Maximum Film!

This episode is almost exclusively A24 content. We chat about the production company’s new release, The Green Knight. We also take an A24 quiz, handed out by the “quizmaster” producer Casey O’Brien. And joining us to discuss all this artsy-fartsiness is the wonderful Mia Vicino, who may be better known under her popular Letterboxd profile name BRAT. And, of course, we finish things off with some tasty ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Tom Hanks will be in his first Wes Anderson film, Scarlett Johansson sues Disney, and Amanda Knox calls out Stillwater.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Nine Days
Alonso – Pray Away
Mia – The Green Ray

With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, and Mia Vicino

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Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

We have a very special episode this week. In conjunction with Geena Davis’ Bentonville Film Festival, we are discussing Thelma & Louise in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the film’s release. And we are joined by our good pal Katie Walsh as we drive off a cliff together in our proverbial Ford Thunderbird. Drea, who serves as film curator for the festival, takes us through some of the special movies that will be screening at the Bentonville Film Festival this year. And, to finish things off, we’ll have ‘Staff Picks.’

But, if you are interested in watching any of the movies at the Bentonville Film Festival (August 2nd – 8th), Maximum Film! listeners get a 50% discount by entering the code MAXFILM at the ticket portal found on bentonvillefilm.org.

In news, Sean Penn refuses to return to set unless everyone on production gets vaccinated and the director of the original Space Jam says the sequel is bad.

Staff Picks:
Ify – American Movie
Drea – Nine Days
Alonso – The Living End
Katie – The Green Knight

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Katie Walsh

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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

This week the gang is discussing a movie that no one was particularly excited about; Space Jam: A New Legacy. And its biggest proponent, Ify Nwadiwe, had the audacity to not be available to record this episode. But producer Casey fills in and does his best to speak on his behalf and the behalf of all those who have a nostalgic soft-spot for the original film. Plus, the crew answers a question from the ‘Hotline’ about movies that they can no longer watch because of real-life events. And, as always, there’s ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Nicolas Cage is done with studio films, the director of the new Anthony Bourdain documentary uses AI to artificially recreate the late chef’s voice, and Spike Lee messes up the Palme D’or announcement at Cannes.

Staff Picks:
Drea – Sword of Trust
Alonso – Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Casey – Clockwatchers and Office Killer

With Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Casey O’Brien

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Alonso Duralde

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This week the gang is chatting about the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Widow. Plus, they take a quiz about bug-related superheroes which results in Ify threatening Producer Casey’s life. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Greta Gerwig is set to direct the Barbie movie and Brian De Palma says he was wrong to mock “The Force” the first time he saw Star Wars.

Staff Picks:
Ify – Atomic Blonde
Drea – Summertime
Alonso – The Deep Blue Sea

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde

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Let’s all take a metaphorical and horrifying trip down to Tampa as we discuss Janicza Bravo’s Zola. Based on the viral Twitter thread by A’Ziah “Zola” King, the Maximum Film! gang dissects the movie and discerns whether the filmmaker was successful in adapting the thread to the big screen. Plus, they answer a call from the ‘Hotline’ about their favorite “Up All Night” movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Adam Driver sings in an “interesting” position for the movie Annette, Colman Domingo is exhausted by depictions of Black trauma, and Tom Hardy gets a “story by” credit on the Venom sequel.

Staff Picks:
Ify – The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Drea – Werewolves Within
Alonso – Parents

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde

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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Our 200th Episode! Can ya believe it??? And what better way to celebrate than talking with our good pal Demi Adejuyigbe about the newest Fast & Furious film, F9. We put the film through our usual diagnostic test to see how it stacks up against the other Fast & Furious films. Plus, we take a Fast & Furious quiz to test our knowledge of the franchise as a whole. We have ‘Staff Picks,’ as usual. And, Producer Casey surprises us with a little something in honor of our 200th Episode. It is a ginormous show that is a culmination of all 199 previous episodes!

Staff Picks:
Ify – Fastlane
Drea – Good on Paper
Alonso – Jean of the Joneses
Demi – Police Story

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

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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
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This week’s episode is a unique one. During the MaxFunDrive we had a stretch goal that stated that if we reached 250 new and upgrading members, one lucky member would get to choose the movie we discuss on an episode. Since we reached our stretch goal, we randomly selected a member, and that person turned out to be the wonderful Merrell! The movie they chose for us to discuss is 2004’s Mind Game. And boy is it a trip! We also answer a question from our hotline about bad movie accents. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Julie Delpy is fed up, Steven Spielberg makes a deal with Netflix, and Vin Diesel takes credit for Dwayne Johnson’s Fast and Furious performances.

Staff Picks:
Ify – Summer Wars
Drea – Have a Nice Day
Alonso – P.S. Burn This Letter Please

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde

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On this week’s episode we are IN THE HEIGHTS! We tackle the new Lin-Manuel Miranda-penned film. We also chat about what makes a good movie musical. Plus, we answer a call from the hotline about the movies that truly surprised us. And, to finish things off, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Tyrese does not seem to grasp what is in the MCU, Vin Diesel cannot keep a secret, and Todd Solondz has a new Oedipal movie coming out.

Staff Picks:
Ify – Annihilation
Drea – The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Alonso – Luca

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde

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FASHION! That’s the name of the game with this episode. And who better to have on the show than the hosts of Fishnet Flix, a podcast about fashion in film, Marie Lodi and Blaire Bercy. They join us to discuss the movie about that villainous fashionista, Cruella. Plus, Blaire and Marie share a segment from their show, ‘Add 2 Cart.’ This is where we talk about an item we were inspired to buy from the film we just watched. After that, we take a movie quiz on the Academy Award winners for Best Costume Design. And, to finish things off, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Hallmark’s former CEO is helping start a “family-friendly” TV network and an unauthorized Celine Dion biopic is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

Staff Picks:
Ify – Birdman and Zoolander
Drea – A Glitch in the Matrix
Alonso – Lost Horizon
Marie – Earth Girls Are Easy
Blaire – Freeway

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Marie Lodi, and Blaire Bercy.

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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

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Our first episode with our new name – Maximum Film! It feels right, doesn’t it? On this week’s episode we discuss the new comedy, Together Together. And to do so, we are joined by our good friend, Troubled Waters writer, Riley Silverman. We also answer a question from our ‘Hotline’ about our favorite movie graphics. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Neil Gaiman battles trolls, and horror movies can apparently help you with trauma.

Staff Picks:
Ify – Sunshine
Drea – Plan B
Alonso – Changing The Game
Riley – Away We Go

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Riley Silverman.

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With
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Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher