Episode #399: 'The Wedding Banquet' with Parvesh Cheena
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
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Episode #398: 'The Big Lebowski' with Kevin Avery
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 About a Serial Killer
Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher
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Episode #397: ‘The Friend’ & New York City Movies
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
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Episode #396: 'Black Bag' with Kristen Lopez
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, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher
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Episode #395: ‘Magazine Dreams’ with David Gborie
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 FowlDavid - Polite SocietyIfy - Pumping Iron
Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher
A movie podcast that isn't just a bunch of straight white dudes. Comedian Ify Nwadiwe 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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