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We’ve got the fabulous Parvesh Cheena here, once again on the gaysian movie beat! This time around, it’s Andrew Ahn’s THE WEDDING BANQUET, which reimagines and modernizes the core story of a nearly unseeable 1993 Ang Lee film (maybe try your local library?). It’s a complicated relationship comedy between two queer couples, and two of their matriarchs.  Plus, we choose which classic films we’d like to see get a queer remake (besides all of them).What’s GoodAlonso - TCM FestivalDrea - Drag Race finale, TV as a group activityParvesh - More Drag RaceIfy - Temptation Island (see also: Montoya Por Favor)ITIDICSINNERS is the first horror movie to receive an ‘A’ Cinema ScoreWicked’s VOD “Bonus Features” Are Getting Tons of PlaysStaff PicksDrea - The Half of ItAlonso - Art for EverybodyParv - A Nice Indian BoyIfy - Crouching Tiger Hidden DragonSee Parvesh in Trauma Play at IAMA Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Our own Mr. January, Kevin Avery, joins the crew IRL (!!!) for an episode all about one of Ify’s favorite movies, The Big Lebowski. With a foursome made up of half long-time Little Lebowskis and half newcomers to the film, we’re tackling a much-memorized Coen Classic with fresh(ish) eyes. Plus, some Very Big Show News and a rundown of movies we can’t shut up about.This in-studio episode happened because of members who supported Maximum Film! In the latest MaxFunDrive. Check out the video version of the episode on MaxFun’s YouTube page!What’s GoodAlonso - Right-on pudding (Petit Pot)Drea - Davy Mayer’s alder win in Madison, WIKevin - The Traitors UKIfy - Latex jumpsuitITIDICOscars Add a Category Honoring Stunts for 2027Meta and Blumhouse Are Bringing a Second Screen Experience to CinemasCinema Dedicated to LGBTQ+ Films Opens in LondonStaff PicksIfy - The AmateurAlonso - A Minecraft MovieKevin - Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part OneDrea - Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write A

Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and a Great Dane named Bing star alongside a lot of terrific character actors in this adaptation of the 2018 National Book Award-winning novel by Sigrid Nunez. Is it your run of the mill pet movie, or something more? While we’re (topically) in New York City, we thought we’d collect some nominees for the Hall of Excellence!What’s GoodAlonso - Michael G. Lee’s biography of Randy Shilts, When the Band Played OnDrea - Miss Eggy’s live television momentIfy - Wayfair delivery journeyITIDICYoung Moviegoers Are Making a Ruckus at Minecraft Movie ScreeningsTangled Live-Action Remake Gets Put on PauseA New Arthouse Cinema is Opening in ManhattanHall of ExcellenceInto the Spiderverse (possibly any Spiderman)Sweet Smell of SuccessDo the Right ThingStaff PicksDrea - A NICE INDIAN BOYAlonso - PLAY IT AS IT LAYSIfy - MARLEY AND ME Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Cate Blanchett, her wardrobe, Michael Fassbender, Rege-Jean Page, that house, Pierce Brosnan…there are so many nice things to look at in Steven Soderbergh’s new spy thriller, in theaters and already out on streaming now. The caper moves along, but does it move us? Find out with film critic and writer Kristen Lopez. Then we name some of our favorite movie marriages.What’s Good?Alonso - A stunt in the senate, finallyDrea - uptick in black cat adoption (thanks, Flow)Kristen - Finishing Women in Love for her forthcoming bookIfy - Catsitting for Gotrek and FelixITIDICSundance Moving to Boulder!Studios Making Money From Fake AI Trailers on YouTubeStaff PicksAlonso - An Unfinished FilmDrea - The Ballad of Wallis IslandKristen - The Goodbye GirlIfy - Léon: The Professional Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

It's the end of the MaxFunDrive! Support this show directly (and any others on the network, if you wish!) at MaximumFun.org/joinWe're covering a movie that started out as a noteworthy Sundance debut from director Elijah Bynum, but later became noteable for much less fun reasons. While we attempt to separate art from artist -- in this case, star Jonathan Majors -- the film's intensity and dark subject matter don't make that a simple task. We've got writer and comedian David Gborie with us to assist. Then, we go through some of the non-horror movies that most freaked us out.What’s GoodAlonso - Luke Macfarlane’s Home Is Where the Heart IsDrea - Nature videos for cats as backgroundDavid - PM Dawn Radio while cyclingIfy - Buff dude’s morning routine video (and comments)ITIDIC‘Coyote vs. Acme’ May Be Rescued from WB Purgatory After AllHollywood Director Charged with Defrauding Netflix for $11mEmerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Being Shot in VistavisionStaff PicksDrea - Teddy BearAlonso - On Becoming a Guinea Fow

For way, way, way more Bonus Content, become a member! All you have to do is go to MaxiumumFun.org/join. Your membership money goes straight to the creators of the podcasts you love!With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Stuart Wellington (of The Flop House). MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.--Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Now's the time to join us and help us keep the show rolling: maximumfun.org/join!Is an "American" Bong Joon-ho movie a different beast than a "Korean" Bong Joon-ho movie? We have friend of the show. #1 Drea fan, and New Yorker TV critic Inkoo Kang with us to consider the possibilities. Then we pitch a few more movies that could benefit from Mickey 17's "multiples" treatment.What's Good?Alonso - Frozen puff pastryInkoo - end-of-winter coziness appreciationDrea - Lee Meridith’s ZineITIDICUtah’s Hopes Of Keeping Sundance Threatened By Anti-Pride Flag BillSAG-AFTRA Reaffirms Commitment to DiversityStaff PicksInkoo - KluteAlonso - Mickey OneDrea - Bob Trevino Likes ItInkoo freaks should head to inkoo.substack.com! MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.--Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.--Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

We’re commemorating the 25th anniversary of the time director Mary Harron and co-writer Guinevere Turner adapted AMERICAN PSYCHO for the screen and tossed in an extra dose of feminist rage and humor, with the help of Christian Bale and a stunning cast of your favorite character actors. With Stuart Wellington of The Flop House! Then, we’ll work together to try and name the top 10 domestic box office movies of 2000.What’s GoodAlonso - “a strong name” at Gusto BreadDrea - Farmacy’s The Honey GrailStuart - Triangle Agency RulebookIfy -  JoCo CruiseITIDIC“IRL Movie Club” Encourages Cinema-going & Conversation‘Hundreds of Beavers’ Crosses $1 Million at the Box OfficeAppleTV+ Turned Down Offers to Release Killers of the Flower Moon on BlurayStaff PicksAlonso - Charlie SaysDrea - EephusStuart - Blue SteelIfy - The Perfect StormStuart’s Twitch MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.--Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Faceboo

Sylvester Stewart, aka Sly Stone, aka the driving force behind Sly and the Family Stone, makes a complex subject for Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s latest documentary, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius). Music and pop culture writer/professor (and one time co-host of MaxFun alumna podcast Heat Rocks) Oliver Wang is with us to take a closer look. Then we'll give Questlove some (probably unneeded, but good!) ideas for his next doc.What’s GoodDrea - painting You Tube channelsOliver - The Altons, Heartache in Room 14Alonso - Woodworking by Emily St. JamesITIDICOscars 2025 WinnersSean Baker’s acceptance speech (re: theatrical experience)CinemaStream parody adMany DVDs from Warner Bros No Longer WorkMore about the InterrotronStaff PicksDrea - Searching for Sugar ManOliver - The Karate KidAlonso - Grand Theft HamletOliver’s Upcoming Exhibit: Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa

Finally, years after taking the reins from Steve Rogers, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson finally gets his turn on the big screen. And he’s being asking to work with an impulsive, angry president with a history of abuse of power. Sounds like some juicy fodder, right? Right, Disney’s Marvel?? Austin Taylor from Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries joins us to unpack what’s going on. Then, we name some favorite “fun” movies that have something important to say.What’s Good?Alonso - Rachel Maddow chastising MSNBC over Joy ReidDrea - Jane Fonda’s SAG Life Achievement Acceptance SpeechAustin - Beating strangers at Magic (the Gathering)Ify - Timothee’s SAG speechITIDICSpirit Awards Recap!Amazon Now Has Creative Control of James Bond FranchiseNicole Kidman has worked with 19 Female Directors in the past 8 yearsStaff PicksAlonso - The Spook Who Sat By the DoorDrea - Soundtrack to a Coup D’EtatAustin - Princess MononokeIfy - Air Force One Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy Nwa

Could there be a tougher act to follow than Paddington 2? With a new director, a new Mrs. Brown, and a new continent to explore, we’ll see if this bear is able to reach his former heights. We’re joined by writer and film critic Abby Olcese, whose new book is called Films for All Seasons.What’s GoodAlonso - 25th anniversary of Coyote Ugly (and the fire benefit screening of it)Drea - hair brushingAbby - cat cuddles and True/False Film FestIfy - Minnesota tripITIDICAwards Season in Full Swing, with BAFTAs, WGA Awards, and HMU Awards all Last WeekendDisney+ Rewording, Shortening Its Content Warnings on Old FilmsNEON Still Sends Out a Coveted DVD Box Set of ScreenersWKUK sketch referenced (totally legally)Hall of Excellence NomineesDrea: LoganAlonso: GoldfingerAbby: Die Hard With a VengeanceIfy: Toy Story 3Staff PicksAlonso: …Coyote UglyDrea: JazzyAbby: Universal LanguageIfy: Flow Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer La

It's the latest star turn for former Ify Nwadiwe co-star Timothée Chalamet! We're joined by musician and educator Enrique Chi (of the appropriately-named band Making Movies) with us to share notes on the Bob Dylan origin story that isn't really an origin story at all. Then we'll have fun pitching our own ideas for musical biopics.What’s GoodAlonso - Erotic Vagrancy by Roger LewisDrea - 5Calls.orgEnrique - arts as public healthIfy - youngest brother’s bachelor weekendThe Super Bowl was on…Tubi (and here was Tubi’s ad)Prince’s Estate Has Blocked the Release of a New DocumentaryPharrell and Gondry Musical Scrapped“The Prince We Never Knew” (Sasha Weiss’s NYT article)Staff PicksAlonso - I’m Not ThereDrea - SuzeEnrique - QuincyIfy - SelenaCheck out Enrique’s band, Making Movies Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

From a fun little Cannes oddity to an Oscar mega-nominee…and (ahem) beyond, EMILIA PÉREZ has had quite the journey. It’s also made the journey into the eyeballs of our three hosts and their esteemed guest, writer (of essays, books, TV, and now a novel!) Emily St. James. Everyone lived to tell the tale, but not in song…but don’t worry, we have musical content in the form of a movie quiz about movie musicals that sound unmakeable.What’s GoodAlonso - weekly Christmas cookie trialsDrea - Bookshop.org now has e-books (Preorder Woodworking by Emily St. James!)Emily - Woodworking :: Sabrina CarpenterIfy - Being back!B.J. Colangelo’s Slashfilm article (referenced by Ify)Staff PicksAlonso - I’m Still HereDrea - CompanionEmily - You Are Not MeIfy - Johanne SacrebleuPodcast Like It’s the 2000s Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

THE BRUTALIST has been catching accolades, awards noms, and headlines. But who is László Tóth? What's the deal with Brutalism? And is any movie worth 215 minutes of your life? These answers and more, with Kendra Gaylord, architecture YouTuber and host of Someone Lived Here. Plus, Oscars chat, and we talk about the movie houses we'd most like to move into.What's Good?Alonso - the rise of the repertory screeningDrea - secret safeword partyKendra - USPS announces Goodnight Moon stampsMarissa - cinephile babysitting friend WillKevin - Lego therapyJohn Lautner’s Garcia HouseBOOM!’s Villa GoforthKendra’s Witch House VideoStaff PicksDrea - The New BauhausAlonso - ColumbusKevin -  The Court JesterKendra - The House From…This episode is hosted by Kevin Avery. THANK YOU, KEVIN! Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Did Keke crush it and SZA sizzle?! This is but one question on this week’s show. Another? Plus, “Drea, Alonso and Kevin bring on “Bring It On”” is a sentence that makes little to no sense. It will make more sense after you listen to the episode. Fine. They reveal the female buddy comedies that made each of them LOL. But literally made them laugh out loud.What’s GoodAlonso - Electronic Frontier Foundation article Mad at Meta?Drea - Ayoh Dill Pickle MayoKevin - Beetle HouseITIDICFilm and TV Production In L.A. Was Already Plummeting. Wildfires May Hasten the ExodusDavid LynchStaff PicksDrea - UnstoppableAlonso - PresenceKevin - Captain America: Winter SoldierMentioned in the episodeKyle MacLachlan NYT obit for David LynchDungeons & Dragons Twenty-Sided TavernProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

