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The day this drops is the final day of the MaxFunDrive! Help us hit our goal by joining, upgrading, or boosting your membership! maximumfun.org/joinNicolas Cage is “Nick Cage” in the new movie from director Tom Gormican. It’s a buddy comedy, it’s an action flick, it’s a meta-commentary on movies themselves (and Cage’s career in particular). So who better to have as our guest than the author of the new retrospective Age of Cage, Keith Phipps (of The Next Picture Show podcast, The Reveal, and more)?We’ll also daydream about what other stars we’d give the ‘Unbearable Weight…’ treatment!ITIDICIMAX CEO Says Day-and-Date Movie Release Experiment Is OverAvatar 2 Footage (and Title) Debuts at CinemaConWhat’s Good: Alonso: gargling with apple cider vinegarDrea: Ghost by Dolly AldertonKeith: Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama by Bob OdenkirkIfy: Leica Q2 & Steam Deck IThe Buster Keaton episode of The Twilight Zone is called “Once Upon a Time” Staff PicksDrea: Red Rock WestAlonso: Irma VepKeith: Petite MamanIfy: Color Out o

Become a MaxFun supporter or boost/upgrade your membership! maximumfun.org/joinMatt Reeves' new Batman movie (maybe you heard about it?) is finally streaming, and we’re commemorating the moment with Batman nerd – ahem, EXPERT – Glen Weldon. Plus, what made-up movie drug haunts our panelists’ dreams? It’s a MaxFunDrive spectacular!What’s GoodAlonso: shelled pistachiosDrea: Life in Looks on YouTubeGlen: First time/long time! & Star Trek: Strange New WorldsIfy: Apex Legends - Newcastle!ITIDICJustin Lin Has Stepped Down as the Director of Fast XViola Davis has responded to criticism of her portrayal of Michelle ObamaScorsese’s Film Foundation to Start Virtual Screening Room for Restored MoviesStaff PicksDrea: All My Friends Hate MeAlonso: Teen Titans Go! to the MoviesGlen: CarefulIfy: There Will Be BloodJoin us April 30, 2022 at 4pm Pacific for a watch along of DIRTY DANCING! You’ll find it on Twitch at twitch.tv/IfDeezSome of Glen’s Books:The Caped Crusade: Batman and the Rise of Nerd CultureNPR’s Podcast St

The new film from Apichatpong Weerasethakul isn’t just a movie – it’s a perpetual roadshow, with plans to keep showing the movie from theater to theater indefinitely (check out where it's showing for the next few months). It made a lot of best-of 2021 lists and now that the show is finally on the road, our gang weighs in, joined by LA Times film critic Justing Chang.What’s GoodAlonso: A banner week at the Hallmark channelDrea: “Double jury week” and SIFFJustin: Writing about Petite Maman (in clean clothes)Ify: new Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann tattoo; AtlantaITIDICThe tenth Fast and Furious Movie has its titleTom Hanks Reunited With Wilson the Volleyball at Baseball GameArt House Theater Tests Out “Bring a Friend” Ticket Sales StrategyHotline Recs Wild ZeroMindwalkShagKumiko, the Treasure HunterSieranevada (read Justin’s review) (Have a question for the hotline? Send a voice memo to maximumfilm at maximumfun dot org)Staff PicksDrea: Petite MamanAlonso: The End of InnocenceJustin: Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His

After months of waiting, a new day has come: ALINE is finally in US theaters, and there’s a lot to talk about. Luckily, the gang doesn’t have to do it all by themselves. Kyle Buchanan (whose NYT review of the movie is quoted prominently in the film’s Wikipedia page) is here to answer questions like, “how much of this is true?” and “is this movie a comedy?” Later, we’ll propose some biopics we want to see. And that’s the way it is!What’s Good?Alonso: “I wrote a puzzle!”Drea: Family visit/digitizing family photosKyle: Survivor Season 42 Ify: Severance/Hot Boi SummerITIDICWarner Bros Removes references to gay relationship for China release of Secrets of DumbledoreNetflix Has Added a “Two Thumbs Up” ButtonThere’s going to be a Spirit Halloween movie Staff PicksDrea: American SplendorAlonso: The Greek TycoonKyle: The NorthmanIfy: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story We’re sponsored this week by…EveryplateTry EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code maxfilm179.SoylentGo to Soylent.c

In our unofficial, ongoing series of movies that are hard to summarize, we find ourselves back at the theater for a brand new film that’s operating on a lot of levels (in more than one sense). Then, we find out what car is being hoisted up to the Hall of Excellence rafters, AND form a new super fight squad when Ify, Alonso, and Drea select movie character skillsets to verse-jump into.What’s Good?:Alonso - RothanielDrea - Returning to the dentistIfy - Returning to the theater (w/ a big Coke)ITIDIC:Redbox Lays off 10% Of StaffNancy Meyers is directing her first feature film in 7 yearsTyrese Gets TrickedStaff Picks:Alonso - Apollo 10 1/2Drea - BoyIfy - Jet Li’s The One See Also:Everything Everywhere All at Once Coffee Table bookSpiderman 2 Giant Jamie Foxx HeadBuy Alonso’s book, I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Mari

Julia Ducournau’s horror thriller TITANE won the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 2021 and is now streaming on Hulu. It’s a movie that kinda defies description, but that’s never stopped us before! Plus, we’re nominate some of the Best Movie Cars for the Hall of Excellence. Vroom vroom!!What’s Good?Alonso: Burlap & Barrel’s Pizza Party seasoningDrea: Stitches out!Ify: n/naka anniversary dinnerTod: Playing basketball with budsITIDICOscars Thoughts…Sounds like there are plans for a Sonic Cinematic UniverseStaff Picks:Drea: The Imposter Alonso: Take Me To the RiverIfy: Anatomy of HellTod: French Lieutenant’s WomanVote for your Hall of Excellence winner on our Facebook pageBuy Alonso’s book – I’ll Be Home for Christmas MoviesThis episode is sponsored by Trade CoffeeTake their coffee-matching quiz at drinktrade.com/maxfilm and get $30 off your first order!With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeTod MesirowProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea

Multiple top-Oscar nominations and top-10 list appearances won’t stop this foursome from engaging in a healthy debate over whether Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car is worth the three-hour ride. What’s Good:Alonso: Maintaining sanityDrea: Pep talks from kindergarteners (707-998-8410)Inkoo: Birria tacosIfy: Masala chai concentrate from Kumquat, Fly by Jing Sichuan Chili CrispITIDICWest Side Story’s Rachel Zegler Wasn’t Invited to the OscarsDaniel Radcliffe Isn’t Interested in Going Back to HogwartsAfter Disney’s Florida Debacle, Pixar’s Lightyear has restored a same-sex kissStaff Picks:Alonso: Norwegian WoodInkoo: Everything Everywhere All At OnceDrea: 7 DaysIfy: Jeen-Yuhs***The tweet that inspired this week’s Comedy “MaxFilmscars” Buy Alonso’s book, I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies***Support Our Sponsor Curiosity StreamCuriosity Stream is offering a full year’s subscription for just $14.99 with code MAXFILM With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeInkoo KangProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swishe

Something’s coming; something good? Comedian and film critic Brandon Collins sits in to go over the high notes and low notes of Spielberg’s West Side Story, now streaming.Plus, we play the new Box Office Game together! Will Alonso’s movie trivia prowess also apply to a randomly selected box office weekend? What's Good :Alonso: permanent daylight savingsDrea: kitchen updateBrandon: SXSWITIDIC:New MPA Report Says Digital Box Office Revenue Was 3x Theatrical in 2021Theaters are playing 2014 Ukrainian film THE GUIDE to raise money for relief effortAfter Two Virtual Years, the SXSW Film Festival Is Happening In Person This Week Staff Picks:Drea: BALLET 422Alonso: DEEP WATERBrandon: IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT Brandon’s Podcast, Medium PopcornBuy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas MoviesThe Box Office Game With:Drea ClarkAlonso DuraldeBrandon CollinsProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Mari

>_Reveal Memory Info:   Sociologist and pop culture expert, Dr. Nancy Wang Yuen, is our guest today, as we unspool the many philosophical threads of AFTER YANG.Plus, a free-for-all movie quiz about One-Named Filmmakers (other than Kogonada)!What's Good :Alonso: a good, cold napDrea: MilanoteNancy: an uptick in Asian American filmIfy: new office!ITIDIC:Zoe Kravitz was told not to audition for The Dark Knight because she was too “urban”Disney Not Putting Money Where Its Mouth Is re: Florida’s anti-gay legislationRenee Zelwegger Studied Law at UCLA During Her Hiatus From Movie stardomStaff Picks:Drea: NEVER LET ME GOAlonso: HESTER STREETIfy: THE BATMANNancy: DRIVE MY CAR Read Nancy's piece about AFTER YANG in ELLEBuy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies***With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeNancy Wang YuenProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura

As if being the most watched movie on Netflix in its debut weekend weren't enough, now A MADEA HOMECOMING  (which brings Tyler Perry's famous character out of "retirement" after just three years) has the distinct honor of being discussed by the Maximum Film! gang, plus our esteemed guest, Tre'vell Anderson. Plus, an ITIDIC packed with brilliant ideas and a Hotline packed with "warm-and-fuzzy" gay movies.What's Good :Alonso: Kyle Buchanan's Blood, Sweat, and ChromeDrea: A new carTre'vell: ABC's Queens Ify: Twisted Metal / Anthony Mackie, Bacchus King / Mardi GrasITIDIC:Ukrainian Prime Minister Was the Voice of Ukrainian-Language PaddingtonThe Newest Star Wars Isn't a Movie or Series, It's a HotelA Lohan Homecoming? A Lot of Lindsey is Coming To NetflixStaff Picks:Drea: WEST SIDE STORY (2021)Alonso: DRIVE MY CARIfy: FRIDAYTre'vell: THE CHEETAH GIRLSListen to more Tre'vell on  FANTI Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas MoviesSupport our sponsor, Wealthfront! Visit wealthfront.com/MAXFILM to start build

Melvin Van Peebles' SWEET SWEETBACK'S BAADASSSSS SONG was a monumental moment for Black cinema and a gamechanger for cinema as a whole. Not only are we joined by the great Michael Jai White, whose BLACK DYNAMITE was a direct descendant of SWEETBACK, but his friend Mario Van Peebles (son of Melvin, and star of BAADASSSSS!, which tells the story of the making of today's film) pops in to drop some wisdom on us!Then, we play a quiz about the celebrity children of celebrity parents.What's Good :Alonso: OmsomDrea: Finishing taxes earlyMichael: Division of labor, domestically speakingIfy: Birthday Trip!ITIDIC:Camila Cabello Cinderella Is Winning #OscarsFanFavoriteChanning Tatum Says ‘Magic Mike’ Training Regimen Might Not Be Healthy/RealisticStaff Picks:Drea: COFFYAlonso: THE LIVING ENDMichael: THE MACKIfy: BLACK DYNAMITEBuy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas MoviesWith:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeMichael Jai WhiteMario Van PeeblesProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Follow us on Blu

Dee Rees's first feature, 2011's PARIAH, is a groundbreaking work of queer cinema and an inspiration for director Olivia Peace's own debut film, TAHARA (which premiered at Slamdance in 2020). They first watched it back in high school; so how does it hit different 11 years later? Then, we answer the HOTLINE and consider movie premises that didn't live up to the their promise...s.What’s Good MentionsAlonso - The Gilded AgeDrea - LoxIfy - SnowboardingOlivia - Valentine's Day trip to Long BeachITIDICThe Academy has plans to make the 2022 Oscars a little differentAn actor was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a Ponzi scheme where he pretended to be making movie dealsThe director of the upcoming Netflix biopic about Marilyn Monroe has announced that his movie will be rated NC-17Staff Picks:Ify - ShortbusDrea - KimiAlonso - Middle of NowhereOlivia - The Watermelon WomanBuy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas MoviesSupport our sponsors!WealthfrontTo get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wea

Fresh off getting a slew of Oscar nods for his KING RICHARD, director Reinaldo Marcus Green joins us to talk about the peerless Sidney Poitier's Oscar-winning performance in 1963's LILIES OF THE FIELD.  Then, how will the panelists fare in a newsy quiz about Oscar firsts??What’s Good MentionsAlonso - treasured memories of Entertainment WeeklyDrea - Olympic athletesIfy - Lake Arrowhead and the LA freedom to opt-in to winterRei - ya know, six Oscar nominations, nbdITIDICSteven Soderbergh doesn’t think movie superheroes are having sex; James Gunn begs to differ“Missing Movies” Organization seeks to help films that streaming forgotStaff Picks:Ify - Sister ActDrea - Catch the Fair OneAlonso - Marry MeRei - Licorice PizzaLook out for Rei's We Own This City in April on HBO!Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas MoviesSupport our sponsors!Magic SpoonGo to magicspoon.com/MAXFILM to grab a custom bundle of cereal and start your New Year off right! And be sure to use our promo code MAXFILM at checkout to save fi

How is ETERNALS like eating tapas in New York? Believe it or not, that question is answered in this week's episode, alongside a Sundance recap, blockbuster casting news, and more with Hollywood Reporter TV Critic Angie Han.  And of course, your Hall of Excellence champion (category: Badass Denzel Performance) is revealed!What’s Good MentionsAlonso - honeycrisp applesDrea - refurbishing videosIfy - Grand Crew and recipe bindersAngie - Gelly Roll metallic pensITIDICJason Momoa Is Joining the Fast FamilyNightmare Alley Gets a Second Life in Black & WhiteStaff Picks:Ify - After YangDrea - Beyond the Infinite Two MinutesAlonso - Date and SwitchAngie - The Outside StoryBuy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas MoviesSupport our sponsors!DoordashGet 25% off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code MAXFILM.Lumi LabsGet free shipping and 30% off your first order at MicrodoseGummies.com with code: MAXFILMWith:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso Dural

What’s black and white and now streaming on AppleTV Plus? Why it’s Joel Coen’s solo directorial debut, The Tragedy of Macbeth, starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand as a couple with big dreams and no chill…well, maybe they have a little chill in this version? Up for debate. How does this Macbeth measure up in categories like: Bloodlust! Justifying its existence! Cool-looking Birnam Woodl! Plus, our hosts each submit and defend their Hall of Excellence candidate for Most Badass Denzel Performance.  What’s Good MentionsAlonso - Former guests doing cool stuff (Nathan Rabin’s new book, River Butcher’s new special, and Mary Jo Pehl’s new Twitch show)Drea -  Amanda Gorman’s book, Call Us What We CarryIfy - Sundance 2022ITIDICThe Batman is gonna be a long oneAna de Armas fans are suing UniversalPeter Dinklage not thrilled with the concept of live -action Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Vote for your Hall of Excellence winner on our Facebook pageBuy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas MoviesStaff Pi

Biz Ellis (from MaxFun's own One Bad Mother) joins Ify, Drea, and Alonso this week to weigh in  on Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Lost Daughter,  a raw and unflinching portrait of how annoying kids can be. Is Olivia Colman's character a bad mother? Can an introspective art film be as tense as a kaiju fight? Then, the hoses resort to movie memes to predict what 2022 will bring...What’s Good MentionsAlonso - Girl Scout cookies/AdventurefulsDrea - Taskmaster Zoom Birthday ChallengeIfy - Meal prep serviceBiz - Doom PatrolITIDICDaniel Radcliffe to play Weird Al in Roku movieJoss Whedon’s being defensiveHow to Read Jodorowski’s Dune Bible for FreeListen to Drea on One Bad Mother!Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks:Ify - RashômonDrea - Belle (2021)Alonso - Stop-ZemliaBiz - EncantoEpisode SponsorBetterHelp.com/MAXFILMMaximum Film! listeners get 10% off their first month when you sign up at the above link. With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeBiz Ellis Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook,

What’s Good MentionsAlonso - YellowjacketsDrea - Bagged SaladIfy - PeacemakerRicky - I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend by Martin ShortITIDICPenelope Cruz wants to do a musical with her husband w/ Almodovar directingThe Oscars will have a host this yearSidney Poitier Movies Mentioned in the EpisodeIn the Heat of the NightLilies of the FieldA Patch of BlueA Raisin in the SunGuess Who’s Coming to DinnerBuy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

What’s Good MentionsAlonso - S1E2 of Grand CrewDrea - TaskmasterIn NewsMatt Damon gets skewered for Crypto.com commercialJon Stewart calls out J.K. Rowling for Antisemitic goblins in Harry PotterGothenburg Film Festival’s mass hypnosisBuy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

It’s the end of 2021! Which means that Maximum Film is releasing our year-end Top Ten lists. There isn’t a single unanimous film picked by all three hosts! Lots to discuss and debate in this one. Plus, we hand out our prestigious Maxie Awards, which recognizes excellence in filmmaking from the past year. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’Top Ten Lists:Ify – Luca, Annette, Coda, Dune, Godzilla vs. Kong, F9, Shang-Chi, The Green Knight, Bad TripEvangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, (and Red Rocket)Drea – Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, C’mon C’mon, Petite Maman, Drive My Car, The Lost Daughter, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, Pig, The Power of the Dog, Spencer, ZolaAlonso – 10. Swan Song, 9. Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, 8. Memoria, 7. Luca, 6. Petite Maman, 5. The Worst Person in the World, 4. Limbo, 3. West Side Story, 2. Parallel Mothers, 1. Licorice PizzaStaff Picks:Ify – The Suicide SquadDrea – Under the Tuscan SunAlonso – LimboWith Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde. Follow us on

HO HO HO! It’s our Christmas episode! And what better type of movie to discuss than a Hallmark Christmas movie. This is why we’re talking about the queer-friendly ‘Every Time a Bell Rings.’ Plus, we have a surprise visit from Santa Claus, who needs help with some future Hallmark movie ideas. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’Buy Alonso’s book – I’ll Be Home for Christmas MoviesStaff Picks:Ify – The Green KnightDrea – Love HardAlonso – The DeadWith Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde. Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher