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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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00:54:44

‘Tigertail’ and Contentious Film Recommendations

Maximum Film! ·

2020/04/17

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

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00:57:07

'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' with 'Call Your...

Maximum Film! ·

2020/04/10

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

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00:54:00

'Crip Camp' and "This Is Your Movie Life" with...

Maximum Film! ·

2020/04/03

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

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00:49:45

‘The Hunt’ and the Return of the Buff Black Nerd

Maximum Film! ·

2020/03/27

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

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00:48:41

RETRO REWIND! ‘Dr. Strangelove’ with Director Barry...

Maximum Film! ·

2020/03/20

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

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00:55:20

The Last Word on ‘First Cow’ with Lucé Tomlin-Brenner

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2020/03/13

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 AdolescenceJoelle – Self

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00:55:20

‘The Invisible Man’ with Moujan Zolfaghari of...

Maximum Film! ·

2020/03/06

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,

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00:56:24

RETRO REWIND! ‘Joe Versus the Volcano’

Maximum Film! ·

2020/02/28

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 NothingDrea – Pump Up the VolumeJoelle – MiseryWith Drea Clark, Alonso

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00:55:42

Portrait of a Drea on Fire

Maximum Film! ·

2020/02/21

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

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00:55:31

‘Birds of Prey’ with ‘Shadow of the Batgirl’ Writer...

Maximum Film! ·

2020/02/14

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

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00:51:27

‘The Rhythm Section’ and Ify’s Review of the ‘F9’...

Maximum Film! ·

2020/02/07

“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

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00:54:51

‘Dolemite Is My Name’ with The One and Only Ricky...

Maximum Film! ·

2020/01/31

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, Twitter, Facebook, or

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00:55:33

‘Dolittle’ and the Best/Worst Flops with Jordan...

Maximum Film! ·

2020/01/24

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:

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00:56:49

‘1917’ and Other Long Takes with Director and...

Maximum Film! ·

2020/01/17

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

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00:53:24

‘Parasite’ and Our Unwanted American Remake

Maximum Film! ·

2020/01/10

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

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00:54:29

‘Marriage Story’ and the Most Memorable On-Screen...

Maximum Film! ·

2020/01/03

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

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00:52:06

End of the Year Special!

Maximum Film! ·

2019/12/27

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

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00:57:19

X-Mas Bonanza! 'Scrooged' and Alonso's 'Top 5...

Maximum Film! ·

2019/12/20

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

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00:58:28

‘Queen & Slim’ and a Chat with April Wolfe About...

Maximum Film! ·

2019/12/13

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,

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00:53:51

‘Knives Out’ and the Return of Inkoo Kang

Maximum Film! ·

2019/12/06

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

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