It’s the 3rd week of the MaxFunDrive and boy do we have a treat for you. We are joined by the host of the phenomenal movie podcasts How Did This Get Made? and Unspooled – Paul Scheer! This is a RETRO REWIND episode, which means we’re going back in time to discuss the “classic” 1987 film, Adventures in Babysitting. The crew analyzes how well this movie has aged and chats about some of the cringier moments. Plus, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks’ from 1987.

Just a note about this episode, we recorded it before we postponed the MaxFunDrive back in March, which was basically a decade ago. So some of the references may seem a little outdated. Other than that, it’s literally a perfect episode!

In OLD news we discuss, “The Return of Bruno”, the top box office of 1987, and the 59th Academy Awards.

Staff Picks:
Ify – Full Metal Jacket
Drea – The Witches of Eastwick
Alonso – The Stepfather
Paul – Lethal Weapon

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Paul Scheer.

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Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
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We’re going back in time! The year is 1995, and we’re talking about Clueless. We’re joined by the hilarious and talented Erinn Hayes (Medical Police, Childrens Hospital). Ify has been recruited into the cult of the “Baby Foot.” Alonso is setting up a snack table. And Drea is obsessing over Padma Lakshmi’s new show. We also talk more about the MaxFunDrive. And, of course, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In OLD news we discuss Toy Story, the top box office of July 1995, and Drew Barrymore flashing David Letterman.

Staff Picks:
Ify – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
Drea – To Die For
Alonso – Party Girl
Erinn – Living in Oblivion

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Erinn Hayes.

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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

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To celebrate the beginning of the MaxFunDrive, Joelle Monique is back! And she’s here to chat about the new Gina Prince-Bythewood film, The Old Guard. Per usual, Ify fawns over Charlize Theron. Alonso is currently working his way through 15 pounds of bacon. And Drea is putting honey on her face. Plus, the gang talks about their favorite use of makeup in movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Ludacris teases the possibility of the next Fast & Furious movie taking place in space, Zendaya and John David Washington filmed an entire movie in quarantine, and James Gunn says that in his original script for Scooby Doo Velma was explicitly gay.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Love & Basketball
Drea – We Are Little Zombies
Alonso – Late Bloomers
Joelle – Jaws

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Joelle Monique.

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Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
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This week we discuss the musical that NONE of us had seen prior to this week – Hamilton. Plus, we answer a question from the “Who Shotline” about film industry reparations. And, as always, we’ve got “Staff Picks.”

In news, Quibi CEO Meg Whitman confesses that she’s not an “an entertainment enthusiast”, Halle Berry drops out of portraying a trans man, and Charlie Kaufman blames studios for ruining movies.

Staff Picks:
Ify – Blindspotting
Drea – Palm Springs
Alonso – Mucho Mucho Amor

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde

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This week we are graced by the presence of the inimitable Leonard Maltin. He’s on the show to talk about the 30th anniversary of Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Leonard tells the truly hilarious story of how he ended up getting eaten by Gremlins in the sequel film. He also talks about wielding his power as the Entertainment Tonight movie critic to get more boxes of a beloved discontinued cereal. Plus, we answer a question from the Who Shotline about what movie we’d like to see “Rocky Horror-fied.” And, as always, we’ve got staff picks.

Staff Picks:
Ify – Train to Busan
Drea – The Long Dumb Road
Alonso – The Glass Menagerie
Leonard – Sing Street

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Leonard Maltin

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We are joined by the hilarious Demi Adejuyigbe (The Good Place) to discuss the new Spike Lee film Da 5 Bloods. Ify can’t stop talking about his new TV. Drea worships at the altar of Céline Sciamma. And Alonso exclaims, “Wear a mask!.” Plus, the gang answers a question from the Who Shot Line about the movies that deserve a sequel, a TV show version, and a musical adaptation. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, RIP Joel Schumacher, and hundreds of Black creatives sign an open letter to Hollywood to divest from “anti-Black content.”

Staff Picks:
Ify – 365 Days
Drea – Cairo Station
Alonso – Pariah
Demi – What’s Up, Doc?

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Demi Adejuyigbe

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The gang is back in the “booth” to discuss the new Judd Apatow film The King of Staten Island. Ify reveals his plan to grow a beard. Drea’s trying out some new beverages. And Alonso just wants a hot dog. Plus, they answer a question from the Who Shot Line about happy Queer movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Marisa Tomei regrets moving into “Mom Roles,” Gone with the Wind is yanked from HBO Max, and Stephen King pitches his own Friday the 13th movie.

Staff Picks:
Ify – Dope
Drea – Miss Juneteenth
Alonso – Disclosure

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde

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Vroom vroom! The Rock. Screeech! Butt cleavage. BANG BANG! Vin Diesel. clack clack clack! Family. BOOM! Paul Walker. Zooooooom! Corona.

Staff Picks:
Ify – Ong-Bak
Drea – This Teacher
Alonso – I’m No Longer Here
Allegra – LA 92

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Allegra Ringo

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At the beginning of this episode, we take a few minutes to address the growing civil unrest in our country, to reconfirm our mission to promote diverse voices in film and criticism, and to show our support for Black Lives Matter. After that, we discuss both Fast Five and Fast & Furious 6 with the always hilarious Jon Gabrus.

Staff Picks:
Ify – Drive
Drea – Teddy Bear
Alonso – Watch Alonso discuss LGBTQ themes in film on TCM June 12th!
Jon – Bad Education

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Jon Gabrus

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Much like the Fast and Furious franchise, we’re swapping in some new members of “The Family.” This week we’ve got the certified Triple F (Fast & Furious Freak) Matt Apodaca on the program to discuss Tokyo Drift and Fast & Furious. Ify, once again, gets heated about some car stuff that no one else understands. Everyone drools over Han. And, of course, several overtly homosexual interactions are scrutinized. Throw out your speedometer, folks… cuz there’s no speed limit on this one.

Staff Picks:
Ify – The Turbo-Charged Prelude to 2 Fast 2 Furious
Drea – Better Luck Tomorrow
Alonso – Larry Kramer In Love & Anger
Matt- Green Room

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Matt Apodaca

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Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher