Long before THE WHALE was released, Drea texted our friend (comedian, movie star, and Mr. Prune) Guy Branum and asked him to join us for this episode whenever it happened. So today, we answer the question: What happens when a provocative filmmaker puts an excellent, straight actor in an elaborate fat suit and then films a stage play about it?  Plus, everyone shares some 2023 New Movie Year Resolutions, and tells us who else they'd like to have a big-screen comeback. What's GoodAlonso - Dot’s Cheese CurlsDrea - The Seven  (1/2) Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle  by Stuart TurtonGuy - Wet Leg, Chaise LongueIfy - Szechuan Noodles from H-Mart (the ones in the beige package) Staff PicksDrea - Women TalkingAlonso - BrosGuy - Born YesterdayIfy - Driveways With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeGuy BranumProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher
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Episode 279: 'The Whale' with Guy Branum

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What happens when a Spanish director adapts an American graphic novel into a dialogue-free animated film? Laughter, tears, and an Oscar nomination, apparently. Sierra Katow joins us to get into this conversation (which we've carefully cordoned off with warnings and chapter markers to avoid any big spoilers)! Then everyone shares some animated films that delivered adult-level gut-punch moments.  What’s GoodAlonso - Cannon Films Promo Reel 1986Sierra - Children of Blood and BoneIfy - Indie creators at Summer Games Fest ITIDICWarner Bros to Premiere a Fully-Animated Looney Tunes Movie This Week‘Terrifier’ Actor Cast as Steamboat Willie in Upcoming Horror Film ‘Screamboat’Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliot Making 10th Movie Together This Fall (on Hallmark)Staff PicksAlonso - Earth Girls Are Easy (and also Palace)Sierra - FantasiaIfy - Antz  Get your own “Tap the Sign” sign, hand-lettered design by Producer Marissa, to proclaim your commitment to PhYSiCAL MeDiA! Alonso's Plugs:Alonso on BullseyeThe Flop House: Boat TripThe Film Library: A Kanopy PodcastFree with Ads: The Opposite of Sex
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Episode 354: 'Robot Dreams' with Sierra Katow

From Pamela Adlon (her feature debut as a director!) and comedy pals Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau, the comedy Babes is expanding this week across US theaters.  We are joined by director (and mom) Trish Sie (Players, PitchPerfect 3) to talk about the film, which may or may not be anything like Bridesmaids. Then the gang will pitch some movies about personal experiences which the movies rarely get quite right.   What’s GoodDrea - Davey and Jonesie’s LockerTrish - Terrible, Thanks for AskingIfy - In his Cure era Alonso’s Book covered in PEOPLE ITIDICDeadpool & Wolverine Enters the Popcorn Bucket ConversationStreamers Roll Out “Pride Month” CollectionsCriterionHuluMaxNetflixParamount+PrimeThe Infamous Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience is Now an Internet MusicalStaff PicksDrea - GhostlightTrish - The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the DesertIfy - Mrs. Doubtfire Check out Trish’s new On Cue Podcast   
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Episode 353: 'Babes' with Trish Sie

Our friend Maria Lewis joins us from Australia once again, this time to break down George Miller’s highly anticipated follow-up to FURY ROAD (that’s also a prequel to FURY ROAD). Then we answer a hotline call about “stereotypical” characters that don’t rub us the wrong way for some reason. What’s GoodAlonso - TIME Magazine issue from his birthdayDrea - “digital pebbling” Maria - the healing power of friendshipIfy - Being in Ohio ITIDICThe Next “Benoit Blanc Mystery” Has Its TitlePalme d’Or Announced - And It’s 5 in a Row for NEONGuy Branum talking about Baron Harkonnen on FEELING SEEN Staff PicksAlonso - Butcher Baker Nightmare MakerDrea - Patty Cake$Maria - After the PartyIfy - Emma. Maria’s latest books:Mockingbird: Strike Out: A Marvel: Heroines NovelAssassin's Creed Mirage: Daughter of No OneThe Graveyard Shift
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Episode 352: 'Furiosa' with Maria Lewis

The latest (and second) film from director Jane Schoenbrun is a glimpse into the void, into the ‘90s, and into a whole lot more – it all depends on how you’re watching. We’re joined by MaxFilm producer (and now host of the new show, Primer), Christian Dueñas to see it all. Then, we have a fast and loose movie quiz about…Justice! What’s GoodAlonso - Jenny Nicholson’s 4-Hour Deep Dive into the Star Wars Hotel’s FailureDrea - clocking the perfect mileageChristian - “Sex Vampire” playlist and the artist FilmmakerIfy - Postal Service/Death Cab concert ITIDICCannes First “Hit” Is the Unexpected Emilia PerezYorgos Lanthimos Has Already Set His NEXT Next movie at Focus#MaxFilmontheCroisette Staff PicksDrea - Hit ManAlonso - Little DarlingsChristian - SkinamarinkIfy - Detective Pikachu Subscribe to PRIMER, new from Maximum Fun!
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Episode 351: 'I Saw the TV Glow' with Christian Dueñas

David Leitch, the director of Atomic Blonde, Bullet Train, and Hobbs & Shaw, got his Hollywood start as a stunt man. Now he’s coming full circle, making an action/comedy/romance about that stunt life, with a pair of Oscar-nominated Barbenheimer love interests at the center. And we’ve got filmmaker April Wright, director of Stuntwomen: The Untold Story, here to offer an insider’s perspective! What’s GoodAlonso - The CircleApril - Taurus World Stunt AwardsDrea - new Doctor Who with Jinx Monsoon ITIDICGeorge Clooney to Make His Broadway Debut in Good Night and Good Luck AdaptationArt Directors Guild Suspends Their Training ProgramB Movie Legend Roger Corman Has Died at 98Staff PicksAlonso - Stunt RockApril - Dolemite Is My NameDrea - Birds of Prey You can watch April’s movie Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story on all of Alonso’s streaming services, and even some others!
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Episode 279: 'The Whale' with Guy Branum

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