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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.

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Staff Picks:
Drea – Bergman Island
Alonso – Scream, Queen! My Nightmare On Elm Street and The Velvet Underground
Michael – Knife+Heart

With Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Michael Varrati

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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.’

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Hellraiser
Alonso – Fever Dream
Drea – The Rescue
Sam – Siege

With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Sam Wineman

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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.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Untold: Deal with the Devil
Alonso – Stories of Resistance: Documentaries by Arthur Dong
Drea – Old Henry
Julia – For The Record: Tarantino

With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Julia Prescott

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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.”

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Booksmart
Alonso – Melvin Van Peebles: Essential Films
Drea – Birds of Paradise
Frank – Paris Is Burning

With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Frank DeCaro

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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.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Labyrinth and Hackers
Alonso – A Bread Factory
Drea – The Nowhere Inn

With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, and Drea Clark

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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.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Untold: Malice at the Palace
Alonso – Come From Away
Drea – Language Lessons
Moshe – Brawl in Cell Block 99 and Blood Red Sky

With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Moshe Kasher.

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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.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – La La Land
Alonso – The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Drea – No Man of God

With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, and Drea Clark

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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.’

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Harold and Maude
Alonso – Just Tell Me What You Want
Drea – Really Love
Nathan – Clifford

With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Nathan Rabin

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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.’

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Staff Picks:
Alonso – Postcards from the Edge
Drea – No Sudden Move
Carlos – Summertime

With Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Carlos Aguilar

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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.

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Staff Picks:
Drea – Dramarama
Alonso – Notorious
Maria – Gunpowder Milkshake

With Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Maria Lewis

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