With a city in flames, four individuals come together to confront Hard Truths. Kirby Howell-Baptiste (“The Good Place”, “Killing Eve”)  joins us from London to talk Mike Leigh’s latest film “Hard Truths”. Wildfires have claimed historic Hollywood landmarks. And movies that capture the locations they’re set in perfectly.   What’s GoodAlonso - Watch Duty appDrea - An “adult Scholastic book fair”Kirby Howell-Baptiste - Tina Lifford’s book The Little Book of Big LiesKevin - KindnessITIDICHollywood landmarks destroyed by the firesAwards Shows Postponed due to the firesMovies That Capture Locations PerfectlyKirby - Uncut Gems & Shaun of the DeadAlonso - True Stories & Dr. T and the WomenDrea - Young Adult and NebraskaKevin - Beat Street Staff PicksAlonso - Career GirlsDrea - Sing Sing and Grand Theft HamletKevin - Spy GameKirby - We StrangersFollow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeKevin AveryKirby Howell-BaptisteProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

It’s Maximum Horny on today’s Maximum Film. We are looking at the 2024 erotic thriller(?), Babygirl, starring Nicole Kidman, written and directed by Halina Reijn. Our returning guest today is filmmaker, writer, comedian, and the host of the It’s Always Halloween Podcast, Lucé Tomlin-Brenner.What’s Good:Alonso - Squid GamesDrea - The 2024 Hater’s Guide To The Williams-Sonoma CatalogLucé - Keeping Letterboxd Clean in 2025Kevin - The Bob Bakker Maronite theaterThis Week's ITIDICs:1. Melania Trump Documentary Directed By Brett Ratner Bound For Prime Video2. Netflix Is Telling Writers to Dumb Down Shows Since Viewers Are on Their Phones3. If you cry while watching movies, it is probably a sign of your emotional strengthStaff Picks:Drea - Good Luck To You Leo GrandAlonso - Hope SpringsLucé - Secret CeremonyKevin - The LookoutPlugs!Listen to It’s Always Halloween!Check out more of Lucè!Have Yourself A Movie Little ChristmasI’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDre

We are looking at the 2024 film, Nickel Boys, directed by RaMell Ross, based off the 2019 Colson Whitehead book of the same name. Plus we look at other films covering lesser known historical events. Our guest today is the talented director and writer, Tristán T.A. Hill. What’s Good:Drea - LED face mask/cat snuggle comboTristan - New doc he directed: Game Maker's Journey | "Legends of Orisha: Blood and Water"Ify - White Elephant gift partyStaff Picks:Drea - A Fire InsideTristan - ConclaveIfy - Fruitvale StationPlugs!Watch Game Maker's Journey | "Legends of Orisha: Blood and Water" Have Yourself A Movie Little ChristmasI’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

The end of the year is upon us and we’re here to talk about our favorite films of 2024 aka the BEST films of the year.What’s Good:Alonso - TCM New Year’s programmingDrea - More lookalike contestsIfy - Friends’ weddingPlugs! Come see Holiday Hornyfest: Bound hosted by Ify, December 28th at Vidiots in Los Angeles!Come see Holiday Hornyfest: Magic Mike XXL hosted by Ify, December 30th at Vidiots in Los Angeles!Have Yourself A Movie Little ChristmasI’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher