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Maximum Film!
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A movie podcast that isn't just a bunch of straight white dudes. With Kevin Avery, Drea Clark, & Alonso Duralde.
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Another week, another sleigh bag full of Holiday Movie thoughts from Christmas Zaddy @aduralde.bsky.social — the good, the bad, and the ones that owe the Marx Bros. money. #filmsky
Graphic listing Christmas movies ALONSO has seen in the past week, with yellow and red stripes in the background. Along the edges are movie posters for the films listed in text.
November 18, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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We’re going head to head with CHRISTY this week, with special guest, filmmaker Daresha Kyi! Plus a Christmas Movie Minute and a big movie quiz about other biopics/real life stories with first-name titles.
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A graphic with text at the top: “‘Christy’ with Daresha Kyi.” Below this, a screenshot from Zoom of Daresha, Kevin, Alonso, and Drea, in their respective zoom windows. Below the screenshot there’s a cut out of Sydney Sweeney as Christy Martin in the boxing ring with Ben Foster (as Jim Martin) looking on from a distance. The black red and turquoise MaxFilm! logo is in the ring too.
November 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Yorgos Lanthimos has a new movie and our former Producer Casey O'Brien is back on with us to talk about it! Then we name some favorite actor/director frequent pairings, and Alonso's Christmas Movie Minute really picks up steam... #filmsky

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A graphic with a gray and sepia background says "BUGONIA with Casey O'Brien" across the top. Below this, a screenshot from Zoom of Kevin, Marissa, Drea, and Casey O'Brien in their respective windows. Other cutout graphics in the image include bees flying; a beehive frame held by a yellow-gloved hand; a bald Emma Stone in a dirty maroon trench coat, seated and looking up; and the logo for Maximum Film!
November 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Who's having more fun: the academics-gone-wild at the HEDDA party, or Us on this episode? Since we're reviewing Nia DaCosta's new adaptation of a classic Ibsen play, we're also chatting about what we love and hate in stage-to-screen adaptations. #filmsky

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Above a deep red background, a graphic shows two chandeliers and the words "'Hedda' Throws the Party of the (Last) Century." Below the text, a screenshot from Zoom. Kevin, Marissa, Drea, and Alonso smile out from their respective Zoom windows. Alonso wears a yellow hat. Below this, two cutouts from the movie Hedda, one of Nina Hoss's character (Elaine Lovborg) and one of Tessa Thompson's character (Hedda Gabler). Both wear ballgowns. Nina smokes a cigarette. Between them, the logo for Maximum Film!
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Today we're scoping out the latest film from Kelly Reichardt, THE MASTERMIND, which puts Josh O'Connor at the center of a barely-planned art heist. Our guest is @myqkaplan.bsky.social! Plus, we take on a Hotline question about film courses we'd like to teach. #filmsky

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A graphic with the words "The Mastermind with Myq Kaplan" at the top. In the center, there is a screenshot from Zoom of Kevin, Alonso, Myq, and Drea, smiling out from their respective Zoom windows. Below this, a cutout image from the movie The Mastermind shows Josh O'Connor's character, bearded and in a beige Members Only- style jacket, surreptitiously attempting to steal the Maximum Film logo off of the screen. Orange, blue, and yellow paint splotches mark the beige background of the overall graphic.
October 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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A little gritty political drama, a little technicolor musical, a little revolutionary politics, a little queer representation; we're talking about Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, & Tonatiuh in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, with our friend @carlosfilm.bsky.social! #filmsky

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October 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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We’ve got our crew (incl the hilarious @danielleradford.bsky.social) assembled to discuss the new heist movie from Shane Black, PLAY DIRTY. Was it the heist of the century? We have thoughts. #filmsky

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On a red backdrop, the words "'Play Dirty' with Danielle Radford." A screenshot from Zoom appears below that title. In it, Danielle, Kevin, Alonso, and Drea each appear in their respective Zoom windows. All are smiling, but Alonso is smirking as if to say, "Hoo boy, buckle up." Below that, a cutout of Mark Wahlberg and LaKeith Stanfield from the poster for the movie PLAY DIRTY, framing the MAXIMUM FILM logo.
October 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Very exciting to have film critic Michael Phillips on the show today as we discuss PTA’s new ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER and name some of our favorite (or at least the most memorable) secret societies in movie history. #filmsky

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A graphic reads “‘One battle after another’ with Michael Phillips“. In the background, there is an image of an empty road under a bright orange sky (from the poster for the movie). On top of this image, there is a screenshot from Zoom of each of the hosts in their respective windows, Drea, Alonso, Kevin, and guest Michael Phillips all smile out of the camera. Alonso holds a copy of the book ‘Of Christmases Long Long Ago.’ Below this there is a cut out graphic of Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob from the movie ‘one battle after another.’ He wears sunglasses and talks on a payphone.
October 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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We saw THE LONG WALK and lived to tell the tale! We get into the harrowing journey, the production, the performances, then share some movies that fail the Bechdel test, but still pass muster. With YA novelist and podcaster extraordinaire, @laurenshippen.com! #filmsky

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A graphic with the words, “‘The Long Walk’ with Lauren Shippen” at the top in the orange text. Below those words, there is a screenshot from Zoom of Lauren, Alonso, Drea, and Kevin each in their respective Zoom windows. Below this picture, the logo for Maximum Film! and an image from The Long Walk’s movie poster, of the main characters Ray (Cooper Hoffman) and Peter (David Jonsson) walking toward the camera.
September 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Dylan O'Brien wows, the receptionist shines, and James Sweeney pulls no punches in this hit out of Sundance. It's TWINLESS with PUSHING DAISIES/HANNIBAL creator (and director of the new DUST BUNNY, freshly premiered at TIFF), @bryanfuller.bsky.social. #filmsky

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A graphic reads “TWINLESS with Bryan Fuller”. Below that text, a screenshot from Zoom of Bryan, Drea, Kevin, and Alonso. All wear glasses. Below that, an image from the movie Twinless of Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney looking at each other from separate hotel beds.
September 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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We got @wkamaubell.bsky.social and Kevin together again to talk Denzel (and bust each others' chops). It's all in honor of Spike Lee and Denzel's 5th movie together, the first in decades...and it's a Kurosawa remake?

A lot going on in Ep 419, #denzealots! #filmsky

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On a black background, text reads "Highest 2 Lowest with W. Kamau Bell." Below this, a screenshot of four Zoom windows. Kamau, Drea, Alonso, and Kevin, each looking at the camera. Kamau makes a sour face; Drea and Alonso each raise an eyebrow. Kevin gives peace fingers. Below this, from left to right: an illustration of Denzel Washington wearing sunglasses, a black ball cap, and big headphones, from the poster for Highest 2 Lowest; the logo for Maximum Film!; an image of a laptop with a photo on the screen of Spike Lee and Denzel Washington each holding up 5 fingers, indicating their 5th movie together.
September 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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We're circling back to one of August's buzziest (and eeriest) hits this week: it's WEAPONS, with @louispeitzman.bsky.social! Plus, we pay tribute to some of cinema's most creepifying kiddos. Who would you add to the list? #filmsky

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Over a blue-gray background, red text reads "WEAPONS with Louis Peitzman." Below that, a screenshot from Zoom shows Drea, Marissa, Louis Peitzman, and Kevin in their respective Zoom windows. A circular image of Alonso sits in the middle of all of them. Below that, silhouettes of children running with their arms outstretched, from the poster for the week's movie, WEAPONS.
September 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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We’re investigating HONEY DON’T this week, with terrific guest @megfitz89.bsky.social! Then we share some of our favorite moviemaking married folks. (Married to *each other*, that is) #filmsky

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A graphic reads “Honey Don’t, with Megan Fitzmartin.” Below this there is a screenshot from Zoom of each of the panelists in their respective Zoom windows. Alonso, Meghan Fitzmartin, Kevin, and Drea. Everyone smiles. Meghan has her eyes closed right and is giving a thumbs up. Below this, the Maximum Film! logo, and an image of Margaret Qualley as lead character Honey from the film HONEY DON’T.
August 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Kate Beecroft's debut stars a real-life S. Dakota family playing a version of their own lives. Collider's Taylor Gates joins us to talk about Sundance Audience Award winner EAST OF WALL, and to pitch some movie ideas inspired by favorite real-world locations. #filmsky

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A graphic reads "East of Wall with Taylor Gates" at the top, over a photo of a cloudy sky above the South Dakota Badlands. Below the text, a Zoom screenshot of Taylor Gates, Kevin, Alonso, and Drea, in their respective Zoom windows. Below this, from left to right: A close-up of a distressed looking Tabitha Zimiga, star of East of Wall; the Maximum Film logo; a group of kids riding horses (an image from the film).
August 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Started typing "it doesn't get freakier than this!" but let's face it: this is a family film. Yes, we're talking FREAKIER FRIDAY this week, and freaking out about our guest, Mary Lynn Rajskub! Then we talk about some great and terrible sequel titles. #filmsky

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August 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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We've got no dumb jokes left for this post because THE NAKED GUN did 'em all! We're talking all about it with our friend @dankmccoy.bsky.social of @flophousepodcast.com on today's new episode! Plus a dishy movie quiz about couples who met on set...
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A screenshot from Zoom of Alonso, Dan McCoy, Kevin Avery, and Drea Clark in their respective windows. Alonso holds up a copy of Mark Rappaport's 'Book of Dreams.' Above the photo, text reads "'The Naked Gun' (2025) with Dan McCoy." Below the photo, cutouts of Pamela Anderson singing and Paul Walter Hauser and Liam Neeson looking on (these are stills from the film).
August 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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We've assembled a fantastic foursome of our own to debate the powers of THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS -- with none other than graphic novelist and comic writer/artist @sinagrace.bsky.social! Then we sing the praises of some of our favorite character actors. #filmsky

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A graphic reads 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' on an avocado-green backdrop. Below these words, a screenshot from Zoom of Alonso, Kevin, Sina Grace, and Drea. Alonso holds up a vintage copy of a Fantastic Four Treasury Edition. Drea shows off her blue nail polish. Below the photo, there's an image of the Fantastic Four from the new film, and the Maximum Film! logo.
August 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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'In the Mood for Love' turns 25 this year, so we're giving it some love, with very special guest John Powers (who's interviewed Wong Kar-Wai extensively). Plus, re-setting period movies in new eras, movie marketing gambits, & we know where Pee-Wee's bike is! #filmsky

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On a red floral background, text reads "25th Anniversary, 'In the Mood for Love' with John Powers." Below this, a screenshot from Zoom. John Powers, Alonso, Kevin, and Drea smile out from their respective Zoom windows. Alonso holds up John's book, 'WKW: The Cinema of Wong Kar-Wai.'
July 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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He's not a bird, he's not a plane, but he is the world's most famous superhero -- we're talking SUPERMAN this week (the new one, of course!) with actor/comedian/Superman superfan Michael Hartney! Plus we've got Hall of Excellence nominees for Best Movie Dog 🐶 #filmsky

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A graphic with text at the top on a red, cape-shaped background. The text reads "Superman (2025) with Michael Hartney." Below this, David Corenswet as Superman appears to be holding above his head a screenshot of each of our four host in their respective Zoom windows: Michael Hartney, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Kevin Avery. At the very bottom of the graphic, there's a logo for Maximum Film!
July 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Our unofficial 2-week celebration of the post-apocalypse continues! 40 ACRES showcases Danielle Deadwyler and her fictional family of heavily-armed homesteaders. We've got @aishaharris.bsky.social along to unpack all that, plus a quiz about farm movies! #filmsky

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Text reads "40 Acres with Aisha Harris". Below that, a screenshot from Zoom of each host in their respective Zoom window. Alonso, Aisha, Drea, and Kevin, all smile. Drea shows off light green nail polish. Below the image, three lines of text read: "We need to talk about ELIO"; "The family who sharpshoots together"; "Movie quiz: Farmers Only." A cutout of Danielle Deadwyler winning a knife fight appears in the lower left corner (an image from the film 40 Acres).
July 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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You won’t have to wait 28 more weeks, hours, or even seconds for the latest episode of Maximum Film! It’s already out! Graham Skipper joins us to discuss 28 YEARS LATER, which sees Danny Boyle back at the helm not quite 28 years after 28 DAYS LATER dropped. #filmsky

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A screenshot from Zoom of Kevin, Graham Skipper, Alonso, and Drea. Text Reed “28 years later with Graham Skipper“ “plus Villeneuve’s Bond and the best films for the 21st-century… What other movies deserve the 28 years treatment?“ an image of one of the alphas from the new movie is at the lower corner, in a field of yellow wildflowers.
July 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Such a treat to have our old friend, film critic @katiewalshstx.bsky.social, join us to talk about Celine Song's new film, MATERIALISTS! Plus some (other) movies that didn't match their trailers. #filmsky

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June 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Today we have author/critic/film historian Caden Mark Gardner on to talk about one of his touchstones of gay cinema history: TEA AND SYMPATHY. Plus, we're going back to 1956 for ITDICS, and the fix is in for some movies we wish were just a little different. #filmsky

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June 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Today's episode is a raucous conversation with film critic (and Stephen King fan) @williambibbiani.bsky.social, all about THE LIFE OF CHUCK. Plus we're talking Almodovar, Zazlav, and unexpected movie tattoos! Anybody have a couple backs they wanna cover with text?
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June 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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We've got a bonafide expert guest on today's show in @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social as we discuss THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, father/daughter film faves, and more. He brought his own ITIDIC, people. This is the sign of a true pro!

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June 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM