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Maximum Film!

A movie podcast that isn"t just a bunch of straight white dudes. Comedian Kevin Avery is joined by film producer Drea Clark and film critic Alonso Duralde for a fast, funny, flight through film. Maximum Film! is news, reviews and in-depth insight, beamed directly into your ears every week.

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Episode 311: 'Red, White & Royal Blue' with Traci Thomas

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2023/08/18

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 GoodAlonso - Keith Haring: Art is For Everybody at The Broad Traci - Trader Joe’s Root Beer Float Bars Ify - Public Libraries ITIDICTwo LGBTQ films were slapped with R and NC-17 ratings. Critics say queer sex scenes are treated

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01:05:56

Episode 310: 'Oppenheimer' with Tom Lum

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2023/08/11

We’re finally completing our Barbenheimer review experience by talking about Oppenheimer with the lovely Tom Lum of Let’s Learn Everything! What’s GoodAlonso - Only Murders In The Building (Season 3)Drea - Midwest Vacay Tom - Carly Rae Jepsen Ify - Dr. Pepper Strawberries and Cream Strawberry Soda ITIDICAn AI Program Imagined Barbies From Around the World and Wouldn’t You Know It, They Turned Out Super RacistSAG-AFTRA, WGA Strikes Are Trying To Topple A Broken IndustryHollywood Food Insecurity

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00:59:29

Episode 309: 'They Cloned Tyrone' with Video Dave

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2023/08/04

What’s GoodAlonso - Heartstoppers S2Dave - Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American GladiatorsIfy - Diablo 4: Season of the MalignantITIDICRemembering Paul ReubensBradley Cooper is Skipping the Venice Premiere of MAESTRO in SAG-AFTRA SolidarityStunt Performers and Actors Working to End “Paintdowns” and “Wiggings” Post-StrikeStaff PicksDave - Fresh (1994)Alonso - I Am SomebodyIfy - NimonaVideo Dave’s new album ArticulatedTexTilesWith:Ify NwadiweAlonso DuraldeVideo DaveProduced by Marissa

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01:07:54

Episode 308: 'Barbie' with Maria Lewis

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2023/07/28

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 GoodAlonso - Sydney’s omeletDrea - Who shat on the floor at my wedding?Maria - Oppenheimer and the Barbenheimer vibesIfy - poolITIDICBarbie Sets Record Best Opening for a Female DirectorSome Independent Films Were Given the Go-Ahead by SAG-AFTRAStaff PicksAlonso - The

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01:02:59

Episode 307: 'Theater Camp' with Kyle Turner

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2023/07/21

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 GoodAlonso: Rowenta Turbo Silence Extreme Plus Table FanDrea: TooGoodToGoKyle: National

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01:00:52

Episode 306: 'Joy Ride' with Jenny Yang

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2023/07/14

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 GoodAlonso - The Bear Ep. 206Drea - The cookies of 2023Jenny - Being backIfy - RTX, BBQITIDICGQ Editor Who Axed an Anti-Zaslav Story Is Producing Movie for Warner Bros.The Coen Brothers are Getting Back

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01:05:04

Episode 305: 'RocketMan' (1997) with Hal Lublin

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2023/07/07

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 GoodAlonso - BlueSkyDrea - King Size Comforter for a Queen (of the Midwest) BedHal - Ordering groceries onlineIfy -

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01:03:03

Episode 304: 'Past Lives' with Inkoo Kang

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2023/06/30

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 GoodDrea - Heritage Store Rose Water and Glycerin SprayInkoo - Literary scammersAlonso - Jeni’s x Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tarts, Jeni’s Brown Butter Almond BrittleITIDICWhat’s Happening with Turner Classic Movies?Some

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01:05:04

Episode 303: 'Asteroid City' with Darren Franich

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2023/06/23

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 GoodAlonso - Lingvano ASL courseDrea - StrawberriesDarren - Fake Rick Dalton Coverage on The Video ArchivesIfy - Juneteenth

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01:08:31

Episode 302: 'A Star is Born' (1954) with Manuel...

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2023/06/16

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 GoodAlonso - Hi Honey, I’m Homo by Matt BaumDrea - Bentonville Film Festival and the premiere of A View of the World from

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01:00:50

Episode 301: 'Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse'...

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2023/06/09

What’s Good?Drea - Be My EyesBrandon - Metro Boomin & Coi Leray, “Self Love”Ify - Kickstarter for GOTH Media Presents: Old RushITIDICThe Directors Guild Reached a Tentative Deal with Studios Last Weekend Studio Ghibli Will Release Miyazaki's Last Film with No Trailer or PromosDwayne Johnson is Coming Back to Fast Franchise, Possibly Without Vin Diesel?Staff PicksDrea - The Angry Black Girl and Her MonsterBrandon - Flamin HotIfy - Spider-Man (2002)Brandon’s Drunk Black History Brunch Show, Bell House

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01:17:00

Episode 300: '300' with Ricky Carmona & April Wolfe!

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2023/06/02

“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 GoodAlonso - Kyle Turner, The Queer Film GuideDrea - The Cloud Appreciation SocietyRicky

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01:12:37

Episode 299: 'Fast X' with Myq Kaplan

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2023/05/26

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 GoodAlonso - Guinevere Turner, When the World Didn’t EndDrea - Emo

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00:59:17

Episode 298: 'The Mother' with Mallory O'Meara

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2023/05/19

Tell us why you love us at maximumfun.org/hotline!What’s Good?Alonso - We See Each Other by Tre’vell AndersonDrea - Slip on RokuMallory - new personal record on bench liftingIfy - BlueSky honeymoon phaseITIDICCannes Bans Protests Near Festival CenterPure Flix to Merge with Great American MediaJanus Films and Criterion are Partnering to Present “Janus Contemporaries”Hall of ExcellenceAlonso - Tyler Hynes [The “Real Moms Know” Candidate]Mallory - Jamie Lee Curtis (True Lies) [The “Voight-Kampff Test”

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01:09:02

Episode 297: 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.'...

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2023/05/12

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 GoodDrea - A View of the World

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01:04:27

Episode 296: 'Suzume' with Karen Han

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2023/05/05

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 GoodAlonso - Dave White saving the day on Deck the HallmarkDrea - Drag Isn’t Dangerous telethonKaren - Collective action and worker solidarityIfy - Alhambra CostcoITIDICEva Green Wins Her

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01:00:59

Episode 295: 'Little Richard: I Am Everything' with...

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2023/04/28

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

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01:12:39

Episode 294: 'Air' with Josh Gondelman

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2023/04/21

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 GoodAlonso - new 1776 productionDrea - virtual CoachellaJosh - Yellowjackets S2Ify - Alice in BorderlandITIDICLuminate's Diversity Progress ReportWGA Members

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01:10:53

Episode 293: 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among...

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2023/04/14

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 GoodAlonso: Starburst Jelly BeansDrea: Leguizamo Does AmericaRiley: Kindle reading streakIfy: Japanese convenience storesITIDICJack Black thinks Pedro Pascal Should Play WarioWe now have some details on the many new Star Wars movies in the worksTimothee Chalamet Will Do His Own

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00:53:35

Episode 292: 'Rye Lane' with Aramide Tinubu

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2023/04/07

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 GoodDrea - inspiring a listener to volunteer at a film festivalAramide - tuna melt and new perfumesAlonso -

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