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00:55:24

‘Bad Hair’ with Inkoo Kang

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2020/11/06

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

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01:00:06

The Halloweenies vs. The Horror Freaks: ‘The Witches’...

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2020/10/30

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

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01:00:25

‘Kajillionaire’ with TV Writer and ‘Dummy’ Creator...

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2020/10/23

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

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00:55:14

“White Man With a Black Woman’s Butt” and ‘The...

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2020/10/16

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

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00:55:32

The Boys Are Back to Banter ‘Bout ‘The Boys in the Band’

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2020/10/09

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

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00:53:03

‘Enola Holmes’ and How to Watch Depressing Movies

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2020/10/02

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

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00:55:12

‘Lingua Franca’ with Myq Kaplan

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2020/09/25

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

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00:56:09

‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ with the Incomparable...

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2020/09/18

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

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00:58:02

‘Mulan’ with Nancy Wang Yuen

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2020/09/11

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

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00:58:39

‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ with Cody Ziglar

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2020/09/04

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

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00:54:15

‘Before Midnight’ with Director Richard Linklater

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2020/08/28

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

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00:55:54

‘Before Sunset’ and Its Video Game Adaptation with...

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2020/08/21

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

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00:54:23

‘Before Sunrise’ with Michelle Biloon

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2020/08/14

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

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00:58:12

‘Ghost’ with Nicole Byer

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2020/08/07

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

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01:02:40

‘Adventures in Babysitting’ with Paul Scheer

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2020/07/31

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

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00:53:51

The 25th Anniversary of ‘Clueless’ with Erinn Hayes

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2020/07/24

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

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01:02:58

‘The Old Guard’ with The Old Gang

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2020/07/17

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,

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00:54:31

‘Hamilton’ and Film Industry Reparations

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2020/07/10

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 – BlindspottingDrea – Palm SpringsAlonso – Mucho Mucho AmorWith Ify Nwadiwe, Drea

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00:54:11

‘Gremlins 2: The New Batch’ with Leonard Maltin

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2020/07/03

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,

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00:55:57

‘Da 5 Bloods’ with Da 3 WSY Hosts and Demi Adejuyigbe

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2020/06/26

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

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