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As Alonso says, Priscilla Presley’s life was a Sofia Coppola movie before it was literally a Sofia Coppola movie. Now, that movie has come to pass…and former Producer Casey O’Brien is here to bask in the pastel glow! Then, a movie quiz that could only be called “NAME that movie.”What’s GoodAlonso - SiriusXM Holiday ChannelsDrea - Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney BoylanCasey - Minnesota’s frozen pizza sceneIfy - snow season and new, dumb kittenITIDICScarlett Johansson Sues AI App Using Her Voice Likeness in Marketing CampaignMarvel Announces “Marvel Spotlight” Banner with Less Concern for MCU ContinuityRobert Pattinson’s Surprising Voice Acting Debut in Miyazaki’s New ‘The Boy and the Heron’Staff PicksDrea - WingwomenAlonso - On the RocksCasey - SkinamarinkIfy - A Christmas LetterSupport Casey’s 14 Stories in a BathroomListen to FarthouseSupport our sponsor!Museum of Flight's "The Flight Deck" PodcastListen at museumofflight.org/podcast or search “The Flight Deck” on your favorite podcatcher. New

Maryam Keshavarz’s semi-autobiographical film won awards at Sundance and jumps between tones as it switches from the perspective of daughter, mother, and grandmother. Our hosts, along with guest Artemis Pebdani, talk about the effect of THE PERSIAN VERSION, then share some of their favorite genre-bending (or genre-defying) films.What’s GoodDrea - Q&A Moderation SeasonArtemis - Celebrating HalloweenAlonso - Matt Singer’s Opposable ThumbsITIDICSome Theaters Went Rogue and Added an Intermission to Killers of the Flower MoonThe Hunger Games Prequel Granted a Late SAG-AFTRA WaiverSci-Fi Sleeper The Creator Is Inching Toward Box Office “Success”Staff PicksDrea - The HoldoversArtemis - Married to the MobAlonso - Johnny GuitarSupport our sponsor!Museum of Flight's "The Flight Deck" PodcastListen at museumofflight.org/podcast or search “The Flight Deck” on your favorite podcatcher. New episode every Tuesday beginning October 24.Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeArtemi

The hosts of Maximum Film! don't have all the answers, but they do have their own answer to the questions "What if I drank 10 glasses of water before seeing a 206-minute movie?" "Is it okay for a movie to be 206 minutes long?" and "What directors and actors do you want to see work together for 206 minutes or more?" These and many more answers await in our KILLER OF THE FLOWER MOON episode (which clocks in at a mere 68 minutes).What’s GoodAlonso - Herr’s “Flavored by Philly” line of chipsDrea - RunPeeIfy - Perry’s Joint in PasadenaITIDICSAG-AFTRA Strike hits 100 Days, Talks Resume this WeekGerard Butler Settles Lawsuit Over Missing ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ ProfitsBritney Spears’ Audition Tape for ‘The Notebook’ Has SurfacedStaff PicksAlonso - Werewolves WithinDrea - Rhymes for Young GhoulsIfy - There Will Be BloodWe're sponsored this week in part by...Factor Visit www.FACTORMEALS.com/maxfilm50 and use code maxfilm50 to get 50% off!Museum of Flight's "The Flight Deck" PodcastListen at museumofflight.org/podcast or

Director Justine Triet's Palme D'Or winner ANATOMY OF A FALL is finally appearing in American theaters, and our trio is ready to deliver a verdict. Plus, a new round of Hall of Excellence nominees that really puts the witness on the stand.What’s GoodAlonso - New American terminal at DFWDrea - Maria Lewis’s latest book, The Graveyard ShiftIfy - quick trip to perform in NYCITIDICOver 2000 Producers Have Signed a Petition Asking to Drop the final “P” from “AMPTP”The Eras Movie Has Been Released Into the World to Much FanfareDisney Studios Turns 100Staff PicksDrea - Fair PlayAlonso - Strange Way of LifeIfy - Totally KillerFollow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithIfy NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher  Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

When a UCB show (called Fucking Identical Twins) becomes A24’s first musical, it’s safe to expect the unexpected. Joined by actor, writer, and comedian Drew Droege, the gang takes an intimate look at Dicks, followed by a quiz about body parts in what is surely our most mature episode to date.What’s GoodAlonso - Phaidon’s The Christmas BookDrea - NailtiquesDrew - Bret Easton Ellis, The ShardsIfy - spooky season, Hop WaterITIDICJohn Woo’s Upcoming Silent Night Might Represent a Dialogue-Free Movie TrendDrea Called It: 2012 Doc “Queen of Versailles” Getting Narrative Treatment…as a MusicalGuillermo del Toro never saw the sequel to Pacific RimStaff PicksAlonso - The Royal HotelDrea - Little Shop of HorrorsDrew - Dyke HardIfy - Freak DanceMore about TitaniqueFollow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithIfy NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeDrew DroegeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced b

Director John Carney has a very particular set of skills…this week, the gang discusses those skills and how they’re on display in his latest, FLORA AND SON, starring Eve Hewson. Then, we debate a Hotline question about works of genius.What's GoodAlonso - Bing and Billie and Frank and Ella and Judy and Barbra by Dan CallahanDrea - extra large green seedless grapesSiobhan - going out to dinnerIfy - WGA Strike ending/Bob’s Big BoyITIDICSAG-AFTRA and Studios Meet to Negotiate this weekOutfest Has Been In the Headlines This Past Week…Beyonce’s Concert Film Drops in December, Also via AMCStaff PicksAlonso - Begin AgainDrea - Showing UpSiobhan - The Killing of Two Lovers, ArthurIfy - Saw IILeave a message for the Hotline!With:Drea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweSiobhan Fallon HoganProducer Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

It’s getting spooky (and even a little sad) in the world of Branagh Poirot, but don’t worry it’s still cozy! Cozier than ever, perhaps. We’ve got Gillian Walters, Poirot fan and arbitress of all things cozy (which is the name of her podcast), here to help us tell you all about this mystery movie with as few spoilers as possible.What’s Good Alonso - Historically Black PhrasesGillian - Morro Bay’s seaweed-wrapped sea ottersDrea - Free COVID tests are backITIDICWGA and Studios Reach a Tentative DealAmazon is Pivoting to an Ad-Supported Model60% of Stop Making Sense’s IMAX Opening Weekend was Under 35Staff PicksAlonso - Invisible BeautyGillian - You Are So Not Invited to My Bat MitzvahDrea - Juan of the DeadLeave a message for the Hotline!With:Drea ClarkAlonso DuraldeGillian WaltersIfy NwadiweProducer Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

A new film directed by Roger Ross Williams tells the true story of luchador Saúl Armendáriz, who was determined to fight and win on his own terms as Cassandro…and made (gay) history in the process. Then, we’ll take a look at some other documentary-to-drama story arcs.What’s GoodAlonso - Ava DuVernay’s “Lights, Caramel, Action”Drea - “Body’s choice” weekend in Palm SpringsIfy - Talking Heads Q&AITIDICThe Union Solidarity Coalition Put on a Quirky Auction to Support Film Crew WorkersA Wave of Latino Biopics is widening the scope on whose stories get told for posterityRegal Has Reportedly Discontinued Its Infamous “Movie Quotes” Pre-RollStaff PicksAlonso - Bad EducationDrea - No One Will Save You, Life AnimatedIfy - Le SamouraïLeave a message for the Hotline!With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProducer Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

What’s GoodAlonso - the existence of Hallmark’s Notes of AutumnDrea - library card sign up monthKahea - night walks/Rick Rubin’s bookIfy - football stuff, The Challenge, new paints for tiny boys…and oh, BeyonceITIDICOver 200 Filmmakers and Actors Signed a Letter Asking TIFF to Drop RBC SponsorNB: This story was updated after recording with even more actors signing on- Kahea mentions Yea! ImpactThe Writers Guild Says It’s Open to Making Deals with Individual StudiosScarecrow Video Launches Updated Rent-By-Mail WebsiteStaff PicksAlonso and Drea - ScrapperKahea - The Faculty (and High School Horror on Criterion Channel)Ify - Stop Making SenseLeave a message for the Hotline!With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeKahea KiwahaProducer Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

What’s GoodAlonso - Bellota BellotaDrea - Romantic Comedy by Curtis SittenfeldBrandy - Video Patreon FeedJulie - new kitten (getting his nails trimmed)Ify - weekend trip, painting tiny boysITIDICTaylor Swift’s Studio-Free Surprise Concert FilmAlonso is Back From Venice! Festival Recap in a strange year…Staff PicksDrea - You Are So Not Invited to My Bat MitzvahAlonso - Strange WorldBrandy - ProofJulie - Nacho LibreIfy - Harlan County USADumb Gay PodcastLeave a message for the Hotline!With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeJulie GoldmanBrandy HowardProducer Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher  Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

What’s GoodAlonso - Ben & Jerry’s Gimme S’more Drea - Inkoo Kang’s Newsletter, This Was CoolCarlos - Return to the dry heat of LAIfy - Aunts in town and cookingITIDICDUNE 2 Pushed to 2024Los Angeles Is Having an Art House Moment8.5 Million People Went to Theaters on National Cinema DayCarlos’s LA Times Piece about Blue Beetle’s cultural referencesStaff PicksDrea - Our Father the DevilCarlos - King CoalAlonso - PassagesIfy - Deep CoverThanks to our sponsor, Factor Meals!Go to FactorMeals.com/MaxFilm50 and use code MAXFILM50 to get 50% off your order!WithIfy NwadiweAlonso DuraldeDrea ClarkCarlos AguilarProducer Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

From Sundance 2023 to an arthouse screen near you, MUTT is the first feature from director Vuk Lungulov-Klotz. Starring Lío Mehiel as Feña, it tells the story of a young trans guy who is having a pretty stressful day navigating surprises from his ex, his little sister, his father, and the city at large.We discuss the film, and the nominate Best One-Day Movies to the Hall of Excellence(Vote on our Facebook page)What’s GoodAlonso - Billy Bragg, Rich Men Earning North of a MillionDrea - Family vacation and family photos Ify - Basement survived the hurriquakeITIDICWGA Antitrust Report Calls Disney, Amazon, Netflix “The New Gatekeepers”Cherokee Nation Launches “Cherokee Film” bannerNational Cinema Day is Returning This Year (but the cost is going up)Staff PicksDrea - The Quiet GirlAlonso - Casa SusannaIfy - Blue BeetleWith:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by

This week, we’re talking about a very special book-to-film adaptation: Red, White & Royal Blue. Our guest is the charming Traci Thomas of The Stacks podcast! *Just a quick disclaimer to our listeners, we had some audio troubles during this week’s episode. What’s GoodAlonso -  Keith Haring: Art is For Everybody at The Broad Traci - Trader Joe’s Root Beer Float Bars Ify - Public Libraries ITIDICTwo LGBTQ films were slapped with R and NC-17 ratings. Critics say queer sex scenes are treated differently.  Tyrese Gibson Is Suing The Home Depot For Alleged ‘Humiliating and Demeaning’ IncidentLatino Organizations Unite in Support for ‘Blue Beetle’ During Hollywood StrikesStaff Picks Alonso - Blue Beetle (out in theaters on August 18th) Traci - The Deepest BreathIfy - The First Slam Dunk (also available at select theaters now) Check out the latest episode of Traci’s podcast The Stacks: You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke EmeziIt’s also available to stream on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast

We’re finally completing our Barbenheimer review experience by talking about Oppenheimer with the lovely Tom Lum of Let’s Learn Everything! What’s GoodAlonso -  Only Murders In The Building (Season 3)Drea - Midwest Vacay Tom - Carly Rae Jepsen Ify - Dr. Pepper Strawberries and Cream Strawberry Soda ITIDICAn AI Program Imagined Barbies From Around the World and Wouldn’t You Know It, They Turned Out Super RacistSAG-AFTRA, WGA Strikes Are Trying To Topple A Broken IndustryHollywood Food Insecurity Spikes Amid StrikesStaff PicksAlonso - Grave of the FirefliesDrea - AporiaTom - Barefoot GenIfy - SicarioCheck out the latest episode of Tom’s podcast Let’s Learn Everything!: Episode 44: Katie Goldin & Alex Schmidt, Space Birds, and the Bison Emoji

What’s GoodAlonso - Heartstoppers S2Dave - Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American GladiatorsIfy - Diablo 4: Season of the MalignantITIDICRemembering Paul ReubensBradley Cooper is Skipping the Venice Premiere of MAESTRO in SAG-AFTRA SolidarityStunt Performers and Actors Working to End “Paintdowns” and “Wiggings” Post-StrikeStaff PicksDave - Fresh (1994)Alonso - I Am SomebodyIfy - NimonaVideo Dave’s new album ArticulatedTexTilesWith:Ify NwadiweAlonso DuraldeVideo DaveProduced by  Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer  Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

We've been on BARBIE-watch for what seems like forever. Now we've literally watched Barbie and our lives may never be the same. We've got Margot Robbie's countrywoman (and our good pal) Maria Lewis here, so...let's go party!What’s GoodAlonso - Sydney’s omeletDrea - Who shat on the floor at my wedding?Maria - Oppenheimer and the Barbenheimer vibesIfy - poolITIDICBarbie Sets Record Best Opening for a Female DirectorSome Independent Films Were Given the Go-Ahead by SAG-AFTRAStaff PicksAlonso - The WobbliesDrea - Lakota Nation vs. United StatesMaria - Killers of the Flower Moon (the audiobook – the movie isn’t out yet!)Ify - War GamesMaria’s latest books: Mockingbird Strike OutThe Graveyard Shift  (out Sept ‘23) Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

First, we tell you all about the SAG-AFTRA strike; then, it's the theater godmothers vs. the film critics as we look at the new comedy THEATER CAMP. Finally, the gang aces a quiz about made-up movie musicals (which has been edited to include audio clips for listeners at home; in the recording, all guesses were made without audio clues, other than about 3 notes from NY/LA). And staff picks! What a show!What’s GoodAlonso: Rowenta Turbo Silence Extreme Plus Table FanDrea: TooGoodToGoKyle: National Critics Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theater CenterIfy: Ralphs (Kroger) summer seltzer flavorsITIDICActors Have Joined Writers in Industry StrikeRe: Oppenheimer walkoutRe: Residuals checksRe: Comic-Con CancellationsThe 70mm Print of Oppenheimer Is So Big, They Had to Expand the Projection BoothStaff PicksDrea: Paper Heart (2009)Alonso: Camp (2003)Kyle: Blue JeanIfy: Bring It OnWith:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeKyle TurnerProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Face

In Adele Lim's boisterous directorial debut, JOY RIDE, four American friends get up to some major hijinks while in China. But there's more than laughs on offer in this comedy, which the gang discusses with comedian Jenny Yang. Then, we send some groups of friends on vacations of our own design.What’s GoodAlonso - The Bear Ep. 206Drea - The cookies of 2023Jenny - Being backIfy - RTX, BBQITIDICGQ Editor Who Axed an Anti-Zaslav Story Is Producing Movie for Warner Bros.The Coen Brothers are Getting Back TogetherBarbie Banned In Vietnam Over Interpretation of Map DetailsStaff PicksDrea - The LessonAlonso - Rock Hudson: All That Heaven AllowedJenny - Better Luck TomorrowIfy - Crazy Rich AsiansMore Jenny Yang at JennyYang.tvWith:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeJenny YangProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Ahh 1997...a time when comedy movie presidents did Bill Clinton impressions, apes were the toast of Hollywood, and NASA launched the first manned mission to Mars. That's what's happening in this year's Listener Pick, chosen by our supporter, Robin. It's Disney's RocketMan, a live-action, slapstick farce starring Harland Williams as the smartest, dumbest astronaut  around.What’s GoodAlonso - BlueSkyDrea - King Size Comforter for a Queen (of the Midwest) BedHal - Ordering groceries onlineIfy - GorgesITIDIC:SAG Negotiations Extended Until July 12Mattel Exec Says that Upcoming Barney Movie Will Be “For Adults”Goodburger 2 Update: Lil Rey Howery and Jillian Bell Added to CastStaff PicksAlonso - Electric DreamsDrea -  Earth MamaHal - Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.Ify - The Pest@lunalnewport’s tweetWe're sponsored by Hello Fresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/maxfilm50 and use code maxfilm50 for 50% off plus free shipping! Interested in becoming a MaxFun member? MaximumFun.org/joinCall the Hotline! MaximumFun.org/Hotl

The debut feature from writer/director Celine Song premiered at a certain film festival you may have heard about. Now, it's in theaters, and we've invited friend of the show Inkoo Kang along to talk about it.Then, we think about outdated tech we love to see on screen.What’s GoodDrea - Heritage Store Rose Water and Glycerin SprayInkoo - Literary scammersAlonso - Jeni’s x Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tarts, Jeni’s Brown Butter Almond BrittleITIDICWhat’s Happening with Turner Classic Movies?Some Paddington 3 Casting Has Been AnnouncedEverybody’s talking about the French BARBIE movie posterHere’s a Zip DriveThe connection between John Early and ClockwatchersStaff PicksDrea - NimonaInkoo - John Early: Now More Than EverAlonso - Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight CowboyWith:Drea ClarkAlonso DuraldeInkoo KangProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer