Vidiots ITIDIC Golden Globes Purchased by Dick Clark Productions Is the IP Era’s “Venture Capital” Philosophy Poisoning Movies? Oregon Man Found Guilty After Setting up Indiana Jones -inspired Booby Traps for the Feds Staff Picks Alonso - Miss Juneteenth Drea - The Philadelphia Story Manuel - The Fifth Element Ify - Judy Pick up Manuel’s new book, The Male Gazed Various takes of “The Man That Got Away” With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Manuel Betancourt Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 9, 2023

What’s Good? Drea - Be My Eyes Brandon - Metro Boomin & Coi Leray, “Self Love” Ify - Kickstarter for GOTH Media Presents: Old Rush ITIDIC The Directors Guild Reached a Tentative Deal with Studios Last Weekend Studio Ghibli Will Release Miyazaki's Last Film with No Trailer or Promos Dwayne Johnson is Coming Back to Fast Franchise, Possibly Without Vin Diesel? Staff Picks Drea - The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster Brandon - Flamin Hot Ify - Spider-Man (2002) Brandon’s Drunk Black History Brunch Show , Bell House Brooklyn 6/18 Medium Popcorn Podcast Ify’s Juneteenth Mini-fest at Vidiots Support our sponsor, HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/maxfilm16 and use code maxfilm16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! With: Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Brandon Collins Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 2, 2023

“Hey, big 300th episode coming up soon…what movie should we watch?” A complex question with a simple answer. We watched 300 , one of Zack Snyder’s first movies, and brought back OG co-hosts Ricky and April to weigh in. Adding a unique twist to the matter: only one of these five folks had ever seen this movie before. Later, of course, we look back at some of our favorite memories from our first 300 episodes. What’s Good Alonso - Kyle Turner, The Queer Film Guide Drea - The Cloud Appreciation Society Ricky - Reservation Dogs April - I Think You Should Leave S3 Ify - A Very Gay Book: An Inaccurate Resource for Gay Scholars ITIDIC New “Max” App’s Credits Debacle Sparks DGA Ire Florida School District in a Mess Over 5th Grade Teacher’s Screening of a Disney Film Justine Triet Wins the Palme D’Or – the 3rd Woman to do so in 76 years Staff Picks Drea - Lynch/Oz Alonso - Past Lives April - Diary of a Mad Housewife Ricky - Serpico , Speak No Evil Ify - Sucker Punch With Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ricky Carmona April Wolfe Producer Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 26, 2023

In 2001, they started out as simple street racing highway robbers. Since then, they've loved, they've died, they've come back to life, they've saved the world probably. At long last, their story comes to and end...er...hold up...it's not the end? It doesn't even know the meaning of the WORD "end?" In any case, it's Fast X , and our engines are suitably revved for Dom and them (and some new faces) to race back into our lives. What’s Good Alonso - Guinevere Turner, When the World Didn’t End Drea - Emo Phillips Myq - Tom King’s Batman comics Ify - Vidiots updates, cleaning out storage ITIDIC David Zaslav Gets Booed at BU Commencement ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Character Rick Dalton Has Apparently Died “Ultimate Cut” of Cult Classic CALIGULA Screened at Cannes Editor talking about the new edit of Caligula : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McuM46YHSSM&t=1s Staff Picks Drea - You Hurt My Feelings Alonso - Monica Myq - The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Ify - Fastlane TV series Keep up with Myq Kaplan’s shows and albums at myqkaplan.com With: Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Myq Kaplan Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 19, 2023

Tell us why you love us at maximumfun.org/hotline ! What’s Good? Alonso - We See Each Other by Tre’vell Anderson Drea - Slip on Roku Mallory - new personal record on bench lifting Ify - BlueSky honeymoon phase ITIDIC Cannes Bans Protests Near Festival Center Pure Flix to Merge with Great American Media Janus Films and Criterion are Partnering to Present “Janus Contemporaries ” Hall of Excellence Alonso - Tyler Hynes [The “Real Moms Know” Candidate] Mallory - Jamie Lee Curtis ( True Lies ) [The “Voight-Kampff Test” Candidate] Ify - Patrick Swayze [The “Thot Prototype” Candidate] Drea - Paul Newman [The “Old School” Candidate] Staff Picks Drea - The Long Kiss Goodnight Alonso - L’Immensità Mallory - Piggy Ify - Hustlers With Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Mallory O'Meara Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 12, 2023

Over 50 years ago, Judy Blume wrote a classic coming-of-age novel about a nice girl who was simultaneously facing a move to New Jersey, sixth grade, puberty, and questions about God and religion. They say good things come to those who wait…the multi-hyphenate host of The JV Club, Janet Varney, joins us to weigh in on if this adaptation was one of those things. Plus, a lot of good and informative strike talk, and a few more ideas for childhood classics to adapt. What’s Good Drea - A View of the World from Fifth Avenue Janet - feeling fired up about equity Ify - ripped-off sleeves to show off the guns; big union meeting ITIDIC WGA on Strike! Re: Unions Coming Together Re: Productions put on hold Burger King is Launching a New Spider-Man Burger Staff Picks Janet - A Walk on the Moon Drea - The Starling Girl , Girl Flu. Ify - Mobile Suit Gundam 1 , 2 , and 3 We're sponsored this week by HelloFresh ! Go to HelloFresh.com/maxfilm16 to get 16 free meals plus free shipping! With Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Janet Varney Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 5, 2023

Say it with us: Animation is an art form! Animation isn’t just for kids! Makoto Shinkai’s latest film, Suzume , proves that an animated film with talking cats and teaching students who are temporarily chairs can make a grown person cry. Then, we’ll do a fun audio quiz about famous doors of cinema history. What’s Good Alonso - Dave White saving the day on Deck the Hallmark Drea - Drag Isn’t Dangerous telethon Karen - Collective action and worker solidarity Ify - Alhambra Costco ITIDIC Eva Green Wins Her Million Dollar Lawsuit Over Failed Movie Entire Super Mario Bros. Movie Got Leaked thanks to Twitter Blue Feature Cinema Con Wrapped Up Last Weekend Staff Picks Alonso - Makoto Shinkai Blu-Rays, The Place Promised in Our Early Days , 5 Centimeters Per Second , and Children Who Chase Lost Voices Drea - BlackBerry Ify - GANTZ:O Karen - Beau is Afraid With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Karen Han Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 28, 2023

Little Richard is a fixture of American culture, and if you were born after the 1950s, you may never have known a time when that wasn’t the case. But chances are, even if you know Little Richard’s name and larger-than-life persona, you still don’t know the half of what he contributed to culture (and not just music culture). Lisa Cortes’s documentary sets the record straight (well, okay, not straight… ) and we have Juilliard ethnomusicology professor Fredara Hadley (who appears in the doc as an expert) here to help us talk it out. What’s Good Alonso - Blue Diamond Cocoa Dusted Almonds Fredara - Spring in New York = Horticulture time! Drea - Jury Duty on Freevee ITIDIC a.) Some Celebrities Are Getting Their Blue Checks Restored…Against Their Will b). Joaquin Phoenix Warns Fans Not to Take Mushrooms Before BEAU IS AFRAID c). Next (yes, NEXT) Fast and Furious Sequel Has its Writers Staff Picks Alonso - The Girl Can’t Help It Fredara - The Wiz Drea - Joyland With: Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Fredara Hadley Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 21, 2023

Comedian, writer, and friend Josh Gondelman joins us, adding one more sneaker lover to the panel for a look at a movie directed by Ben Affleck, starring Matt Damon and "the Michael Jordan of acting," Viola Davis. AIR puts that puts the origin story of a famous shoe in the spotlight. but is there more to this one than leather and laces? What’s Good Alonso - new 1776 production Drea - virtual Coachella Josh - Yellowjackets S2 Ify - Alice in Borderland ITIDIC Luminate's Diversity Progress Report WGA Members Vote Overwhelmingly To Authorize a Strike Vidiots is Finally Opening in LA Staff Picks Josh - Out of Sight Alonso - High Flying Bird Drea - Polite Society Ify - Mystic Pizza Find out about Josh’s tour dates and newsletter at JoshGondelman.com With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Josh Gondelman Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 14, 2023

The D&D nerds and the arthouse cinema nerds join forces in this one-shot campaign, as we delve into Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Then, we have a quiz that makes Ify realize maybe he likes quizzes after all. What’s Good Alonso: Starburst Jelly Beans Drea: Leguizamo Does America Riley: Kindle reading streak Ify: Japanese convenience stores ITIDIC Jack Black thinks Pedro Pascal Should Play Wario We now have some details on the many new Star Wars movies in the works Timothee Chalamet Will Do His Own Singing in an upcoming Bob Dylan movie Staff Picks Alonso: Showing Up Drea: Dating Amber Riley: But I’m a Cheerleader Ify: A Knight’s Tale Check out Riley’s new RPG podcast, Strumpets and Flagons With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Riley Silverman Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 7, 2023

The directorial debut of Raine Allen-Miller, RYE LANE is set mostly on and around the Southeast London Street of the same name, and follows Dom and Yas (David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah) from meet-not-so-cute to grand romantic finale. But RYE LANE is that genre movie that shows it ain’t (just) what you do, it’s the way that you do it. Film critic Aramide Tinubu joins us to discuss! What’s Good Drea - inspiring a listener to volunteer at a film festival Aramide - tuna melt and new perfumes Alonso - Hallmark’s Time Traveling Pond Show ITIDIC Apple Originals and Sony Partner for Theatrical Run of Ridley Scott’s NAPOLEON Disney Laid Off Controversial Marvel Chair Ike Perlmutter Paddington in Peru Starts Production in July Staff Picks Drea - How to Blow Up a Pipeline Aramide - A Thousand and One Alonso - Southside With You With: Alonso Duralde Drea Clark Aramide Tinubu Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 31, 2023

When Robert Zemeckis's WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT? hit the big screens, perhaps you were a college graduate, a baby in sunglasses , or none of the above. But whoever and wherever you were, the world was forever changed by the knowledge that Daffy and Donald Duck could appear on the same stage. Oh, and that toons and humans could be co-stars. Since it's the last day of MaxFunDrive, we've got this very special episode for you with very special guest Jordan Morris. Puh-puh-puhleeeze enjoy! What’s Good? Alonso - Lay's "French Roasted Chicken with Spices" chips from Taiwan Drea - Davy Mayer for Madison, WI District 6 Alder Jordan - new beard Ify - Japan Staff Picks Drea - Rye Lane Alonso - Chinatown Jordan - Fire of Love Ify - My Neighbor Totoro Visit maximumfun.org/join to become a member today! With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Jordan Morris Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 27, 2023

Go to MaximumFun.org/join to become a member today! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 24, 2023

It’s MaxFunDrive 2023! Visit MaximumFun.org/join now, then come back and listen! What’s better that one kaiju? Two kaiju? No, think bigger. We’re talking ALLL monsters…and the sexy alien overlords who are controlling their minds. We’ve got Alonso’s co-host on Linoleum Knife (and in life), Dave White, joining us to expand our kaiju appreciation. Plus, we consider some technology news from real-life 1999 (the year this movie is set – it was released in ‘68) and invent some kaiju of our own. What’s Good Alonso - Ben & Jerry’s x Tony’s Chocolonely Drea - Sleeping with your hair in a loose bun Dave - QAALM Ify - Box Office Predictions? Staff Picks Drea - Monsters Alonso - Godzilla: King of the Monsters Dave - Pacifiction “Ify” - Colossal Visit MaximumFun.org/join to start, boost, or upgrade your membership! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 17, 2023

Whether you're counting it as the third Creed movie or the ninth Rocky movie, there's one thing you can't deny: Jonathan Majors is in this one. This is also the one that will go down in history as Michael B. Jordan's directorial debut! We've got two past guests, together for the first time (on our podcast, that is), Unspooled 's Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheer! While we have these four movie experts convened, of course we gotta have a movie quiz! What’s Good Alonso - Complete First Seasons of Poker Face and The Last of Us Amy - Starting TM Paul - Never investing in SVB, plus The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin Drea - fallout from Daniels thank-you moment ITIDIC Bob Odenkirk Will Star in Remake of THE ROOM (for charity) Oscars Talk! Staff Picks Alonso - The Heroic Trio , Police Story 3: Super Cop Amy - Death Spa Paul - Hooper , The Stunt Man Drea - Robot and Frank We're Sponsored this week by MasterClass! Our listeners can get 15% off an annual membership! Go to MasterClass.com/MAXIMUMFILM Listen to Unspooled! With: Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Amy Nicholson Paul Scheer Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 10, 2023

Jerzy Skolimowski’s EO is probably not the first film to premiere at Cannes, land on a ton of annual Top Ten lists, and then get nominated for Best International Feature at the Academy Awards. But it’s the first movie to do all that AND be about – and starring – a donkey. Comedian Ashley Ray joins us to talk about our silent protagonist’s adventure across Europe. Then, a certain bear joins the Hall of Excellence and we pick some other non-human POVs that would make good cinema. What’s Good: Drea - Hearing the Spirit Awards were accessible Ashley - Extreme Sisters Alonso - Kristen Lopez, But Have You Read the Book? ITIDIC New Ninja Turtles Movie Lenny Kravitz to Sing Oscars “In Memoriam” Segment EEAAOO Wins a LOT of Spirit Awards (watch The Daniels’ speech ) Staff Picks Drea - Bruiser Ashley - Three Ways Alonso- Framing Agnes Check out TV, I Say with Ashley Ray With: Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ashley Ray Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 3, 2023

From director Elizabeth Banks comes a romp through the woods of Blood Mountain, with a cast of fun actors (Margo Martindale! O’Shea Jackson Jr! Keri Russell! Isiah Whitlock, Jr!, the late, great Ray Liotta!) trying not to be mauled to death by a coke-addled black bear. And we’ve got The Flop House’s Dan McCoy with us to pick up the bloody pieces. Then, nominees are selected for the Hall of Excellence: Best Movie Animals! What’s Good? Alonso - Meet Me At the Fountain by Alexandra Lange Drea - the New Black Film Canon Dan - 80s TV and videos archived on YouTube Ify - magical drying floor…a birthday miracle? ITIDIC Everything Everywhere Cleaned Up at the SAG Awards Last Weekend… More LOTR Movies Are A-Brewin’ Quantumania Might Have Set a Box Office Record (and not a good one) Staff Picks Alonso - Death Becomes Her Dan - The Frighteners Drea - Tremors Marissa - Bear With Us Ify - The Grey Listen to The Flop House With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Dan McCoy Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 24, 2023

Today’s movie premiered at Cannes 2022 and was the Cambodian entry for Best International Feature at this year’s Oscars (though it didn’t make it off the shortlist). It follows newcomer’s Park Ji-Min’s Freddie as she returns to Korea for the first time since her adoption as a baby by French parents. Our guest is comedian Josh Johnson, whose new special Up Here Killing Myself is on Peacock. After unpacking this new movie, everyone tries their best at a brand-new (and extremely trivial) movie trivia game about movie time jumps. What’s Good Alonso - Marry Me a Little by Roy Kirby Drea - Jimmy Carter Josh - NHL ‘95 for Sega Genesis Ify - Pine Street Biscuits ITIDIC a). Women of Color See (Minor) Gains in Top-Grossing Movie Roles b). RRR ’s Telugu Twitter Drama c). Tina Fey and Tim Meadows to Reprise Their Mean Girls Roles Staff Picks Drea - Somewhere Between Alonso - True Stories Josh - Rise of the Young Wolf Ify - Orphan More Josh Johnson: Up Here Killing Myself The Josh Johnson Show Head to Head Our sponsor this week is MasterClass Get unlimited access to EVERY class, and as a Maximum Film listener, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to MasterClass.com/MAXFILM now With: Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Josh Johnson Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 17, 2023

Kenya Barris's new movie (co-written with co-star Jonah Hill) hit Netflix a few weeks back, and comedian Kenice Mobley joins the crew to talk about the film and give her take on which generations of Americans should consider watching it. X? Y? Z? All/none of the above? Listen and find out. Then you can listen to Kenice's new comedy album, Follow Up Question . Later on, Ify tries on a slightly different accent and we take a hotline letter about wasted potential. What's Good? Alonso - Sleuth on a secret streaming service Drea - Rubbing elbows with celebs Kenice - create-your-own Under the Tuscan Sun adventure Ify - The Obscure Distillery ITIDIC Paddington Director Paul King’s Next Project will be a Fred Astaire Biopic..but not the only one Warner Brothers Was Slow to Release Magic Mike’s Last Dance Box Office Last Weekend, even though It was #1 New Fast X Trailer Dropped Staff Picks Alonso - Missing Drea - Emily Ify - The Bad News Bears Kenice - M3GAN Leave us a Hotline message at maximumfun.org/hotline With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Kenice Mobley Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 10, 2023

Comic actor, Christmas Special Haver, and half of the Las Culturistas dynasty, Matt Rogers is our guest as we catch up on an Oscar nominee we didn't get to when it was initially released: TÁR. Then, the crew tells us what movie characters they want interviewed the way Adam Gopnik interviewed Lydia Tar. What’s Good Alonso - The Last of U s has Melanie Lynskey now Drea - Ashton Kutcher and Reese Witherspoon red carpet photos Matt - return of RHONJ Ify - Mschf's Astro Boy boots ITIDIC a). James Cameron does new tests to answer the TITANIC question: Was there room for both Jack and Rose on that door? b). Viola Davis is now an EGOT after winning a Grammy c). AMC is Revamping Their Pricing Model, Will Charge Based on Which Seats You Want Staff Picks Alonso - Oscar and Lucinda Drea - Hilary and Jackie Matt - Pamela, A Love Story Ify - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Leave us a Hotline message at maximumfun.org/hotline With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Matt Rogers Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 3, 2023

Since winning the Grand Jury prize at the Venice Film festival, SAINT OMER, a movie based on the real life experience of its French-Senegalese director Alice Diop, has appeared on many critics’ lists, and is now becoming available to see in the US. Ellie Foumbi, director of Spirit Award nominee Our Father, The Devil (which also screened in Venice!) is our guest. Then, we hear Hall of Excellence results and take a Hotline call about critically acclaimed movies that are hard to see in much of the country. New Hotline Website ! What’s Good Alonso - Everything’s coming up Company Drea - Willow TV Series Ellie - Norman Malone: For the Left Hand Ify - snowboarding and dad stories ITIDIC Winners Have Been Announced at the Sundance Film Festival The Academy Reviewing Its “Campaign Procedures” Regal Cinemas to Screen all Best Picture Nominees Staff Picks Alonso - Atlantics Drea - The Inspection Ellie - An Elephant Sitting Still Ify - The Menu Our sponsor this week is Star of Magnolia Support independent filmmakers on their quest to make their first feature film, KING TARA. Visit www.gofundme.com/kingtarafilm With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ellie Foumbi Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 27, 2023

“A nice guy and his playboy buddy host an ill-advised mega-party.” That vague logline is what the original HOUSE PARTY (1990) starring Kid N' Play has in common with the new HOUSE PARTY, starring Jacob Lattimore and Tosin Cole. Well, that and the title. For today’s episode, the core gang digs into a whole comparative analysis of these two movies. Then, there’s a new round of nominees for the Hall of Excellence. What’s Good? Alonso - Big-ass Box of Bacon Drea - Duolingo streak Ify - SF Sketchfest ITIDIC Regal Cinemas Closing 39 Theaters in Cineworld Bankruptcy Aftermath Zoe Saldaña Becomes the First Actor to Star in Four Films That Have Crossed the Two Billion Dollar Mark The Oscar Nominations Came Out this Week Staff Picks Drea - Lovers Roc k Alonso - Happy As Lazzaro Ify - Class Act Our sponsor this week is Star of Magnolia Support independent filmmakers on their quest to make their first feature film, KING TARA. Visit www.gofundme.com/kingtarafilm With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 20, 2023

Talk about a two-hand spectacular! We’ve got Nikole Beckwith, the director of one phenomenal indie two-hander ( Together Together , starring Ed Helms and Patti Harrison) talking about the two-hander debut from director Charlotte Wells (in which the two “hands” are Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio). And only two of our usual hosts are here (which was totally planned, look how nice it all lines up, no holes in this story!). Then there’s a quiz about – what else – Two-Handers! (A two-hander is a movie that mainly focuses on on two leads, in case that wasn’t clear from context.) What’s Good Drea- Birthday float tank visit Nikole - fresh snow Alonso - Liza Minnelli’s album w/ Pet Shop Boys ITIDIC This past holiday weekend was the strongest at the box office in a while Netflix is planning a lot of Korean programming for 2023 Sundance 2023 Has Begun ! Staff Picks Drea - Saint Omer Nikole - The Cathedral Alonso - Slither (1973) We’re sponsored this week by MasterClass . Get unlimited access to EVERY MasterClass, and as a Maximum Film listener, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to MasterClass.com/MAXFILM . With: Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Nikole Beckwith Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 13, 2023

The co-host of Good Christian Fun joins us to talk about a movie that is quite good, pretty Christian, and not a ton of fun. But it's also not, as Caroline points out, a "stone cold bummer." It's the latest film from Sarah Polley, based on a book by Miriam Toews, and is fascinating both on a literal and a metaphorical level. We get serious between goofs, and then lighten the mood with a Hotline letter about movie scores. What’s Good Alonso - Pointer Sisters’ Sesame Street Song Drea - Yung Gravy gives bras to charity Caroline - Jessica Simpson’s Open Book Ify - TikTok refrigerator hack ITIDIC The Golden Globes Were on TV Again… Dave Bautista Says He’s Ready to Leave Drax and the MCU Behind AFI Study Documents Women’s Contributions to Early Cinema Staff Picks Alonso - Petite Maman Drea - My Year of Dicks Caroline - M3GAN Ify - also M3GAN With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Caroline Ely Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 6, 2023

Long before THE WHALE was released, Drea texted our friend (comedian, movie star, and Mr. Prune) Guy Branum and asked him to join us for this episode whenever it happened. So today, we answer the question: What happens when a provocative filmmaker puts an excellent, straight actor in an elaborate fat suit and then films a stage play about it? Plus, everyone shares some 2023 New Movie Year Resolutions, and tells us who else they'd like to have a big-screen comeback. What's Good Alonso - Dot’s Cheese Curls Drea - The Seven (1/2) Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton Guy - Wet Leg, Chaise Longue Ify - Szechuan Noodles from H-Mart (the ones in the beige package) Staff Picks Drea - Women Talking Alonso - Bros Guy - Born Yesterday Ify - Driveways With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Guy Branum Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 30, 2022

It’s the final episode of 2022! We start out with our annual MAXI AWARDS, and then move on to top 10 lists from each host. No matter what the haters say, it was a year of great movies — there’s only one film that appears on all three lists, and only three repeats in all. That’s a lot of best movies! Plus, we’ll close things out by looking forward to some of next year’s titles. What’s Good Alonso - But Have You Read the Book? by Kristen Lopez Drea - Screen Drafts: (Worst) Spielbergs Ify - AMC A-List?! Top 10s Ify 10. WAKANDA FOREVER 9. BULLET TRAIN 8. FIRE ISLAND 7. PREY 6. UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT 5. AFTER YANG 4. NOPE 3. SHE SAID 2. HONK FOR JESUS. SAVE YOUR SOUL. 1. EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE Drea AFTERSUN AFTER YANG BANSHEES OF INISHERIN CORSAGE EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO A LOVE SONG ON THE COUNT OF THREE TÁR WOMEN TALKING Alonso 10. BENEDICTION 9. BROS 8. ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED 7. WOMEN TALKING 6. APOLLO 10½ : A SPACE AGE CHILDHOOD 5. EO 4. NO BEARS 3. HIT THE ROAD 2. EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE 1. RRR *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 23, 2022

Christmas-averse city boy Sam meets holiday-loving smalltown Jason…who can guess what might happen next? it’s a Hallmark Channel holiday movie first, and we’re here to dissect it in all its sweet, slapstick-y, romantic glory, with film and culture writer Justin Kirkland in (mistle)tow. Then, a double dose of Holiday Hotline calls , and the last Christmas Movie Minute of 2022! What’s Good Alonso - Monastery of Angels Pumpkin Bread Drea - the outer limits of vanity Justin - first latke Ify - Modjeska time! ITIDIC Henry Cavill’s Getting a Warhammer Movie Donald Glover is Producing/Starring in a New Spider-Man Movie The First Barbie Teaser Trailer Has Been Released Staff Picks Alonso - All the Beauty and the Bloodshed Drea - Wildcat Justin - Women Talking Ify - Die Hard We're sponsored by MasterClass This holiday, give the perfect gift of an annual MasterClass membership and get one free! Go to MasterClass.com/MAXFILM today. Justin’s podcast, John Dutton Must Die Alonso’s Books I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Justin Kirkland Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 16, 2022

The pitch: “ Die Hard but Bruce Willis is Santa, Nakatomi Plaza is a rich lady’s house, and Hans Gruber is John Leguizamo. Also add in some Home Alone, a lot of bone-crushing, and jokes.” The pitch meeting might not have gone down exactly like that, but the resulting film is called Violent Night , and we’re talking about it today with the director of the new RLJE/Shudder/AMC holiday horror film The Apology ! Then, Alonso will adjudicate a Santa/Scrooge movie quiz. What’s Good Alonso - Neal Bledsoe’s statement on stepping away from GAF Drea - Clark Family Murder Mystery Dinner Party Alison - Christmas nail art! Ify - snowboarding trip turned cozy, indoor trip ITIDIC Black Adam Didn’t Kill at the Box Office Dwayne Johnson posted a set photo of J.K. Simmons as a Jacked Santa James Cameron prepped Avatar 2 Writers Room w/800 pages of notes Staff Picks Drea - The Apology Alonso - Spirited Alison - International Falls Ify - William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Alison Star Locke Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 9, 2022

Screenwriter and director Daniel Waters ( Heathers, Hudson Hawk, Batman Returns, Vampire Academy ) joins what he’s hoping will be a “wall-to-wall lovefest” for Bones and All , the cannibal love story starring former Ify Nwadiwe co-star Timothée Chalamet. Will one of our hosts rip his proverbial still beating heart from his chest? That’s the drama today on a very memorable episode of Max ™️. Then, we’ll have a Hotline call about favorite movie scumbags. And a Christmas Movie Minute! What’s Good Alonso - Matt Rogers, Have You Heard of Christmas? Drea - silk pillowcases Daniel - Trent Reznor’s score to this film (and via Alonso, Batman Return s as a Christmas movie) Ify - Nicholas Brittell’s Moonlight score/5th Anniversary edition ITIDIC Warner Bros Discovery Testing New Names for Combined Streaming Services Rustic Films Team Makes Deal to Create 10 Microbudget Features 23 in ‘23: The Oscars Will Air All 23 Categories Live Staff Picks Drea - Leonor Will Never Die Daniel - Return to Seoul Alonso - The Holiday Sitter Ify - Spinners , a short film starring Timothée Chalamet We’re sponsored this week by The Podcast Podcast Podcast. Each week podcasters ONeil, Olivia and Tyler pitch each other innovative, lucrative, and absolutely bonkers podcast ideas - then create them in the second half of the show! Follow along at WebsiteWebsiteWebsite.biz or on social media @TriplePCast. Here’s how to get your own Jumbotron. Alonso’s Christmas Books! I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Daniel Waters Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 2, 2022

Travel back in time to everyone’s favorite year, 2016, as the true story of reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor’s exposé of Harvey Weinstein unfolds before your eyes. Plus, we go from movie news to news movies as we take a look back at the year in Film Twitter and then rip some movie plots from the headlines. And a Christmas Movie Minute! What’s Good? Alonso - Christmas Past by Brian Earl Drea - Lisa Eldridge lipstick in Skyscraper Rose Katie - RRR at the Aero Ify - Christmas decorations Staff Picks Drea - Lady Chatterly’s Lover Alonso - All the President's Men Katie - Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman Ify - Drive Alonso’s Christmas Books! I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas Additional Reading: Gabrielle Bluestone on Danielle Miller for NYMag Ryan Gosling in Hammer Pants *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Katie Walsh Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 25, 2022

We’re on our way to Wakanda this Thanksgiving weekend, by land and by sea. Aaron “Bear Cov” Covington, co-writer of Creed and Grand Crew , is our illustrious guest. Plus, it’s our Turkeys of the Year episode…spoiler alert: it’s heavy on CEOs! What’s Good? Alonso - Turkey Tetrazzini ("think about tetrazzini: you'll be glad you did") Drea - Spirit Awards Nominations Cov - Sacramento Kings Ify - Escaping the IKEA parking lot ITIDIC a). Fast X Budget Has Ballooned to Over $340m b). Wan and Blum May Be Joining their Horror Houses c). S.S. Rajamouli Floats the Possibility of an RRR 2 Staff Picks Alonso - Santa Camp Drea - Art and Krimes by Krimes Cov - Gattaca Ify - The Night Before Buy Alonso's Christmas Books! Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Aaron's Podcast: Black Guys on White Movies We are sponsored by MasterClass! This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free! Go to MasterClass.com/MAXFILM today. Terms apply. *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Aaron Covington Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 18, 2022

Sebastián Lelio directs Florence Pugh, Tom Burke, and a beatific kiddo (Kila Lord Cassidy) in the new Netflix film, The Wonder. Then, we have Hall of Excellence results, a movie quiz about framing devices, and a Christmas Movie Minute. What’s Good Alonso - VHS Drea - Ravensburger puzzles within puzzles Leah - Wordle, kinda Ify - St Louis trip and package season ITIDIC Marcel the Shell With Shoes On and Apollo 10 ½ will be considered for animation Oscar category Scoob!: Holiday Haunt Has Wrapped Production…Despite Being Canceled The Red Carpet at the Milan Premiere of ‘Bones and All’ Was Shut Down Staff Picks Drea - Something in the Dirt Alonso - Take This Waltz Leah - Holy Spider (and All the Beauty and the Bloodshed ) Ify - Only God Forgives *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Leah Greenblatt Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 11, 2022

Now streaming on AppleTV+ is the latest A24 release, the directorial debut of Lila Neugebauer. Set in New Orleans in the somewhat recent past, CAUSEWAY has a lot of pieces the gang loves. So, do they all come together into something screen-worthy? Let’s find out! What’s Good Mentions Alonso - Cap’n Crunch Christmas Crunch Drea - autumn in New York Ify - all the dumplings ITIDIC a.) Andy Serkis Would Love for Snoke to Have His Own Film b). Lionsgate Is Cooking Up a Major John Wick Video Game c). Missing Muppet Christmas Carol Song Will be Restored to Disney+ Version Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Ify at Flyover Comedy Festival Staff Picks: Drea - Banshees of Inisherin Alonso - If Beale Street Could Talk Ify - Godzilla vs. Kong With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Producer Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 4, 2022

No, it’s not the The Invitation that came out this year; we’re taking it back to 2016, when Karyn Kusama’s thoughtful thriller The Invitation was released in theaters. Drea’s away on set, but we’ve got three (sometimes four) Angelenos and a Brooklynite sharing their movie thoughts, as well as their tips for when and how to leave a sketchy party. Oh, and Karyn Kusama was born in Brooklyn! Later, Margo and Alonso imagine their dream casts for dinner party movies, and it’s the first Christmas Movie Minute of the season!. What’s Good: Alonso - Herr’s Old Bay Potato Chips Margo - Reboot on Hulu Dave - Fuckwolf, “My Life” Ify - Taping his episode of Grand Crew ! H-Mart Snack Supremacy ITIDIC: Kevin Feige Is Happy For James Gunn, Really Kenan Thompson Says a G oodburger sequel is closer than ever Cate Blanchett Did Hot Ones and the Criterion Closet, Probably on the Same Day Staff Picks: Alonso - The Anniversary Party Margo - The Hot Rock Dave - Sicily! and the films of Daniele Huillet and Jean-Marie Straub Ify - Prometheus Margo’s Book is Filmed in Brooklyn ; follow her on Instagram , Twitter , TikTok Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies With: Ify Nwadiwe Alonso Duralde Margo Donohue Dave White Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 28, 2022

We’ve got film critic Robert Daniels to help us answer the hard-hitting questions about a film about the kind of gutwrenching true story you wish were pure fiction. Questions like: Did you want to see this movie? Then, we take a hotline call that brings in a healthy dose of Black Joy. What’s Good Drea - wedding ridiculousness Robert - awesome Chicago weather Ify - skincare ITIDIC Angelina Jolie Will Play Opera Singer Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s Next Film Warner Bros.’ Cooks Up an NFT ‘experience’: The Fellowship in 4K Tim Burton Says He’s Done with Disney after Dumbo Debacle Staff Picks: Drea - Clemency , Girls Trip Robert - Aftersun , The Banshees of Inisherin Ify - Watchmen (the show) Robert’s TIME article: Witnessing Black Trauma Onscreen in 2022 Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Robert Daniels Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 21, 2022

Sometimes, when planning our Maximum Film! calendar, someone will text the group saying, “I just saw a movie and, hoo boy.” That’s how this episode was born. To help us on this horror journey, we have an expert guest, Nay Bever. Nay is an artist, a producer and interviewee on Queer for Fear , and co-host of Attack of the Queerwolf , and she gamely joins us to explain details like how Pinhead fits into the whole power hierarchy of Hell. What’s Good Alonso - Dorie’s Cookies / Vanilla Sables Drea - bivalent booster and other COVID accoutrement Nay - dinner with friends Ify - Marvel vs. Capcom 2; new season of The Challenge ITIDIC Harrison Ford is joining the MCU Netflix Ad Tier Pricing Has Been Revealed Director Christopher Landon Lambastes Studios Over Day-and-Date Horror Releases Staff Picks: Ify - The Neon Demon Drea - Decision to Leave Alonso - The Velvet Vampire Nay - Child’s Play Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Episode Sponsor: MasterClass Go to MasterClass.com/MAXFILM for 15% off MasterClass . With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Nay Bever Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 14, 2022

Comedian Steve Hernandez joins us to take a look at Universal's splashy gay rom-com. We talk about where it sits in queer cinema history and whether it delivered on its promises (of both the "rom" and "com" varieties). Then, we get some characters from movies past set up with podcasting narrators of their own. What’s Good Alonso - Retail Christmas season Steve - wedding planning, The Chatterbox , Rao’s sauce from the jar Drea - Season 3 of Derry Girls ITIDIC a). John Waters Returns to Directing to Helm Adaptation of His Novel b). Netflix Will Put Knives Out 2 in 600 Theaters For a Week c). Velma is “Officially” Gay in the Newest Scooby-Doo Movie Staff Picks Drea - Straight Up (2022) Alonso - Go Fish (1994) Steve - Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat (2018) We are sponsored by OVID.tv Visit OVID.tv and use code MAXFILM for 50% off a year of boundary-pushing international cinema. With: Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Steve Hernandez Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 7, 2022

Welcome to Victory, where the sinks are spotless, the wardrobes are flawless, and dinner is on the floor. Depresh Mode's John Moe joins us to dissect Don't Worry Darling , a movie that is definitely a movie. Then, we'll take a hotline call about directorial blank checks. What’s Good Alonso - Queer for Fear Drea - Law & Order Character Drea Clark (ep: “Battle Lines”) John - The return of Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared Ify - Wellbutrin & Kid Cudi’s Entergalactic ITIDIC a). Blade Director Bassam Tariq Exits Two Months Before Production b). Everything Everywhere All At Once Hits $70m Domestic Box Office c). Community Movie is Finally Happening Staff Picks Drea - Who Invited Them (2022) Alonso - Space Station 76 (2014) John - Out of Sight (1998) Ify - Midsommar (2019) Bonus picks: Lady Macbeth (2017), Little Women (2019), Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat (1895) The Hilarious World of Depression by John Moe (now in paperback!) We are sponsored by OVID.tv Visit OVID.tv and use code MAXFILM for 50% off a year of boundary-pushing international cinema. With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde John Moe Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 30, 2022

The Montana winter isn’t the only thing ice-cold and unrelenting in God’s Country , directed by newcomer Julian Higgins and starring Thandiwe Newton. We’ve got Vulture’s TV critic and film writer Roxana Hadadi along to unpack all that this indie is bringing us. (Btw, today’s conversation is relatively spoiler-free.) Then we’ll play a word quiz inspired by the title of this week’s movie. What’s Good Alonso - Hallmark’s upcoming slate, especially The Holiday Sitter Drea - Kitchen deep clean Roxana - newly planted White Oak tree ITIDIC Tom Hardy Quietly Entered a Local Martial Arts Tournament Last Week Jon Hamm Gave Back Over Half His Salary to Extend Confess, Fletch Shoot Saoirse Ronan will lead the cast of Steve McQueen’s upcoming World War II Movie Read the short story Winter Light Sound of Metal is out on Criterion with an intro essay by Roxana Hadadi Staff Picks Drea - Athena (2022) Alonso - Benediction (2022) Roxana - Athena and The Battle of Algiers (1966) Soylent Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order. With: Alonso Duralde Drea Clark Roxana Hadadi Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 23, 2022

A lot of the fun of BARBARIAN is in the suspense of not knowing what to expect. So let’s just say: there’s this house. There are people there. And if you want to know more, see the movie, then listen to this special trio-only episode of MaxFilm! (Or, you can listen to the first segment, then skip to the last segment). Later, we’ll play a round of ScareBnB. What’s Good Alonso - Sprinkles’ “La Gloria” Cupcake Drea - Railroad workers Ify - Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Kringle ITIDIC Mission Impossible 8 Halted Production by a Stray Flock of Sheep The People’s Joker pulled from TIFF after one screening David Harbour to Star in “Killer-Santa” movie Violent Night Staff Picks Drea - Do Revenge (2022) Alonso - Confess, Fletch (2022) Ify - Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1 (2022) (and Don't Breathe , 2016) MasterClass Get unlimited access to EVERY MasterClass. For 15% off an annual membership, go to MasterClass.com/MAXFILM. With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 16, 2022

Enjoy this episode of the only podcast that gives you BOTH a capsule description of the Paramount Accords and personal childhood memories of an imaginary mermaid girlfriend. With special guests like television luminary writer/producer Bryan Fuller, who are also witness to all of the above in real time! You can't miss it. And you're not missing it, because here you are, reading the shownotes. Later, we’ll take an hotline message about island movies. What’s Good Alonso - Paxlovid Drea - Californians saving power Bryan - E.T. on IMAX Ify - Korean skincare/hyaluronic acid ITIDIC Wall-E Criterion 4K Release Zac Efron Says His Baywatch regimen is unattainable, made him depressed Cineworld Stocks Up after Bankruptcy Cash Influx Staff Picks Alonso - Whirlybird (2020) Drea - Big Fish (2003) Ify - Aladdin (2019) Bryan - Amelie (2001) Soylent Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order. With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Bryan Fuller Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 9, 2022

We’ve had our eye on this one from its premiere at Sundance (!). Now, Adamma Ebo’s mockumentary, starring Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall, has hit theaters and Peacock, with a period in its title and a lot more than pearl Prada on its mind. Later, we’ll nominate mockumentaries to the Hall of Excellence. What’s Good Alonso - Gratitude for the people in his life that let him rest and recuperate Drea - Justice for Selena Gomez’s deadpan on OMITB Angelique - Fall Festival Season Ify - A/C science ITIDIC That Famous Nicole Kidman AMC Ad is Getting a Sequel Last Saturday was “National Cinema Day” in the US Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and Lil Rel Howery Are Making a Christmas Movie for Disney + Hall of Excellence Nominees - Vote on Facebook Waiting for Guffman (1996) Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) The Other Side of the Wind (2018, technically) Staff Picks Support the Girls (2018) A Face in the Crowd (1957) The Best Man (1999) The House (2022) Other Honk for Jesus links Ebo’s short film version Angelique’s interview with the cast EveryPlate Get your first box for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code maxfilm149. With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Angelique Jackson Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 2, 2022

While Alonso's away, Drea and Ify have fellow MaxFun host Jordan Crucchiola ( Feeling Seen ) over to their New York mansion to wait out a hurricane...metaphorically speaking. The game -- er, movie -- of the hour is Halina Reijn's BODIES BODIES BODIES. It's A24's latest horror venture and it stars a cast of 20-somethings (and Lee Pace) making a bloody mess. Enjoy! Then, our trio swaps actors into each other's famous roles (as per this news story ). What’s Good Drea - Christian King’s “Break My Soul” as Denzel Jordan - Hackers in 35mm and Orphan First Kill Ify - souffle pancakes ITIDIC a). MoviePass 2.0 b). Anne Hathaway to star in new movie based on Harry Styles Fanfic c). ‘Fast and Furious’ Protests Over Car Stunts Staff Picks Drea - Glorious (2022) Jordan - Angel (1984) Ify - Ready or Not (2019) Soylent: Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order! Lumi Labs: Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use MAXFILM for 30% off + Free Shipping. *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Jordan Crucchiola Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 26, 2022

A proven prequel director (Dan Trachtenberg), an excellent cast (led by Amber Midthunder), an original setting (1700s Comanche village), and one killer monster from space (Predator of course). Does all this add up to a movie worth “screen”-ing (whether you can or not)? Listen and find out! Then, we’ve got a hotline call about reimagining movies. All with She-Hulk writer Cody Ziglar! What’s Good Alonso - Bramblefest in Greenville, NC Drea - Austin trip Zig - leaving Twitter (soon, soon) Ify - Dragonball Super: Super Hero supremacy ITIDIC R-Rated Movies Have Been Stalling at the Box Office this year A Ferris Bueller Spinoff Is in the Works … ‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ Crushes Idris Elba’s ‘Beast’ With $21 Million Debut Staff Picks Alonso - Orphan: First Kill Drea - Night Raiders Zig - Blood Quantum Ify - Hell or High Water Lumi Labs: Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use MAXFILM for 30% off + Free Shipping. *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Cody Ziglar Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 19, 2022

It is not enough to ask, “is this movie like Smokin’ Aces ?” One must also ask, “how do you feel about Smokin’ Aces ?” Love it or hate it, Bullet Train is a movie that is very much what it is. And what is it, exactly? Listen and we’ll explain to the best of our abilities. Plus, the gang invents their own assassin personas, all of which are just begging to be made into some kick-ass fan art. [Note: there are spoilers, but there’s also a warning beforehand!] What’s Good Alonso - Severance Drea - grand return to the Midwest Bilge - Idris Elba Ify - golf lessons/Maria Lewis/macros ITIDIC Universal Has Earned $3 Billion in Global Box Office this year ‘Jurassic World’ star Bryce Dallas Howard was paid “so much less” 50 Years After She was jeered onstage, The Academy has Issued An Apology to Sacheen Littlefeather ( Here’s Sacheen Littlefeather’s speech in context ) Staff Picks Alonso - Fall (2022) Drea - Walking and Talking (1996) Bilge - In the Line of Fire (1993) Ify - Smokin’ Aces (2006) Soylent: Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order! EveryPlate: Get your first box for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code maxfilm149. With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Bilge Ebiri Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 12, 2022

During this year’s MaxFunDrive, we promised one lucky supporter the opportunity to choose a film for us to watch if we hit our goal. Well, hit it we did, and now (thanks to listener Andrea D.) this film is hitting our screens, and your ears! Will it be a hit with our favorite movie geniuses? Listen and learn! Plus: good news for us nerds…there will be a quiz! What’s Good Alonso - Physical Season 2 Drea - Meeting Maria Lewis IRL! (nb: Tim Tam Slam ) David - Lost Highway remaster Ify - Getting art framed WTIDIC “ At the Movies ,” New York Times , August 9, 1985 “ So Far, Only ‘Ghostbusters’ For Christmas ,” Los Angeles Times , August 30, 1985 Staff Picks Ify - War Games Alonso - Back to the Beach Drea - Dinner in America David - Valley Girl Lumi Labs: Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use MAXFILM for 30% off + Free Shipping. MasterClass: Visit MasterClass.com/MAXFILM for 15% off a one-year subscription to MasterClass. *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde David Kittredge Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 5, 2022

Director Jordan Peele’s third film has a lot to say, which is something it has in common with Ify, Alonso, and Drea. The crew shares all their thoughts and feelings on this spectacle of spectacles, and then dreams up some studio attractions to rival Jupiter’s Claim. [Note: there are spoilers, but there’s also a warning beforehand!] What’s Good Alonso - Recipes from Alison Roman’s YouTube Channel , especially Blueberry Cornmeal Tart Drea - Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson Ify - Yesterdays Pins ITIDIC Marvel Has Revealed Its Slate of Movies Through 2025 Netflix is Expanding The Gray Man into a cinematic universe Quidditch is changing its name to quadball to cut ties with J.K. Rowling Staff Picks Drea - A Love Song (2022) Alonso - The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) Ify - Color Out of Space (2019) Soylent: Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order! Lumi Labs: Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use MAXFILM for 30% off + Free Shipping. With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 29, 2022

We’re joined by a host of Maximum Fun’s own ‘Just the Zoo of Us ’ to talk about a zoologically inspired film that still remains very much about humans, for better or worse. On top of that, she’s got an insider’s take on what it would really be like to make out in a coastal salt marsh. Then, the whole gang talks about their favorite courtroom drama movies (it’s related, we swear). What’s Good Alonso - I Love That For You Drea - Janicza Bravo on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Ellen - Prehistoric Planet Ify - DreamCon & King of the Hill ITIDIC a). “Nintendo Pictures” Now Exists b). Steven Spielberg Shot Marcus Mumford’s New Music Video With a Cell Phone c). Fake Accounts Fueled the Snyder Cut Online Army Staff Picks Alonso - Housekeeping (1987) Drea - Beach Rats (2017) Ellen - Annihilation (2018) Ify - No Country for Old Men (2007) “ 12 Angry Men Inside Amy Schumer ” Lumi Labs: Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use MAXFILM for 30% off + Free Shipping. MasterClass: Visit MasterClass.com/MAXFILM for 15% off a one-year subscription to MasterClass. *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ellen Weatherford Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 22, 2022

Kevin Avery (writer, comedian, and former co-host of the premier Denzel Washington podcast) joins us to take a look at a young Denzel and first-time movie star Sarita Choudhury in Mira Nair’s sophomore feature from 1991, the often romantic, surprisingly political, and totally unique Mississippi Masala . Then, we think about what untold stories we’d like to see on screens. What’s Good Alonso - Dr. Khiara M. Bridges Drea - Architectural Digest YouTube Series Kevin - Star Trek: Discovery Ify - Louis Vuitton Air Force Ones ITIDIC a). A Set from NOPE Will Become a Part of the Universal Studios Tour b). AMC is Bringing Back $5 Tuesdays c). There’s a Back to the Future Musical coming to Broadway Staff Picks Alonso - Queen of Katwe (2016) Drea - The Namesake (2007) Kevin - Edge of Tomorrow (2014) Ify - Carbon Copy (1981) Soylent Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order! EveryPlate Try EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code maxfilm179! *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Kevin Avery Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 15, 2022

The Flop House ’s Stuart Wellington joins our rag-tag crew of interdimensional warriors to discuss the latest Marvel Cinematic offering. Will the myriad pieces of this movie hold together to pack a punch? That was a Mjølnir reference. What’s Good? Alonso - Shoresy Drea - James Webb Space Telescope Stuart - Bathory’s Viking Trilogy Ify - SDCC Panel on July 23 ITIDIC a). Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons Got Married b). VFX Artists Say Marvel is the Worst Client c). Ludacris Hopes Fast Franchise Will ‘Live on Forever’ ‘Like Jurassic Park ’ Staff Picks Drea - Mrs Harris Goes to Paris Alonso - Zero Patience Stuart - Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky Ify - Alien Vote for the Hall of Excellence : Michael B. Jordan’s Killmonger ( Black Panther ) Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman ( Batman Returns ) Alfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus ( Spider-Man 2 ) Tony Leung’s Wenwu ( Shang-Chi ) Alonso’s Outfest Queer for Fear Panel Watch Ify in (Un)Claimed at Outfest Lumi Labs: Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use MAXFILM for 30% off + Free Shipping. *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Stuart Wellington Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 8, 2022

It’s Ify’s 3rd anniversary as host! To celebrate, film and culture writer Beandrea July joins us to bask in the afterglow of a Sundance darling that dares to explore an older woman’s sexuality (but doesn’t stop there!). Then, inspired by (the theme of) lust, we quiz it up about the Seven So-Called Deadly Sins. What’s Good Alonso - Irv’s Burgers is back Drea - THE MIRROR GAME at Woods Hole Film Fest Beandrea - Atsuko Okatsuko Ify - Drea thirst trap ITIDIC Teens are Dressing Up to See Minions: the Rise of Gru in theaters British Independent Film Awards Has Unveiled Gender-Neutral Acting Prizes Cameron Diaz is “Un-Retiring” to make a Netflix Action-Comedy With Jamie Foxx Staff Picks Alonso - Hope Springs Drea - Fire of Love Beandrea - Itty Bitty Titty Committee Ify - Shortbus Beandrea July: “The Year Women Over 50 Reclaimed Their Right to Be Seen” Wesley Morris: "The Last Taboo” Thanks to our sponsors! Soylent Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order. Lumi Labs Go to Microdose.com and use code: MAXFILM to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Beandrea July Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 1, 2022

With Australian writer and pop culture aficionado Maria Lewis in tow, the gang gets some glitz in their eyes, marvels at some really tricky old-age makeup, and takes in some history with a big grain of diamond crystal salt. What’s Good Alonso – Only Murders in the Building Season 2 Drea - Vegas, baby! (kinda) Maria - Reebok Alien Stompers High-Tops Ify - Being a part of the Universal Studio Tour ITIDIC Theater Box Office Makes a Summer Comeback CAA Has Acquired ICM for $750 million Natalie Portman Worked Out for 2 Hours a Day for 10 Months for New Thor Staff Picks: Alonso - Women He’s Undressed Drea - The Janes Maria - Men Ify - The Ladykillers William Bibbiani’s Elvis Movie Ranking Maria’s latest book, Her Fierce Creatures Maria’s The Phantom Never Dies Podcast *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Maria Lewis Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 24, 2022

We finally, really did it. We made the dinosaurs, we messed with the dinosaurs, we released the dinosaurs, we auctioned off the dinosaurs, and now we’re gathering the dinosaurs back up. Also, there are locusts. Confused? That’s Jurassic World Dominion, baby! Our expert guest is Steven Ray Morris, who hosts the See Jurassic Right podcast (in addition to producing other shows, like My Favorite Murder ). What’s Good Alonso – European cookies Drea - eyebrow serum Steven - stuffed snake Ify - high-school era screamo ITIDIC Guy Ritchie Will Direct a Live-Action Hercules GAC Family Announces ‘Great American Christmas in July’ (better yet, try watching Christmas in July on Hallmark !) “Mubi Go” Service Expands to LA, Allowing Streaming Subscribers to See Certain Indies in Cinemas Staff Picks: Alonso - Las Mejores Familas ( The Best Families ) Drea - Brian and Charles Steven - Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Ify - Fatherhood Soylent Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order. Lumi Labs Go to Microdose.com and use code: MAXFILM to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Steven Ray Morris Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 17, 2022

It premiered in 2005, propelling Jean-Marc Valée into the next level of his career. In 2015, Toronto critics named it one of the 10 best Canadian films of all time. And in 2022, American viewers can finally see what all the fuss is about. In honor of the late Valée, Pride month, and out 250th episode (!), we’re taking a look at the coming-of-age-and-coming-out story that is C.R.A.Z.Y. along with none other than Guy Branum. Plus, a quiz on acronym movie titles! What’s Good Alonso - January 6th Hearings Drea - LoJack Guy - Golden Eighties Ify - Seattle (What’s NOT Good: USPS drama) ITIDIC a). Australian Newspaper Admits They Were Going to Out Rebel Wilson Before She Came Out Herself b). Jennifer Hudson EGOTs With Tony Win for Producing ‘A Strange Loop’ c). ‘Paddington 3’ Gets a Title and a Director Staff Picks Drea - The Worst Person In the World Alonso - Demolition Guy - Bon Cop, Bad Cop Ify - Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Lumi Labs Go to Microdose.com and use code: MAXFILM to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. As Ify says, “Check it out and chill it out!” With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Guy Branum Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 10, 2022

The delightful Parvesh Cheena ( Connecting, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Shining Vale ) joins us to discuss the queer (mostly) Asian romcom that sets star/writer Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, and friends as the Bennett Sisters, and Conrad Ricamora as Mr. Darcy. Sex, party drugs, judgy gays, and emotional catharsis – you can find it all on FIRE ISLAND. What’s Good Mentions Alonso - Ms. Marvel Drea - mending clothes Parvesh - using your professional tools Ify - MaxFunCon 2022 ITIDIC Neve Campbell Will Not Return for ‘Scream 6,’ Citing Pay Issues Movie Star Chimp Found Alive After Owner Fakes His Death Paddington Bear Joins the Queen for Tea at Her Jubilee Hall of Excellence Nominees Clueless (Emma) West Side Story (2021) (Romeo & Juliet) O (Othello) O Brother, Where Art Thou? (The Odyssey) Staff Picks: Drea - Watcher Alonso - Hustle Ify - O Parvesh - Being BeBe Episode Sponsors: Soylent Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order. Lumi Labs Go to Microdose.com and use code: MAXFILM to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Parvesh Cheena Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 3, 2022

It’s breaking box office records...and ALL THE RULES. It’s flipping CGI the bird. It’s making its stars puke. It’s been 36 years since the first ‘Top Gun,’ and we’ve got the author of Tom Cruise: Anatomy of an Actor , Amy Nicholson, to help us navigate the long-awaited, much-postponed sequel. Then, we’ll pitch our sequel ideas for movies that have yet to get a Chapter Two. What’s Good Alonso - Ben & Jerry’s Mint Chocolate Chance ice cream Drea - Voting Amy - LA County Fair/Kool-Aid Fried Chicken Sandwich Ify - Sun Nong Dan restaurant ITIDIC The Animation Guild Has a Reached a New Deal with the Studios Distributor Neon Has Pulled Off a Cannes Hat Trick Top Gun: Maverick Sets New Memorial Day Box Office Record, Surpassing Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Staff Picks Drea - Bob’s Burgers Alonso - The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Amy - Torn Hearts Ify - War of the Worlds Support our sponsor, Lumi Labs! Go to Microdose.com and use code: MAXFILM to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. ***** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Amy Nicholson Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 27, 2022

Pamela Ribon, screenwriter ( Ralph Breaks the Internet , Moana ), novelist ( My Boyfriend is a Bear ), comic book writer, and more) joins the crew to discuss Petite Maman , a movie that both Drea AND Alonso put on their best-of-the-year list in 2021. It’s finally hitting streaming in early June, and now we’ve got our takes on this film, which may or may not be about playing in the woods and making pancakes. What’s Good Alonso: New seasons of MST3K and Kids in the Hall Drea: Decaf Chocolate Hazelnut Tea Pamela: BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky Ify: The Challenge ITIDIC David Cronenberg Says Netflix Passed on “Crimes of the Future’ Laura Dern Was 23 When She Made Jurassic Park, and Even Sam Neill is Surprised Samuel L. Jackson has been cast in a new Garfield movie Staff Picks Drea: Turning Red Alonso: Electric Dreams Pam: Anaïs in Love Ify: North Hollywood In case you’re wondering what “ Kate Mantalini’s ” is, here’s a story from when the Beverly Hills restaurant closed in 2014. Here’s a peek at Pam’s My Year of Dicks Buy Alonso’s book, I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies *** Support our sponsors! Soylent Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order. Curiosity Stream Curiosity Stream is offering a full year’s subscription to their catalog of documentaries covering every topic about our world and beyond – just $14.99 with code MAXFILM at curiositystream.com ***** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Pamela Ribon Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 20, 2022

Jerrod Carmichael’s directorial debut hit Sundance back in 2021, but now it’s finally available on big and small screens. Film critic Carlos Aguilar joins us to describe the ways that this short film packs a long punch. AND: We cast our dream movie driving buddies! (cw: today’s movie is about suicide and depression; we’ll give you a heads up during the show too) What’s Good Alonso - LGBTQ Media Elite Status: Bros trailer Drea - Heartstopper Carlos - Worst Roommate Ever Ify - trip to Europe! ITIDIC Zack Snyder’s Fan-Voted Oscar Wins May Have Been Rigged by Bots Adele Haenel Steps Away From the Film Industry for Political Reasons Jason Momoa Apologizes After Posting Photos from Sistine Chapel Staff Picks Alonso - Hit the Road Drea - Emergency Carlos - Vortex Ify - Collateral Carlos’s review of On the Count of Three Carlos’s review of Emergency for The Wrap Buy Alonso’s book, I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies ***** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Carlos Aguilar Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 13, 2022

Stephen Strange is back on the big screens, and he’s f-ing around and finding out the hard way that messing with multiverses is complex business. Good news, true believers: our sherpa to the top of Mount Wundagore is MaxFun’s own Riley Silverman! What’s Good: Drea: The new Doctor Riley: The new Simple Favor Alonso: The new season of The Circle ITIDIC: Dirty Dancing Sequel in the works at Lionsgate Redbox acquired by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment James Cromwell glues himself to a Starbucks counter to protest vegan milk costs Staff Picks: Drea: Chungking Express Riley: The Quick and the Dead Alonso: On the Count of Three We're sponsored this week by... Soylent Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order. Trade Coffee Take their coffee-matching quiz at drinktrade.com/maxfilm and get $30 off your first order plus free shipping! Preorder Riley’s book , Exploring Tatooine: An Illustrated Guide , at your local shop or online Want to see that MCU ranking Alonso referenced? Buy Alonso’s book, I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies *** With: Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Riley Silverman Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 6, 2022

The day this drops is the final day of the MaxFunDrive! Help us hit our goal by joining, upgrading, or boosting your membership! maximumfun.org/join Nicolas Cage is “Nick Cage” in the new movie from director Tom Gormican. It’s a buddy comedy, it’s an action flick, it’s a meta-commentary on movies themselves (and Cage’s career in particular). So who better to have as our guest than the author of the new retrospective Age of Cage , Keith Phipps (of The Next Picture Show podcast, The Reveal , and more)? We’ll also daydream about what other stars we’d give the ‘Unbearable Weight…’ treatment! ITIDIC IMAX CEO Says Day-and-Date Movie Release Experiment Is Over Avatar 2 Footage (and Title) Debuts at CinemaCon What’s Good: Alonso: gargling with apple cider vinegar Drea: Ghost by Dolly Alderton Keith: Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama by Bob Odenkirk Ify: Leica Q2 & Steam Deck I The Buster Keaton episode of The Twilight Zone is called “Once Upon a Time” Staff Picks Drea: Red Rock West Alonso: Irma Vep Keith: Petite Maman Ify: Color Out of Space Friday May 6 at 5pm PT, Drea and Alonso host the #MaxFunDrive Finale Hangout ! Buy Alonso’s book, I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Keith Phipps Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 29, 2022

Become a MaxFun supporter or boost/upgrade your membership! maximumfun.org/join Matt Reeves' new Batman movie (maybe you heard about it?) is finally streaming, and we’re commemorating the moment with Batman nerd – ahem, EXPERT – Glen Weldon. Plus, what made-up movie drug haunts our panelists’ dreams? It’s a MaxFunDrive spectacular! What’s Good Alonso: shelled pistachios Drea: Life in Looks on YouTube Glen: First time/long time! & Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Ify: Apex Legends - Newcastle! ITIDIC Justin Lin Has Stepped Down as the Director of Fast X Viola Davis has responded to criticism of her portrayal of Michelle Obama Scorsese’s Film Foundation to Start Virtual Screening Room for Restored Movies Staff Picks Drea: All My Friends Hate Me Alonso: Teen Titans Go! to the Movies Glen: Careful Ify: There Will Be Blood Join us April 30, 2022 at 4pm Pacific for a watch along of DIRTY DANCING! You’ll find it on Twitch at twitch.tv/IfDeez Some of Glen’s Books: The Caped Crusade: Batman and the Rise of Nerd Culture NPR’s Podcast Startup Guide Buy Alonso’s book, I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Glen Weldon Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 22, 2022

The new film from Apichatpong Weerasethakul isn’t just a movie – it’s a perpetual roadshow, with plans to keep showing the movie from theater to theater indefinitely ( check out where it's showing for the next few months ). It made a lot of best-of 2021 lists and now that the show is finally on the road, our gang weighs in, joined by LA Times film critic Justing Chang. What’s Good Alonso: A banner week at the Hallmark channel Drea: “Double jury week” and SIFF Justin: Writing about Petite Maman (in clean clothes) Ify: new Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann tattoo; Atlanta ITIDIC The tenth Fast and Furious Movie has its title Tom Hanks Reunited With Wilson the Volleyball at Baseball Game Art House Theater Tests Out “Bring a Friend” Ticket Sales Strategy Hotline Recs Wild Zero Mindwalk Shag Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter Sieranevada ( read Justin’s review ) (Have a question for the hotline? Send a voice memo to maximumfilm at maximumfun dot org) Staff Picks Drea: Petite Maman Alonso: The End of Innocence Justin: Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives Ify: The Nice Guys We’re sponsored this week by… Trade Coffee Take their coffee-matching quiz at drinktrade.com/maxfilm and get $30 off your first order! Soylent Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order. Join us April 30, 2022 at 4pm Pacific for a watch along of DIRTY DANCING! You’ll find it on Twitch at twitch.tv/IfDeez Buy Alonso’s book, I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies * * * With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Justin Chang Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 15, 2022

After months of waiting, a new day has come : ALINE is finally in US theaters, and there’s a lot to talk about. Luckily, the gang doesn’t have to do it all by themselves. Kyle Buchanan (whose NYT review of the movie is quoted prominently in the film’s Wikipedia page) is here to answer questions like, “how much of this is true?” and “is this movie a comedy?” Later, we’ll propose some biopics we want to see. And that’s the way it is! What’s Good? Alonso: “ I wrote a puzzle! ” Drea: Family visit/digitizing family photos Kyle: Survivor Season 42 Ify: Severance /Hot Boi Summer ITIDIC Warner Bros Removes references to gay relationship for China release of Secrets of Dumbledore Netflix Has Added a “Two Thumbs Up” Button There’s going to be a Spirit Halloween movie Staff Picks Drea: American Splendor Alonso: The Greek Tycoon Kyle: The Northman Ify: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story We’re sponsored this week by… Everyplate Try EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code maxfilm179. Soylent Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order. *** Buy Alonso’s book, I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Kyle's book is Blood Sweat and Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Kyle Buchanan Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 8, 2022

In our unofficial, ongoing series of movies that are hard to summarize, we find ourselves back at the theater for a brand new film that’s operating on a lot of levels (in more than one sense). Then, we find out what car is being hoisted up to the Hall of Excellence rafters, AND form a new super fight squad when Ify, Alonso, and Drea select movie character skillsets to verse-jump into. What’s Good?: Alonso - Rothaniel Drea - Returning to the dentist Ify - Returning to the theater (w/ a big Coke) ITIDIC: Redbox Lays off 10% Of Staff Nancy Meyers is directing her first feature film in 7 years Tyrese Gets Tricked Staff Picks: Alonso - Apollo 10 1/2 Drea - Boy Ify - Jet Li’s The One See Also: Everything Everywhere All at Once Coffee Table book Spiderman 2 Giant Jamie Foxx Head Buy Alonso’s book, I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 1, 2022

Julia Ducournau’s horror thriller TITANE won the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 2021 and is now streaming on Hulu. It’s a movie that kinda defies description, but that’s never stopped us before! Plus, we’re nominate some of the Best Movie Cars for the Hall of Excellence. Vroom vroom!! What’s Good? Alonso: Burlap & Barrel’s Pizza Party seasoning Drea: Stitches out! Ify: n/naka anniversary dinner Tod: Playing basketball with buds ITIDIC Oscars Thoughts… Sounds like there are plans for a Sonic Cinematic Universe Staff Picks: Drea: The Imposter Alonso: Take Me To the River Ify: Anatomy of Hell Tod: French Lieutenant’s Woman Vote for your Hall of Excellence winner on our Facebook page Buy Alonso’s book – I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies This episode is sponsored by Trade Coffee Take their coffee-matching quiz at drinktrade.com/maxfilm and get $30 off your first order! With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Tod Mesirow Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 25, 2022

Multiple top-Oscar nominations and top-10 list appearances won’t stop this foursome from engaging in a healthy debate over whether Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car is worth the three-hour ride. What’s Good: Alonso: Maintaining sanity Drea: Pep talks from kindergarteners (707-998-8410) Inkoo: Birria tacos Ify: Masala chai concentrate from Kumquat, Fly by Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp ITIDIC West Side Story’s Rachel Zegler Wasn’t Invited to the Oscars Daniel Radcliffe Isn’t Interested in Going Back to Hogwarts After Disney’s Florida Debacle, Pixar’s Lightyear has restored a same-sex kiss Staff Picks: Alonso: Norwegian Wood Inkoo: Everything Everywhere All At Once Drea: 7 Days Ify: Jeen-Yuhs *** The tweet that inspired this week’s Comedy “MaxFilmscars” Buy Alonso’s book, I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies *** Support Our Sponsor Curiosity Stream Curiosity Stream is offering a full year’s subscription for just $14.99 with code MAXFILM With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Inkoo Kang Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 18, 2022

Something’s coming; something good? Comedian and film critic Brandon Collins sits in to go over the high notes and low notes of Spielberg’s West Side Story, now streaming. Plus, we play the new Box Office Game together! Will Alonso’s movie trivia prowess also apply to a randomly selected box office weekend? What's Good : Alonso: permanent daylight savings Drea: kitchen update Brandon: SXSW ITIDIC: New MPA Report Says Digital Box Office Revenue Was 3x Theatrical in 2021 Theaters are playing 2014 Ukrainian film THE GUIDE to raise money for relief effort After Two Virtual Years, the SXSW Film Festival Is Happening In Person This Week Staff Picks: Drea: BALLET 422 Alonso: DEEP WATER Brandon: IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT Brandon’s Podcast, Medium Popcorn Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies The Box Office Game With: Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Brandon Collins Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 11, 2022

>_Reveal Memory Info: Sociologist and pop culture expert, Dr. Nancy Wang Yuen, is our guest today, as we unspool the many philosophical threads of AFTER YANG . Plus, a free-for-all movie quiz about One-Named Filmmakers (other than Kogonada)! What's Good : Alonso: a good, cold nap Drea: Milanote Nancy: an uptick in Asian American film Ify: new office! ITIDIC: Zoe Kravitz was told not to audition for The Dark Knight because she was too “urban” Disney Not Putting Money Where Its Mouth Is re: Florida’s anti-gay legislation Renee Zelwegger Studied Law at UCLA During Her Hiatus From Movie stardom Staff Picks: Drea: NEVER LET ME GO Alonso: HESTER STREET Ify: THE BATMAN Nancy: DRIVE MY CAR Read Nancy's piece about AFTER YANG in ELLE Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies *** With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Nancy Wang Yuen Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 4, 2022

As if being the most watched movie on Netflix in its debut weekend weren't enough, now A MADEA HOMECOMING (which brings Tyler Perry's famous character out of "retirement" after just three years) has the distinct honor of being discussed by the Maximum Film! gang, plus our esteemed guest, Tre'vell Anderson. Plus, an ITIDIC packed with brilliant ideas and a Hotline packed with "warm-and-fuzzy" gay movies. What's Good : Alonso: Kyle Buchanan's Blood, Sweat, and Chrome Drea: A new car Tre'vell: ABC's Queens Ify: Twisted Metal / Anthony Mackie, Bacchus King / Mardi Gras ITIDIC: Ukrainian Prime Minister Was the Voice of Ukrainian-Language Paddington The Newest Star Wars Isn't a Movie or Series, It's a Hotel A Lohan Homecoming? A Lot of Lindsey is Coming To Netflix Staff Picks: Drea: WEST SIDE STORY (2021) Alonso: DRIVE MY CAR Ify: FRIDAY Tre'vell: THE CHEETAH GIRLS Listen to more Tre'vell on FANTI Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Support our sponsor, Wealthfront ! Visit wealthfront.com/ MAXFILM to start building your wealth, and get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life. With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Tre'vell Anderson Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 25, 2022

Melvin Van Peebles' SWEET SWEETBACK'S BAADASSSSS SONG was a monumental moment for Black cinema and a gamechanger for cinema as a whole. Not only are we joined by the great Michael Jai White, whose BLACK DYNAMITE was a direct descendant of SWEETBACK, but his friend Mario Van Peebles (son of Melvin, and star of BAADASSSSS! , which tells the story of the making of today's film) pops in to drop some wisdom on us! Then, we play a quiz about the celebrity children of celebrity parents. What's Good : Alonso: Omsom Drea: Finishing taxes early Michael: Division of labor, domestically speaking Ify: Birthday Trip! ITIDIC: Camila Cabello Cinderella Is Winning #OscarsFanFavorite Channing Tatum Says ‘Magic Mike’ Training Regimen Might Not Be Healthy/Realistic Staff Picks: Drea: COFFY Alonso: THE LIVING END Michael: THE MACK Ify: BLACK DYNAMITE Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Michael Jai White Mario Van Peebles Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 18, 2022

Dee Rees's first feature, 2011's PARIAH, is a groundbreaking work of queer cinema and an inspiration for director Olivia Peace's own debut film, TAHARA (which premiered at Slamdance in 2020). They first watched it back in high school; so how does it hit different 11 years later? Then, we answer the HOTLINE and consider movie premises that didn't live up to the their promise...s. What’s Good Mentions Alonso - The Gilded Age Drea - Lox Ify - Snowboarding Olivia - Valentine's Day trip to Long Beach ITIDIC The Academy has plans to make the 2022 Oscars a little different An actor was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a Ponzi scheme where he pretended to be making movie deals The director of the upcoming Netflix biopic about Marilyn Monroe has announced that his movie will be rated NC-17 Staff Picks: Ify - Shortbus Drea - Kimi Alonso - Middle of Nowhere Olivia - The Watermelon Woman Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Support our sponsors! Wealthfront To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/MAXFILM Lumi Labs Get free shipping and 30% off your first order at MicrodoseGummies.com with code: MAXFILM With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Olivia Peace Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 11, 2022

Fresh off getting a slew of Oscar nods for his KING RICHARD, director Reinaldo Marcus Green joins us to talk about the peerless Sidney Poitier's Oscar-winning performance in 1963's LILIES OF THE FIELD. Then, how will the panelists fare in a newsy quiz about Oscar firsts?? What’s Good Mentions Alonso - treasured memories of Entertainment Weekly Drea - Olympic athletes Ify - Lake Arrowhead and the LA freedom to opt-in to winter Rei - ya know, six Oscar nominations, nbd ITIDIC Steven Soderbergh doesn’t think movie superheroes are having sex; James Gunn begs to differ “Missing Movies” Organization seeks to help films that streaming forgot Staff Picks: Ify - Sister Act Drea - Catch the Fair One Alonso - Marry Me Rei - Licorice Pizza Look out for Rei's We Own This City in April on HBO! Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Support our sponsors! Magic Spoon Go to magicspoon.com/MAXFILM to grab a custom bundle of cereal and start your New Year off right! And be sure to use our promo code MAXFILM at checkout to save five dollars on your order! With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Reinaldo Marcus Green Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 4, 2022

How is ETERNALS like eating tapas in New York? Believe it or not, that question is answered in this week's episode, alongside a Sundance recap, blockbuster casting news, and more with Hollywood Reporter TV Critic Angie Han. And of course, your Hall of Excellence champion (category: Badass Denzel Performance) is revealed! What’s Good Mentions Alonso - honeycrisp apples Drea - refurbishing videos Ify - Grand Crew and recipe binders Angie - Gelly Roll metallic pens ITIDIC Jason Momoa Is Joining the Fast Family Nightmare Alley Gets a Second Life in Black & White Staff Picks: Ify - After Yang Drea - Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes Alonso - Date and Switch Angie - The Outside Story Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Support our sponsors! Doordash Get 25% off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code MAXFILM. Lumi Labs Get free shipping and 30% off your first order at MicrodoseGummies.com with code: MAXFILM With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Angie Han Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 28, 2022

What’s black and white and now streaming on AppleTV Plus? Why it’s Joel Coen’s solo directorial debut, The Tragedy of Macbeth , starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand as a couple with big dreams and no chill…well, maybe they have a little chill in this version? Up for debate. How does this Macbeth measure up in categories like: Bloodlust! Justifying its existence! Cool-looking Birnam Woodl! Plus, our hosts each submit and defend their Hall of Excellence candidate for Most Badass Denzel Performance. What’s Good Mentions Alonso - Former guests doing cool stuff (Nathan Rabin’s new book , River Butcher’s new special , and Mary Jo Pehl’s new Twitch show ) Drea - Amanda Gorman’s book, Call Us What We Carry Ify - Sundance 2022 ITIDIC The Batman is gonna be a long one Ana de Armas fans are suing Universal Peter Dinklage not thrilled with the concept of live -action Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Vote for your Hall of Excellence winner on our Facebook page Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks: Ify - In the Heat of the Night Drea - Definition Please Alonso - Kurosawa’s Shakespeare, especially Throne of Blood We are sponsored this week by Wealthfront. Maximum Film! listeners can get their first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, by visiting wealthfront.com/MAXFILM Maximum Film! is sponsored by Lumi Labs – use “MAXFILM” for 30% off anything on microdosegummies.com . With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 21, 2022

Biz Ellis (from MaxFun's own One Bad Mother ) joins Ify, Drea, and Alonso this week to weigh in on Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Lost Daughter, a raw and unflinching portrait of how annoying kids can be. Is Olivia Colman's character a bad mother? Can an introspective art film be as tense as a kaiju fight? Then, the hoses resort to movie memes to predict what 2022 will bring... What’s Good Mentions Alonso - Girl Scout cookies/Adventurefuls Drea - Taskmaste r Zoom Birthday Challenge Ify - Meal prep service Biz - Doom Patrol ITIDIC Daniel Radcliffe to play Weird Al in Roku movie Joss Whedon’s being defensive How to Read Jodorowski’s Dune Bible for Free Listen to Drea on One Bad Mother ! Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks: Ify - Rashômon Drea - Belle (2021) Alonso - Stop-Zemlia Biz - Encanto Episode Sponsor BetterHelp.com/MAXFILM Maximum Film! listeners get 10% off their first month when you sign up at the above link. With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Biz Ellis Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 14, 2022

What’s Good Mentions Alonso - Yellowjackets Drea - Bagged Salad Ify - Peacemaker Ricky - I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend by Martin Short ITIDIC Penelope Cruz wants to do a musical with her husband w/ Almodovar directing The Oscars will have a host this year Sidney Poitier Movies Mentioned in the Episode In the Heat of the Night Lilies of the Field A Patch of Blue A Raisin in the Sun Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks: Ify - Spawn Drea - I’m Your Man Alonso - Danger Diabolik Ricky - Malcolm X Episode Sponsors Wealthfront.com/MAXFILM Maximum Film! listeners can get their first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, by following the above link MagicSpoon.com/MAXFILM To save five dollars, follow the link above and use the code MAXFILM With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ricky Carmona Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 7, 2022

What’s Good Mentions Alonso - S1E2 of Grand Crew Drea - Taskmaster In News Matt Damon gets skewered for Crypto.com commercial Jon Stewart calls out J.K. Rowling for Antisemitic goblins in Harry Potter Gothenburg Film Festival’s mass hypnosis Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks: Ify - The Big Short Drea - King Richard Alonso - I Could Never Be Your Woman With: Ify Nwadiwe Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 31, 2021

It’s the end of 2021! Which means that Maximum Film is releasing our year-end Top Ten lists. There isn’t a single unanimous film picked by all three hosts! Lots to discuss and debate in this one. Plus, we hand out our prestigious Maxie Awards, which recognizes excellence in filmmaking from the past year. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ Top Ten Lists: Ify – Luca, Annette, Coda, Dune, Godzilla vs. Kong, F9, Shang-Chi, The Green Knight, Bad Trip Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, (and Red Rocket) Drea – Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, C’mon C’mon, Petite Maman, Drive My Car, The Lost Daughter, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, Pig, The Power of the Dog, Spencer, Zola Alonso – 10. Swan Song, 9. Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, 8. Memoria, 7. Luca, 6. Petite Maman, 5. The Worst Person in the World, 4. Limbo, 3. West Side Story, 2. Parallel Mothers, 1. Licorice Pizza Staff Picks: Ify – The Suicide Squad Drea – Under the Tuscan Sun Alonso – Limbo With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 24, 2021

HO HO HO! It’s our Christmas episode! And what better type of movie to discuss than a Hallmark Christmas movie. This is why we’re talking about the queer-friendly ‘Every Time a Bell Rings.’ Plus, we have a surprise visit from Santa Claus, who needs help with some future Hallmark movie ideas. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ Buy Alonso’s book – I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks: Ify – The Green Knight Drea – Love Hard Alonso – The Dead With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 17, 2021

Since we’re smack dab in the middle of the Christmas season, it’s time to get cozy, hang out with friends, and watch some Christmas movies. Which is exactly what we’re doing! We have our old pal on the show, comedian and writer for Troubled Waters , Riley Silverman. And she’s joining us to talk about the new queer Christmas movie, ‘Single All the Way.’ Plus, we have an important update on the upcoming Céline Dion-inspired film, ‘Aline.’ We answer a call on the ‘Hotline’ about non-Christmas movies we watch every year. We’ve got another installment of the ‘Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Drea Clark hangs out with Nicolas Cage and Mike Leigh can’t even get funding from Netflix . Buy Alonso’s book – I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks: Ify – Life Drea – The Novice Alonso – West Side Story Riley – Emma. With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Riley Silverman . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 10, 2021

That’s right, we’re talking about the Simon Rex vehicle ‘Red Rocket.’ We also answer a call from our hotline regarding “cozy movies.” We have another ‘Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, a new study says people aren’t going back to the theaters and the shitty The Daily Wire is making a (probably) shitty movie . Buy Alonso’s book – I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks: Ify – Scary Movie 3 Drea – The Power of the Dog Alonso – Starlet With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . This episode was edited by Christian Dueñas Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 3, 2021

YEAH BABY YEAH! We’re traveling back to the “Swinging Sixties” to talk about ‘Last Night in Soho.’ We also discuss the career of Edgar Wright and compare this film to the others in his oeuvre. We answer a question on our ‘Hotline’ regarding movies that made us uncomfortable while watching. We’ve got another edition of the ‘Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Adam McKay discusses his break with Will Ferrell, there’s going to be a new ‘Magic Mike,’ and a lot of people are talking about ‘House of Gucci.’ Maximum Film is sponsored by Lumi Labs – use “MAXFILM” for 30% off anything on microdosegummies.com. Buy Alonso’s book – I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks: Ify – Split Drea – Flee Alonso – Scrooge With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 26, 2021

It’s our Thanksgiving episode! And one of the things that we’re thankful for is that ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ is finally on Disney Plus, which is why we’re talking about it this week. We’re also thankful for our incredible guest, the host of ‘Yo, Is This Racist?’ , Andrew Ti. Since it’s that time of year we also discuss the Max Film ‘Turkeys of the Year.’ We’ve got another installment of the ‘Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ Maximum Film is sponsored by BetterHelp and Maximum Film listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/MAXFILM. Maximum Film is sponsored by Lumi Labs – use “MAXFILM” for 30% off anything on microdosegummies.com. Buy Alonso’s book – I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks: Drea – Drive My Car Alonso – Licorice Pizza Andrew – Chan Is Missing With Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Andrew Ti . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 19, 2021

We have a dang delight for a guest this week. We are joined by the self-proclaimed “artist, educator, and instigator” Nayland Blake to discuss Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut, ‘Passing.’ Drea also suggests that Alonso and his husband Dave dress up as “Turkey Pugsley” from ‘Addams Family Values’ in honor of Thanksgiving. Plus, we have another installment of the ‘Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, M*l G*bson is back to direct ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ , the dialect coach for ‘House of Gucci’ is critical of Lady Gaga’s accent work, and Lindsay Lohan is set to star in a Netflix Christmas movie . Maximum Film is supported in part by MasterClass. This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free! Go to masterclass.com/maxfilm today. Buy Alonso’s book – I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks: Alonso – My Name Is Pauli Murray Drea – C’mon C’mon Nayland – Passing Strange With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Nayland Blake . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 12, 2021

YEEHAW! It’s Western week ’round these parts! That’s why we’re discussing the new film ‘The Harder They Fall.’ And we are joined by a real scholar of the Western genre, the writer and director of such films as ‘The Ballad of Lefty Brown’ and ‘Dead Man’s Burden,’ Jared Moshe. Plus, we hear from our friend Jordan Crucchiola about her new Maximum Fun movie podcast, Feeling Seen . We’ve got another installment of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Vin Diesel sort of extends an olive branch to The Rock, Patty Jenkins’ ‘Rogue Squadron’ is delayed indefinitely, and the Foo Fighters are making a movie . Buy Alonso’s book – I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks: Ify – Hell or High Water Drea – The Quick And The Dead Alonso – Slow West Jared – Buck and the Preacher This episode was edited by Christian Dueñas With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Jared Moshe . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 5, 2021

It’s ‘Dune’ week here at Maximum Film, and we inhaled this movie like some sort of addictive spice. We tackle the most scintillating topics in this film, like the sexual chemistry between mother and son Rebecca Ferguson and Timothée Chalamet. Plus, we have another installment of the ‘Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Ice Cube exits his latest film because he doesn’t want to get vaccinated , A24 is streaming their new docu-series ‘The Beach’ on a continuous loop, and Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ is not getting the best reviews. Buy Alonso’s book – I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks: Ify – Ex Machina Drea – Spencer Alonso – David Lynch’s Dune With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 29, 2021

It’s the final week of our Queer Horror Month and we’re going out with a bang. Our good friend Jordan Crucchiola joins us to talk about the homoerotic classic, ‘Interview With The Vampire.’ We discuss how this movie takes a lot of cues from queer cinema but never goes far enough to make an actual statement. We have another edition of the ‘Hall of Excellence’ where we induct “Cinema’s Hottest Vampire.” And, at long last, it is the return of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ Buy Alonso’s book – I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks: Ify – Underworld Drea – The Souvenir: Part II Alonso – The Company of Wolves Jordan – The Voyeurs With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Jordan Crucchiola Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 22, 2021

It’s the third week of our Queer Horror month and we are gabbing it up about 2014’s ‘Lyle.’ Some have described this film as the “Lesbian Rosemary’s Baby.” But we explore why that is a reductive assertion. And joining us on the show is the wonderful comedy writer Monica Vasandani. She is a mother herself and she sheds some light on the nuances of parenthood presented in the film. Plus, we take a quiz on “horrified movie mothers.” And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, the problem with Netflix and James Gunn pitches a cannibalistic Gilligan’s Island movie . This podcast is sponsored by Story Blocks. Explore their library and subscribe today at storyblocks.com/MAXFILM Staff Picks: Ify – The Laundromat Off Malibu Drea – The Velvet Underground Alonso – Women Who Kill Monica – Bound With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Monica Vasandani Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 19, 2021

In honor of the Max Fun Block Party, ‘Maximum Film!’ is joining forces with those silly boys of ‘My Brother, My Brother and Me’ to talk about the best and worst advice we’ve gathered from movies. Important topics discussed include: having sex with pastries, how to spot a Joe Pesci, and the staff not featured in ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ Plus, there’s almost a knife fight for some reason. Make sure to check out our pals My Brother, My Brother and Me . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 15, 2021

It’s the second week of our Queer Horror Month and we’re discussing a classic – 1985’s ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge.’ We are joined by one of the true scholars of this movie, filmmaker Michael Varrati. We dissect the homoerotic subtext (and text) of the film, and what it’s like to watch it through a 2021 lens. We also recast some of the classic killers of cinema. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Timothée Chalamet drops his first-look image as Willy Wonka , Jake Gyllenhaal says acting in Marvel movies is hard, and some lucky horror fans get to stay in the ‘Scream’ house . This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Maximum Film listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/MAXFILM. Staff Picks: Drea – Bergman Island Alonso – Scream, Queen! My Nightmare On Elm Street and The Velvet Underground Michael – Knife+Heart With Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Michael Varrati Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 8, 2021

We are kicking off our month-long Queer Horror series with a real doozy – 1981’s ‘Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker.’ And joining us is the literal perfect guest for this episode, horror director and the director of the upcoming queer horror documentary on Shudder, Sam Wineman. In addition to discussing the film, we also play a horror edition of “Would You Rather?” And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ Take a short quiz on Smalls.com/MAXFILM to customize your Sampler and use code MAXFILM for a total of 30% off your first order. Explore the Story Blocks library and subscribe today at storyblocks.com/MAXFILM Staff Picks: Ify – Hellraiser Alonso – Fever Dream Drea – The Rescue Sam – Siege With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Sam Wineman Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 1, 2021

This week we’re discussing ‘The Mad Women’s Ball’ with the “Mad Woman of Podcasting” a.k.a. “The Young Pope of Citywalk” – Julia Prescott. We also answer a call on our ‘Hotline’ about the actor performances that seem like auditions for other films. Plus, we give an update on our favorite unauthorized Celine Dion biopic that we’ve never seen – ‘Aline.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Chris Pratt to voice Mario , Billy Eichner’s upcoming rom-com will feature an all LGBTQ+ principle cast , and Paul Verhoeven’s ‘Benedetta’ gets the Catholics all riled up. Take a short quiz on Smalls.com/MAXFILM to customize your Sampler and use code MAXFILM for a total of 30% off your first order. Staff Picks: Ify – Untold: Deal with the Devil Alonso – Stories of Resistance: Documentaries by Arthur Dong Drea – Old Henry Julia – For The Record: Tarantino With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Julia Prescott Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 24, 2021

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie! And so are we! This week we discuss this fabulous, coming-of-age, drag musical. And who better to have on the show than the man who wrote the literal damn book on drag, Frank DeCaro. We also submit a new entrant into the ‘Hall of Excellence’ for ‘Cinema’s Most Important Wig.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Daniel Craig has some thoughts on the future of James Bond and the original ‘Star Wars’ editor thinks the new films “suck.” If you’d like to buy Frank’s book, Drag: Combing Through the Big Wigs of Show Business, click here . This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Maximum Film listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/MAXFILM. Explore the Story Blocks library and subscribe today at storyblocks.com/MAXFILM Staff Picks: Ify – Booksmart Alonso – Melvin Van Peebles: Essential Films Drea – Birds of Paradise Frank – Paris Is Burning With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Frank DeCaro Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 17, 2021

We are on the cusp of spooky season! And to get us in the mood, we’re talking about the new James Wan horror, ‘Malignant.’ This movie is one wild ride and the Maximum Film gang is loving every minute of it. Plus, we admit a new entrant into the ‘Maximum Film Hall of Excellence’ under the category of “Best Horror Performance.” And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Paramount is moving away from theatrical releases and IATSE may go on strike. Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order. Take a short quiz on Smalls.com/MAXFILM to customize your Sampler and use code MAXFILM for a total of 30% off your first order. Staff Picks: Ify – Labyrinth and Hackers Alonso – A Bread Factory Drea – The Nowhere Inn With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , and Drea Clark Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 10, 2021

This week we discuss the new film ‘CODA,’ which stands for “child of deaf adults.” And joining us is the hilarious comedian, and real-life child of deaf adults, Moshe Kasher. Moshe explains how accurate the film was at portraying the life of a “CODA,” as well as pointing out some of the more interesting American Sign Language translation choices. Plus, we answer a question on the ‘Hotline’ about bad movie recommendations. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Patty Jenkins says streaming movies look like “fake movies” and Michael K. Williams passes away. Explore Story Blocks’ library and subscribe today at storyblocks.com/MAXFILM Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order. Staff Picks: Ify – Untold: Malice at the Palace Alonso – Come From Away Drea – Language Lessons Moshe – Brawl in Cell Block 99 and Blood Red Sky With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Moshe Kasher . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 3, 2021

This week we’re talking about the controversial new Leos Carax film, ‘Annette.’ And don’t worry, we definitely discuss that one scene – A.K.A. “cunni-sing-us.” Plus, we talk about the unique career of Adam Driver. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Paramount pushes several releases, Lilly Wachowski explains why she’s not working on ‘The Matrix Resurrections,’ and David Dastmalchian has some homework assignments for everybody. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Maximum Film listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/MAXFILM. Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order. Staff Picks: Ify – La La Land Alonso – The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Drea – No Man of God With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , and Drea Clark Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 27, 2021

It’s our second episode in our miniseries on Los Angeles in film. And this week we’re concentrating on Hollywood, baby! Which is why we’re talking about that infamous producer Robert Evans and his narrated autobiographical documentary, ‘The Kid Stays in the Picture.’ Joining us to discuss this juicy subject is none other than the film critic who spent a great deal of time in Robert Evans’ mansion, Nathan Rabin! Ify also speaks about growing up in Los Angeles with the looming monolith of Hollywood being so close yet so far away. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ Explore Story Blocks’ library and subscribe today at storyblocks.com/MAXFILM. Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order. Staff Picks: Ify – Harold and Maude Alonso – Just Tell Me What You Want Drea – Really Love Nathan – Clifford With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Nathan Rabin Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 20, 2021

This episode kicks off our mini-series on Los Angeles in film. We start with the ultimate doc about Los Angeles representation, ‘Los Angeles Plays Itself.’ And joining us this week to talk about LA in film is the fabulous film critic Carlos Aguilar. The gang discusses their own relationship with the city they live in, the city of angels. Plus, they cover which films most accurately represent the city. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order. Staff Picks: Alonso – Postcards from the Edge Drea – No Sudden Move Carlos – Summertime With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Carlos Aguilar Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 13, 2021

This week we are not talking about “A” suicide squad, we’re talking about “THE” Suicide Squad. And joining our discussion, all the way from Australia, is author, screenwriter, and film curator Maria Lewis . We also answer a question from the ‘Hotline’ about favorite side characters in movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Marvel pays its writers diddly-squat for storylines adapted into movies and Quentin Tarantino reveals a disturbing tidbit about his childhood . This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Maximum Film listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/MAXFILM. Explore Story Blocks’ library and subscribe today at storyblocks.com/MAXFILM. Staff Picks: Drea – Dramarama Alonso – Notorious Maria – Gunpowder Milkshake With Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Maria Lewis Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 6, 2021

This episode is almost exclusively A24 content. We chat about the production company’s new release, The Green Knight . We also take an A24 quiz, handed out by the “quizmaster” producer Casey O’Brien. And joining us to discuss all this artsy-fartsiness is the wonderful Mia Vicino, who may be better known under her popular Letterboxd profile name BRAT . And, of course, we finish things off with some tasty ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Tom Hanks will be in his first Wes Anderson film , Scarlett Johansson sues Disney , and Amanda Knox calls out Stillwater . Maximum Film! listeners can get 20% off their first order by going to Soylent.com/maxfilm Staff Picks: Ify – Nine Days Alonso – Pray Away Mia – The Green Ray With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , and Mia Vicino Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 30, 2021

We have a very special episode this week. In conjunction with Geena Davis’ Bentonville Film Festival, we are discussing Thelma & Louise in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the film’s release. And we are joined by our good pal Katie Walsh as we drive off a cliff together in our proverbial Ford Thunderbird. Drea, who serves as film curator for the festival, takes us through some of the special movies that will be screening at the Bentonville Film Festival this year. And, to finish things off, we’ll have ‘Staff Picks.’ But, if you are interested in watching any of the movies at the Bentonville Film Festival (August 2nd – 8th), Maximum Film! listeners get a 50% discount by entering the code MAXFILM at the ticket portal found on bentonvillefilm.org . In news, Sean Penn refuses to return to set unless everyone on production gets vaccinated and the director of the original Space Jam says the sequel is bad . Staff Picks: Ify – American Movie Drea – Nine Days Alonso – The Living End Katie – The Green Knight With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Katie Walsh Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 23, 2021

This week the gang is discussing a movie that no one was particularly excited about; Space Jam: A New Legacy . And its biggest proponent, Ify Nwadiwe, had the audacity to not be available to record this episode. But producer Casey fills in and does his best to speak on his behalf and the behalf of all those who have a nostalgic soft-spot for the original film. Plus, the crew answers a question from the ‘Hotline’ about movies that they can no longer watch because of real-life events. And, as always, there’s ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Nicolas Cage is done with studio films , the director of the new Anthony Bourdain documentary uses AI to artificially recreate the late chef’s voice, and Spike Lee messes up the Palme D’or announcement at Cannes. Staff Picks: Drea – Sword of Trust Alonso – Who Framed Roger Rabbit Casey – Clockwatchers and Office Killer With Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Casey O’Brien Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 16, 2021

This week the gang is chatting about the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Widow . Plus, they take a quiz about bug-related superheroes which results in Ify threatening Producer Casey’s life. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Greta Gerwig is set to direct the Barbie movie and Brian De Palma says he was wrong to mock “The Force” the first time he saw Star Wars . Staff Picks: Ify – Atomic Blonde Drea – Summertime Alonso – The Deep Blue Sea With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 9, 2021

Let’s all take a metaphorical and horrifying trip down to Tampa as we discuss Janicza Bravo’s Zola . Based on the viral Twitter thread by A’Ziah “Zola” King, the Maximum Film! gang dissects the movie and discerns whether the filmmaker was successful in adapting the thread to the big screen. Plus, they answer a call from the ‘Hotline’ about their favorite “Up All Night” movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Adam Driver sings in an “interesting” position for the movie Annette , Colman Domingo is exhausted by depictions of Black trauma , and Tom Hardy gets a “story by” credit on the Venom sequel . Staff Picks: Ify – The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Drea – Werewolves Within Alonso – Parents With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 2, 2021

Our 200th Episode! Can ya believe it??? And what better way to celebrate than talking with our good pal Demi Adejuyigbe about the newest Fast & Furious film, F9 . We put the film through our usual diagnostic test to see how it stacks up against the other Fast & Furious films. Plus, we take a Fast & Furious quiz to test our knowledge of the franchise as a whole. We have ‘Staff Picks,’ as usual. And, Producer Casey surprises us with a little something in honor of our 200th Episode. It is a ginormous show that is a culmination of all 199 previous episodes! Staff Picks: Ify – Fastlane Drea – Good on Paper Alonso – Jean of the Joneses Demi – Police Story With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Demi Adejuyigbe Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 25, 2021

This week’s episode is a unique one. During the MaxFunDrive we had a stretch goal that stated that if we reached 250 new and upgrading members, one lucky member would get to choose the movie we discuss on an episode. Since we reached our stretch goal, we randomly selected a member, and that person turned out to be the wonderful Merrell! The movie they chose for us to discuss is 2004’s Mind Game . And boy is it a trip! We also answer a question from our hotline about bad movie accents. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Julie Delpy is fed up , Steven Spielberg makes a deal with Netflix , and Vin Diesel takes credit for Dwayne Johnson’s Fast and Furious performances . Staff Picks: Ify – Summer Wars Drea – Have a Nice Day Alonso – P.S. Burn This Letter Please With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 18, 2021

On this week’s episode we are IN THE HEIGHTS! We tackle the new Lin-Manuel Miranda-penned film. We also chat about what makes a good movie musical. Plus, we answer a call from the hotline about the movies that truly surprised us. And, to finish things off, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Tyrese does not seem to grasp what is in the MCU , Vin Diesel cannot keep a secret , and Todd Solondz has a new Oedipal movie coming out. Staff Picks: Ify – Annihilation Drea – The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Alonso – Luca With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 11, 2021

FASHION! That’s the name of the game with this episode. And who better to have on the show than the hosts of Fishnet Flix , a podcast about fashion in film, Marie Lodi and Blaire Bercy. They join us to discuss the movie about that villainous fashionista, Cruella . Plus, Blaire and Marie share a segment from their show, ‘Add 2 Cart.’ This is where we talk about an item we were inspired to buy from the film we just watched. After that, we take a movie quiz on the Academy Award winners for Best Costume Design. And, to finish things off, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Hallmark’s former CEO is helping start a “family-friendly” TV network and an unauthorized Celine Dion biopic is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Staff Picks: Ify – Birdman and Zoolander Drea – A Glitch in the Matrix Alonso – Lost Horizon Marie – Earth Girls Are Easy Blaire – Freeway With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , Marie Lodi , and Blaire Bercy . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 4, 2021

Our first episode with our new name – Maximum Film! It feels right, doesn’t it? On this week’s episode we discuss the new comedy, Together Together . And to do so, we are joined by our good friend, Troubled Waters writer, Riley Silverman. We also answer a question from our ‘Hotline’ about our favorite movie graphics. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Neil Gaiman battles trolls , and horror movies can apparently help you with trauma . Staff Picks: Ify – Sunshine Drea – Plan B Alonso – Changing The Game Riley – Away We Go With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Riley Silverman . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 1, 2021

It was once called Who Shot Ya? ...then it was called The Untitled Ify, Drea, & Alonso Project. But we have settled on a new name. And that is... Maximum Film! A big thank you to all the people who submitted to our naming contest. There were so many great submissions. And a special thank you to our four finalists - The Multiplex by Laura Darling, Intersectional Lens by Dan Wheeler, The Push In by Hannah Hinkel, and our winner Max Lupo with our new name Maximum Film! Check out our first episode as Maximum Film! this Friday, June 4th, where we talk about Together Together with special guest Riley Silverman. Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 28, 2021

On this week’s episode, we discuss a different Zack Snyder film, Army of the Dead . For those counting, this is our second Zack Snyder movie in the year 2021. And joining us to dissect it is the Queen of Halloween, our good friend, and apparently the love of Ify’s life, Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. We also answer a question from our hotline about the depiction of gun violence in movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Timothée Chalamet is the new Wonka , Kevin Spacey has slithered his way into a new movie role, and Martin Freeman has some thoughts on method acting Staff Picks: Ify – Train to Busan Drea – Blow the Man Down Alonso – Pride and Protest: The Films of Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman Lucé – Jawbreaker With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner . If you’d like to contribute to Lucé’s film Surprise! – CLICK HERE! Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 21, 2021

On today’s episode, we are talking about the phenomenal animated feature, The Mitchells vs. the Machines . And who better to chat about it than our guest, Simpsons writer and Round Springfield host Julia Prescott. Drea takes over hosting duties this week, which is why you might notice an uptick in “Charles Grodin-gushing” throughout the episode. We also answer a question from the ‘Hotline’ about the first movie we want to see in theaters when the pandemic is over. And, of course, we round things out with ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, the marvelous Charles Grodin passes away and the Dear Evan Hansen trailer drops online. Staff Picks: Drea – The Heartbreak Kid and The Great Muppet Caper Alonso – Riders of Justice Julia – Shiva Baby , Trolls World Tour , and Pink Skies Ahead With Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Julia Prescott . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 14, 2021

IT’S MAXFUNDRIVE! To cap off the final day of the MaxFunDrive, we are introducing part two of our exclusive series, ‘The Ifechukwude Collection.’ This is a group of films curated by our very own Ify Nwadiwe. This week’s episode centers on the ultimate sports film, Space Jam . And to help us discuss this movie, we brought in “sports expert,” Carl Tart. With our esteemed guest, we dive right into the world of sports movies, athletes-turned-actors, and how Carl ended up being a Clippers fan. PLUS, we announce the FINAL FOUR NOMINEES of our naming contest! Staff Picks: Ify – Mr. 3000 Alonso – Looney Tunes: Back in Action Drea – Warrior Carl – Los Angeles Plays Itself With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Carl Tart . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 7, 2021

IT’S MAXFUNDRIVE! To cap off the first week of the MaxFunDrive, we are introducing part one of our exclusive series, ‘The Ifechukwude Collection.’ This is a group of films curated by our very own Ify Nwadiwe. First up is a film that Ify has referred to as “perfect” on several occasions – 2013’s Pacific Rim . And to help us discuss this movie, we bring in “bad movie” expert and Kaiju know-it-all, The Flop House’s Elliott Kalan. With our esteemed guest, we dive right into the world of Kaiju, Mechas, and other big boys. Our NAMING CONTEST is still going on! Click HERE for rules and regulations! Staff Picks: Ify – Robot Wars Alonso – Mystery Science Theater 3000: Atlantic Rim Drea – The Kid Detective Elliott – Scare Me With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Elliott Kalan . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 30, 2021

An earth-shattering episode that will have you screaming “Mortal Kombat!!!” at the top of your lungs. We are joined by one of the hosts of How Did This Get Played? and the Doughboys podcast, Nick Wiger. We chat all about video game adaptations and how successful this iteration of Mortal Kombat is at making a compelling movie out of a video game. Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Hotline’ about how we view actors because of past roles. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Justin Simien is making a new Haunted Mansion movie , Whoopi Goldberg is writing a new Superhero movie about “an older Black woman” , and Another Round is getting an American remake . For Naming Contest Rules and Regulations, Click Here Staff Picks: Ify – Mortal Kombat Alonso – The Raid 2 Drea – Love and Monsters Nick – Indie Game: The Movie With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Nick Wiger . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 23, 2021

In advance of the Academy Awards this Sunday, we’re talking about Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom , which was nominated for 5 Oscars including Best Actress for Viola Davis and Best Actor for Chadwick Boseman. We also answer a question from the ‘Hotline’ about the wigs and costumes that have taken us out of a movie. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Steven Soderbergh tries to make the Academy Awards “feel like a movie,” disgraced producer Scott Rudin “steps back” from all of his projects, and Dave Bautista demands to play Bane. Staff Picks: Ify – Moulin Rouge Alonso – The Fabulous Allan Carr Drea – Together Together With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 16, 2021

At the top of the show, we take some time to explain why we are changing our name from Who Shot Ya? to the temporary The Untitled Ify, Drea, & Alonso Project . You can read our full statement here After we take care of that business, we do something we’ve never done before – talk about three separate movies in one episode! And there is no one better suited to talk about these movies than our guest. This week we are joined by the host of First Cut on YouTube, Robert Butler III. He is here to chat about Steve McQueen’s remaining films in the Small Axe series; Lovers Rock, Alex Wheatle , and Education . Plus we answer a question from our hotline about which director we’d like to see helm their own Small Axe -type film series. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ Staff Picks: Ify – BlacKkKlansman Alonso – Brute Force Drea – Spontaneous Robert – Uptight With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Robert Butler III Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 9, 2021

We have a Kaiju-sized episode this week! We are joined by the wonderful Heather Anne Campbell (How Did This Get Played?) to discuss Godzilla vs. Kong . We also answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about the best “revenge movies.” And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Jamie Kennedy kind of didn’t realize he was in an anti-abortion propaganda film , and James Cameron tries to recapture the magic of the original Avatar for its four upcoming sequels. Plus, we must ask a simple favor. Please tell us a story about why you support our show! What do you think about us? What do we mean to you? You can email us at memberstories@maximumfun.org or call our Google hotline at (323) 601-8719. Staff Picks: Ify – Bad Trip Alonso – Voyagers Drea – Colossal Heather – Come and See With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Heather Anne Campbell Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 2, 2021

This week we are diving into Steve McQueen’s Small Axe series on Amazon Prime by discussing two of the films; Mangrove and Red, White and Blue . We chose to pair these two films because they both explore police brutality in London’s West Indian community. Ify also reveals that he thought the Black, British filmmaker Steve McQueen was the same person as the white, American actor Steve McQueen, who died in 1980. But no one’s perfect. We also take a call from the “Who Shotline” asking us which other directors we’d like to see direct Justice League . And, as always, we’ve got “Staff Picks.” Plus, we must ask a simple favor. Please tell us a story about why you support our show! What do you think about us? What do we mean to you? You can email us at memberstories@maximumfun.org or call our Google hotline at (323) 601-8719. Staff Picks: Ify – Godzilla vs. Kong Alonso – Señorita and Apparition Drea – Burning With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 26, 2021

We simply have TOO much show to contain in one episode. We are joined by our old buddies Jordan Morris and Ricky Carmona to help us untangle the 4 hours long, Zack Snyder’s Justice League . The sole purpose of this entire episode is to finally lay to rest any talk about an impending “Snyder Cut,” once and for all. That’s why we spend the whole episode talking about this damn movie! Plus, we must ask a simple favor. Please tell us a story about why you support our show! What do you think about us? What do we mean to you? You can email us at memberstories@maximumfun.org or call our Google hotline at (323) 601-8719. If you want to pre-order Jordan’s upcoming graphic novel Bubble , click here . And if you want to listen to Ricky’s podcast ‘At the QuaranCinema,’ click here Staff Picks: Ify – Sucker Punch Alonso – Tales of the Four Seasons Drea – Captain Fantastic Jordan – Saint Maud Ricky – The Lost City With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , Jordan Morris , and Ricky Carmona Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 19, 2021

Inkoo Kang makes a stop on her “ Minari World Tour” to talk to us about the Lee Isaac Chung film and her personal connection to it. We also break down all of the Oscar nominations. Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about what movie we’d like to see on ‘Pop-Up Video.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ And, a simple favor, please tell us a story about why you support our show! What do you think about us? What do we mean to you? You can email us at memberstories@maximumfun.org or call our Google hotline at (323) 601-8719. Staff Picks: Alonso – Brother to Brother Drea – Sweet Land Inkoo – Shoplifters and It’s a Sin With Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde and Inkoo Kang Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 12, 2021

Welcome 2 our Coming 2 America podcast! We are joined by the host of the All My Movies podcast, film critic Dan Murrell. He and the gang cover the phonetically similar sequel to Coming to America . Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about movies with “found families.” And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, there’s lots of stuff going on with the Space Jam sequel and director Chloé Zhao is getting a lot of heat from China . And, a simple favor, please tell us a story about why you support our show! What do you think about us? What do we mean to you? You can email us at memberstories@maximumfun.org or call our Google hotline at (323) 601-8719. Staff Picks: Ify – Yearbook Alonso – This is How You Make a Movie Drea – The Climb Dan – Never Rarely Sometimes Always With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde and Dan Murrell Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 5, 2021

Much like the movie we’re discussing today, listening to this episode is like taking a tropical vacation. And to do so, we’re joined by the wonderful actress and writer Mary Elizabeth Ellis ( It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia , Santa Clarita Diet ). The movie we dissect on the show is the delightfully kooky, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar . Plus, the gang answers an email about their favorite Black romance movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Ta-Nehisi Coates is set to write a new Superman movie , Robbie Williams will be portrayed by a CGI monkey , and Dame Judi Dench opens up about her deteriorating eyesight . Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbotron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping Alonso – The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run Drea – The Map of Tiny Perfect Things Mary Elizabeth – Some Kind of Heaven and Nomadland With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde and Mary Elizabeth Ellis Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 26, 2021

This episode will hit you like a fully equipped nomadic van! That’s because the gang is discussing Chloé Zhao’s latest, Nomadland . They are joined by one of Drea’s childhood friends, senior writer for Mpls-St. Paul magazine, Steve Marsh. He’s known Drea for so long that he even refers to her as “Andrea.” Weird. Steve also talks about how his brother is all over Tik-Tok. Alonso is excited about The Muppet Show streaming on Disney+. And Ify is officially the same age as when Jesus died. Plus, the gang answers a question from the Who Shotline about movies one should watch while waiting at the DMV. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, HBO Max will not remove Woody Allen films from the service and actor Bee Vang speaks out about Gran Torino . Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbotron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – Almost Famous Alonso – The United States Vs. Billie Holiday Drea – Test Pattern Steve – The Emigrants/ The New Land With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde and Steve Marsh Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 19, 2021

Another fabulous episode for your earholes! This week we discuss the powerful Judas and the Black Messiah , which leads to a very passionate conversation about the Black Panthers. Plus, for the ‘Who Shotline,’ we do our best to recast a modern version of My Dinner with Andre. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Martin Scorsese is concerned about “content” and the autistic community is critical of Sia’s debut feature Music . Please check out storyblocks.com/WHOSHOT And please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbotron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – Godzilla (1954) Alonso – MLK/FBI and Black Panthers Drea – Night Catches Us With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 12, 2021

A LOT to discuss in this episode. First off, the gang dissects Sam Levinson’s new film, Malcolm & Marie . Ify points out the explicit reasons why this movie was written by a white man. Alonso gives some insight into the world of film criticism. And Drea celebrates the joy and beauty of macaroni and cheese. Plus, they answer a question from the Who Shotline about movie merchandise, which ends up being more embarrassingly revealing than one would think. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Lil Yachty is producing a movie based on the game ‘Uno’ , 185 LGBTQ German actors “come out” , and Charisma Carpenter speaks her truth . Please check out storyblocks.com/WHOSHOT And please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbotron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – She’s Gotta Have It Alonso – Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Drea – Beyond the Lights With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 5, 2021

This week we are joined by friend-of-the-show and co-host of the wonderful Screen Drafts podcast, Clay Keller. He joins us to talk about Regina King’s directorial debut, One Night in Miami . Drea and Alonso give us an in-depth examination of this year’s virtual Sundance Film Festival. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, RIP Cicely Tyson and the Golden Globe nominations . Please check out storyblocks.com/WHOSHOT And please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbotron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – Malcolm X Alonso – Insignificance Drea – The Dig Clay – Shattered With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Clay Keller . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 29, 2021

This week we are so lucky to be joined by one of the hosts of the phenomenal Maximum Fun podcast The Greatest Generation , Benjamin Harrison. He is here to “drink up” and discuss the Mads Mikkelsen drunk fest Another Round . We also answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about movies with a great sense of place. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Pixar’s Soul is voiced by white actors for the international release, Keira Knightley will no longer shoot sex scenes directed by men , and Anne Hathaway feeds off her haters . Please check out storyblocks.com/WHOSHOT And please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbotron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – Rogue One Alonso – What Happened Was… Drea – In & Of Itself Ben – Barefoot in the Park With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Benjamin Harrison . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 22, 2021

This week we are joined by the wonderful Millie De Chirico. If you don’t know her, you can see her work as a programmer for TCM Underground on Friday nights, and as a host of the ‘I Saw What You Did’ podcast . She joins us to talk about the widely discussed Promising Young Woman . There is a HUGE SPOILER WARNING for this episode. Just so you know we do discuss the ending of this film between 33:35 – 41:05. We also answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about movies that we won’t accept any criticism of. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Armie Hammer drops out of Shotgun Wedding , a Willy Wonka prequel is in the works , and Russell Crowe scolds a young person . Please check out storyblocks.com/WHOSHOT And please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – Drive Alonso – Little Darlings Drea – Hard Candy Millie – The Best Years of Our Lives With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Millie De Chirico . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 15, 2021

This week we have the distinct honor of being joined by The New York Times Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie to discuss Pixar’s Soul . Jamelle reveals he recently binged every Saw movie. Drea’s virtually driving around in her car. Alonso gushes over Fran Lebowitz. And Ify does more cardio. Plus, we receive a wonderful question from the ‘Who Shotline’ asking how to talk to people on dates about movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Nicole Kidman may possibly portray Lucille Ball , Brendan Fraser is cast in Darren Aronofsky’s adaptation of The Whale , and Netflix drops a teaser trailer for their 2021 slate of films . Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – Collateral Alonso – Locked Down Drea – Veneno Jamelle – The Dead Zone With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Jamelle Bouie . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 8, 2021

This week we are joined by our good friend Joelle Monique. And we proudly proclaim, against popular opinion, that “Hey! We actually liked Wonder Woman 1984 !” We also receive a wonderful question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about movies that we are embarrassed to like because of the type of people who like them. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Daisy Ridley is concerned with being labeled “aggressive” and the gang discusses internet access in America based on a discussion on our Facebook page . Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – Manivald Alonso – Between the Lines and Bernice Bobs Her Hair Drea – Sylvie’s Love Joelle – I Am Not Your Negro With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Joelle Monique . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 1, 2021

It’s our End of Year Extravaganza! Which means that it’s time to hand out the illustrious Whoshie Awards. Some experts have even claimed that the Whoshies are more desired than the Oscars themselves! And by “some experts,” I of course mean Ify. Plus, the gang also discusses their Top 10 Films of 2020. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Top 10 Lists: Ify: 10). Sonic the Hedgehog 9).The King of Staten Island 8). The Old Guard 7). Da 5 Bloods 6). The Hunt 5). The Forty Year Old Version 4). The Half of It 3). Tigertail 2). Never Rarely Sometimes Always 1). Kajillionaire Drea: 10-4: The Sound of Metal, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Birds of Prey, Promising Young Woman, Kajillionaire, Forty Year Old Version, Wolfwalkers. 3). Minari 2). First Cow 1). Nomadland Alonso: 10). On The Rocks 9). I’m Your Woman 8). Bacurau 7). New Order 6). Never Rarely Sometimes Always 5). Crip Camp 4). City Hall. 3). First Cow 2). Driveways 1). Collective Staff Picks: Alonso – Let Them All Talk Drea – Freaky Ify – Fatal Affair With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 25, 2020

It’s our Christmas Spectacular! And we are pretty much focusing exclusively on Hallmark Christmas movies this episode. To give us a hand, we are joined by Esquire writer and Hallmark Christmas movie enthusiast, Justin Kirkland. At the beginning of the episode, we are also joined by special guest Santa Claus to help come up with some Hallmark movie storylines for next season. Then we discuss the new queer-friendly Hallmark movie, The Christmas House . Alonso completes his final ‘Christmas Minute’ of the year AND reveals his ‘Top 5 Christmas Movies of the Year.’ And, to finish things off, we give our ‘Staff PIcks.’ Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Alonso – Queer Japan Drea – Black Bear Justin – The Family Stone Ify – How the Grinch Stole Christmas With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Justin Kirkland . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 18, 2020

This week the gang discusses the 2007 Christmas classic, This Christmas . Alonso makes a compelling case for stockings as a means for additional gift-giving during the Christmas season. Drea looks forward to the vaccine. And Ify’s just thankful that there’s a scene in This Christmas that has Regina King wearing lingerie. Plus, we have another installment of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Disney announces too many new new titles and all the rich directors are mad . Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Alonso – Small Axe: Education Drea – Let Them All Talk Ify – Soul Food With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 11, 2020

This week we discuss the movie that has the audacity to claim that Gary Oldman is 43 years old – Mank . And joining us to discuss it is one of the co-creators of ‘The Thrilling Adventure Hour,’ Ben Acker. Alonso takes the reins as host this week. And as a result we get some insight into his relationship with Citizen Kane , what Herman Mankiewicz’s grandson, Ben, has to say about the movie, and the famous Pauline Kael essay that started it all. Plus, we have another edition of ‘The Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Warner Brothers will debut its 2021 movie slate on HBO Max , Letitia Wright promotes a dangerous video , and many more Kingsman movies are promised. . If you want to watch ‘The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special’ click HERE . Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Alonso – I’m Your Woman Drea – Wolfwalkers Ben – The Cat’s Meow …and also the graphic novel The Fade Out …and also this episode of the podcast You Must Remember This about Polly Platt. Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 4, 2020

This week we are discussing a film that was basically tailor-made for our podcast. That’s right, we’re talking about the new Christmas classic, Happiest Season . And to dissect the film, we’ve brought on the “happiest podcast guest,” our good pal Jordan Crucchiola. We, of course, have another installment of the “Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.” This week it’s exclusively Hallmark movies! And, as always, we’ve got “Staff Picks.” In news, the world is introduced to Elliot Page and Glenn Close shades Gwyneth Paltrow’s Oscar win from 22 years ago. Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – Pieces of April Drea – Sound of Metal Alonso – The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone Jordan – Avengement With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Jordan Crucchiola . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 27, 2020

Gobble gobble, everybody! It’s Thanksgiving week, which means we are counting down our “Turkeys of the Year.” We also discuss the last film in the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, The World’s End . Plus, we have another installment of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, ‘Staff Picks.’ Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – Baby Driver Drea – Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Alonso – It’s Always Fair Weather Edgar Wright Curates ‘World’s End’ Influenced Screening Series At New Beverly In Los Angeles With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 20, 2020

Ricky is BACK in the (virtual) building! That’s right, our old buddy Ricky Carmona joins us to talk about Hot Fuzz . During the movie discussion the gang covers why they felt OK watching this particular cop movie in 2020 over other films from that genre. Ricky talks a ton about the Great British Bake Off. Alonso is loving all the gay representation in this year’s slate of TV Christmas movies. Plus, we have another installment of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, the “new” Justice League: Director’s Cut trailer drops and Spike Lee is making a movie about the creation of Viagra. Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – Bad Boys II Drea – Ainu Mosir Alonso – Small Axe: Mangrove Ricky – City So Real With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 13, 2020

Thus begins the first episode in our mini-series covering the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, starting with 2004’s Shaun of the Dead . We are so lucky to be joined by screenwriter Michael Varrati, whose horror screenwriting expertise is truly invaluable to the conversation. Plus, Alonso won’t stop saying the words “Blow Mold.” Drea begs people to wear a damn mask. Ify has purchased a very expensive new camera. And Michael demands that America give Kylie Minogue the respect she deserves. Plus, we have another installment of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Johnny Depp resigns from the upcoming Fantastic Beasts movie and Chris Rock hates Civil Rights movies. Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – I May Destroy You Drea – Transhood Alonso – Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory Michael – Anna and the Apocalypse With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Michael Varrati . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 6, 2020

I don’t want to alarm you…but Inkoo Kang is on the show and there is a disagreement over the movie we’re discussing. Truly shocking stuff. The movie in question is, of course, Justin Simien’s Bad Hair . Ify educates us on the electoral process by discussing his time as a ballot counter. Drea gives a shout out to all the polling place workers. And Alonso recommends a black and white Hungarian film by Béla Tarr, possibly as a destresser for this hectic week. Plus, we have our weekly ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ Please check out Inkoo’s new podcast All About Almodóvar Also, consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – Scoob! Drea – The Donut King and The Craft: Legacy Alonso – Damnation Inkoo – Bad Education With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Inkoo Kang . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 30, 2020

BOO! It’s our Halloween episode! And as a special treat, we are joined by the hosts of the horror movie podcast ‘Ruined,’ Halle Kiefer and Alison Leiby. At the beginning of the show we pit the “Halloweenies” (Alonso, Alison, and Ify) against the “Horror Freaks” (Drea and Halle) in a series of Halloween-inspired questions. The “Weenies” are quizzed on scary movies, and the “Freaks” are quizzed on NON-scary Halloween movies. After that, we discuss the new Anne Hathaway performance piece, The Witches . And at the end….there’s a little surprise that may terrify or delight. You’ll have to listen in to find out which reaction you will have…..BWAHAHAHA! Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – Interstellar or Wild Zero Drea – One Cut of the Dead Alonso – City Hall Halle – Let’s Scare Jessica To Death Alison – Airplane! With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , Halle Kiefer , and Alison Leiby . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 23, 2020

You guys…this episode is fun. We are joined by TV writer and Dummy creator Cody Heller. This delightful guest starts the episode off strong by discussing her new sexual fetish surrounding Covid testing. But what she’s really here for is to discuss Miranda July’s new film, Kajillionaire . Plus, we try our very best to adapt the movie into a video game. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Daniel Kaluuya is all set to produce a Barney movie and Kristen Stewart is making a conventional lesbian Christmas movie . Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – Heartbreakers Drea – Shithouse Alonso – On the Rocks Cody – Where’s Poppa? With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Cody Heller . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 16, 2020

This week we’re talking exclusively about “white men with black women’s butts” because we’re discussing Radha Blank’s magnificent debut, The Forty-Year-Old Version . Alonso revels in some tasty new hot sauce. Ify pitches an “Alamo Drafthouse” for drive-ins, but walks it back when he realizes the drunk driving implications. And Drea is phoning a scientist. Plus, the gang answers a call from the Who Shotline about instances where they were taken out of a film. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Keira Knightley drops out of Apple TV’s The Essex Serpent over childcare concerns and the Academy makes a drive-in addendum . Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – 8 Mile Drea – Time Alonso – Stop-Loss With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 9, 2020

Outta the way, straights! We’re chatting ’bout The Boys in the Band ! Our beloved historian Alonso has a great deal to inform Drea and Ify about the history, context, and cultural impact of the original play and movie. He also takes some issues with the remake and Ryan Murphy in general. Ify reveals he is a danger to himself and his apartment while wearing a VR headset. And Drea desperately wants to feed Matt Bomer a piece of bread. Plus, the gang answers a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about which party in a film they would most want to attend. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, William Jackson Harper denounces Trump’s executive order and AMC is staying open . Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – Star Trek Drea – The Forty-Year-Old Version Alonso – Totally Under Control With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 2, 2020

Ify’s back! And he’s here to talk all about Netflix’s new film, Enola Holmes . He’s also here to talk about brewing mead. Alonso is loving some Martha Stewart black bean burgers. And Drea hosts a “Murder Party.” Plus, the gang also answers a question from the Who Shotline about how to gear yourself up to watch depressing movies. And, as always, we’ve got “Staff Picks.” In news, Berry Jenkins is directing The Lion King sequel , Dolly Parton, Christine Baranski, and Jenifer Lewis are going to star in a new Christmas movie , and Chadwick Boseman gave some of his 21 Bridges salary to co-star Sienna Miller . Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Ify – The King’s Speech Drea – Dick Johnson Is Dead and Vampires vs. the Bronx Alonso – Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project No. 3 With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 25, 2020

Our best friend Myq Kaplan has returned! And he’s here to talk about the new Netflix film, the intimate Lingua Franca . Myq brings that real New York-aah point of view to the discussion, which we so desperately desire. Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about what celebrity Zoom movie reading we’d like to see next. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Robert Pattinson creates a unique accent for the film The Devil All the Time and Tom Cruise is going to make a movie in space . Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join If you’d like to purchase a Jumbo Tron, go to Maximumfun.org/jumbotron Staff Picks: Drea – The Trip to Greece Alonso – Destroy All Monsters Myq – I’m Thinking of Ending Things With Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Myq Kaplan . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 18, 2020

Is it better to have Inkoo Kang on an episode where she likes the movie or hates the movie? Well, we’re certainly not going to find out about the former because we’re talking about Charlie Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things . This film is a bit…how-you-say….divisive? Listen to hear which side each host stands on. Inkoo also illuminates some very important details of the ’90 Day Fiancé’ oeuvre. We answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about directors making films outside of their usual genre. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Jason Momoa backs up Ray Fisher’s claim about abusive behavior on the set of Justice League and the Cuties controversy continues. Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join Staff Picks: Ify – #Alive Drea – Critical Thinking Alonso – The Complete Films of Agnès Varda Inkoo – Scream With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Inkoo Kang . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 11, 2020

This week we are discussing the highly controversial Disney live-action remake, Mulan . And we are joined by a woman whose first-ever film review was for this very movie; sociologist and author of Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism , Dr. Nancy Wang Yuen. We talk with her about the controversy behind the new film as well as how it stacks up to the original animated version. Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about movies that explore truth and reality. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, the Academy makes some changes to their requirements for ‘Best Picture’ eligibility. Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join Staff Picks: Ify – The One Drea – Ip Man Alonso – Yentl Nancy – Roman Holiday With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Nancy Wang Yuen . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 4, 2020

Last week we discussed the final installment of one of the greatest trilogies in cinematic history with Before Midnight . And this week we’re doing the same thing…with Bill & Ted Face the Music . We are joined by the wonderful Cody Ziglar (‘The Dark Weeb’). He shares all of his deep insights on buying a new AC unit, Star Wars nerddom, and so much more. Plus we answer a question from the Who Shotline. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, RIP Chadwick Boseman , The New Mutants comic co-creator is upset at the movie for spelling his name wrong , and John Boyega did not have a good time making the new Star Wars . Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join Staff Picks: Ify – Hard Ball Drea – The Killing of Breonna Taylor Alonso – Women Make Film Series on TCM Cody – Class Action Park With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Cody Ziglar . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 28, 2020

A monumental episode. As you know we’ve been discussing the “Before Trilogy,” written and directed by the wonderful Richard Linklater. And this week we are so lucky to be joined by the man himself – Richard Linklater. He chats with Ify, Drea, and Alonso about the inspiration behind Before Sunrise , working with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, and what he’s been doing to kill time during quarantine. Plus, he expresses his feelings about the possibility of making another “Before” film and why he considers Before Midnight a bit of a horror movie. We also do a thorough examination of the previously stated Before Midnight . And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join Staff Picks: Ify – Color Out of Space Drea – Lingua Franca Alonso – The Last Five Years Richard – if… , O Lucky Man! , and Britannia Hospital With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Richard Linklater Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 21, 2020

Dave Schilling is back! And so are Jesse and Celine, the characters in the “Before Trilogy.” This week we’re discussing the second installment, Before Sunset . Ify talks about his bidet and Dave has some questions about Ify’s bidet. Plus, we do our best to adapt Before Sunset into a video game. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, “Bennifer” breaks up, and Napoleon Dynamite , Fahrenheit 9/11 , and The Passion of the Christ are all unlikely hits. Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join Staff Picks: Ify – Shrek 2 Drea – Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Alonso – Kinsey Dave – Garden State With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Dave Schilling Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 14, 2020

Thus begins another dive into a beloved franchise. This time we’re dipping our toes into the “Before Trilogy,” and of course we begin with the first installment, Before Sunrise . We are joined by the hilarious comedian and Drea Clark’s friend from college, Michelle Biloon. We discuss Ethan Hawke’s annoying character, Julie Delpy being the antithesis of a “Manic Pixie Dream Girl,” and Richard Linklater’s obsession with time. Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about the films we love but do not understand. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Zac Efron is going to star in the Three Men and a Baby remake and Disney is potentially stopping production on all back catalog physical media releases. Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join Staff Picks: Ify – The Inkwell Drea – I Lost My Body Alonso – A Midnight Clear Michelle – The Long Kiss Goodnight and The Old Guard . With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Michelle Biloon . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 7, 2020

For our final week of the #MaxFunDrive we brought in one of the funniest people in the world. That’s right, we’ve got the wonderful Nicole Byer on the show, and guess what? She’s a goddamn delight! Nicole’s on the show to talk about her favorite film of all time, 1990’s Ghost . She also has a lot to say about ’90 Day Fiancé,’ so get ready for that. Plus, the gang plays everyone’s favorite trivia game, ‘Swayze, Demi, or Whoopi.’ And as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ Just a note about this episode, we recorded it before we postponed the MaxFunDrive. So some of the references may seem a little outdated. Other than that, it’s literally a perfect episode! Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/join Staff Picks: Ify – Look Who’s Talking Too Drea – La Femme Nikita Alonso – Metropolitan Nicole – Eddie and Made in America and Baby Boom With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Nicole Byer . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 31, 2020

It’s the 3rd week of the MaxFunDrive and boy do we have a treat for you. We are joined by the host of the phenomenal movie podcasts How Did This Get Made? and Unspooled – Paul Scheer! This is a RETRO REWIND episode, which means we’re going back in time to discuss the “classic” 1987 film, Adventures in Babysitting . The crew analyzes how well this movie has aged and chats about some of the cringier moments. Plus, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks’ from 1987. Just a note about this episode, we recorded it before we postponed the MaxFunDrive back in March, which was basically a decade ago. So some of the references may seem a little outdated. Other than that, it’s literally a perfect episode! In OLD news we discuss, “The Return of Bruno” , the top box office of 1987 , and the 59th Academy Awards . Staff Picks: Ify – Full Metal Jacket Drea – The Witches of Eastwick Alonso – The Stepfather Paul – Lethal Weapon With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Paul Scheer . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 24, 2020

We’re going back in time! The year is 1995, and we’re talking about Clueless . We’re joined by the hilarious and talented Erinn Hayes (Medical Police, Childrens Hospital). Ify has been recruited into the cult of the “Baby Foot.” Alonso is setting up a snack table. And Drea is obsessing over Padma Lakshmi’s new show. We also talk more about the MaxFunDrive. And, of course, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In OLD news we discuss Toy Story , the top box office of July 1995 , and Drew Barrymore flashing David Letterman . Staff Picks: Ify – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie Drea – To Die For Alonso – Party Girl Erinn – Living in Oblivion With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Erinn Hayes . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 17, 2020

To celebrate the beginning of the MaxFunDrive, Joelle Monique is back! And she’s here to chat about the new Gina Prince-Bythewood film, The Old Guard . Per usual, Ify fawns over Charlize Theron. Alonso is currently working his way through 15 pounds of bacon. And Drea is putting honey on her face. Plus, the gang talks about their favorite use of makeup in movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Ludacris teases the possibility of the next Fast & Furious movie taking place in space , Zendaya and John David Washington filmed an entire movie in quarantine , and James Gunn says that in his original script for Scooby Doo Velma was explicitly gay . Please consider financially supporting our show by becoming a Maximum Fun member at Maximumfun.org/join Staff Picks: Ify – Love & Basketball Drea – We Are Little Zombies Alonso – Late Bloomers Joelle – Jaws With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Joelle Monique . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 10, 2020

This week we discuss the musical that NONE of us had seen prior to this week – Hamilton . Plus, we answer a question from the “Who Shotline” about film industry reparations. And, as always, we’ve got “Staff Picks.” In news, Quibi CEO Meg Whitman confesses that she’s not an “an entertainment enthusiast” , Halle Berry drops out of portraying a trans man , and Charlie Kaufman blames studios for ruining movies . Staff Picks: Ify – Blindspotting Drea – Palm Springs Alonso – Mucho Mucho Amor With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 3, 2020

This week we are graced by the presence of the inimitable Leonard Maltin. He’s on the show to talk about the 30th anniversary of Gremlins 2: The New Batch . Leonard tells the truly hilarious story of how he ended up getting eaten by Gremlins in the sequel film. He also talks about wielding his power as the Entertainment Tonight movie critic to get more boxes of a beloved discontinued cereal. Plus, we answer a question from the Who Shotline about what movie we’d like to see “ Rocky Horror -fied.” And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Staff Picks: Ify – Train to Busan Drea – The Long Dumb Road Alonso – The Glass Menagerie Leonard – Sing Street With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , Leonard Maltin Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 26, 2020

We are joined by the hilarious Demi Adejuyigbe ( The Good Place ) to discuss the new Spike Lee film Da 5 Bloods . Ify can’t stop talking about his new TV. Drea worships at the altar of Céline Sciamma. And Alonso exclaims, “Wear a mask!.” Plus, the gang answers a question from the Who Shot Line about the movies that deserve a sequel, a TV show version, and a musical adaptation. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, RIP Joel Schumacher , and hundreds of Black creatives sign an open letter to Hollywood to divest from “anti-Black content.” Staff Picks: Ify – 365 Days Drea – Cairo Station Alonso – Pariah Demi – What’s Up, Doc? With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , Demi Adejuyigbe Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 19, 2020

The gang is back in the “booth” to discuss the new Judd Apatow film The King of Staten Island . Ify reveals his plan to grow a beard. Drea’s trying out some new beverages. And Alonso just wants a hot dog. Plus, they answer a question from the Who Shot Line about happy Queer movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Marisa Tomei regrets moving into “Mom Roles,” Gone with the Wind is yanked from HBO Max , and Stephen King pitches his own Friday the 13th movie. Staff Picks: Ify – Dope Drea – Miss Juneteenth Alonso – Disclosure With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 12, 2020

Vroom vroom! The Rock. Screeech! Butt cleavage. BANG BANG! Vin Diesel. clack clack clack! Family. BOOM! Paul Walker. Zooooooom! Corona. Staff Picks: Ify – Ong-Bak Drea – This Teacher Alonso – I’m No Longer Here Allegra – LA 92 With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Allegra Ringo Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 5, 2020

At the beginning of this episode, we take a few minutes to address the growing civil unrest in our country, to reconfirm our mission to promote diverse voices in film and criticism, and to show our support for Black Lives Matter. After that, we discuss both Fast Five and Fast & Furious 6 with the always hilarious Jon Gabrus. Staff Picks: Ify – Drive Drea – Teddy Bear Alonso – Watch Alonso discuss LGBTQ themes in film on TCM June 12th! Jon – Bad Education With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Jon Gabrus Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 29, 2020

Much like the Fast and Furious franchise, we’re swapping in some new members of “The Family.” This week we’ve got the certified Triple F ( Fast & Furious Freak) Matt Apodaca on the program to discuss Tokyo Drift and Fast & Furious . Ify, once again, gets heated about some car stuff that no one else understands. Everyone drools over Han. And, of course, several overtly homosexual interactions are scrutinized. Throw out your speedometer, folks… cuz there’s no speed limit on this one. Staff Picks: Ify – The Turbo-Charged Prelude to 2 Fast 2 Furious Drea – Better Luck Tomorrow Alonso – Larry Kramer In Love & Anger Matt- Green Room With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Matt Apodaca Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 22, 2020

Vrroom vrroom, baby! It’s the first episode of the ‘Fast Cast,’ and we start things off with a bang. Our guest this week is MST3K’s Mary Jo Pehl, and we’ve enlisted her to discuss not just the first ‘Fast and Furious’ film, but the second one as well. That’s right, we cover both The Fast and the Furious and 2 Fast 2 Furious in one episode. People said it couldn’t be done, but we lived to tell the tale. The only warning we can give you before listening to this episode is…buckle up. Staff Picks: Ify – She’s All That Drea – Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts Alonso – D.E.B.S. Mary Jo – Safe Spaces With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Mary Jo Pehl Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 15, 2020

What a delightful little episode we have for you today! We are joined by the effervescent comedian Myq Kaplan to discuss Andrew Ahn’s wonderful new film, Driveways . Myq writes a Guns N’ Roses parody song for Drea in honor of her niece’s birthday. Ify gets exposed for analyzing the video game ‘Panty Party’ on another podcast. Drea reveals her love for USA Network’s ‘Up All Night.’ And Alonso gets a new toothbrush. Plus, we chat about the movies we saw way too young. And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. In news, Rob Liefeld says Marvel is not going to make any new Deadpool movies and Robert Pattinson reveals why he has gone back to big budget movies. Staff Picks: Ify – Uncut Gems Drea – Spaceship Earth Alonso – Celine and Julie Go Boating Myq – The Secret Life of Walter Mitty With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Myq Kaplan Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 8, 2020

This episode is not lame. It’s Laime. We’ve got the wonderful writer and podcaster Elizabeth Laime on the show to talk about Beanie Feldstein in How to Build a Girl . In the final installment of ‘This Is Your Movie Life,’ we reveal the movies that meant the most to us in our early thirties. We also answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ asking about the best movies set in one location. And, as always, we’ve got them tasty ‘Staff Picks.’ Staff Picks: Ify – John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum Drea – The Florida Project Alonso – Space Station 76 Elizabeth – Secretary With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Elizabeth Laime Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 1, 2020

Well what a nice little surprise – a brand new Who Shot Ya? episode! This week we discuss Alice Wu’s long awaited second film, the “Cyrano de Bergerac-esque” high school rom-com, The Half of It . Plus we reveal the movies that meant the most to us during our mid-twenties for ‘This Is Your Movie Life.’ We also hold a movie character ‘Quarantine Roommate Draft.’ Who does Ify want to be holed up with during this time? You’ll have to listen to find out! Staff Picks: Ify – Akira Drea – Juliet, Naked Alonso – A White, White Day Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 24, 2020

This one goes out to all the weebs and anime fans out there! We are joined by the effervescent Dani Fernandez to discuss 2016’s Your Name – the first anime film we’ve ever discussed on the show! She and Ify break down the positive and negative aspects of anime culture. We also reveal the movies that meant the most to us during our “college years” in ‘This Is Your Movie Life!’ Plus, we answer a question from the Who Shotline about the character from an isolation film we most relate to. And, to round things out, we end with ‘Staff Picks.’ Staff Picks: Ify – Promare Drea – Hunt for the Wilderpeople Alonso – My Brother’s Husband Dani – I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 17, 2020

The hits just keep on coming! This week we’re discussing the beautiful new film on Netflix from Master of None co-creator Alan Yang called Tigertail . Alonso and Ify share their own personal stories of being the children of immigrant parents. We also discuss the movies that most influenced us during high school in the segment ‘This Is Your Movie Life!’ We answer a question from the Who Shotline regarding contentious movie recommendations. And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Staff Picks: Ify – Rush Hour Drea – Straight Up Alonso – Sorry We Missed You and Four Weddings and a Funeral Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 10, 2020

This week we’re joined by one of the hosts of the wonderful podcast ‘Call Your Girlfriend’ , writer and editor Ann Friedman. She joins us to discuss the Sundance hit, Never Rarely Sometimes Always , about a Pennsylvania teen having to travel to New York City with her cousin to get an abortion. The conversation that follows is truly engrossing and thoughtful. Two of the people on the podcast even get choked up talking about it. Plus, we reveal the films that affected us most during our Middle School Years for our ‘This Is Your Movie Life!’ segment. We recommend some readily available streaming classic films. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ Staff Picks: Ify – Maria Full of Grace Drea – Free Fire Alonso – Their Finest Ann – Romancing the Stone With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Ann Friedman . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 3, 2020

Reporting live from our own little cubicles of sound, we have a phenomenal episode this week. We discuss our very first documentary on the show, Netflix’s heartwarming and inspiring Crip Camp . We’re joined by IndieWire’s TV editor Kristen Lopez. Kristen writes a great deal about disability visibility in the media and her insight into this film is nothing short of revelatory. Plus, we introduce a new segment – “This Is Your Movie Life!” Every week we will discuss the films that had the greatest impact on our hosts at specific times in their lives. This week we are covering “The Grade School Years.” Staff Picks: Ify – Gurren Lagann Drea – Waves Alonso – How to Survive a Plague Kristen – The Great Mouse Detective With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Kristen Lopez . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 27, 2020

The “Buff Black Nerd” is back in the building! Or I should say, back in his own apartment, because we are again recording remotely. This week Ify, Drea, and Alonso discuss the incredibly controversial film The Hunt , and decide whether it deserves the amount of blowback it received. Plus, we chat about the movies that use swearing and curse words the most elegantly. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Ethan Hawke pitches a new Before sequel and Christopher Nolan pens an emotional essay about movie theaters . Staff Picks: Ify – Redline Drea – Banana Split Alonso – Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 20, 2020

WARNING: This episode has some very spotty audio. Due to the Coronavirus we are now recording remotely in the safety of our own homes. But, alas, our remote recording service failed us. We apologize for this, but the contents of this episode are so spectacular that I’m sure you will enjoy it regardless! We are joined by the wonderful director Barry Sonnenfeld ( The Addams Family , Men in Black , Get Shorty ) to discuss the pivotal film, Dr. Strangelove . Barry elaborates on how this movie has influenced his entire career. He reveals that the only way to make a comedy is to make sure no one working on the film knows it’s a comedy. And he also talks about the process of writing his new book, Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother: Memoirs of a Neurotic Filmmaker . Staff Picks: Drea – What a Way to Go! Alonso – The Masque of the Red Death Barry – 2001: A Space Odyssey With Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Barry Sonnenfeld . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 13, 2020

Oh yes it’s ladies night and the feeling’s right..to discuss Kelly Reichardt’s First Cow . This week Drea and Joelle are joined by our best buddy Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. We discuss movies that fill us with righteous rage. And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. In news, Onward gets banned due to lesbian character , Karyn Kusama is set to direct a new Dracula , and Hachette Book Group will not publish Woody Allen’s memoir . Staff Picks: Drea – Never Rarely Sometimes Always and Big Time Adolescence Joelle – Self Made Lucé – Emma. . With Drea Clark , Joelle Monique , and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 6, 2020

Today we are joined by one of the wonderful hosts of the Mission to Zyxx podcast, Moujan Zolfaghari. She stops in to talk about Elisabeth Moss’ new film, The Invisible Man . Moujan also prepared for this podcast by binge-watching The Handmaid’s Tale . So she was ready to go! We also discuss the movie scenes we could recite from memory. And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. In news, Adèle Haenel walks out of the César Awards , the Coronavirus affects the film industry , and, according to Rian Johnson, Apple doesn’t allow the “bad guy” to use iPhones in movies . Staff Picks: Alonso – Safe Drea – Saint Frances Joelle – Blood on Her Name Moujan – The Fall . With Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , Joelle Monique , and Moujan Zolfaghari . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 28, 2020

We’re going in the wayback machine for this one! That’s right, it’s a special “Retro Rewind” episode where we discuss the 1990 “classic,” Joe Versus The Volcano . We also chat about the news of 1990: Driving Miss Daisy winning the Best Picture Oscar, the introduction of the NC-17 rating, and the biggest box office draws of March 1990. And, of course, we have a 1990 edition of Staff Picks. Staff Picks: Alonso – Without You I’m Nothing Drea – Pump Up the Volume Joelle – Misery With Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Joelle Monique Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 21, 2020

OK, we’re finally talking about this damn movie that Drea wouldn’t shut up about. That’s right, we’re discussing Portrait of a Lady on Fire . We’re joined by our good pal, Hollywood Reporter TV critic Inkoo Kang. Plus, we argue over movies shot vertically for your phone. And, as always, staff picks. In news, The New Mutants is going to bomb , Moviefone is hanging it up , and Paul Feig is still made about Last Christmas spoilers . Staff Picks: Alonso – The Photograph Drea – Come to Daddy Joelle – Amadeus Inkoo – Visible and Mother With Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , Joelle Monique , and Inkoo Kang . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 14, 2020

We have a truly FANTABULOUS episode this week. Joelle, Drea, and Alonso are joined by the “overly qualified guest” writer Sarah Kuhn ( Shadow of the Batgirl , Heroine Complex ) to discuss Birds of Prey . Sarah regails us with a very thoughtful examination of the Cassandra Cain character and discusses how she appreciates Cassandra’s representation in Birds of Prey . Plus, the crew discusses the Oscars as an institution. And, as always, staff picks. In news, a TV series about filmmaker Alice Guy is in the works and Rick Moranis comes out of retirement . Staff Picks: Alonso – It Happened on 5th Avenue Drea – Olympic Dreams Joelle – Who Killed Malcolm X? Sarah – The Farewell You can purchase Shadow of the Batgirl now! With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , Joelle Monique , and Sarah Kuhn . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 7, 2020

“We are a paaaart of the Rhyyythm Nation!” – errrr, I mean, Section. The Rhythm Section. That’s the movie we’re talking about this week. Anywho, we are joined by our good friend Joelle Monique to discuss the Blake Lively “accent-vehicle,” The Rhythm Section . Ify calls in to review the new F9 trailer. And, as always, we have staff picks. In news, Joaquin Phoenix calls out the systematic racism of the film industry , Robert Downey Jr. came up with the “dragon enema” joke in Dolittle , and Paul Reubens wants the Safide Brothers to make a “dark” Pee-wee Herman movie . Staff Picks: Drea – Horse Girl Alonso – Crooklyn Joelle – Locke & Key With Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , Joelle Monique , and Ify Nwadiwe . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 31, 2020

Ricky is back in the building! That’s right, the one and only Ricky Carmona joins us to discuss Dolemite Is My Name . Drea gives us her Sundance Film Festival movie recommendations. Plus, we talk about the movies that made us cry the most. And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Staff Picks: Ify – Fast Five Alonso – All About My Mother Drea – A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Ricky – Klute . With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Ricky Carmona . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 24, 2020

This one gets rowdy as we discuss the recent big budget disaster Dolittle with Vulture Associate Editor Jordan Crucchiola. We also chat about the best and worst flops of all time. Alonso almost kills Ify for saying that he likes the movie Warcraft . And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. In news, Disney gets rid of the “Fox” from 20th Century Fox , the CEO of the Hallmark Channel parent company Crown Media steps down , and Robert Downey Jr. has some thoughts on his role in Tropic Thunder . Staff Picks: Ify – Midsommar Alonso – Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life Drea – The Long Kiss Goodnight Jordan – Riot Girls . With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Jordan Crucchiola . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 17, 2020

We have some unique insight into this week’s film, the “one long take” World War One epic 1917 , because we are joined by director and cinematographer Benjamin Kasulke ( Banana Split ). We also chat about other movies that appear to be one long take. And, of course, we’ve got staff picks. In news, the Academy Award nominations have arrived and we correctly predicted the American Parasite remake . Staff Picks: Ify – My Year in Mensa Alonso – Weathering With You Drea – The Heiresses Benjamin – Colewell and The Third Wife With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Benjamin Kasulke . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 10, 2020

Since we haven’t officially discussed it on the show we are going back and talking about Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite . And even though we disagree with the idea entirely, we pitch our own American remake of the film. It should be noted that we recorded this episode the night before it was actually announced that an American TV remake was in the works. And lastly, we have staff picks. In news, Warner Brothers tries to predict what movies will succeed with an A.I.-driven film management program called Cinelytic , Terry Gilliam says some gross stuff about #MeToo , and there will allegedly be an LGBTQ characer in a Marvel movie “very soon.” Staff Picks: Ify – Green Room Alonso – 70s Sci-Fi on the Criterion Channel Drea – The Two Popes With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , and Drea Clark . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 3, 2020

New year, new episode! We are joined by writer/director Todd Berger ( It’s a Disaster , Cover Versions ) to discuss the devastating new film Marriage Story . And speaking of relationships, we also talk about the most memorable on-screen couples – the best and the worst. Plus, we chat about Oscar nomination predictions. Staff Picks: Ify – Arrival Alonso – Shy People Drea – Atlantics Todd – Bob Roberts With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , Ify Nwadiwe , and Todd Berger You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the “Who Shotline” – WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O’Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 27, 2019

We did it you guys, we made it to the end of the year. In an unusual subversion of roles, producer Casey O’Brien comes out from behind the glass to become the featured guest on this episode. We not only list our top 10 films of the year, but we also discuss our top 5 films of the decade. Plus, we bestow the prestigious Whoshie Awards upon the most deserving recipients. Staff Picks: Alonso – Back to the Beach Casey – 200 Cigarettes Drea – Little Women With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Casey O’Brien You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the “Who Shotline” – WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O’Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 20, 2019

The day has come! It is the official Who Shot Ya? Christmas episode! This one is wrapped up like a beautiful present under your tree. Special guest Santa Claus flies in to ask Ify, Drea, and Alonso who should be included on his Naughty or Nice lists. Then, the crew discusses the 1988 “classic” Scrooged . And finally, Alonso reveals his top Christmas movies of the year! Staff Picks: Ify – Shazam! Drea – The Lighthouse Alonso – Slaughterhouse-Five With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the “Who Shotline” – WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O’Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 13, 2019

We are joined, once again, by our dear friend, freelance writer Joelle Monique (The Hollywood Reporter, Teen Vogue, The AV Club). She is on the show to discuss Melina Matsoukas’ Queen & Slim . Plus, our old buddy April Wolfe calls in to talk about her new film Black Christmas . We’ve got another installment of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Staff Picks: Ify – What Men Want Drea – Colewell Alonso – It Happened on 5th Avenue , Holiday Affair , and Remember The Night Joelle – Jezebel With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Joelle Monique . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the “Who Shotline” – WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O’Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 6, 2019

Look behind you! It can’t be! She’s back! That’s right, the one and only Inkoo Kang has returned to the show to discuss Knives Out . We also talk about the movie soundtracks that have been burned in our brains. We have another ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, of course, we’ve got staff picks. Staff Picks: Ify – The Crow Drea – Portrait of a Lady on Fire Alonso – Season of Love Inkoo – In Fabric With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Inkoo Kang . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the “Who Shotline” – WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O’Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 29, 2019

In honor of Thanksgiving we have an overstuffed episode of Who Shot Ya? To start things off, we anoint the official Who Shot Ya? ‘Turkeys of the Year.’ We talk about the new Martin Scorsese film The Irishman . We discuss our favorite food scenes in film. We’ve got another edition of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Staff Picks: Ify – Soul Food Drea – McQueen Alonso – Feast of the Seven Fishes With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the “Who Shotline” – WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O’Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 22, 2019

The gang welcomes the hilarious and talented actress Artemis Pebdani ( Scandal , It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia ) into the booth to discuss the new Charlie’s Angels . We talk about the movies that should be remade because they did not live up to their full potential. We have another installment of the “Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.” And, as always, staff picks. In news, Nicolas Cage will star in a movie about Nicolas Cage , John Travolta campaigns for an Oscar , and April Wolfe assures the movie-going public that PG-13 movies can be vicious too . Staff Picks: Ify - Charlie’s Angels (2000) Drea - Good Night, and Good Luck Alonso - All About Eve and Now, Voyager Artemis - Happiness With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Artemis Pebdani . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 15, 2019

This isn't our Christmas episode, but you could have fooled me! Drea takes over hosting duties this week as the crew is joined by TV writer Matthew D'Ambrosio ( The Vampire Diaries , The Witcher ). Much to the delight of Alonso, we discuss Paul Feig's Christmas movie Last Christmas . We chat about other Holiday films. And, as always, we've got staff picks. In news, the world searches for the true meaning of "Macklunkey," Christian Bale is done transforming his body , and Stephen King still has a gripe with The Shining . Staff Picks: Drea - Long Shot Alonso - Spirited Away Matthew - Kwaidan With Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Matthew D'Ambrosio . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 8, 2019

Today we are so lucky to be joined by novelist and Eisner nominated comic book writer, Cecil Castellucci. She and the crew discuss the underseen and underrated Terminator: Dark Fate . The gang also talks about the magic of movies that are set all in one night. Plus, we get another piping hot serving of Alonso's 'Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.' And, as always, staff picks. In news, Roland Emmerich regrets making Independence Day: Resurgence , Nigeria's first film submission to the Academy Awards gets disqualified , James Dean is posthumously cast in a new film. Staff Picks: Ify - Watchmen Drea - Honey Boy Alonso - Man Made Cecil - Booksmart With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Cecil Castellucci . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 1, 2019

This one's packed, you guys. The gang discusses the "anti-hate satire" Jojo Rabbit . They answer a question from the Who Shotline about dealing with problematic characters. Plus, it's the official return of the Christmas Zaddy himself, Alonso Duralde, in this year's inaugural entry of the 'Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.' And, as always, staff picks. In news, the Game of Thrones showrunners are OUT at Lucasfilm , a sex scene gets cut from Booksmart , and Netflix is testing out variable playback speeds . Staff Picks: Ify - The Shabbos Goy and Doctor Sleep Drea - House on Haunted Hill Alonso - A Bread Factory With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 25, 2019

Boo! It's our Halloween Spooktacular! We are joined by the wonderful Lucé Tomlin-Brenner and Joelle Monique to discuss the undersung classic, Tales from the Hood . The gang gets tricked into playing a sick and/or twisted game at producer Casey's haunted mansion. Plus, they talk about the best side characters in horror movies. And, as always, staff picks. Staff Picks: Ify - Curtains Drea - Greener Grass Lucé - Hair Wolf and Spider Baby Joelle - Parasite and Dead Silence With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Lucé Tomlin-Brenner , and Joelle Monique . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 18, 2019

A beautiful episode with a beautiful guest. The gang is joined by Ira Madison III to discuss the new Pedro Almodóvar film, Pain & Glory . They also chat about the WORST horror films of all time. And, as always, staff picks. In news, Shea Serrano doesn't like old movies , Hugh Grant thinks the cinema is much too loud , and RIP Scotty Bowers . Staff Picks: Ify - Tales from the Hood Drea - Little Monsters Alonso - Sátántangó Ira - Arsenic and Old Lace With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Ira Madison III . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 11, 2019

