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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 , an...

It was once called Who Shot Ya? ...then it was called The Untitled Ify, Drea, & Alonso Project. But we have settled on a new name. And that is... Maximum Film!  A big thank you to all the people who submitted to our naming contest. There were so many great submissions. And a special thank you to our four finalists - The Multiplex by Laura Darling, Intersectional Lens  by Dan Wheeler, The Push In b...

On this week’s episode, we discuss a different Zack Snyder film, Army of the Dead . For those counting, this is our second Zack Snyder movie in the year 2021. And joining us to dissect it is the Queen of Halloween, our good friend, and apparently the love of Ify’s life, Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. We also answer a question from our hotline about the depiction of gun violence in movies. And, as always, w...

On today’s episode, we are talking about the phenomenal animated feature, The Mitchells vs. the Machines . And who better to chat about it than our guest, Simpsons writer and Round Springfield host Julia Prescott. Drea takes over hosting duties this week, which is why you might notice an uptick in “Charles Grodin-gushing” throughout the episode. We also answer a question from the ‘Hotline’ about t...

IT’S MAXFUNDRIVE! To cap off the final day of the MaxFunDrive, we are introducing part two of our exclusive series, ‘The Ifechukwude Collection.’ This is a group of films curated by our very own Ify Nwadiwe. This week’s episode centers on the ultimate sports film, Space Jam . And to help us discuss this movie, we brought in “sports expert,” Carl Tart. With our esteemed guest, we dive right into th...

IT’S MAXFUNDRIVE! To cap off the first week of the MaxFunDrive, we are introducing part one of our exclusive series, ‘The Ifechukwude Collection.’ This is a group of films curated by our very own Ify Nwadiwe. First up is a film that Ify has referred to as “perfect” on several occasions – 2013’s Pacific Rim . And to help us discuss this movie, we bring in “bad movie” expert and Kaiju know-it-all, T...

An earth-shattering episode that will have you screaming “Mortal Kombat!!!” at the top of your lungs. We are joined by one of the hosts of How Did This Get Played? and the Doughboys podcast, Nick Wiger. We chat all about video game adaptations and how successful this iteration of Mortal Kombat is at making a compelling movie out of a video game. Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Hotline’ about...

In advance of the Academy Awards this Sunday, we’re talking about Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom , which was nominated for 5 Oscars including Best Actress for Viola Davis and Best Actor for Chadwick Boseman. We also answer a question from the ‘Hotline’ about the wigs and costumes that have taken us out of a movie. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Steven Soderbergh tries to make the Acad...

At the top of the show, we take some time to explain why we are changing our name from Who Shot Ya? to the temporary The Untitled Ify, Drea, & Alonso Project . You can read our full statement here After we take care of that business, we do something we’ve never done before – talk about three separate movies in one episode! And there is no one better suited to talk about these movies than our guest...

We have a Kaiju-sized episode this week! We are joined by the wonderful Heather Anne Campbell (How Did This Get Played?) to discuss Godzilla vs. Kong . We also answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about the best “revenge movies.” And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Jamie Kennedy kind of didn’t realize he was in an anti-abortion propaganda film , and James Cameron tries to recapt...

This week we are diving into Steve McQueen’s Small Axe series on Amazon Prime by discussing two of the films; Mangrove and Red, White and Blue . We chose to pair these two films because they both explore police brutality in London’s West Indian community. Ify also reveals that he thought the Black, British filmmaker Steve McQueen was the same person as the white, American actor Steve McQueen, who...

We simply have TOO much show to contain in one episode. We are joined by our old buddies Jordan Morris and Ricky Carmona to help us untangle the 4 hours long, Zack Snyder’s Justice League . The sole purpose of this entire episode is to finally lay to rest any talk about an impending “Snyder Cut,” once and for all. That’s why we spend the whole episode talking about this damn movie! Plus, we must a...

Inkoo Kang makes a stop on her “ Minari World Tour” to talk to us about the Lee Isaac Chung film and her personal connection to it. We also break down all of the Oscar nominations. Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about what movie we’d like to see on ‘Pop-Up Video.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ And, a simple favor, please tell us a story about why you support our show...

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...