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01:06:13

Episode 323: 'Priscilla' with Casey O'Brien

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2023/11/10

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 GoodAlonso - SiriusXM Holiday ChannelsDrea - Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney BoylanCasey - Minnesota’s frozen pizza sceneIfy - snow season and new, dumb kittenITIDICScarlett Johansson Sues AI App Using

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01:00:29

Episode 322: 'The Persian Version' with Artemis Pebdani

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2023/11/03

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 GoodDrea - Q&A Moderation SeasonArtemis - Celebrating HalloweenAlonso - Matt Singer’s Opposable ThumbsITIDICSome Theaters Went Rogue and Added an Intermission to

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01:07:52

Episode 321: 'Killers of the Flower Moon' & Its...

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2023/10/27

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 GoodAlonso - Herr’s “Flavored by Philly” line of chipsDrea -

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00:53:17

Episode 320: 'Anatomy of a Fall' is NOT Relationship...

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2023/10/20

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 GoodAlonso - New American terminal at DFWDrea - Maria Lewis’s latest book, The Graveyard ShiftIfy - quick trip to perform in NYCITIDICOver 2000 Producers Have Signed a Petition Asking to Drop the final “P” from “AMPTP”The Eras Movie Has Been Released Into

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01:02:12

Episode 319: 'Dicks: The Musical' with Drew Droege

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2023/10/13

When a UCB show (called Fucking Identical Twins) 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 GoodAlonso - Phaidon’s The Christmas BookDrea - NailtiquesDrew - Bret Easton Ellis, The ShardsIfy - spooky season, Hop WaterITIDICJohn Woo’s Upcoming Silent Night Might Represent a Dialogue-Free Movie

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01:06:09

Episode 318: 'Flora and Son' with Siobhan Fallon Hogan

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2023/10/06

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 GoodAlonso - Bing and Billie and Frank and Ella and Judy and Barbra by Dan CallahanDrea - extra large green seedless grapesSiobhan - going out to dinnerIfy - WGA Strike ending/Bob’s Big BoyITIDICSAG-AFTRA and Studios Meet to Negotiate this weekOutfest Has Been

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00:59:30

Episode 317: 'A Haunting in Venice' with Gillian Walters

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2023/09/29

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 PhrasesGillian - Morro Bay’s seaweed-wrapped sea ottersDrea - Free COVID tests are backITIDICWGA and Studios Reach a Tentative

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01:05:16

Episode 316: 'Cassandro' Changes the Rules

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2023/09/22

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 GoodAlonso - Ava DuVernay’s “Lights, Caramel, Action”Drea - “Body’s choice” weekend in Palm SpringsIfy - Talking Heads Q&AITIDICThe Union Solidarity Coalition Put on a Quirky Auction to Support Film Crew WorkersA Wave of Latino

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01:04:10

Episode 315: 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the...

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2023/09/15

What’s GoodAlonso - the existence of Hallmark’s Notes of AutumnDrea - library card sign up monthKahea - night walks/Rick Rubin’s bookIfy - football stuff, The Challenge, new paints for tiny boys…and oh, BeyonceITIDICOver 200 Filmmakers and Actors Signed a Letter Asking TIFF to Drop RBC SponsorNB: This story was updated after recording with even more actors signing on- Kahea mentions Yea! ImpactThe Writers Guild Says It’s Open to Making Deals with Individual StudiosScarecrow Video Launches Updated

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01:09:28

Episode 314: 'Bottoms' with Julie Goldman and Brandy...

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2023/09/08

What’s GoodAlonso - Bellota BellotaDrea - Romantic Comedy by Curtis SittenfeldBrandy - Video Patreon FeedJulie - new kitten (getting his nails trimmed)Ify - weekend trip, painting tiny boysITIDICTaylor Swift’s Studio-Free Surprise Concert FilmAlonso is Back From Venice! Festival Recap in a strange year…Staff PicksDrea - You Are So Not Invited to My Bat MitzvahAlonso - Strange WorldBrandy - ProofJulie - Nacho LibreIfy - Harlan County USADumb Gay PodcastLeave a message for the Hotline!With:Ify

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01:06:59

Episode 313: 'Blue Beetle' with Carlos Aguilar

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2023/09/01

What’s GoodAlonso - Ben & Jerry’s Gimme S’more Drea - Inkoo Kang’s Newsletter, This Was CoolCarlos - Return to the dry heat of LAIfy - Aunts in town and cookingITIDICDUNE 2 Pushed to 2024Los Angeles Is Having an Art House Moment8.5 Million People Went to Theaters on National Cinema DayCarlos’s LA Times Piece about Blue Beetle’s cultural referencesStaff PicksDrea - Our Father the DevilCarlos - King CoalAlonso - PassagesIfy - Deep CoverThanks to our sponsor, Factor Meals!Go to

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00:56:26

Episode 312: We Don't Think 'Mutt' is an Asshole

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2023/08/25

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 GoodAlonso - Billy Bragg, Rich Men Earning North of a MillionDrea - Family vacation

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00:58:00

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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