This episode is both "sick" and "twisted." The gang talks about the lightning rod that is Joker . They discuss other "dangerous films." They play everyone's favorite game, 'Name That Goon,' where the crew gets quizzed on Batman movie villains. And, as always, staff picks. In news, Martin Scorcese isn't a fan of Marvel movies , Ang Lee calls movie audiences "brainwashed," and Julie Delpy fights for equal pay . Staff Picks: Ify - The Addams Family Drea - The Dead Center Alonso - Dolemite Is My Name With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 4, 2019

We're bringing in the big guns for this episode. We're talking Judy this week so it was vital that we get the one and only Louis Virtel on the program. We're also discussing the films we wish were on the Criterion Collection. And, as always, we've got staff picks. In news, the Lucy in the Sky cast discusses "diapergate" and Beverly Hills Cop 4 is in the works. Staff Picks: Ify - Candyman Drea - The Death of Dick Long Alonso - Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice Louis - Margin Call With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Louis Virtel . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 27, 2019

Woooo boy! The crew may have just watched the worst movie of the year - and they have some thoughts! They are talking about the deeply controversial, Rambo: Last Blood . Plus, they chat about their favorite autumn movies. And, as always, staff picks. In news, the old crew is back for Jurassic World 3 , Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds may reboot Clue , and Sean Bean doesn't want to die anymore. Staff Picks: Ify - Wild Zero Drea - Downton Abbey ... err, wait, no - Gosford Park Alonso - Where's My Roy Cohn? With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 20, 2019

This week the crew is joined by freelance writer and complete delight, Joelle Monique, to discuss Hustlers . Ify tries to convince everyone that he and Jennifer Lopez could and should be dating. Plus, the gang answers the question from the Who Shotline - "What are your favorite wedding movies?" And, as always, staff picks. In news, Andy Serkis has some concerns with motion capture , The Goldfinch bombs , and Adam Sandler gets revitalized. Staff Picks: Ify - Funny People Drea - Cargo Alonso - Mary Jane's Not a Virgin Anymore Joelle - Radioactive With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Joelle Monique . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 13, 2019

You guys...clowns are scary. This week the gang talks about IT Chapter Two with esteemed guest, actor, writer, and director Amber Benson. They also try their hand at remaking Face/Off in our 'Movie Redux' segment. And, as always, staff picks. In news, A Quiet Place writers "stand up" to Lucasfilm , Christian Bale has some advice for Robert Pattinson , and Linda Hamilton gets jacked. Staff Picks: Ify - Atomic Blonde Drea - Rear Window Alonso - Untouchable Amber - The Big Easy With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Amber Benson . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 6, 2019

The year...2154. The planet...Pandora. The podcast...Who Shot Ya? Alonso is back from the Venice Film Festival to talk about the forgotten 2009 film, Avatar . The crew answers a call from the Who Shotline about their favorite sexy movies. And, as always, we've got staff picks. In news, Joker causes chaos and the Crazy Rich Asians co-writer exits the sequels. Staff Picks: Ify - Speed Racer Drea - Ms. Purple Alonso - Raise Hell: The Life & Times Of Molly Ivins With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 30, 2019

You must OBEY and listen to this podcast episode about They Live . DO NOT QUESTION OUR AUTHORITY. The gang is joined by Danielle Radford of Max Fun's 'Tights and Fights' as they discuss the "Rowdy" Roddy Piper classic. Plus, they examine other great wrestlers-turned-actors movies. They also pitch their own remake of They Live in a new segment called 'Movie Redux.' And, as always, staff picks. In news, Eva Longoria is going to direct Flamin' Hot and Miley Cyrus reveals she was booted from Hotel Transylvania for "licking a penis cake." Staff Picks: Ify - The Man with the Iron Fists Drea - Tigers Are Not Afraid Danielle - Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , and Danielle Radford . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 23, 2019

Guys, this is a fun one. This week the gang is joined by actor and host of The Dumbbells and Action Boyz podcasts, Ryan Stanger, to talk about the new R-rated comedy, Good Boys . Ify tells a graphic story about losing his virginity. Plus, the crew talks about the movies they can't critically judge because of how much they loved them as children. And, as always, staff picks. In news, Spider-Man web slings away from Disney , Lana Wachowski is making The Matrix 4 , and Robert De Niro's company files a $6 million lawsuit against a former employee for binging Netflix on the job. Staff Picks: Ify - The Angry Birds Movie 2 Alonso - Smile Drea - Brittany Runs a Marathon Ryan - Manhunter With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Ryan Stanger . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 16, 2019

It's never too early to start prepping for Halloween! This week the gang talks about the tween-friendly horror film Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark . Ify and Drea are back and they are joined by horror fanatic, comedian and director Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. The gang reveals which movies scared them the most as children. They discuss the best decade for horror. Ify goes on a rant about Hobbs & Shaw . And, as always, staff picks. In news, Disney "has concerns" and The Hunt gets cancelled . Staff Picks: Ify - Tales from the Darkside: The Movie Alonso - Where'd You Go, Bernadette Drea - The Beguiled Lucé - Braid With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 9, 2019

These aren't just podcasts partners...they're family. Alonso is joined by film critic and host of the 'Canceled Too Soon' podcast William Bibbiani. He's also joined by film reporter for the LA Times and "Karaoke Monster" Jen Yamato. This episode is all about "Justice For Han" as the gang discusses Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw . They also dissect the Fast & Furious franchise as a whole. Plus they confess their movie pet peeves. And, as always, staff picks. In news, RIP D.A. Pennebaker , "The Losers" of It get "de-aged" , and Disney is rebooting Home Alone . Staff Picks: Jen - Luce Alonso - Vision Portraits William - Jupiter Ascending With Alonso Duralde , Jen Yamato , and William Bibbiani . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 2, 2019

Lots of feelings on this show! It's our 100th episode, we say goodbye to our beloved April Wolfe, and we're talking about the controversial new Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time In Hollywood . Plus, we get a phone call from a mystery guest (it's Inkoo Kang). Alonso serenades April with his own version of 'Sometimes It Snows In April.' You get to hear Ify flip out in real time at the realization that he's going to miss the Hobbs & Shaw episode next week. And, as always, staff picks. In news, Criterion releases the ultimate Godzilla collection, SAG-AFTRA hires an on-set "intimacy coordinator," and The Black List launches The Latinx List. Staff Picks: April - The Nightingale Alonso - Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa Drea - American Honey Ify - Shin Godzilla and Godzilla (1998) With Ify Nwadiwe , April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Drea Clark . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 26, 2019

Things get both silly and personal on this week's episode as the gang discusses the family comedy/drama The Farewell . Ify and Alonso relate their own experiences to the film as they both grew up as first generation Americans. Plus, the gang discusses their movie and TV watching processes. And, as always, staff picks. In news, Marvel announces Phase 4 at Comic-Con and the Cats trailer has arrived. Staff Picks: Alonso - The Roaring Twenties Drea - I Am Mother Ify - The Strange Thing About the Johnsons With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , and Drea Clark . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 19, 2019

Masquerade Parties! Orgies! Nicole Kidman! Kink! This episode is NSFW! The gang is joined by the wonderful Ben Mekler to discuss Eyes Wide Shut . Ify bestows Alonso with a new yuletide nickname. Plus, they try to cast themselves in their own I'm Not There -style biopic. And, as always, staff picks. In news, "Snyderheads" put up billboards at Comic Con , the new James Bond movie will get an all new 007 , and Scarlett Johansson says she should be "allowed to play any person, or any tree, or any animal." Staff Picks: Alonso - Jewel's Catch One Drea - Crawl Ben - 7 Beauties Ify - Catwoman With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Ben Mekler . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 12, 2019

It's your friendly neighborhood movie podcast! This week the crew is talking about Spider-Man: Far From Home . They are joined by 'Views From the Vista' podcast host and comedian, Steve Hernandez. The gang discusses the Academy Award winning directors who have gone down hill. They get a very important call from April Wolfe. And, as always, staff picks. In news, The Big Lebowski spin-off, The Jesus Rolls , gets a distribution deal and Netflix cuts down its spending on risky ventures. Staff Picks: Alonso - Moonrise Drea - Sword of Trust Steve - Faces Places Ify - It's A Party With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Steve Hernandez . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 5, 2019

This week marks Ify's first official episode as our host, and as an initiation to the show, Drea and Alonso GRILL him on his movie preferences. The gang is also joined by freelance writer and managing editor of Nerds of Color , Laura Sirikul, to discuss the new Beatles-amnesia-rom-com, Yesterday . They answer a question from the 'Who Shotline' about tween friendly queer films. And, as always, staff picks. In news, the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid gets an Ariel , Marianne Williamson loves Avatar , and Paul Schrader calls Brian De Palma "trite" and "artistically weak." Tween Friendly Queer Films: Geography Club Breakfast with Scot Saved! Show Me Love Beautiful Thing The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love Blackbird Ma Vie en Rose Alex Strangelove The Wise Kids The Perks of Being a Wallflower Edge of Seventeen (1998) Get Real Hearts Beat Loud Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List D.E.B.S. Pride Staff Picks: Alonso - Synecdoche, New York Drea - Maiden Laura - The Farewell Ify - Harlem Nights With Ify Nwadiwe , Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Laura Sirikul . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 28, 2019

This week we are joined by film and TV critic Yolanda Machado to discuss the newest Pixar movie, Toy Story 4 . The gang argues over the position of the film in their overall Pixar rankings. Plus, they deliberate on what makes a really good summer film. And, as always, staff picks. In news, Jill Soloway replaces Bryan Singer on the Red Sonja remake , Lena Waithe calls out black movie financiers , and Danny Boyle is concerned about feeling like an imposter for directing a movie with a female lead. Staff Picks: Alonso - Yellow Submarine Drea - Plus One Yolanda - Annabelle Comes Home and Kissing Jessica Stein With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Yolanda Machado . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 21, 2019

You know what? We make this look good. Podcasting that is. Alonso and Drea are joined by the wonderful co-host of 'Everything's Coming Up Simpsons' - writer and comedian Julia Prescott. The three of them dissect the brand new film, Men In Black: International . They chat about the movies that received the "troubled production" reputation. Plus, they discuss their favorite/least favorite movie posters. And, as always, staff picks. In news, April Wolfe is writing the Black Christmas remake , an animated Spice Girls musical is on its way, and Dee Rees is working on a fantasy musical of her own. Staff Picks: Alonso - Between the Lines Drea - Wild Rose Julia - At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Julia Prescott . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 14, 2019

Dark Phoenix This week, Alonso is asked to give the briefest synopsis of a movie to date. Can he sum up the plot of DARK PHOENIX in just one sentence? Listen to find out. In the host’s seat we’ve got comedian Kimberly Clark, and Rachel Wenitsky, head writer of the Story Pirates podcast , flew in from New York on the Maximum Fun private jet just to record this week’s show. Rachel Wenitsky, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde and Kimberly Clark There’s a heated discussion over which fizzy water beverages are best, and the panelists are granted the power to kill their most-detested movie franchises. For one panelist, the force is not with her. ITIDIC In news, Michael Douglas believes Steven Spielberg cost him a best actor award at Cannes . A new USC Annenberg study reveals women directed just 3% of animated movies . Canadian chanteuse Justin Bieber challenged Tom Cruise to a fight in the octagon, and then took it back. Staff Picks Drea - Deep Murder Alonso - Stop the Church Kimberly - I Called Him Morgan Rachel - Annihilation You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 7, 2019

Always Be My Maybe This week’s episode is ROMCASTIC! Ify Nwadiwe returns as guest host and we’ve ALSO got comedian slash actress slash host of Let's Go Atsuko! , Atsuko Okatsu, to talk Always Be My Maybe ! Plus, the panel decides which Asian characters from the big screen they’d want--or not--in their friend posse. Will Short Round make the cut? ITIDIC In news, The Academy will award four honorary Oscars .. Netflix, Disney and other major entertainment companies threaten to take their business elsewhere in states that have passed laws to severely restrict reproductive rights. Audiences almost never got to see the orgy set to ‘Benny and the Jets’ in Rocketman . Staff Picks: Drea - Last Black Man in San Francisco Alonso - Can't Stop the Music Ify - Shin Godzilla Atsuko - Paddington 2 With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , Ify Nwadiwe , Atsuko Okatsuka You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 31, 2019

Book Smart This week we’re joined by guest host Ellington Wells, a writer and comedian whose credits include The New Negroes and Adult Swim’s Lazor Wulf . The panel discuss the teen comedy Booksmart , and what distinguishes this film from others in the “one crazy night” genre. Kayla in Seattle called the Who Shot Line after seeing Captain Marvel , a movie that helped her shake off the idea of what women are supposed to be. She wondered if the panelists could point to any movies that helped them contextualize their place in the world. In news, Rotten Tomatoes fights back against review-bombing trolls , director Xavier Dolan takes issue with describing his latest film Matthias & Maxime as a ‘gay love story’ , and former SNL star Chris Kattan’s new memoir Baby, Don’t Hurt Me alleges Lorne Michaels pressured him to have sex with ‘Clueless’ director Amy Heckerling. Staff Picks Drea: Fits and Starts Alonso: Godzilla: King of the Monsters Ellington: Strictly Ballroom With With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Ellington Wells . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 24, 2019

This week we have a brand new guest host, the wonderful comedian Dwayne Perkins. He joins Alonso and Drea to talk about the newest installment in the John Wick franchise, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum . The gang does their best to estimate the number of people that John Wick killed throughout the film. Plus, they discuss the career of the universally beloved, Keanu Reeves. They answer a question from the "Who Shotline" that inquires about which directors they first fell in love with. And to finish things off, as always, we've got staff picks. In news, Chris Rock is bringing back the Saw franchise , Quentin Tarantino begs the Cannes filmgoers not to spoil his film , Michelle Rodriguez signs on for another Fast & Furious , and the internet is unhappy with the idea of a Robert Pattinson Batman . Staff Picks: Alonso - We Have Always Lived in the Castle Drea - See You Yesterday Dwayne - Cooley High With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Dwayne Perkins . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 17, 2019

Gotta catch 'em all? More like, gotta listen to 'em all. The Who Shot Ya podcast episodes, that is. This week we have a very special guest host, comedian and actor Ify Nwadiwe. This self-proclaimed "Turbo Nerd" is the perfect person to discuss Pokémon Detective Pikachu with Alonso and Drea. They chat about why video games have such a tough time being adapted into films. Plus, they confess the movie recommendations they most regret. And, as always, staff picks. In news, the Avengers: Endgame editors had to go through 900 hours of footage , the backlash over Mel Gibson portraying Santa has begun, and Taylor Swift goes to cat school . Staff Picks: Alonso - Charlie Says Drea - The Biggest Little Farm Ify - Goodnight Mommy With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Ify Nwadiwe . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 10, 2019

On this week's episode, please welcome to the hosting chair, special guest host, comedian Brodie Reed! This great man helps the crew dissect the new Charlize Theron/ Seth Rogen rom-com, Long Shot . They are also joined by TV writer Brendan Hay ( Harvey Girls Forever , Dawn of the Croods , Robot Chicken ). They discuss their favorite school movies. And, as always, staff picks. In news, Sonic the Hedgehog switches gears, Jackie Weaver tells Anjelica Huston "she can go fuck herself" , director Joe Carnahan goes crazy on the critics . Staff Picks: Alonso - The Burial of Kojo Brendan - Under the Silver Lake April - Sightseers Brodie - Native Son With Alonso Duralde , Brendan Hay , April Wolfe , and Brodie Reed . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 3, 2019

In this episode, the gang says "auf wiedersehen" to two beloved powerhouses - The Avengers , and more importantly, our beloved host Ricky Carmona. But don't worry, this is a fond farewell, with Ricky bringing that Bustelo-fueled Carmona Energy. Plus, the gang answers several calls from the Who Shot Line. And, as always, staff picks. In news, RIP John Singleton , director Dee Rees sheds some light on "discrimanatory theater practices," and repertory theaters are worried about Fox's film library under Disney ownership. Staff Picks: Alonso - Howards End Drea - Knock Down The House April - Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché Ricky - Sneakers , The Night of the Hunter , Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation , Interview with the Vampire , Strangers on a Train , Invasion of the Body Snatchers , All About Eve , John Wick: Chapter 2 . With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 26, 2019

Robert Pattinson, "Fuck Boxes," and screaming babies - you gotta listen to our conversation about the Claire Denis sci-fi odyssey, High Life , to hear all of these topics covered. The crew is joined by the head writer of the new Comedy Central show The New Negroes , Kevin Avery. Plus, they discuss the stereotypical favorite films of millennial men. And, as always, staff picks. In news, a Wisconsin man saw Captain Marvel 116 times and Abigail Diseny calls CEO Bob Iger's salary insane . Staff Picks: Alonso - Some of My Best Friends Are... Drea - Band Aid April - Long Weekend Kevin - Zorro, The Gay Blade With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , April Wolfe , and Kevin Avery . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 19, 2019

Much like being buried behind the 'Pet Sematary,' this podcast will bring you back to life! April, Alonso, and Drea discuss the latest Stephen King movie adaptation. They also try to tackle why there are so many horror remakes recently, and when it actually makes sense to remake a film. Plus, they answer a question from the Who Shotline - "What's your favorite movie with a tragic, yet happy, ending?" And, of course, we've got staff picks. In news, Keanu Reeves was sent to "movie jail," WGA members begin to fire their agents , and Werner Herzog wants to know all about Pokémon GO . Staff Picks: Alonso - Wild Nights with Emily Drea - Hail Satan? April - Smithereens With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and April Wolfe . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 12, 2019

Shaaazaaam! The gang discusses the brand new entry into the DCU with special guest, author Brian Raftery. They dissect the portrayal of superheroes on screen, and discuss how there is little deviation from the stereotypical superhero body archetype. Plus, the crew talks about the movies of 1999 and Brian's new book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen . And, as always, we've got staff picks. In news, the producer for the Aretha Franklin documentary, Amazing Grace , did not get paid a dime for years of work , Sam Mendes is shooting his new WWI film all in one shot , and Francis Ford Coppola gets ready to make his new movie, Megalopolis . Staff Picks: Alonso - 3 Faces Drea - Victoria April - The Tin Drum Brian - Diane With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , April Wolfe , and Brian Raftery . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 5, 2019

Elephants flying? Well this podcast flies...because it's so entertaining! Drea and Alonso are joined by The JV Club host, writer and actor, Janet Varney. They discuss the new Tim Burton remake, Dumbo . Plus, in celebration of Janet's appearance on the show, the gang talks about the movies they loved the most as teenagers. And, as always, staff picks. In news, R.I.P. Agnes Varda , Joel Coen goes solo with his MacBeth adaptation , and the anti-abortion propaganda film Unplanned does well at the box office. Staff Picks: Alonso - Diane Drea - District 9 Janet - Halt and Catch Fire With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , and Janet Varney You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 29, 2019

It's a Max Fun Drive miracle! An episode released on a Thursday, Ricky's back at the helm, AND the gang's talking about one of the most hyped movies of the year - Us . There are gonna be SOME spoilers in this episode, but remember what April says "It's not what happens but how it happens that makes a movie worth watching." The crew also discusses their favorite big, dumb action films. And as always, staff picks. In news, R.I.P. Larry Cohen , Disney gets rid of the Fox 2000 division , and a high school in New Jersey puts on a theatrical production of Alien . Staff Picks: April - The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie Drea - The Invitation Ricky - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , Drea Clark , and Ricky Carmona If you'd like to support this show and the network during the Max Fun Drive, click right HERE! You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 22, 2019

They did the mash. They did the "Monster Mash." You all requested an all female episode of 'Who Shot Ya?' centered around a conversation on monsters, and we delivered! April Wolfe takes over hosting duties and chats it up with our friend, Drea Clark, and 'Reading Glasses' host, Mallory O'Meara. The crew discusses the 2014 vampire western, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night . Plus, they unearth all their favorite underappreciated monster movies. Mallory talks about her new book, The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick . And as always, we've got staff picks. In news, CEO Kevin Tsujihara leaves Warner Bros , James Gunn returns as Guardians of the Galaxy director , and Penelope Spheeris tells Hollywood to "blow me." Staff Picks: April - I Walked with a Zombie Drea - Pan's Labyrinth Mallory - When Animals Dream With April Wolfe , Drea Clark , and Mallory O'Meara If you'd like to support this show and the network during the Max Fun Drive, click right HERE! You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 15, 2019

Much like Nick Fury, the Who Shot Ya? crew is paging Captain Marvel. The gang discusses the newest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, they ponder the current state of Marvel, what the future holds, and the gang's top three Marvel movies. And, as always, staff picks. In news, Felicity Huffman is caught in a huge college cheating scandal , Idris Elba is now Deadshot , and Julianne Moore gets fired . Staff Picks: Ricky - Studio 54 Alonso - Charade April - Life After Beth With Ricky Carmona , April Wolfe , and Alonso Duralde You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 8, 2019

A new episode to get obsessed with. But not as obsessed as Isabelle Huppert is with Chloë Grace Moretz in the movie, Greta . Which just happens to be the film that's discussed this week! The gang is joined by freelance writer and Citizen Dame podcast host Kristen Lopez. They are Ricky-less this episode so Alonso takes the reigns in elegant fashion. The gang also discusses their favorite queer "not queer" films. And as always, staff picks. In news, Steven Spielberg doesn't want Netflix films to be nominated for Oscars, Sophie Turner says she's landed roles because of her social media following , and Ryan Reynolds creates a John Candy tribute . Staff Picks: Kristen - The Company of Wolves Alonso - Gloria Bell April - Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? Drea - Frank With Kristen Lopez , April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Drea Clark . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 1, 2019

This week the gang is joined by comedian Emily Fleming (Good Mythical Morning, @Midnight) to talk about Steven Soderbergh's latest movie, High Flying Bird . The crew breaks down last week's Academy Awards. Plus, they discuss the "movie world" in which they would most want to live. And to finish things off, as always, staff picks. Staff Picks: Ricky - Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much Alonso - To Dust April - Slumber Party Massacre Emily - Abducted In Plain Sight With Emily Fleming , April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 22, 2019

Wear some oven mitts when handling this episode - because it gets heated! We've got Inkoo Kang back on the program to discuss Alita: Battle Angel . If you can believe it, there are some real disagreements about this movie! Plus the gang hands out the official movie awards of the Who Shot Ya? Podcast - The Whoshies. And as always, staff picks. In news, Emma Thompson quits the movie Luck over the hiring of John Lasseter , cinematographer Robert Elswit says he probably won't work with Paul Thomas Anderson again , and the Oscars will not have regular citizens on stage this year . Staff Picks: Ricky - Our Latin Thing Alonso - Happy Death Day 2U April - The Breaker Upperers Inkoo - Spa Night With Inkoo Kang , April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 15, 2019

This week Ricky, Alonso, and Drea survive the survivalist drama, Leave No Trace . They discuss the thematic threads that are found in all of Debra Granik's work - from Down to the Bone to Winter's Bone to Leave No Trace . Plus, they get a call from the "Who Shotline" and answer the question "What movie best represents your hometown?" You know Ricky's got things to say about Chicago! And lastly, as always, staff picks. In news, half of Martin Scorcese's new movie The Irishman will feature a "youthified" Robert De Niro and Al Pacino , the world gets a glimpse at the Will Smith genie , and Sean Penn writes a love letter to Bradley Cooper . Staff Picks: Ricky - The Untouchables Alonso - The Fabulous Allan Carr Drea - The Edge of Seventeen With Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 8, 2019

This week, the original crew holds it down - April, Alonso, and Ricky. And they are tackling the new Catherine Hardwicke/Gina Rodriguez film, Miss Bala . You can rest assured that this team won't miss, Miss Bala (thank you). The gang also covers Hollywood remakes of foreign films. Plus, in our additional segment, they talk at length about their favorite music moments in movies. And, as always, staff picks. In news, the "Ben Affleck Batman era" is over , Liam Neeson reveals a disturbing story about wanting to murder a "black bastard" , and a new David Bowie biopic does not have the music rights . Staff Picks: Ricky - Horror Noire on Shudder Alonso - Other People April - Wisconsin Death Trip With April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 1, 2019

We've got a hot new episode of 'Who Shot Ya?' right out of the oven. Drea Clark is back in the studio to discuss the Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly two-hander, Stan & Ollie . The crew dissects the film and discusses the representation of filmmaking in movies. They also touch upon the theme of mixing business and friendship. The gang answers a question from the "Who Shot Line" that is perfectly tailored to April - "Which genre film performances have been overlooked?" And, as always, we've got staff picks. In news, the Wu-Tang Clan is making a supernatural thriller called Angel of Dust , the Michael Jackson estate denounces the new revealing documentary Leaving Neverland , and the "Dark Universe" is dead . Staff Picks: Ricky - Ricky - Keepers of the Magic on Hulu Alonso - Good pick: The Kid Who Would Be King . Bad pick: Serenity Drea - Everything Beautiful Is Far Away April - The Day of the Jackal With April Wolfe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 25, 2019

Look Mom! A new 'Who Shot Ya?'! This week the crew is joined by the delectable Jared Logan ('Best Week Ever', 'I Love the 2000s') and they're talking about the new Shyamalan joint, Glass . The gang vents their frustration over having to watch Unbreakable , Split , and Glass in order to prepare for this week's episode. They also dissect the work of M. Night Shyamalan and the traps he seems to frequently fall in to. They analyze the Oscar nominations and determine whether the Academy listened to any of their recommendations. And lastly, as always, staff picks. In news, Ja Rule is also a victim of the Fyre Festival , Leslie Jones is not happy with the new Ghostbusters , and several major theater chains will not screen Roma . Staff Picks: Ricky - Baskin Alonso - Go Tell It on the Mountain Jared - Wild Tales April - Picnic at Hanging Rock With April Wolfe , Jared Logan , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 18, 2019

A brand spanking new 'Who Shot Ya?' right out of the package! This week the crew is discussing the new Karyn Kusama/ Nicole Kidman joint, Destroyer . They're joined by fellow film nerd, comedian Graham Elwood of the 'Comedy Film Nerds' podcast. The gang questions Nicole Kidman's hair choices in the film and compares her character to other great LA gumshoes of the cinematic past. Plus they discuss the movies they have flip-flopped on since originally viewing, either for good or bad, in a segment they're calling Film Floppers. And as always, they've got those tasty staff picks. In news, Coming to America 2 is in the works, and Cardi B has some thoughts on Bird Box . Staff Picks: Ricky - 42 to 1 Alonso - Fyre Fraud Graham - Hell or High Water April - Out of the Past With Graham Elwood , April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 11, 2019

Ahhhh. A fresh new 'Who Shot Ya?' off the vine! This week the crew is talking about Barry Jenkins' follow up to Moonlight , If Beale Street Could Talk . They dissect the film and discuss Jenkins' use of close ups, the portrayal of black love, and depicting black men in a different way. PLUS, the gang has some things to tell the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences about the Oscars in a segment called "I'd Like to Remind the Academy…" In this segment they will remind the Academy of things they may have carelessly overlooked when voting on Academy Award nominations. And since our podcast is the official podcast of Hollywood, we may just sway some votes. To finish off the episode, as always, we have staff picks. In news, the panel's reaction to the Golden Globes , Brooklynn Prince from The Florida Project is directing a short film , and the number of female directors in the top 250 grossing films is down this year . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Girlfight Alonso - Race, Sex & Cinema: The World of Marlon Riggs and Tongues Untied Drea - The Guilty April - Siesta With April Wolfe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 4, 2019

It's the first 'Who Shot Ya?' of the year! And even though this episode was recorded in 2018, it's still fresh as can be. The gang is graced by the presence of the wonderful Cristela Alonzo to talk about Alfonso Cuarón's Roma . So we have an Alonzo, with Alonso, talking about Alfonso. Cristela discusses her childhood and how she deeply related to the film. Drea may or may not have found a giant bag of money in the new year. The crew casts their own biopics. And as always, staff picks. Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Batman Returns Alonso - Touch of Evil Drea - All About Nina Cristela - The Muppets Take Manhattan With Cristela Alonzo , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 28, 2018

It's that "Top Ten" time of the year. And 'Who Shot Ya?' is no different. It's the year end episode! In studio we've got Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Ricky Carmona, who all provide their top ten movie lists of 2018. We also get to hear from April, who is still stanning for Coralie Fargeat's Revenge . The crew gets a call from the incomparable Inkoo Kang, who discusses her top movies of the year. Plus, she goes deep on First Reformed , and provides Ricky with an unconventional musical recommendation. The in studio crew also discusses the trends in news from 2018. And as always, staff picks. Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami Alonso - Minding the Gap Drea - De Palma TOP TEN LISTS: APRIL - 10. The Rider / Let The Corpses Tan / Zama / Mandy, 9. If Beale Street Could Talk, 8. You Were Never Really Here, 7. Revenge, 6. Hereditary, 5. Eighth Grade, 4. Burning, 3. Blindspotting, 2. Leave No Trace, 1. First Reformed DREA - Annihilation, Leave No Trace, Eighth Grade, Roma, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, If Beale Street Could Talk, Border, The Favourite, The Guilty, Night Comes On INKOO - 10. Shoplifters, 9. Burning, 8. Eighth Grade, 7. The Rider, 6. The Sisters Brothers, 5. The Favourite, 4. If Beale Street Could Talk, 3. Leave No Trace, 2. First Reformed, 1. Roma RICKY - 10. Sorry to Bother You, Black Panther, A Star Is Born, Mandy, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Incredibles 2, Widows, Hereditary, 1A. Roma, 1B. BlacKkKlansman ALONSO - 10. Eighth Grade, 9. Support the Girls, 8. Happy as Lazzaro, 7. The Hate You Give / If Beale Street Could Talk, 6. The Other Side of the Wind, 5. The Sisters Brothers, 4. Lean On Pete, 3. Leave No Trace, 2. Roma, 1. Paddington 2 With April Wolfe , Inkoo Kang , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 21, 2018

HO HO HO! It's that time of year again to celebrate the day that Alonso loves. It's the 'Who Shot Ya?' Christmas Extravaganza! And this episode is packed to the gills. It starts off with a white elephant gift exchange. It then moves right into an in depth conversation about the somewhat controversial Christmas classic Love Actually . The crew then chats with Dan Thompson of the 'Deck The Hallmark' podcast about all those wonderful Hallmark Christmas movies. They have their final El Mero Mero De Navidad Christmas Minute . And as always, they've got Staff Picks. If this episode doesn't put you in the Christmas spirit, nothing will! Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Black Christmas Alonso - The Annotated Christmas Carol: A Christmas Carol in Prose April - A Diva's Christmas Carol And here it is, the 'Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas' Video Montage. PLUS, we have Alonso's Christmas Mix on Spotify. With April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 14, 2018

This is a spicy episode! To say that there was a difference of opinion about this week's film would be an understatement. We're talking about the new Natalie Portman, popstar in crisis movie Vox Lux . The crew is joined by TV writer Jenny Jaffe ('Big Hero 6: The Series'). They answer a question from the mailbag: "What director - whose first high profile pictures were stellar - were you most surprised/disappointed to see flame out?" The Christmas season wouldn't be complete without another edition of the El Mero Mero De Navidad Christmas Minute with Alonso Duralde. And, as always, staff picks. In news, Kevin Hart steps down as Oscars host , and Sister Act 3 moves on with no Whoopi Goldberg . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Living on Soul Alonso - Josie and the Pussycats April - Cold War Jenny - Frank PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Love Actually With Jenny Jaffe , April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 7, 2018

This week we're talking about the most recent Peter Farrelly road trip movie. No, not Dumb and Dumber . Not Kingpin . Sorry, not Me, Myself & Irene . We're talking Green Book with Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen. And we're so lucky to have on the program, writer and performer Holly Walker (The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse ). If you want to hear many, many Viggo Mortensen-as-Tony Lip impressions, then this is the episode for you. The crew also answers a question from the Who Shotline: "What movie character had the biggest impact on you as a person?" Plus, Alonso has another heart attack minute, AKA The El Mero Mero De Navidad Christmas Minute . And as always, staff picks. In news, When We Were Kings gets the musical treatment , The Wizard of Oz is the most influential movie of all time , Paul Schrader thinks there's "no crimes in art." Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon Alonso - Mary Queen of Scots April - Happy as Lazzaro and Clara's Ghost Holly - About Time PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Vox Lux with Jenny Jaffe . With Holly Walker , April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 30, 2018

Listening to this episode will get you as pumped as Rocky running up all those steps. And you don't even need to drink raw eggs! This episode's got some PUNCH to it. That's right, we're talking Creed II and we're joined by Philly's own CJ Sullivan. Alonso announces that he is officially in full on Christmas mode. April is excited about Alicia Malone's new book called The Female Gaze (which April also contributed to). It's Ricky's Mom's birthday and he's sending her a cake. And CJ is just happy that Brigitte Nielsen is back in our lives with her appearance in Creed II . We answer a call from the "Who Shotline" about film genres that we don't care about. We get another infusion of The El Mero Mero de Navidad Christmas Minute . And of course, staff picks. In news, Christopher McQuarrie wants the Oscars to introduce an award for stunts , Julie Andrews is a giant fish monster , and we discuss the careers of Nicolas Roeg and Bernardo Bertolucci . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - McCabe & Mrs. Miller Alonso - Cola de Mono April - Volcano CJ - Mississippi Grind PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Green Book with Holly Walker . With CJ Sullivan , April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 23, 2018

Even though Thanksgiving is over, let us give thanks for this wonderful new episode of 'Who Shot Ya?' Drea Clark is back in the building to talk with the crew about Widows . Alonso mourns the loss of 'Irv's Burgers' in West Hollywood. April shares a great Ethan Hawke story. Drea attends a festival for festival planners. And Ricky rejoices at the re-opening of the New Beverly Cinema. Plus, we take a call from the 'Who Shotline.' Alonso almost has a heart attack during the "El Mero Mero De Navidad Christmas Minute.' And as always, staff picks. In news, Eddie Redmayne admits he gave an "interesting" performance in Jupiter Ascending , General Mills wants to make a Cereal Monsters film franchise , and the Criterion Channel is re-born . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Mi Familia Alonso - The Christmas Chronicles April - Cam Drea - Shoplifters PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Creed II with CJ Sullivan . With Drea Clark , April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 16, 2018

A fresh episode of Who Shot Ya? right out of the oven. We've got the classic crew of Ricky, Alonso, and April, and they're talking about the newest installment in the "Nazi Zombie" movie genre. That's right, we're discussing Overlord . In addition to that, April is only slightly "yawny" this episode. Alonso is excited about Oprah's Favorite Things list. And Ricky is hyped over a Tribe Called Quest and Wu-Tang mash-up album. Plus, the crew discusses the life and work of Stan Lee. We've got another installment of Alonso's Christmas Minute. And, as always, we've got staff picks. In news, Spike Lee wants to make a musical , FX asks the Supreme Court to throw out Olivia de Havilland's lawsuit , and James Woods has a moment of redemption . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Life Alonso - The Other Side of the Wind and They'll Love Me When I'm Dead April - Zama PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Widows . With April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 9, 2018

Don't stop me now! We're talking about the new Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody . We are so lucky this week to be joined by friend of the podcast, film critic Katie Walsh. This episode was recorded the night of the election, so you can certainly hear a level of optimistic anxiety in all the host's voices. The crew dissects all the important parts of the new movie: Rami Malek's fake teeth, the bad jokes, and how many times the band members say that they're a family. Plus, we chat about the phenomenon of straight actors playing gay characters. AND, most importantly, Alonso kicks of the Holiday season with a new weekly segment called The El Mero Mero de Navidad Christmas Minute. Each week Alonso will recap all the Christmas movies he's watched from the past week. The only caveat is that he must do it in under a minute. And as always, we have staff picks. In news, the titles for the new Avatar sequels are in, the LA Film Festival is no more , and JJ Abrams seeks a "Megadeal." Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Hip-Hop Evolution Alonso - Shirkers April - Memories of Murder Katie - El Ángel PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Overlord . With Katie Walsh , April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 2, 2018

Even though Halloween is over, we're still keeping it spooky. That's right, we're talking about our favorite "witch dance" movie of the year, Suspiria . This week we're so lucky to have the hosts of 'The Bechdel Cast' podcast, Jamie Loftus and Caitlin Durante, on the program. The crew discusses their favorite aspects of the Halloween season. For Caitlin it's the pumpkin shaped Reese's peanut butter cups, for Alonso it's the appearance of the sign banning silly string on Hollywood Boulevard, and for Jamie it's the chance to buy a "Twerking Mummy" toy at CVS. Plus, the gang helps some previously failing movies pass The Bechdel Test. And as always, staff picks. In news, the Wachowski's are potentially retiring , FilmStruck closes down shop , and the MPAA turns 50 . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Hereditary Alonso - Monrovia, Indiana Jamie - Doubt Caitlin - Paddington and Paddington 2 PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Bohemian Rhapsody with Katie Walsh With Caitlin Durante , Jamie Loftus , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 26, 2018

Boo! It's our HALLOWEEN episode! And boy have we got some tricks and treats for you. The first treat is our guest, horror expert and all around delightful person Betsy Sodaro ( Disjointed , Another Period , Horny 4 Horror Podcast). A second treat is that we have our entire crew on the show this week - Ricky Carmona, April Wolfe, Alonso Duralde, AND Drea Clark. This haunted house is full! But the trick is that one of our hosts - DOES NOT MAKE IT TO THE END OF THE EPISODE! The gang is tasked this week with discussing the new Halloween movie along with the entire Halloween franchise. Plus, our lovely hosts are quizzed on horror movie taglines in that game all the kids are playing - "Name That Horror!" And as always, staff picks. In news, Lebron James wants to reboot Friday the 13th , the American Genre Film Archive and Alamo Drafthouse want to preserve your VHS' , and Guillermo del Toro goes to Netflix to make a new Pinocchio . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - The Tree of Life Alonso - 1985 Drea - Border Betsy - Hunk PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Suspiria with Jamie Loftus and Caitlin Durante of The Bechdel Cast With Betsy Sodaro , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 19, 2018

April Wolfe is back everybody! Albeit a bit jet lagged. This week the crew takes off with a discussion of First Man . April calls Damien Chazelle an "old man." Alonso salivates over Milk Bar. And Ricky invents a new cocktail. Plus, we chat about the movies that still scare us to this day. And as always, staff picks. In news, the original Aladdin screenwriter is not happy, Chow Yun-fat is giving away all his money , and David Lynch knows how to fix this country . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Contact Alonso - Can You Ever Forgive Me? April - The Picture of Dorian Gray PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Halloween with Betsy Sodaro . With April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 12, 2018

A more perfect episode could not be cultivated for our guest Louis Virtel. We discuss the big hit of the fall A Star Is Born . As an added bonus, we go deep on something near and dear to the hearts of Alonso and Louis, the 50th anniversary of the release of Barbarella . Ever the Jane Fonda fan, Louis dives deep on the filmography of one of the greatest movie stars of all time. PLUS, Ricky elaborates on the oeuvre of The Wu-Tang Clan (AKA the "Wu-vre"). Alonso praises Taylor Swift. And Drea is amped on the new season of 'Dr. Who.' To finish out the episode, as always, we've got staff picks. In news, James Gunn gets a new gig , there's a really weird profile of Drew Barrymore on the Egyptair in-flight magazine, and Richard Dreyfuss has some ideas on how to make Jaws better . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Evil Dead 2 Alonso - Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (TV Movie) Drea - The Oath Louis - Colette You can listen to Louis every week on Keep It . PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing First Man . With Louis Virtel , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 5, 2018

There is TOO much going on in this episode. First off, our guest is the wonderful and hilarious Alison Becker . She's here to discuss the new Kevin Hart/ Tiffany Haddish vehicle, Night School . On this episode we learn very quickly that Alison has a deep sexual attraction to Eddie Redmayne. Ricky reveals the launch of his movie club. April talks about poetry, again. And Alonso is excited that he gets to use his oven. But that's not all because the crew also gets a call from film legend Lin Shaye . She is the ambassador for this year's Screamfest . She also discusses her career, work ethic, and newest projects. (And if you want hear more Lin you can listen to her on a past episode of Switchblade Sisters ). She's a hoot. And last but not least, we have staff picks. Way too much for one episode. In news, John Carpenter just wants to watch basketball and play video games , Alden Ehrenreich rides a rollercoaster , and Macaulay Culkin wants to be in Fantastic Beasts . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Mr. Soul! Alonso - The Hate U Give April - What Keeps You Alive Alison - Eighth Grade You can watch Alison's new show 'Are You Smarter Than A Drunk Person" now on The Brewdog Network . PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing A Star Is Born with Louis Virtel With Alison Becker , April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 28, 2018

Inkoo is back in the building! She joins Ricky and Alonso in an enthralling discussion of the new Joaquin Phoenix/ John C. Reilly western The Sisters Brothers . As could be expected there is some major disagreement on this movie. For 'What's Good?' Alonso is loving BoJack Horseman. Inkoo is looking forward to eating some LA Korean food. And Ricky is all set to attend his first film festival, the LA Film Festival. Plus, the crew gets a call from field reporter April Wolfe from Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas. And always, staff picks. In news, THR's Top 100 Most Powerful People in Entertainment are very white , Dan Fogelman is mad at white male critics , and Chloé Zhao gets hired for The Eternals . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Psychokinesis Alonso - Tea With The Dames Inkoo - A Simple Favor PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Night School with Alison Becker With April Wolfe , Inkoo Kang , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 21, 2018

We've got Ricky, April and Alonso in the studio this week, along with special guest Oliver Wang. Like Ricky, Oliver is a fellow DJ, and he also hosts the brilliant music podcast Heat Rocks on Maximum Fun, alongside friend of the show Morgan Rhodes . April tells us about her feminist ghost hunting pilot; Alonso's excited about the BBQ chicken tenders at McDonald's; Oliver is stoked to be a guest for the first time on WSY and Ricky's reminded of his childhood after watching the Canelo fight and going to a party where Los Angeles Plays Itself played in the background. Plus, music scholar Oliver Wang outs himself as an unabashed Predator fan, who's seen every single Predator movie. Will he be one of the few (only?!) fans of this franchise that doesn't pan the film? Find out. In the news, Gael Garcia Bernal wants to know why there aren't more US-born LatinX directors, Yacht Captain Dennis Davers breaks his silence about what he thinks happened the night Natalie Woods drowned, and Christopher Nolan and Paul Thomas Anderson have teamed up to demand TV manufacturers up their TV-settings game for better movie watching experiences at home. Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - The Thing April - Life Itself (Note: this is April's joke pick), and her real pick is Mandy Alonso - Lizzie Oliver - Chan Is Missing Next week we're discussing The Sisters Brothers with Inkoo Kang With April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona Oliver Wang You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 14, 2018

You heard right, the band is back together! This episode marks the return of our Switchblade Sister April Wolfe. And this week the crew is talking about the divisive (and pretty racist) new Jennifer Garner film Peppermint . Ricky discusses his feelings on Twin Peaks: The Return . April celebrates the the life of her beloved cat. And Alonso questions whether fall is arriving or not. Plus, the gang listens to messages from the "Who Shot-Line." This week's questions was, "Which actress, who has never fronted an action film, deserves to be an action hero?" And as always, 'Staff Picks.' In news, Candyman is coming, Olivia Munn is chastised , and Facebook apologoizes for taking down those nude Burt Reynolds photos . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Old Boy Alonso - Starting Over April - Let the Corpses Tan PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing The Predator . With April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 8, 2018

This one is a winner. That's right, we've got the head writer for Maximum Fun's International Waters , Riley Silverman. She's on the show to talk about the new Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves joint, Destination Wedding . Ricky celebrates the work of Stevie Wonder. Drea reminisces about a high school production of Clue . And Alonso won't shut up about the Venice Film Festival. Plus, the crew plays some calls left by listeners on the 'Who Shot Ya?' hotline, which will now and forever be known as the "Who Shot-Line." (Kudos to Drea Clark for coming up with that name). And, as always, Staff Picks. In news, First Man is making some people angry , some idiot wore a "Weinstein is Innocent" t-shirt to the Venice Film Festival, and Alfonso Cuarón directed Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban because Guillermo Del Toro yelled at him. Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Jacob's Ladder Drea - Lady Macbeth Alonso - Prêt-à-Porter Riley - Away We Go PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Peppermint With Riley Silverman , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . The Who Shot-Line Number: WSY-803-1664. And the question: Which actress, who has never done action before, deserves her own action movie? You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 31, 2018

Do you love puppets? Well then this is the episode you've been waiting for! We've got comedian, actor, and Maximum Fun's Go Fact Yourself host, Helen Hong on to discuss the new puppet noir The Happytime Murders . Helen is uniquely qualified to discuss this film because she reveals that she actually auditioned for it! Ricky declares his love for Big Trouble in Little China . Drea proves herself to be a true "puppet movie" expert. And the gang receives a "voicemail postcard" from Alonso at the Venice Film Festival. Plus, the crew plays that game that America loves - 'Name That Puppet!' And as always, we've got Staff Picks. In news, Ethan Hawke has some thoughts on superhero movies , the Big Trouble in Little China remake is actually a sequel, and Netflix may stop sending out DVDs in 2022. Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Team America: World Police Drea - Support the Girls Helen - In Bruges PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Destination Wedding With Helen Hong , Drea Clark , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 24, 2018

This is a feel good episode, ya'll! We've got comedian Jenny Yang on the program to talk about Crazy Rich Asians . She is uniquely qualified to discuss this film because she has seen it FIVE TIMES! This episode also signals the return of "The King of Christmas" - Alonso Duralde. He has traveled to the east coast and back to regale the crew of tales from his journey and his love for lobster. Ricky pours one out for the death of "Hiatus Ricky" as he goes back to work on Tosh.0. Plus, the gang goes over some of the most atrocious examples of whitewashing in movies - from Scarlett Johansson in Ghost in the Shell to Emma Stone in Aloha . And as always, we've got Staff Picks. In news, Michael Caine reveals the ending to Inception , Kevin Spacey's Billionaire Boys Club makes $618 in its opening weekend, Boots Riley has some thoughts on BlacKkKlansman , and Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder may be married . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - 1). Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2). Cop Land Alonso - In the Mood for Love Jenny - To All the Boys I've Loved Before PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing The Happytime Murders With Jenny Yang , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 17, 2018

This is one of our wildest episodes to date. And for our 50th episode, no less! We've got first time guest, comedian Baron Vaughn (Grace and Frankie, Mystery Science Theater 3000) and returning guest Brandon Johnson (Rick and Morty, Animals). They're on to discuss the brand new film, BlacKkKlansman . Brandon, once again, tries to hock bootleg merchandise. Baron earns his anointed title of "The Big Pun" by making puns with a machine gun pace. April holds it down by recommending some post WWII era German-Jewish poetry. And Ricky fixes his car stereo like the Fonz. Plus, the crew discusses the films, style, and career of BlacKkKlansman director Spike Lee. And as always, we have Staff Picks. In news, the "Popular Movies Oscar" gets some support, Idris Elba tells everyone NOT to believe the James Bond hype , and screenwriter John August is compiling the list of popular films that can't be found online . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Kareem: Minority of One April - Point Break Brandon - Crazy Rich Asians Baron - The Final Master PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Crazy Rich Asians . With Baron Vaughn , April Wolfe , Brandon Johnson , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 10, 2018

This is truly a clash of the titans. Drea Clark and Inkoo Kang are featured in the SAME EPISODE! That's right, it's an action packed show where the crew is discussing The Spy Who Dumped Me . Inkoo grills Ricky by asking him, "Why do you hate women?" (She's joking, fyi). Drea cements her status as the show's "wacky neighbor." April can't stop listening to The Tammy's Egyptian Shumba . And Ricky stans for his main man Eddie Murphy. Plus, the gang attempts to name their top 5 comic duos of all time. And as always, staff picks. In news, Jean-Luc Picard is back, Crazy Rich Asians turns Netflix down, and Steven Seagal is appointed a "Special Reperesentative" of Russian Foreign Ministry. Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Spy April - Bunny Lake Is Missing Drea - Skate Kitchen Inkoo - 1). Crazy Rich Asians 2). McQueen PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing BlacKkKlansman With Inkoo Kang , April Wolfe , Drea Clark , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 3, 2018

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to the newest episode of 'Who Shot Ya?', drink some Café Bustelo, and leave a five star review on Apple Podcasts. This week Ricky Carmona, April Wolfe, and Alonso Duralde are talking about Mission: Impossible - Fallout . They are joined by the hilarious Brandon Johnson, who you may know from voicing Mr. Goldenfold on 'Rick and Morty.' The crew covers every aspect of the movie - the fights, the stunts, the way Angela Bassett say "plutonium." Brandon does his best to hock his collection of bootleg DVDs. Alonso, again , makes the case for his potato salad. Ricky tears Alonso a new one for not inviting him to a Die Hard screening. And April tells us about getting drunk with her mother. Plus, the gang has an in depth discussion on the career of Tom Cruise. And as always, staff picks In news, MoviePass is not doing so hot, Paul Schrader loves Taylor Swift , and two latino and hispanic watchdog groups call for a boycott of Paramount . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - The Equalizer 2 April - Like Father Alonso - Space Station 76 Brandon - Fresh PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing The Spy Who Dumped Me With Brandon Johnson , April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 31, 2018

It's our BONUS episode ya'll! This was a live show recorded on July 5th at the Dynasty Typewriter theater in Los Angeles. We present to you - Attack The Block . The film was screened for the audience followed by a discussion. Ricky, April, and Alonso are joined by LA Times film reporter Tre'vell Anderson. The crew goes through what they love about this film and why it's still so resonant today. Tre'vell compares the film to another classic, Leprechaun in the Hood . Plus the gang takes questions from the audience. A rousing good time for all! With Tre'vell Anderson , April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 27, 2018

One of our most divisive episodes to date! The crew is joined by the wonderful Dave Holmes as they review Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again . The line is quickly drawn in the sand between those who love this movie and those who hate. You'll have to listen to find out who is on which side! Plus, professor and critic Tavia Nyong'o calls in to discuss "whiteness" as it's presented in cinema. He also elaborates on the recent screening series at the Brooklyn Academy of Music called "BAMcinématek and The Racial Imaginary Institute: On Whiteness." Much to the joy of April, there is an in depth conversation on White Chicks . And as always, we have Staff Picks. In news, James Gunn is fired , Marvel provided counseling centers for Infinity War , and the Cats movie announces its cast . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - The Lost Boys April - Montenegro Alonso - Buddies Dave - Eighth Grade PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Mission Impossible: Fallout With Dave Holmes , Tavia Nyong'o , April Wolfe , Alonso Duralde , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 20, 2018

We are Alonso-less this week! But no fear, we more than make up for it with our stellar array of guests. We've got the return of Drea "The Dope Rhyme Slaya" Clark. Plus, a first time guest, music supervisor and Heat Rocks host, Morgan Rhodes. The crew is discussing the new Rock film Skyscraper . Several parallels are made between this new "building related action film" and Die Hard . They evaluate the career and acting capabilities of The Rock himself. Plus, Morgan commemorates Poetic Justice on the 25th anniversary of its release. And as always, staff picks. Make sure to listen closely, because the "El Mero-Mero de Navidad" may make a cameo in this episode. In news, a lost Stanley Kubrick script is found, Jude Law addresses Dumbledore's sexuality , and Bruce Willis says Die Hard is NOT a Christmas movie . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Die Hard with a Vengeance April - Innocence Morgan - 1). Paris Blues 2). Love Jones Drea - 1). Blindspotting 2). Pain and Gain PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again with Dave Holmes With April Wolfe , Drea Clark , Morgan Rhodes , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 13, 2018

We're going guest-less this episode as the 'Who Shot Ya?' trio hold down the fort on their own. This week we're covering the movie of the summer, Sorry to Bother You . In the discussion of the film the crew covers the rise of Oakland in cinema, Boots Riley's unique vision, and the powerful political message of the film. Alonso makes a case for a double feature with Sorry to Bother You and The First Purge . Plus, the crew puts together the ultimate Top Five list of directorial debuts. And as always, staff picks. In news, Thanos apparently killed half of the animals , the cast and crew walk off the 'Roe v. Wade' film , and James Gunn says a good movie can't be ruined by spoilers . TOP FIVE DIRECTORIAL DEBUTS (In no particular order): 1). Orson Welles - Citizen Kane 2). Kasi Lemmons - Eve's Bayou 3). Spike Lee - She's Gotta Have It 4). Joan Micklin Silver - Hester Street 5). Rose Troche - Go Fish Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Nights of Cabiria April - Eighth Grade Alonso - Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Skyscraper with Morgan Rhodes and Drea Clark With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jul 4, 2018

It's our 4th of July episode! So naturally the gang is discussing the 1972 musical - 1776 . We are joined by musical "expert" Matt Piwowarczyk of the All Things Cozy podcast. The 'Who Shot Ya?' crew dissects their favorite musicals. And they get to the bottom of why Ricky hates them so much. Our news segment goes way back into the archives for some "relevant" news items. PLUS, Drea Clark interviews director Aaron Katz about his newest film Gemini . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut Matt - Psycho Beach Party April - West Side Story Alonso - Such Good Friends Come to our LIVE SHOW on July 5th at the Dynasty Typewriter . We'll be discussing Attack The Block with special guest star Tre'vell Anderson . Buy tickets here! PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Sorry to Bother You With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , Matt Piwowarczyk and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 29, 2018

This week we are graced by podcast royalty - Maximum Fun's own Jordan Morris. He's on the program to talk about Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom . The gang reviews the film and in the process discusses what makes the original Jurassic Park work so well. You may be surprised to find that one of our beloved hosts is not a big fan of the original! Jordan gets the opportunity to discuss his new scripted podcast project Bubble . Plus, they discuss the future as presented in movies. The gang decides which movie future they would like to live in, which one scares them, and which one is a little too close to reality for their comfort. In news, Netflix releases 'A Great Day In Hollywood' , Elizabeth Olsen found out about the end of Infinity War on the way to set, and some fans want to remake Star Wars: The Last Jedi . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - The Thing Jordan - L7: Pretend We're Dead April - Leave No Trace Alonso - Three Identical Strangers Come to our LIVE SHOW on July 5th at the Dynasty Typewriter . We'll be discussing Attack The Block with special guest star Tre'vell Anderson . Buy tickets here! PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing 1776 with Matt Piwowarczyk With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , Jordan Morris and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 22, 2018

This week we have a truly INCREDIBLE episode. Drea returns to discuss Pixar's Incredibles 2 . Once again, things get very SEXY when Alonso reads Anthony Lane's controversial review of the film from the New Yorker. The crew compares and contrasts Incredibles 2 with other Pixar films. Drea chastises the gang for quoting her on a previous episode and not giving a proper citation. PLUS, Alonso educates everyone on the current state of queer cinema; what's bad, what's good, and what's the future. In news, Tiffany Haddish tries to get busy with Leonardo DiCaprio , something weird is going on with the Gotti audience reviews , and Natalie Portman wants to make a vegan cooking show . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Hulk Drea - Sin Nombre April - Eyes of Fire Alonso - Tag PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom with Jordan Morris With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , Drea Clark and Ricky Carmona . SEXY MUSIC BY: www.bensound.com You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org . Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 16, 2018

This episode is a hoot and a half! The gang is joined by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers of the Las Culturistas podcast. The program starts very strong with Matt's obsessive "Zapruder-ing" of the A Star Is Born trailer. They then go over the newest heist film Ocean's 8 . The room is very divided on this one with all of them returning to the question - "Is there a conflict in this entire movie?" Plus, many of the individuals on this podcast admit to a deep love for the much maligned Norbit . Also, we have a special segment with Drea Clark. She interviews director Bobby Miller about his new film, The Cleanse , with Anjelica Huston and Johnny Galecki. This is a wild episode and is required listening! In news, Eddie Murphy with play Rudy Ray Moore , Hereditary gets a D+ Cinemascore , and male movie critics outnumber female movie critics nearly 4 to 1 . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Inside Man Bowen - Kung Fu Hustle Matt - Disobedience April - Starship Troopers Alonso - The New Age PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Incredibles 2 with Drea Clark With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , Bowen Yang , Matt Rogers and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 8, 2018

This week the gang is lucky enough to be joined by Britain's own, "The Beef and Dairy Network Podcast" host, Ben Partridge. It's a staff choice episode this week, and this time it's April's pick. She chose the 1971 Australian psychological thriller, Wake In Fright . The gang takes apart the film and what makes it so relevant to today's society. Alonso even calls it "toxic masculinity, the movie." The film can be a bit brutal and the crew makes sure to touch upon those elements, including the infamous kangaroo hunting scene. Plus, in celebration of having a beef expert on the show, the gang discusses eating meat in cinema. This segment is obviously titled "Weird Meat." In news, Jeremy Renner broke both his arms shooting Tag , Brett Ratner is telling people he's directing Rush Hour 4 , and Benedict Cumberbatch protects a cyclist from muggers. Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Jewel's Catch One Benjamin - The Girl With All The Gifts April - Hereditary Alonso - Alex Strangelove PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Ocean's 8 with Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers of Las Culturistas With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , Benjamin Partridge and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jun 2, 2018

We are joined by the incomparable Inkoo Kang. She's here to discuss the newest Star Wars film - Solo: A Star Wars Story . No stone is left unturned as they dissect the notoriously troubled movie. You'll have to listen to the episode to know what they truly think, but April does say watching the movie was like going to school. Inkoo shares her experience of doing 'Molly' for the first time. Plus, the gang discusses the tech advancements that are adding and subtracting to the audience experience. And Inkoo discusses the growing technology of 'Deepfakes.' In news, Ian McKellen says "Gays don't exist" in the eyes of Hollywood, 'Creepy Crawlers' gets its own movie, 'Sesame Street' sues 'The Happytime Murders' , and Matthew McConaughey gets "Snooped . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Inkoo - First Reformed April - Come and See Alonso - Edward II PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Wake In Fright with Ben Partridge With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , Inkoo Kang and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 25, 2018

We've got fellow Max Funster, co-founder of RocketJump , director, and host of the Story Break podcast Freddie Wong on the program. He joins Ricky, April, and Drea to discuss everything Deadpool 2 ; the jokes, the violence, and the onslaught of cameos. April introduces the rest of the gang to the expression 'Tits to the glass.' Freddie warns Deadpool cosplayers that they might not be as funny as they think they are. PLUS, the crew takes a look at the beautiful tradition of adapting video games from popular movies. And they even try their hand at adapting a few themselves! In news, Michelle and Barack Obama get a "storytelling partnership" with Netflix, The Human Centipede director gets a new film , and Donald Glover asks "How can you not be pansexual in space?" Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - The Explorers Freddie - Mission: Impossible II April - The Tale and Not A Pretty Picture Drea - Swiss Army Man PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Solo with Inkoo Kang With Drea Clark , April Wolfe , Freddie Wong and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 18, 2018

This week Ricky, April, and Alonso are joined by TV critic at The A.V. Club, Consequence of Sound, and IndieWire, LaToya Ferguson. They discuss the new Gabrielle Union joint Breaking In (And yes, Ricky does make a Breakin' joke, don't worry). LaToya is convinced that despite the tepid reaction, this is going to be the next Fast and the Furious franchise. The crew discusses their favorite home invasion thrillers, and what makes the genre thrive. Plus, since they have a TV expert on the show, they all discuss the TV shows that were made into movies - the good and the bad. You'll be happy to know, Alonso does find an ally in his campaign for Josie and the Pussycats . And as always, we have our staff picks. In news, someone live tweeted Greta Gerwig at the movie theater, 82 women rally at the Cannes film festival, Dave Matthews is a fan of Lady Bird , and Bryan Fuller is not happy about the Bohemian Rhapsody trailer . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Panic Room LaToya - Tully April - Sisters Alonso - Mahogany PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Deadpool 2 . With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , LaToya Ferguson and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 11, 2018

This week we're going Overboard ! The crew discusses the new Anna Faris and Eugenio Derbez film and compares it to the problematic original. They celebrate the underappreciated career of Anna Faris. April bemoans the fact that there are so few good female characters written into comedies. And much to the dismay of Drea, Alonso dumps all over the original Overboard . Plus, the gang discusses some of their favorite mothers in movies - the good and the evil. And as always, we've got staff picks. In news, Bill and Ted 3 is actually happening, Ryan Murphy has the idea for a #MeToo TV show , and the royal wedding will be screened live in in theaters . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Wildcats Drea - Strictly Ballroom April - Revenge Alonso -The Blackwater Lightship PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Breaking In . With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , Drea Clark and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

May 4, 2018

This is it! Infinity War has arrived - and the 'Who Shot Ya?' crew is ready. Drea Clark is on the program once again to discuss the biggest movie ever released, Avengers: Infinity War . They try to keep the SPOILERS to a minimum - while still taking time to ponder how Thanos' chin looks like a nutsack. They discuss how Marvel movies operate more like comic books than standard films. Plus, Ricky, Drea, April, and Alonso think up characters that they would add to the Avengers team from different film genres (Heads up, one of the genres is James Cameron movies). Plus, as always, we have our staff picks. In news, Mark Ruffalo accidentally spoiled Avengers: Infinity War , Steven Spielberg reveals how Robin Williams helped him get through shooting Schindler's List , and Tom Cruise jumped out of a plane 106 times . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Andre The Giant Drea - Colossal April - The 12th Man Alonso - RBG PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Overboard With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , Drea Clark and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 27, 2018

You'll all feel pretty after this episode! This week's crew is comprised of Ricky Carmon, April Wolfe, Drea Clark, and "Mrs. Alonso Duralde" - film critic, Dave White. They tackle the somewhat controversial new film I Feel Pretty . They discuss beauty standards within the film industry, Amy Schumer, and the juggernaut performance of Michelle Williams as Avery LeClair. Plus, Drea shares a sweet story about Fred Durst and Dave rates some famous sex tapes. Not to mention, the gang talks about those "unconventionally sexy" movie stars that don't get the love they deserve. All on this week's episode! Allison Mack tries to recruit Emma Watson into a sex cult , Victoria Mahoney becomes the first black director on a Star Wars film as she is hired as the second unit director on Star Wars: Episode IX , and John Travolta says working with Fred Durst "may be his favorite" experience on a film. Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - A Face In The Crowd Drea - Funny Girl April - Tale of Tales Dave - Western PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Avengers: Infinity War with Drea Clark . With Dave White , Drea Clark , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 20, 2018

A MONSTROUSLY huge episode this week. Artist, writer, and podcaster Johnnie Jungleguts joins the gang to talk all about the new joint by The Rock, Rampage . They discuss video game movies and how they are frequently terrible. April reveals her secret admiration for the Super Mario Brothers movie. And they ponder whether The Rock should learn to say no to some movie scripts. Plus, Brady Jandreau of the new film The Rider sits down with Drea Clark to discuss what it was like going from riding broncos to acting in front of the camera. In news, John Oliver buys Russell Crowe's jockstrap , WakandaCon comes to Chicago, and the gang remembers the life and work of director Miloš Forman . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - The Endless Alonso - Women Who Kill April - Mercury 13 Johnnie Jungleguts - Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing I Feel Pretty with Drea Clark . With Johnnie Jungleguts , Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 13, 2018

The return of Inkoo Kang! She joins the crew to discuss A Quiet Place . On this episode, April describes her irritation with the term 'Elevated Horror' and how it is an attempt to distance certain films from the genre itself. Inkoo discusses her physical reaction to the jump scares in scary movies. Ricky regails the gang with a tale of getting kicked out of the theater. April tells a story about sitting next to a breastfeeding mother while watching A Quiet Place . And Alonso hammers home the necessity for keeping your phone off in the movie theater. Plus, this is the last week of the MaxFunDrive, so the Who Shot Ya? friends detail the importance of donating. maximumfun.org/donate . In news, Molly Ringwald has some issues with The Breakfast Club , Zoe Saldana is tired of 'elitists' putting down the Marvel movies, and Margaret Atwood says the 9/11 terrorists were inspired by Star Wars . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling Alonso - Lean on Pete April - Sweet Country Inkoo Kang - The Rider PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Rampage with Danielle Radford . With Inkoo Kang , Alonso Duralde, April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Apr 7, 2018

We got a great episode this week as Ricky, Alonso, and April welcome Birth.Movies.Death and Bleacher Report writer Dave Schilling to the program to discuss Ready Player One . The gang bemoans the overwhelming amount of 80s nostalgia that has taken over pop culture, and how this could be potentially dangerous. Dave stans for the underappreciated Karl Urban film Dredd . They also explore what pop culture world would populate their own personal Oasis. Hint: 'Murder, She Wrote' is a large part of April's virtual reality. Plus, Ricky, Alonso, and April take some time to discuss the MaxFunDrive, which is happening right now! If you'd like to donate to the network and support this show, please contribute at maximumfun.org/donate . In news, Daniel Day Lewis and Lesley Manville have a food fight , Helen Mirren campaigns for a stunt performer Oscar , Bill & Ted 3 is probably happening, and Jared Leto is hitchhiking across America . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Ricky - Coming to America Alonso - My Life as a Zucchini April - The Howling Dave - Dredd and Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom . PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing A Quiet Place with Inkoo Kang. With Dave Schilling , Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 30, 2018

This week we’ve got the hosts of Can I Pet Your Dog -- Renee Colvert and Allegra Ringo -- on the show to share their thoughts about Isle of Dogs , and their favorite furry films of all time. Plus, Renee and Allegra go up against Ricky and April in a battle to see which podcast hosts have a greater knowledge of films starring dogs: CIPYD or WSY? Only one podcast will emerge victorious. If you love dogs, this episode is for you. Ditto if you love movies. And if you love dogs, movies and movies about dogs, you will be thoroughly entertained! In news, Bill Murray and Jeff Goldblum want more dog-friendly movie screenings . Ricky Carmona is available to DJ the upcoming 34th Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival which takes place between April 5th - 19th. And April wants filmmakers to know that Cine+MAS SF is accepting submissions for the San Francisco Latino Film Festival. Danny Trejo tells us about Danny Trejo in a new episode of Funny or Die’s IMDB Me . A PA Planned Parenthood branch thinks we need a Disney princess who’s had an abortion Weekly Movie Recommendations: Alonso - The Death of Stalin Ricky - Nashville April - Unsane Allegra - Night of the Hunter Renee - The Strangers: Prey at Night PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we'll be discussing Ready Player One with Dave Schilling You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 24, 2018

This week we take a look at Love Simon , the film Alonso Duralde and special guest Grace Baldridge want you to see multiple times so studios will continue making coming of age teen films that feature gay romantic leads. Taking a page from the film’s anonymous correspondence between “Jacque” and “Blue”, each of our panelists write their own anonymous notes and we learn some FASCINATING truths. To wit, Neil was with Oprah Winfrey the night Michael Jackson died. Lars McPatchett used to eat butter out of a container with a spoon as a kid. Zippo lettered in three sports in high school, and two of Saint John’s greatest fears are escalators and horses. Think you can figure out who each panelist’s alias is? You’ll have to listen to find out. In news, the Chopping Mall remake won’t feature killer robots. The Justice League franchise is officially the lowest grossing DCEU film There’s a rare cut of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining which contains a previously-deleted scene . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Alonso - Take Me to the River Grace - Kiss Me Ricky - Killing of a Sacred Deer April - I Kill Giants PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! With Alonso Duralde April Wolfe Ricky Carmona Grace Baldridge Next week we'll be discussing Isle of Dogs with Renee Colvert and Allegra Ringo of Can I Pet Your Dog . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 16, 2018

We've got a very special episode this week as Alonso Duralde takes over hosting duties. He's joined by film critic for Tribune News Service and the LA Times, Katie Walsh, Vidiots Executive Director/Board Chair, Maggie Mackay, and our dear friend, producer and film festival programmer, Drea Clark. They break down the much discussed A Wrinkle in Time . They address the blowback the film has received, what they really liked about it, and the revolutionary nature of having a protagonist that is a woman of color. They also discuss kids movies in general and some of their favorites. In fact, a fight nearly breaks out over whether The NeverEnding Story is actually a good movie. PLUS, April Wolfe calls in from South by Southwest to give everyone an update. In news, psychologist Jordan Peterson hates Frozen , Tommy Wiseau auditions for The Joker , production companies start adopting inclusion riders , and the man who stole Frances McDormand's Oscar pleads not guilty . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Alonso - Ramen Heads Drea - No Light and No Land Anywhere Katie - American Honey Maggie - After Hours PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Love, Simon . With Maggie Mackay, Katie Walsh , Drea Clark , and Alonso Duralde . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 10, 2018

This episode marks the return of the "Professional Contrarian" Inkoo Kang to talk about the new dark, action comedy Game Night . Before they get into the discussion of the film, the crew takes time to dissect this year's Oscars. They point out some of the sweeter moments (Greta Gerwig and Laura Dern, James Ivory's shirt) but all agree there's still work to be done. In discussing Game Night they break down the dark comedy genre and reveal some of their favorites. April professes her love for Todd Solondz, Inkoo sees "competent" as high praise, Alonso gives a shout to Pedro Almodovar, and Ricky inadvertently creates a mash up movie - 'One Flew Over the Vampire's Nest.' PLUS, the gang finishes up by copying Game Night and playing a round of CELEBRITY. Weekly Movie Recommendations: April - Zoology Alonso - Prick Up Your Ears Inkoo - Oh Lucy! Ricky - The Gift PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing A Wrinkle In Time with Drea Clark . With Inkoo Kang , Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Mar 2, 2018

We've got an action packed episode this week. Ricky welcomes back his former Wham Bam Pow co-host Rhea Butcher to discuss female protagonists in sci-fi films, the overall theater going experience, and the new psychedelic Natalie Portman joint, Annihilation . The crew also welcomes Academy Award winning Sound Editor Mark Mangini to talk about the use of sound in film, his work on Blade Runner 2049 , and how he got his start working on Hanna-Barbera cartoons. This one is not to be missed! In news, Willem Dafoe lists a bunch of ways his characters have died , you can now stay overnight at Camp Crystal from Friday the 13th , and a Flamin' Hot Cheetos movie is in the works. Weekly Movie Recommendations: April - Mohawk Alonso - All Monsters Attack Rhea - Battle of the Sexes and Only The Brave Ricky - The Ritual PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! Next week we're discussing Game Night with Inkoo Kang . With Rhea Butcher , Mark Mangini , Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 24, 2018

Like the Jetsons meet the Flintstones, we've got a crossover episode! Our friends, film critic Dave White and digital strategist Wynter Mitchell, from fellow Max Fun show, Pop Rocket , join April and Ricky to discuss all things Black Panther . The gang starts by discussing the wonderful attributes of the film itself; from Ryan Coogler formulating a personal Marvel film to the casting and costuming. Then the conversation moves on to the effects this film has had on society and black people everywhere. The crew touches upon the power and importance of seeing themselves represented on screen. Plus, they also discuss who is the hottest character in the film (Dave White took a "poll of the gays" so this is a scientific study). In news, Edward James Olmos returns to directing , SAG-AFTRA ends wigging investigation , and cinematographer Alan Caso makes a plea for diversity . Weekly Movie Recommendations: April - Game Night Dave - The Woman Who Left Wynter - One Dark Night Ricky - Parliament Funkadelic - The Mothership Connection (Live in Houston, TX, 1976) PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! With Dave White , Wynter Mitchell , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 16, 2018

Turn on the air conditioning because it's getting hot in here! The gang is joined, once again, by "kid sister" Drea Clark to talk about 50 Shades Freed . They talk the good, the bad, and the boring of the film. Drea dreams of getting a quote on the 50 Shades Freed DVD cover, April cites some issues that a gynecologist would have with the film, and Alonso points out the enjoyment of watching it as "luxury porn." PLUS the crew has an in depth conversation about the use of sex in cinema. Ricky has some great suggestions because he sure did his homework. Light some candles and turn the lights down low, because you're gonna wanna to set the mood to listen to this episode. In news, Christopher Nolan's kids won't stop calling him "Woodcock" , Ava Duvernay and Mayor Eric Garcetti launch an LA diversity initiative , Doug Jones ( The Shape of Water ) doesn't love that they made a "Fish Man" dildo , and working with Jim Carrey caused makeup artist Kazuhiro Tsuji to go to therapy . Weekly Movie Recommendations: April - The Party Alonso - Double Lover Drea - The Crash Reel Ricky - Y Tu Mamá También , The Dreamers , and Sex and Lucia PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , Drea Clark , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 9, 2018

Things are getting spooky this week as the gang discusses the new Helen Mirren haunted house joint, Winchester . The three hosts all had VERY different theater going experiences; some good, some bad. Alonso stans for the limited time McDonald's burger, the Grand Mac. April recommends a book of poetry. And Ricky gets some Helen Mirren movie recs so he can better praise his "Dame piece." Plus, the crew tries out a new show - "Haunted House Hunters" where Alonso and April pitch haunted houses to the prospective buyer Ricky. Which house of the damned will he choose? In news, Uma Thurman was pressured into driving a stunt car , Guillermo Del Toro is accused of plagiarism , and Jordan Peele was offered the part of 'Poop Emoji.' Weekly Movie Recommendations: April - The Changling and Robyn Schiff's Revolver Alonso - Happy Hour Ricky - Bram Stoker's Dracula PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Feb 2, 2018

We're doing things a little differently this week. Instead of seeing a movie in theaters, we let Ricky pick one. And to the chagrin of many, he chose the Wachowski's three hour long epic, Cloud Atlas . After first complaining about the length, Alonso and April then discuss the merits and aspirations of the polarizing film. And don't worry, they do talk about all the prosthetics and makeup (there are A LOT of fake noses in this movie). Dovetailing with that conversation, the gang discusses the movies they love...but everyone else hates. You may be surprised by the terrible movies these professional film critics like! You'll never guess who likes Dragonball Evolution . In news, Helen Mirren is sad about Star Wars , Richard Roeper buys Twitter followers , LilRel Howery gets an invite to the Oscars , and work has begun on a Passion of the Christ sequel . Weekly Movie Recommendations: April - Slaughterhouse-Five Alonso - Scream 3 Ricky - Prisoners PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 27, 2018

Strike a pose, people. We're talking fashion in film and Daniel Day-Lewis' "final" performance in, Phantom Thread . Regular contributor and friend of the show, Drea Clark, joins the crew as they discuss their personal movie fashion icons. One of April's is Woody Harrelson from White Men Can't Jump , obviously. The gang also plays the Sundance game; Alonso names 3 real Sundance movies and 1 fake title and each person guesses which one is the fake. Hint: Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day is actually a real movie. In this episode you can also hear Alonso quote the Diana Ross film Mahogany when he tells everyone to "Flash that baby grand you call a smile!" Check it out now! In news, The Oscar nominations have been announced , Tom Hardy's rap album is leaked , and Hispanic actors want to protest the Oscars . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Drea - Battle of the Sexes April - Wendy and Lucy Alonso - Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives Ricky - The Last Of The Mohicans PLUS, we just started two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! With Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 20, 2018

This week on Who Shot Ya? , Ira Madison III joins us in studio and shares his thoughts on where Proud Mary went wrong. Plus, the panel looks at some of their favorite female assassins, and they also create the definitive “12 Under 12” list, of the best actors who had yet to reach puberty when they delivered an outstanding performance. ITIDIC Tom Hardy helps homeless puppies Matt Damon promises to shush his mouth Retired actor Daniel Day Lewis enjoys watching Naked & Afraid A not at all unhinged pastor blasts The Shape of Water Some dude has released a De-Feminised version of The Last Jedi The Definitive 12(ish) Under 12 List The baby from American Sniper The toddler from Superman Saoirse Ronan in Atonement Victoire Thivisol in Ponette Sunny Suljic in Killing of a Sacred Deer Noah Jupe and Millicent Simmonds of A Quiet Place Anaïs Reboux of Fat Girl Sean Nelson of Fresh Kirsten Dunst in Interview with a Vampire Pascal Lamorisse from The Red Balloon The kids from Ratcatcher Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver The kids from Magnolia Staff Picks: Ira - A Vampire in Brooklyn April - Ganja and Hess Alonso - The Lair of the White Worm and Gothic Ricky - Jackie Brown Check out our Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! With Ira Madison III , Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at: whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 13, 2018

This week the Who Shot Ya? gang is joined by the one and only Louis Virtel to discuss the new Aaron Sorkin talk-a-thon, Molly's Game . The crew examines the type of character Jessica Chastain always seems to play and how this movie is WAY too long. They delve into some of their favorite gambling films. PLUS, they get a call from critic, Inkoo Kang, in a new segment called You're Wrong! Tune in to hear which opinions of Ricky, Alonso, and April from past episodes were actually wrong! In news, the Golden Globes say "Time's Up," Disney admits to darkening the skin of their extras on Aladdin , Kendrick Lamar is curating the soundtrack for The Black Panther , and Catherine Deneuve and 100 other french women denounce #MeToo. Weekly Movie Recommendations: Louis - Secrets & Lies April - Crank 2: High Voltage Alonso - Paddington 2 Ricky - The Game PLUS, we just put together two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores . Check 'em out! With Louis Virtel , Inkoo Kang , Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jan 5, 2018

This week the gang takes a trip to the near future as they talk about Alexander Payne's newest film Downsizing . Ricky, April, and Alonso tackle the controversy surrounding Hong Chau's depiction of the Vietnamese refugee Ngoc Lan Tran. They also ponder whether they would "downsize," April claims Christoph Waltz as her second husband, and the crew discusses the prolific career of Laura Dern. Plus, each host takes turns designing their own awards show. April has some very interesting stipulations for award show speeches so listen now! In news, 300 women in the film industry say "Time's Up" for sexual harassment, Laura Dern shares some advice she received from Steven Spielberg, the three highest grossing films of 2017 were fronted by women, and MoviePass gets 1 million subscribers Weekly Movie Recommendations: April - Teeth Alonso - Five Came Back Ricky - The X-Files: Fight the Future With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 29, 2017

The end of 2017 has arrived, and the Who Shot Ya? crew has some thoughts about it. The gang is joined by good friend/provocateur Inkoo Kang to discuss the movies that made the biggest impact on them. They discuss which films surprised them, which disappointed them, and which films best represented the year that was 2017. Plus, instead of a normal round of ITIDIC (Is this important? Do I care?) Ricky, Alonso, and April discuss the news stories they DIDN'T care about AND the ones they cared about...but no one else did. If you're looking for fantastic film recommendations, THIS is the episode to listen to because it is chock full of them. Weekly Movie Recommendations: April - 200 Cigarettes Alonso - The Dead Ricky - Brawl In Cell Block 99 With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , Inkoo Kang , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 22, 2017

HO HO HO! Tis the season for a new Star Wars movie! This week the gang is joined by LA Times' Jen Yamato to talk Star Wars: The Last Jedi . The crew covers an array of topics; diversity in casting, Kylo Ren, the force, and of course...Porgs! Plus, it's a very special final installment of Stump Alonso with the one and only Andy Richter calling in to try his best at toppling King Christmas himself. Will he finally stump El Rey De Navidad? Stay tuned! In news, Mira Sorvino is blacklisted , Paul Thomas Anderson uses his friends Netflix account, WGA West is not on board with Disney's purchase of 20th Century, and Gary Oldman smokes a lot of cigars . Weekly Movie Recommendations: April - Morvern Callar Alonso - Desk Set Jen - Nathan For You Season 4 Finale - Finding Frances Ricky - Score: A Film Music Documentary With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , Andy Richter , Jen Yamato , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 15, 2017

If you're seated in the first row, you will get wet. Because we're talking about The Shape of Water . Friend of the show Drea Clark joins the gang as they discuss monsters, sexy amphibian men, and Alonso's sinister alter ego - Alphonso Durante . The crew also plays a rousing game of F, Marry, Kill. And a WARNING to our listeners, they don't hold back. Plus, this is the second to last round of Stump Alonso ; will he retain his throne? In news, Gizmodo releases the list of the most contrarian film critics, female directors are snubbed at the Golden Globes, someone watched Bee Movie 357 times last year, and Saudi Arabia lifts its ban on movie theaters. Weekly Movie Recommendations: April - I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore Alonso - Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone and My Happy Family Drea - Lady Bird Ricky - Nature Boy With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , Drea Clark , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 8, 2017

Oh hai, everyone! In light of the release of The Disaster Artist , this week the gang is talking about bad movies. You know, the movies that are so terrible, but so enjoyable, to watch. And who better to have on the show than bad movie expert and host of The Flop House , Elliott Kalan. The crew discusses their thoughts on The Disaster Artist AND the original masterpiece, The Room . Plus, Elliott opens up about the true beauty of horrible cinema. And, as always, the gang tries their best to Stump Alonso! This time Elliott provides the question, and it is a doozy. Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Dec 1, 2017

Hit the deck! Because the crew is talking about Darkest Hour . John Roderick joins the gang to discuss some of his favorite war movies and his upcoming MaxFun war movie podcast, Friendly Fire . Ricky accidentally creates an offshoot Maximum Fun network called Maximum Cuddle. April pours one out for the demise of LA Weekly. And Alonso is once again put to the test in Stump Alonso . In news, Rashida Jones speaks out about Pixar, fans of Zack Snyder petition , Tiffany Haddish and Barbra Streisand are friends , and Armie Hammer gets digitally "retouched" . Weekly Movie Recommendations: April - The Disaster Artist Alonso - Miss Stevens Ricky - Gimme Danger With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 23, 2017

It's turkey time, people. This week the gang is joined by film programmer and producer Drea Clark to talk about all things Thanksgiving. Ricky and the crew go over some of their favorite Thanksgiving moments in film, as well as what movies to see during the holiday weekend. Ricky calls out Thanksgiving movies for being way too white. Alonso delivers a passionate plea for cranberry sauce. April shares an embarrassing Thanksgiving memory featuring a crotchety aunt. And Drea gives us a peak into her "John Hughes" like adolescence. Plus, as always, everyone tries their best to Stump Alonso . Weekly Movie Recommendations: April - Mudbound Alonso - Call Me By Your Name Ricky - The Breakfast Club Drea - Fruitvale Station With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , Drea Clark , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 17, 2017

On this week's episode the gang is joined by friend-of-the-show, film critic Inkoo Kang, to discuss Martin McDonagh's new film Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri . Heads up: This episode features a provocative and heated debate about the film that pits April and Inkoo against Alonso and Ricky. Inkoo fills everyone in on the new Stephen Soderbergh "Choose Your Own Adventure" film, Mosaic . April challenges the Directors Guild of America to advocate for its female members. And of course, the holiday tradition continues with another installment of Stump Alonso . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 10, 2017

For those about to Ragnarok, we salute you. This week the gang takes on the new Marvel film, Thor: Ragnarok . Ricky is joyous over the return of the McRib to the McDonalds menu. April introduces the world to Rosaura Revueltas in another installment of Forgotten Women of Hollywood . And once again, the gang attempts to overthrow King Christmas himself, Alonso Duralde, in another round of Stump Alonso . In news, Kevin Spacey gets recast , Disney lifts the ban on the LA Times, Dustin Hoffman is accused of sexual assault , and Disney may purchase 20th Century Fox. Weekly Movie Recommendations: April - The Divine Order Alonso - Lady Bird Ricky - I Am Thor With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Nov 3, 2017

This week Ricky, April, and Alonso have a lot to say about the new George Clooney movie, Suburbicon . The gang breaks down the allegations against Kevin Spacey and his history of sexual assault. Plus, November has begun and Alonso cannot contain his Christmas joy. So Ricky and April do their best to test him on his Christmas knowledge in a new segment called, Stump Alonso . In news, director Brett Ratner gets accused of sexual harassment and misconduct by 6 actresses, James Franco directs The Disaster Artist in character , Regal Cinema introduces "demand based pricing" , director James Gunn tries to faciliate peace , and Tiffany Haddish wants everyone to wash their hands . Weekly Movie Recommendations: April - Strange Weather Alonso - A Bad Mom's Christmas Ricky - Out of Sight With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 28, 2017

This week's episode is all about Halloween. The Who Shot Ya? crew is joined by critic Inkoo Kang as they discuss all things scary, spooky, and ghoulish. Alonso talks about his habit of screaming in the movie theater. April shares her love for horror. Plus, the gang hears from The Big Sick's Emily Gordon to talk about the movie scene that scared her the most. And the crew tries their hand at guessing scary movie scores. Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 20, 2017

On this week's episode Ricky, April, and Alonso discuss the "radical normalcy" of Professor Marston and the Wonder Women . Director Marc Meyers calls in to talk about his movie My Friend Dahmer , in a new segment called "The Hot Seat." And, Alonso won't stop saying the name of director Yorgos Lanthimos. In news, John Oliver calls out the Academy's hypocrisy , women everywhere are coming forward with their own stories of sexual assault, and Jordan Peele makes a surprise visit to a college class. Weekly Movie Recommendations: April - BPM Alonso - The Killing of a Sacred Deer Ricky - Spielberg With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 13, 2017

On this week's episode Ricky, April, and Drea talk about the dystopian future of Blade Runner 2049 . Drea discusses the problematic representation of women in the film. Plus, the crew has an in depth conversation on Harvey Weinstein and the greater culture of Hollywood. And April and Drea open up about the many hardships that most women face working in the film industry. In news, the gang talks about Tommy Lee Jones' problems with Jim Carrey, screenwriter James Ivory lamenting the lack of male nudity in Call Me By Your Name , and Gloria Steinem saving the Wonder Woman comic. Weekly Movie Recommendations: Drea - 1). Girl 27 2). Embers April - 1). Night of the Living Dead 2). Jane Alonso - Tamara Drewe Ricky - Gerald's Game With Drea Clark , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Oct 6, 2017

On this week's episode Ricky, Alonso, and April tackle the Tom Cruise, drug-runner film, American Made . Ricky shares his displeasure with the portrayal of Colombians in TV and movies. Plus, April introduces a new segment called Forgotten Women of Hollywood . In this installment she details the career of Greek actress/politician Melina Mercouri. As an additional treat, Alonso creates and sings the theme song for the new segment. In news, the gang discusses Chance The Rapper's movie criticism , Alicia Vikander's thoughts on bridging the Hollywood gender gap, free movies streaming for Hispanic Heritage month, and the confusion with the DC extended universe. Weekly Movie Recommendations: Alonso - Better Watch Out April - Raw Ricky - Edge of Tomorrow With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 29, 2017

On this week's episode, April is out attending Fantastic Fest, but Ricky and Alonso hold it down with special guest comedian Josie Long and film festival programmer Drea Clark. The gang discusses the British spy film, Kingsman: The Golden Circle . Shea Serrano from The Ringer calls in to talk about fight scenes and his new article, "The Killings in the ‘Kingsman’ Church Scene, Ranked by Absurdity." Plus, Ricky, Alonso, and Drea make their cases for the most quintessentially British movie character of all time to the resident Brit, Josie Long. In news, the crew discusses celebrity fundraising efforts for Mexico City and Puerto Rico , the production of the four Avatar sequels, Canadian filmmaker, Shiraz Higgins, wanting to charge white men more at the box office, and Arnold Schwarzenegger dropping by a random gym in Leeds, UK. Weekly Movie Recommendations: Alonso - The Raid 2 Drea - The Protector and Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior Josie - Under the Shadow , A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night , and Berlin Syndrome Ricky - Attack the Block With Alonso Duralde , Drea Clark , Josie Long and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 22, 2017

This week on Who Shot Ya? , Ricky, Alonso, and April talk about the divisive new horror film, mother! . The gang tackles the controversy surrounding the L.A. based movie theater Cinefamily. And, they celebrate the career of the late, great Harry Dean Stanton. Plus, the Who Shot Ya? crew discusses the new Halloween movie, Riz Ahmed's statement at the Emmys, and the Richard Dreyfuss twitter exchange with his son Ben. Weekly Movie Recommendations: Alonso - Brad's Status April - The Third Man Ricky - They Live With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 16, 2017

On this week's show, the panel tackles It and whether or not Pennywise is scary. Ricky Carmona and Alonso Duralde (The Wrap) are joined in-studio with indie producer and LA Film Fest programmer Drea Clark. April Wolfe calls in from Canada to tell us about her favorite films from the Toronto International Film Festival so far. And even though we're only in September, she's already got an Oscar prediction. Plus, Ricky, Alonso and Drea draft their favorite misfits from movies set in the1980s to each form a Loser's Club of their own. Weekly Movie Recommendations: Alonso - Strong Island Drea - How to Steal a Million Ricky - Dog Day Afternoon With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe and Ricky Carmona . Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 9, 2017

In the premiere episode of Who Shot Ya? , Ricky Carmona, Alonso Duralde (The Wrap), and April Wolfe (LA Weekly) take a call from former Daily Show correspondent Jason Jones, on set in Calgary taping season four of his TBS show The Detour . He tells the panel how insane Canada's obsession with hockey is, why their skating rinks cannot be bought, and what hockey films he ranks as the best that were ever made. In addition, the panel will compare Goon with the new sequel, Goon: The Last of the Enforcers . Weekly Movie Recommendations: Alonso - Marwencol April - Buster's Mal Heart Ricky - A Man Called Ove With Alonso Duralde , April Wolfe , and Ricky Carmona . Guest: Jason Jones can be found starring in The Detour . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sep 6, 2017

Our debut episode of Who Shot Ya? drops this Friday! Make sure to subscribe if you haven't yet. In the premiere episode, Ricky, Alonso (The Wrap), and April (LA Weekly) take a call from former Daily Show correspondent Jason Jones, on set in Calgary taping season four of his TBS show The Detour. He tells the panel how insane Canada's obsession with hockey is, why their skating rinks are so revered, and what hockey films he ranks as the five all-time best that were ever made. In addition, the panel will compare Goon with the new sequel, Goon: The Last of the Enforcers. This is just a little taste of what you'll hear if you tune in for Who Shot Ya? this Friday, September 8th. Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Aug 31, 2017

Some important news for Wham Bam Pow fans. Ricky Carmona is starting a brand new movie podcast called Who Shot Ya? Each week he'll be joined by critics Alonso Duralde (The Wrap) and April Wolfe (LA Weekly) for a fast, funny flight through film. Who Shot Ya? is news, reviews and in-depth insight, beamed directly into your ears every week. It's a movie podcast that isn't just a bunch of straight white dudes. If you're subscribed to Wham Bam Pow, you are already subscribed to Who Shot Ya? So take a listen to Maximum Fun's newest movie podcast, Who Shot Ya? dropping Friday, September 8th. Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher