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Welcome 2 our Coming 2 America podcast! We are joined by the host of the All My Movies podcast, film critic Dan Murrell. He and the gang cover the phonetically similar sequel to Coming to America . Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about movies with “found families.” And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, there’s lots of stuff going on with the Space Jam sequel and dire...

Much like the movie we’re discussing today, listening to this episode is like taking a tropical vacation. And to do so, we’re joined by the wonderful actress and writer Mary Elizabeth Ellis ( It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia , Santa Clarita Diet ). The movie we dissect on the show is the delightfully kooky, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar . Plus, the gang answers an email about their favorite B...

This episode will hit you like a fully equipped nomadic van! That’s because the gang is discussing Chloé Zhao’s latest, Nomadland . They are joined by one of Drea’s childhood friends, senior writer for Mpls-St. Paul magazine, Steve Marsh. He’s known Drea for so long that he even refers to her as “Andrea.” Weird. Steve also talks about how his brother is all over Tik-Tok. Alonso is excited about Th...

Another fabulous episode for your earholes! This week we discuss the powerful Judas and the Black Messiah , which leads to a very passionate conversation about the Black Panthers. Plus, for the ‘Who Shotline,’ we do our best to recast a modern version of My Dinner with Andre. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Martin Scorsese is concerned about “content” and the autistic community i...

A LOT to discuss in this episode. First off, the gang dissects Sam Levinson’s new film, Malcolm & Marie . Ify points out the explicit reasons why this movie was written by a white man. Alonso gives some insight into the world of film criticism. And Drea celebrates the joy and beauty of macaroni and cheese. Plus, they answer a question from the Who Shotline about movie merchandise, which ends up be...

This week we are joined by friend-of-the-show and co-host of the wonderful Screen Drafts podcast, Clay Keller. He joins us to talk about Regina King’s directorial debut, One Night in Miami . Drea and Alonso give us an in-depth examination of this year’s virtual Sundance Film Festival. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, RIP Cicely Tyson and the Golden Globe nominations . Please check...

This week we are so lucky to be joined by one of the hosts of the phenomenal Maximum Fun podcast The Greatest Generation , Benjamin Harrison. He is here to “drink up” and discuss the Mads Mikkelsen drunk fest Another Round . We also answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about movies with a great sense of place. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Pixar’s Soul is voiced by white a...

This week we are joined by the wonderful Millie De Chirico. If you don’t know her, you can see her work as a programmer for TCM Underground on Friday nights, and as a host of the ‘I Saw What You Did’ podcast . She joins us to talk about the widely discussed Promising Young Woman . There is a HUGE SPOILER WARNING for this episode. Just so you know we do discuss the ending of this film between 33:35...

This week we have the distinct honor of being joined by The New York Times Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie to discuss Pixar’s Soul . Jamelle reveals he recently binged every Saw movie. Drea’s virtually driving around in her car. Alonso gushes over Fran Lebowitz. And Ify does more cardio. Plus, we receive a wonderful question from the ‘Who Shotline’ asking how to talk to people on dates about movie...

This week we are joined by our good friend Joelle Monique. And we proudly proclaim, against popular opinion, that “Hey! We actually liked Wonder Woman 1984 !” We also receive a wonderful question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about movies that we are embarrassed to like because of the type of people who like them. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Daisy Ridley is concerned with being lab...

It’s our End of Year Extravaganza! Which means that it’s time to hand out the illustrious Whoshie Awards. Some experts have even claimed that the Whoshies are more desired than the Oscars themselves! And by “some experts,” I of course mean Ify. Plus, the gang also discusses their Top 10 Films of 2020. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya...

It’s our Christmas Spectacular! And we are pretty much focusing exclusively on Hallmark Christmas movies this episode. To give us a hand, we are joined by Esquire writer and Hallmark Christmas movie enthusiast, Justin Kirkland. At the beginning of the episode, we are also joined by special guest Santa Claus to help come up with some Hallmark movie storylines for next season. Then we discuss the ne...

This week the gang discusses the 2007 Christmas classic, This Christmas . Alonso makes a compelling case for stockings as a means for additional gift-giving during the Christmas season. Drea looks forward to the vaccine. And Ify’s just thankful that there’s a scene in This Christmas that has Regina King wearing lingerie. Plus, we have another installment of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Min...

This week we discuss the movie that has the audacity to claim that Gary Oldman is 43 years old – Mank . And joining us to discuss it is one of the co-creators of ‘The Thrilling Adventure Hour,’ Ben Acker. Alonso takes the reins as host this week. And as a result we get some insight into his relationship with Citizen Kane , what Herman Mankiewicz’s grandson, Ben, has to say about the movie, and the...

This week we are discussing a film that was basically tailor-made for our podcast. That’s right, we’re talking about the new Christmas classic, Happiest Season . And to dissect the film, we’ve brought on the “happiest podcast guest,” our good pal Jordan Crucchiola. We, of course, have another installment of the “Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.” This week it’s exclusively Hallmark movies! A...

Gobble gobble, everybody! It’s Thanksgiving week, which means we are counting down our “Turkeys of the Year.” We also discuss the last film in the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, The World’s End . Plus, we have another installment of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, ‘Staff Picks.’ Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member a...

Ricky is BACK in the (virtual) building! That’s right, our old buddy Ricky Carmona joins us to talk about Hot Fuzz . During the movie discussion the gang covers why they felt OK watching this particular cop movie in 2020 over other films from that genre. Ricky talks a ton about the Great British Bake Off. Alonso is loving all the gay representation in this year’s slate of TV Christmas movies. Plus...

Thus begins the first episode in our mini-series covering the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, starting with 2004’s Shaun of the Dead . We are so lucky to be joined by screenwriter Michael Varrati, whose horror screenwriting expertise is truly invaluable to the conversation. Plus, Alonso won’t stop saying the words “Blow Mold.” Drea begs people to wear a damn mask. Ify has purchased a very expensi...

I don’t want to alarm you…but Inkoo Kang is on the show and there is a disagreement over the movie we’re discussing. Truly shocking stuff. The movie in question is, of course, Justin Simien’s Bad Hair . Ify educates us on the electoral process by discussing his time as a ballot counter. Drea gives a shout out to all the polling place workers. And Alonso recommends a black and white Hungarian film...

BOO! It’s our Halloween episode! And as a special treat, we are joined by the hosts of the horror movie podcast ‘Ruined,’ Halle Kiefer and Alison Leiby. At the beginning of the show we pit the “Halloweenies” (Alonso, Alison, and Ify) against the “Horror Freaks” (Drea and Halle) in a series of Halloween-inspired questions. The “Weenies” are quizzed on scary movies, and the “Freaks” are quizzed on N...

You guys…this episode is fun. We are joined by TV writer and Dummy creator Cody Heller. This delightful guest starts the episode off strong by discussing her new sexual fetish surrounding Covid testing. But what she’s really here for is to discuss Miranda July’s new film, Kajillionaire . Plus, we try our very best to adapt the movie into a video game. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’   In...

This week we’re talking exclusively about “white men with black women’s butts” because we’re discussing Radha Blank’s magnificent debut, The Forty-Year-Old Version . Alonso revels in some tasty new hot sauce. Ify pitches an “Alamo Drafthouse” for drive-ins, but walks it back when he realizes the drunk driving implications. And Drea is phoning a scientist. Plus, the gang answers a call from the Who...

Outta the way, straights! We’re chatting ’bout The Boys in the Band ! Our beloved historian Alonso has a great deal to inform Drea and Ify about the history, context, and cultural impact of the original play and movie. He also takes some issues with the remake and Ryan Murphy in general. Ify reveals he is a danger to himself and his apartment while wearing a VR headset. And Drea desperately wants...

Ify’s back! And he’s here to talk all about Netflix’s new film, Enola Holmes . He’s also here to talk about brewing mead. Alonso is loving some Martha Stewart black bean burgers. And Drea hosts a “Murder Party.” Plus, the gang also answers a question from the Who Shotline about how to gear yourself up to watch depressing movies. And, as always, we’ve got “Staff Picks.” In news, Berry Jenkins is di...

Our best friend Myq Kaplan has returned! And he’s here to talk about the new Netflix film, the intimate Lingua Franca . Myq brings that real New York-aah point of view to the discussion, which we so desperately desire. Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about what celebrity Zoom movie reading we’d like to see next. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Robert Pattinson...