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It’s the second week of our Queer Horror Month and we’re discussing a classic – 1985’s ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge.’ We are joined by one of the true scholars of this movie, filmmaker Michael Varrati. We dissect the homoerotic subtext (and text) of the film, and what it’s like to watch it through a 2021 lens. We also recast some of the classic killers of cinema. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’In news, Timothée Chalamet drops his first-look image as Willy Wonka, Jake Gyllenhaal says acting in Marvel movies is hard, and some lucky horror fans get to stay in the ‘Scream’ house.This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Maximum Film listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/MAXFILM.Staff Picks:Drea – Bergman IslandAlonso – Scream, Queen! My Nightmare On Elm Street and The Velvet UndergroundMichael – Knife+HeartWith Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Michael Varrati Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Mari

We are kicking off our month-long Queer Horror series with a real doozy – 1981’s ‘Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker.’ And joining us is the literal perfect guest for this episode, horror director and the director of the upcoming queer horror documentary on Shudder, Sam Wineman. In addition to discussing the film, we also play a horror edition of “Would You Rather?” And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’Take a short quiz on Smalls.com/MAXFILM to customize your Sampler and use code MAXFILM for a total of 30% off your first order.Explore the Story Blocks library and subscribe today at storyblocks.com/MAXFILMStaff Picks:Ify – HellraiserAlonso – Fever DreamDrea – The RescueSam – SiegeWith Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Sam Wineman Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

This week we’re discussing ‘The Mad Women’s Ball’ with the “Mad Woman of Podcasting” a.k.a. “The Young Pope of Citywalk” – Julia Prescott. We also answer a call on our ‘Hotline’ about the actor performances that seem like auditions for other films. Plus, we give an update on our favorite unauthorized Celine Dion biopic that we’ve never seen – ‘Aline.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’In news, Chris Pratt to voice Mario, Billy Eichner’s upcoming rom-com will feature an all LGBTQ+ principle cast, and Paul Verhoeven’s ‘Benedetta’ gets the Catholics all riled up.Take a short quiz on Smalls.com/MAXFILM to customize your Sampler and use code MAXFILM for a total of 30% off your first order.Staff Picks:Ify – Untold: Deal with the DevilAlonso – Stories of Resistance: Documentaries by Arthur DongDrea – Old HenryJulia – For The Record: TarantinoWith Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Julia Prescott Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Ma

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie! And so are we! This week we discuss this fabulous, coming-of-age, drag musical. And who better to have on the show than the man who wrote the literal damn book on drag, Frank DeCaro. We also submit a new entrant into the ‘Hall of Excellence’ for ‘Cinema’s Most Important Wig.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’In news, Daniel Craig has some thoughts on the future of James Bond and the original ‘Star Wars’ editor thinks the new films “suck.”If you’d like to buy Frank’s book, Drag: Combing Through the Big Wigs of Show Business, click here.This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Maximum Film listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/MAXFILM.Explore the Story Blocks library and subscribe today at storyblocks.com/MAXFILMStaff Picks:Ify – BooksmartAlonso – Melvin Van Peebles: Essential FilmsDrea – Birds of ParadiseFrank – Paris Is BurningWith Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Frank DeCaro Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDr

We are on the cusp of spooky season! And to get us in the mood, we’re talking about the new James Wan horror, ‘Malignant.’ This movie is one wild ride and the Maximum Film gang is loving every minute of it. Plus, we admit a new entrant into the ‘Maximum Film Hall of Excellence’ under the category of “Best Horror Performance.” And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’In news, Paramount is moving away from theatrical releases and IATSE may go on strike.Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order.Take a short quiz on Smalls.com/MAXFILM to customize your Sampler and use code MAXFILM for a total of 30% off your first order.Staff Picks:Ify – Labyrinth and HackersAlonso – A Bread FactoryDrea – The Nowhere InnWith Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, and Drea Clark Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

This week we discuss the new film ‘CODA,’ which stands for “child of deaf adults.” And joining us is the hilarious comedian, and real-life child of deaf adults, Moshe Kasher. Moshe explains how accurate the film was at portraying the life of a “CODA,” as well as pointing out some of the more interesting American Sign Language translation choices. Plus, we answer a question on the ‘Hotline’ about bad movie recommendations. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’In news, Patty Jenkins says streaming movies look like “fake movies” and Michael K. Williams passes away.Explore Story Blocks’ library and subscribe today at storyblocks.com/MAXFILMGo to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order.Staff Picks:Ify – Untold: Malice at the PalaceAlonso – Come From AwayDrea – Language LessonsMoshe – Brawl in Cell Block 99 and Blood Red SkyWith Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Moshe Kasher. Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiwePr

This week we’re talking about the controversial new Leos Carax film, ‘Annette.’ And don’t worry, we definitely discuss that one scene – A.K.A. “cunni-sing-us.” Plus, we talk about the unique career of Adam Driver. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’In news, Paramount pushes several releases, Lilly Wachowski explains why she’s not working on ‘The Matrix Resurrections,’ and David Dastmalchian has some homework assignments for everybody.This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Maximum Film listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/MAXFILM.Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order.Staff Picks:Ify – La La LandAlonso – The Umbrellas of CherbourgDrea – No Man of GodWith Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, and Drea Clark Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

It’s our second episode in our miniseries on Los Angeles in film. And this week we’re concentrating on Hollywood, baby! Which is why we’re talking about that infamous producer Robert Evans and his narrated autobiographical documentary, ‘The Kid Stays in the Picture.’ Joining us to discuss this juicy subject is none other than the film critic who spent a great deal of time in Robert Evans’ mansion, Nathan Rabin! Ify also speaks about growing up in Los Angeles with the looming monolith of Hollywood being so close yet so far away. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’Explore Story Blocks’ library and subscribe today at storyblocks.com/MAXFILM.Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order.Staff Picks:Ify – Harold and MaudeAlonso – Just Tell Me What You WantDrea – Really LoveNathan – CliffordWith Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Nathan Rabin Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Pro

This episode kicks off our mini-series on Los Angeles in film. We start with the ultimate doc about Los Angeles representation, ‘Los Angeles Plays Itself.’ And joining us this week to talk about LA in film is the fabulous film critic Carlos Aguilar. The gang discusses their own relationship with the city they live in, the city of angels. Plus, they cover which films most accurately represent the city. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order.Staff Picks:Alonso – Postcards from the EdgeDrea – No Sudden MoveCarlos – SummertimeWith Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Carlos Aguilar Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

This week we are not talking about “A” suicide squad, we’re talking about “THE” Suicide Squad. And joining our discussion, all the way from Australia, is author, screenwriter, and film curator Maria Lewis. We also answer a question from the ‘Hotline’ about favorite side characters in movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’In news, Marvel pays its writers diddly-squat for storylines adapted into movies and Quentin Tarantino reveals a disturbing tidbit about his childhood.This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Maximum Film listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/MAXFILM.Explore Story Blocks’ library and subscribe today at storyblocks.com/MAXFILM.Staff Picks:Drea – DramaramaAlonso – NotoriousMaria – Gunpowder MilkshakeWith Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Maria Lewis Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

This episode is almost exclusively A24 content. We chat about the production company’s new release, The Green Knight. We also take an A24 quiz, handed out by the “quizmaster” producer Casey O’Brien. And joining us to discuss all this artsy-fartsiness is the wonderful Mia Vicino, who may be better known under her popular Letterboxd profile name BRAT. And, of course, we finish things off with some tasty ‘Staff Picks.’In news, Tom Hanks will be in his first Wes Anderson film, Scarlett Johansson sues Disney, and Amanda Knox calls out Stillwater.Maximum Film! listeners can get 20% off their first order by going to Soylent.com/maxfilmStaff Picks:Ify – Nine DaysAlonso – Pray AwayMia – The Green RayWith Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, and Mia Vicino Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

We have a very special episode this week. In conjunction with Geena Davis’ Bentonville Film Festival, we are discussing Thelma & Louise in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the film’s release. And we are joined by our good pal Katie Walsh as we drive off a cliff together in our proverbial Ford Thunderbird. Drea, who serves as film curator for the festival, takes us through some of the special movies that will be screening at the Bentonville Film Festival this year. And, to finish things off, we’ll have ‘Staff Picks.’But, if you are interested in watching any of the movies at the Bentonville Film Festival (August 2nd – 8th), Maximum Film! listeners get a 50% discount by entering the code MAXFILM at the ticket portal found on bentonvillefilm.org.In news, Sean Penn refuses to return to set unless everyone on production gets vaccinated and the director of the original Space Jam says the sequel is bad.Staff Picks:Ify – American MovieDrea – Nine DaysAlonso – The Living EndKatie – The Green KnightWith Ify N

This week the gang is discussing a movie that no one was particularly excited about; Space Jam: A New Legacy. And its biggest proponent, Ify Nwadiwe, had the audacity to not be available to record this episode. But producer Casey fills in and does his best to speak on his behalf and the behalf of all those who have a nostalgic soft-spot for the original film. Plus, the crew answers a question from the ‘Hotline’ about movies that they can no longer watch because of real-life events. And, as always, there’s ‘Staff Picks.’In news, Nicolas Cage is done with studio films, the director of the new Anthony Bourdain documentary uses AI to artificially recreate the late chef’s voice, and Spike Lee messes up the Palme D’or announcement at Cannes.Staff Picks:Drea – Sword of TrustAlonso – Who Framed Roger RabbitCasey – Clockwatchers and Office KillerWith Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Casey O’Brien Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr.

This week the gang is chatting about the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Widow. Plus, they take a quiz about bug-related superheroes which results in Ify threatening Producer Casey’s life. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’In news, Greta Gerwig is set to direct the Barbie movie and Brian De Palma says he was wrong to mock “The Force” the first time he saw Star Wars.Staff Picks:Ify – Atomic BlondeDrea – SummertimeAlonso – The Deep Blue SeaWith Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Let’s all take a metaphorical and horrifying trip down to Tampa as we discuss Janicza Bravo’s Zola. Based on the viral Twitter thread by A’Ziah “Zola” King, the Maximum Film! gang dissects the movie and discerns whether the filmmaker was successful in adapting the thread to the big screen. Plus, they answer a call from the ‘Hotline’ about their favorite “Up All Night” movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’In news, Adam Driver sings in an “interesting” position for the movie Annette, Colman Domingo is exhausted by depictions of Black trauma, and Tom Hardy gets a “story by” credit on the Venom sequel.Staff Picks:Ify – The Treasure of the Sierra MadreDrea – Werewolves WithinAlonso – ParentsWith Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Our 200th Episode! Can ya believe it??? And what better way to celebrate than talking with our good pal Demi Adejuyigbe about the newest Fast & Furious film, F9. We put the film through our usual diagnostic test to see how it stacks up against the other Fast & Furious films. Plus, we take a Fast & Furious quiz to test our knowledge of the franchise as a whole. We have ‘Staff Picks,’ as usual. And, Producer Casey surprises us with a little something in honor of our 200th Episode. It is a ginormous show that is a culmination of all 199 previous episodes!Staff Picks:Ify – FastlaneDrea – Good on PaperAlonso – Jean of the JonesesDemi – Police StoryWith Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Demi Adejuyigbe Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

This week’s episode is a unique one. During the MaxFunDrive we had a stretch goal that stated that if we reached 250 new and upgrading members, one lucky member would get to choose the movie we discuss on an episode. Since we reached our stretch goal, we randomly selected a member, and that person turned out to be the wonderful Merrell! The movie they chose for us to discuss is 2004’s Mind Game. And boy is it a trip! We also answer a question from our hotline about bad movie accents. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’In news, Julie Delpy is fed up, Steven Spielberg makes a deal with Netflix, and Vin Diesel takes credit for Dwayne Johnson’s Fast and Furious performances.Staff Picks:Ify – Summer WarsDrea – Have a Nice DayAlonso – P.S. Burn This Letter PleaseWith Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

On this week’s episode we are IN THE HEIGHTS! We tackle the new Lin-Manuel Miranda-penned film. We also chat about what makes a good movie musical. Plus, we answer a call from the hotline about the movies that truly surprised us. And, to finish things off, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’In news, Tyrese does not seem to grasp what is in the MCU, Vin Diesel cannot keep a secret, and Todd Solondz has a new Oedipal movie coming out.Staff Picks:Ify – AnnihilationDrea – The Umbrellas of CherbourgAlonso – LucaWith Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

FASHION! That’s the name of the game with this episode. And who better to have on the show than the hosts of Fishnet Flix, a podcast about fashion in film, Marie Lodi and Blaire Bercy. They join us to discuss the movie about that villainous fashionista, Cruella. Plus, Blaire and Marie share a segment from their show, ‘Add 2 Cart.’ This is where we talk about an item we were inspired to buy from the film we just watched. After that, we take a movie quiz on the Academy Award winners for Best Costume Design. And, to finish things off, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’In news, Hallmark’s former CEO is helping start a “family-friendly” TV network and an unauthorized Celine Dion biopic is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.Staff Picks:Ify – Birdman and ZoolanderDrea – A Glitch in the MatrixAlonso – Lost HorizonMarie – Earth Girls Are EasyBlaire – FreewayWith Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Marie Lodi, and Blaire Bercy. Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy Nwa

Our first episode with our new name – Maximum Film! It feels right, doesn’t it? On this week’s episode we discuss the new comedy, Together Together. And to do so, we are joined by our good friend, Troubled Waters writer, Riley Silverman. We also answer a question from our ‘Hotline’ about our favorite movie graphics. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’In news, Neil Gaiman battles trolls, and horror movies can apparently help you with trauma.Staff Picks:Ify – SunshineDrea – Plan BAlonso – Changing The GameRiley – Away We GoWith Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Riley Silverman. Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher