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A movie podcast that isn't just a bunch of straight white dudes. Comedian Kevin Avery is joined by film producer Drea Clark and film critic Alonso Duralde for a fast, funny, flight through film. Maximum Film! is news, reviews and in-depth insight, beamed directly into your ears every week.

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Apr 3, 2020 · 54 min
'Crip Camp' and "This Is Your Movie Life" with IndieWire's Kristen Lopez
TV Editor for IndieWire Kristen Lopez joins Ify, Alonso, and Drea to discuss the new Netflix documentary ‘Crip Camp.’
Mar 27, 2020 · 49 min
‘The Hunt’ and the Return of the Buff Black Nerd
The Buff Black Nerd (A.K.A. Ify Nwadiwe) returns to the hosting chair to discuss with Alonso and Drea the very controversial film, ‘The Hunt.’
Mar 20, 2020 · 48 min
RETRO REWIND! ‘Dr. Strangelove’ with Director Barry Sonnenfeld
Acclaimed director Barry Sonnenfeld joins Drea and Alonso to discuss Stanley Kubrick’s ‘Dr. Strangelove.’
Mar 13, 2020 · 55 min
The Last Word on ‘First Cow’ with Lucé Tomlin-Brenner
Comedian Lucé Tomlin-Brenner joins Drea and Joelle to discuss Kelly Reichardt’s ‘First Cow.’
Mar 6, 2020 · 55 min
‘The Invisible Man’ with Moujan Zolfaghari of ‘Mission to Zyxx’
Moujan Zolfaghari from the Mission to Zyxx podcast joins Drea, Alonso, and Joelle to discuss The Invisible Man.
Feb 28, 2020 · 56 min
RETRO REWIND! ‘Joe Versus the Volcano’
Alonso, Drea, and Joelle go back in time to discuss the 1990 “classic” Joe Versus the Volcano.
Feb 21, 2020 · 55 min
Portrait of a Drea on Fire
OK, we’re finally talking about this damn movie that Drea wouldn’t shut up about. That’s right, we’re discussing Portrait of a Lady on Fire. We’re joined by our good pal, Hollywood Reporter TV critic Inkoo Kang. Plus, we argue over movies shot vertically for your phone. And, as always, staff picks. In news, The New Mutants is going to bomb, Moviefone is hanging it up, and Paul Feig is still made about Last Christmas spoilers. Staff Picks: Alonso – The Photograph Drea – Come to Daddy Joelle – Ama
Feb 14, 2020 · 55 min
‘Birds of Prey’ with ‘Shadow of the Batgirl’ Writer Sarah Kuhn
We have a truly FANTABULOUS episode this week. Joelle, Drea, and Alonso are joined by the “overly qualified guest” writer Sarah Kuhn (Shadow of the Batgirl, Heroine Complex) to discuss Birds of Prey. Sarah regails us with a very thoughtful examination of the Cassandra Cain character and discusses how she appreciates Cassandra’s representation in Birds of Prey. Plus, the crew discusses the Oscars as an institution. And, as always, staff picks. In news, a TV series about filmmaker Alice Guy is in
Feb 7, 2020 · 51 min
‘The Rhythm Section’ and Ify’s Review of the ‘F9’ Trailer
“We are a paaaart of the Rhyyythm Nation!” – errrr, I mean, Section. The Rhythm Section. That’s the movie we’re talking about this week. Anywho, we are joined by our good friend Joelle Monique to discuss the Blake Lively “accent-vehicle,” The Rhythm Section. Ify calls in to review the new F9 trailer. And, as always, we have staff picks. In news, Joaquin Phoenix calls out the systematic racism of the film industry, Robert Downey Jr. came up with the “dragon enema” joke in Dolittle, and Paul Reube
Jan 31, 2020 · 54 min
‘Dolemite Is My Name’ with The One and Only Ricky Carmona
Ricky is back in the building! That’s right, the one and only Ricky Carmona joins us to discuss Dolemite Is My Name. Drea gives us her Sundance Film Festival movie recommendations. Plus, we talk about the movies that made us cry the most. And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Staff Picks: Ify – Fast Five Alonso – All About My Mother Drea – A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Ricky – Klute. With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Ricky Carmona.
Jan 24, 2020 · 55 min
‘Dolittle’ and the Best/Worst Flops with Jordan Crucchiola
This one gets rowdy as we discuss the recent big budget disaster Dolittle with Vulture Associate Editor Jordan Crucchiola. We also chat about the best and worst flops of all time. Alonso almost kills Ify for saying that he likes the movie Warcraft. And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. In news, Disney gets rid of the “Fox” from 20th Century Fox, the CEO of the Hallmark Channel parent company Crown Media steps down, and Robert Downey Jr. has some thoughts on his role in Tropic Thunder. Staff Pic
Jan 17, 2020 · 56 min
‘1917’ and Other Long Takes with Director and Cinematographer Benjamin Kasulke
We have some unique insight into this week’s film, the “one long take” World War One epic 1917, because we are joined by director and cinematographer Benjamin Kasulke (Banana Split). We also chat about other movies that appear to be one long take. And, of course, we’ve got staff picks. In news, the Academy Award nominations have arrived and we correctly predicted the American Parasite remake. Staff Picks: Ify – My Year in Mensa Alonso – Weathering With You Drea – The Heiresses Benjamin – Colewel
Jan 10, 2020 · 53 min
‘Parasite’ and Our Unwanted American Remake
Since we haven’t officially discussed it on the show we are going back and talking about Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite. And even though we disagree with the idea entirely, we pitch our own American remake of the film. It should be noted that we recorded this episode the night before it was actually announced that an American TV remake was in the works. And lastly, we have staff picks. In news, Warner Brothers tries to predict what movies will succeed with an A.I.-driven film management program called
Jan 3, 2020 · 54 min
‘Marriage Story’ and the Most Memorable On-Screen Couples with Writer/Director Todd Berger
New year, new episode! We are joined by writer/director Todd Berger (It’s a Disaster, Cover Versions) to discuss the devastating new film Marriage Story. And speaking of relationships, we also talk about the most memorable on-screen couples – the best and the worst. Plus, we chat about Oscar nomination predictions. Staff Picks: Ify – Arrival Alonso – Shy People Drea – Atlantics Todd – Bob Roberts With Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, Ify Nwadiwe, and Todd Berger You can let us know what you think of
Dec 27, 2019 · 52 min
End of the Year Special!
We did it you guys, we made it to the end of the year. In an unusual subversion of roles, producer Casey O’Brien comes out from behind the glass to become the featured guest on this episode. We not only list our top 10 films of the year, but we also discuss our top 5 films of the decade. Plus, we bestow the prestigious Whoshie Awards upon the most deserving recipients. Staff Picks: Alonso – Back to the Beach Casey – 200 Cigarettes Drea – Little Women With Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Casey O’
Dec 20, 2019 · 57 min
X-Mas Bonanza! 'Scrooged' and Alonso's 'Top 5 Christmas Movies of the Year' with Special Guest Santa Claus
The day has come! It is the official Who Shot Ya? Christmas episode! This one is wrapped up like a beautiful present under your tree. Special guest Santa Claus flies in to ask Ify, Drea, and Alonso who should be included on his Naughty or Nice lists. Then, the crew discusses the 1988 “classic” Scrooged. And finally, Alonso reveals his top Christmas movies of the year! Staff Picks: Ify – Shazam! Drea – The Lighthouse Alonso – Slaughterhouse-Five With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde Yo
Dec 13, 2019 · 58 min
‘Queen & Slim’ and a Chat with April Wolfe About ‘Black Christmas’
We are joined, once again, by our dear friend, freelance writer Joelle Monique (The Hollywood Reporter, Teen Vogue, The AV Club). She is on the show to discuss Melina Matsoukas’ Queen & Slim. Plus, our old buddy April Wolfe calls in to talk about her new film Black Christmas. We’ve got another installment of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Staff Picks: Ify – What Men Want Drea – Colewell Alonso – It Happened on 5th Avenue, Holiday Affair, and
Dec 6, 2019 · 53 min
‘Knives Out’ and the Return of Inkoo Kang
Look behind you! It can’t be! She’s back! That’s right, the one and only Inkoo Kang has returned to the show to discuss Knives Out. We also talk about the movie soundtracks that have been burned in our brains. We have another ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, of course, we’ve got staff picks. Staff Picks: Ify – The Crow Drea – Portrait of a Lady on Fire Alonso – Season of Love Inkoo – In Fabric With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Inkoo Kang. You can let us know what yo
Nov 29, 2019 · 54 min
‘The Irishman’ and Our “Turkeys of the Year”
In honor of Thanksgiving we have an overstuffed episode of Who Shot Ya? To start things off, we anoint the official Who Shot Ya? ‘Turkeys of the Year.’ We talk about the new Martin Scorsese film The Irishman. We discuss our favorite food scenes in film. We’ve got another edition of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Staff Picks: Ify – Soul Food Drea – McQueen Alonso – Feast of the Seven Fishes With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde. You
Nov 22, 2019 · 55 min
'Charlie’s Angels’ and Remaking Movies Correctly with Artemis Pebdani
The gang welcomes the hilarious and talented actress Artemis Pebdani (Scandal, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) into the booth to discuss the new Charlie’s Angels. We talk about the movies that should be remade because they did not live up to their full potential. We have another installment of the “Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.” And, as always, staff picks. In news, Nicolas Cage will star in a movie about Nicolas Cage, John Travolta campaigns for an Oscar, and April Wolfe assures th