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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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01:03:01

Episode 253: 'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' with...

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2022/07/08

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 GoodAlonso - Irv’s Burgers is backDrea - THE MIRROR GAME at Woods Hole Film FestBeandrea - Atsuko OkatsukoIfy - Drea thirst trapITIDICTeens are Dressing Up to See Minions: the Rise of

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01:08:59

Episode 252: ‘Elvis’ with Maria Lewis

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2022/07/01

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 GoodAlonso – Only Murders in the Building Season 2Drea - Vegas, baby! (kinda)Maria - Reebok Alien Stompers High-Tops Ify - Being a part of the Universal Studio TourITIDICTheater Box Office Makes a Summer ComebackCAA Has Acquired ICM for $750 millionNatalie Portman Worked

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01:02:11

Episode 251: ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ with Steven...

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2022/06/24

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 GoodAlonso – European cookiesDrea - eyebrow serumSteven - stuffed snake Ify - high-school era

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00:57:38

Episode 250: 'C.R.A.Z.Y.' with Guy Branum

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2022/06/17

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 GoodAlonso - January 6th

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01:03:34

Episode 249: ‘Fire Island’ with Parvesh Cheena

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2022/06/10

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 MentionsAlonso - Ms. MarvelDrea - mending clothesParvesh - using your professional toolsIfy - MaxFunCon 2022ITIDICNeve Campbell Will Not Return for

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01:06:05

Episode 248: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ with Amy Nicholson

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2022/06/03

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 GoodAlonso - Ben & Jerry’s Mint Chocolate Chance ice creamDrea - VotingAmy - LA County Fair/Kool-Aid Fried Chicken

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01:01:41

Episode 247: ‘Petite Maman’ with Pamela Ribon

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2022/05/27

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 GoodAlonso: New seasons of MST3K and Kids in the HallDrea: Decaf Chocolate Hazelnut

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00:59:47

Episode 246: 'On the Count of Three' is a Tonal...

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2022/05/20

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 GoodAlonso - LGBTQ Media Elite Status: Bros trailerDrea - HeartstopperCarlos - Worst Roommate EverIfy - trip to Europe!ITIDICZack

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01:02:34

Episode 245: 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of...

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2022/05/13

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 DoctorRiley: The new Simple FavorAlonso: The new season of The Circle ITIDIC:Dirty Dancing Sequel in the works at LionsgateRedbox acquired by Chicken Soup for the Soul EntertainmentJames Cromwell glues himself to a Starbucks counter

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00:59:53

Episode 244: 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive...

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2022/05/06

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/joinNicolas 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

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01:07:47

Episode 243: 'The Batman' with Glen Weldon

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2022/04/29

Become a MaxFun supporter or boost/upgrade your membership! maximumfun.org/joinMatt 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 GoodAlonso: shelled pistachiosDrea: Life in Looks on YouTubeGlen: First time/long time! & Star Trek: Strange New WorldsIfy: Apex Legends - Newcastle!ITIDICJustin Lin

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01:01:29

Episode 242: ‘Memoria’ Sounds Different, with Justin...

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2022/04/22

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 GoodAlonso: A banner week at the Hallmark channelDrea: “Double jury week” and SIFFJustin: Writing about Petite Maman (in clean

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01:03:00

Episode 241: 'Aline' with Kyle Buchanan

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2022/04/15

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

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01:02:12

Episode 240: Everything ‘Everything Everywhere All At...

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2022/04/08

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 - RothanielDrea - Returning to the dentistIfy - Returning to the theater (w/ a big

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01:00:55

Episode 239: 'Titane' Goes Bananas

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2022/04/01

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 seasoningDrea: Stitches out!Ify: n/naka anniversary dinnerTod: Playing basketball with budsITIDICOscars Thoughts…Sounds like there are plans for a Sonic Cinematic UniverseStaff

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01:03:26

Episode 238: ‘Drive My Car’ and the Return of Inkoo Kang

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2022/03/25

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 sanityDrea: Pep talks from kindergarteners (707-998-8410)Inkoo: Birria tacosIfy: Masala chai concentrate from Kumquat, Fly by Jing Sichuan Chili CrispITIDICWest Side Story’s Rachel Zegler Wasn’t Invited to the OscarsDaniel Radcliffe Isn’t Interested in Going Back to

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01:05:41

Episode 237: ‘West Side Story’ with Brandon Collins

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2022/03/18

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 savingsDrea: kitchen updateBrandon: SXSWITIDIC:New MPA Report Says Digital Box Office Revenue Was 3x Theatrical in 2021Theaters are playing 2014 Ukrainian

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01:04:08

Episode 236: ‘After Yang’ Is Existential Solar Punk

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2022/03/11

>_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 napDrea: MilanoteNancy: an uptick in Asian American filmIfy: 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

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01:07:25

Episode 235: Baby, It's 'A Madea Homecoming' with...

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2022/03/04

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 ChromeDrea: A new carTre'vell: ABC's

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01:04:12

Episode 234: A Double Dose of Van Peebles with...

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2022/02/25

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:

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