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Is it better to have Inkoo Kang on an episode where she likes the movie or hates the movie? Well, we’re certainly not going to find out about the former because we’re talking about Charlie Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things . This film is a bit…how-you-say….divisive? Listen to hear which side each host stands on. Inkoo also illuminates some very important details of the ’90 Day Fiancé’ oeuvre...

This week we are discussing the highly controversial Disney live-action remake, Mulan . And we are joined by a woman whose first-ever film review was for this very movie; sociologist and author of Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism , Dr. Nancy Wang Yuen. We talk with her about the controversy behind the new film as well as how it stacks up to the original animated version. Plus, we answe...

Last week we discussed the final installment of one of the greatest trilogies in cinematic history with Before Midnight . And this week we’re doing the same thing…with Bill & Ted Face the Music . We are joined by the wonderful Cody Ziglar (‘The Dark Weeb’). He shares all of his deep insights on buying a new AC unit, Star Wars nerddom, and so much more. Plus we answer a question from the Who Shotli...

A monumental episode. As you know we’ve been discussing the “Before Trilogy,” written and directed by the wonderful Richard Linklater. And this week we are so lucky to be joined by the man himself – Richard Linklater. He chats with Ify, Drea, and Alonso about the inspiration behind Before Sunrise , working with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, and what he’s been doing to kill time during quarantine. P...

Dave Schilling is back! And so are Jesse and Celine, the characters in the “Before Trilogy.” This week we’re discussing the second installment, Before Sunset . Ify talks about his bidet and Dave has some questions about Ify’s bidet. Plus, we do our best to adapt Before Sunset into a video game. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, “Bennifer” breaks up, and Napoleon Dynamite , Fahrenhe...

Thus begins another dive into a beloved franchise. This time we’re dipping our toes into the “Before Trilogy,” and of course we begin with the first installment, Before Sunrise . We are joined by the hilarious comedian and Drea Clark’s friend from college, Michelle Biloon. We discuss Ethan Hawke’s annoying character, Julie Delpy being the antithesis of a “Manic Pixie Dream Girl,” and Richard Linkl...

For our final week of the #MaxFunDrive we brought in one of the funniest people in the world. That’s right, we’ve got the wonderful Nicole Byer on the show, and guess what? She’s a goddamn delight! Nicole’s on the show to talk about her favorite film of all time, 1990’s Ghost . She also has a lot to say about ’90 Day Fiancé,’ so get ready for that. Plus, the gang plays everyone’s favorite trivia g...

It’s the 3rd week of the MaxFunDrive and boy do we have a treat for you. We are joined by the host of the phenomenal movie podcasts How Did This Get Made? and Unspooled – Paul Scheer! This is a RETRO REWIND episode, which means we’re going back in time to discuss the “classic” 1987 film, Adventures in Babysitting . The crew analyzes how well this movie has aged and chats about some of the cringier...

We’re going back in time! The year is 1995, and we’re talking about Clueless . We’re joined by the hilarious and talented Erinn Hayes (Medical Police, Childrens Hospital). Ify has been recruited into the cult of the “Baby Foot.” Alonso is setting up a snack table. And Drea is obsessing over Padma Lakshmi’s new show. We also talk more about the MaxFunDrive. And, of course, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’...

To celebrate the beginning of the MaxFunDrive, Joelle Monique is back! And she’s here to chat about the new Gina Prince-Bythewood film, The Old Guard . Per usual, Ify fawns over Charlize Theron. Alonso is currently working his way through 15 pounds of bacon. And Drea is putting honey on her face. Plus, the gang talks about their favorite use of makeup in movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Pi...

This week we discuss the musical that NONE of us had seen prior to this week – Hamilton . Plus, we answer a question from the “Who Shotline” about film industry reparations. And, as always, we’ve got “Staff Picks.” In news, Quibi CEO Meg Whitman confesses that she’s not an “an entertainment enthusiast” , Halle Berry drops out of portraying a trans man , and Charlie Kaufman blames studios for ruini...

This week we are graced by the presence of the inimitable Leonard Maltin. He’s on the show to talk about the 30th anniversary of Gremlins 2: The New Batch . Leonard tells the truly hilarious story of how he ended up getting eaten by Gremlins in the sequel film. He also talks about wielding his power as the Entertainment Tonight movie critic to get more boxes of a beloved discontinued cereal. Plus,...

We are joined by the hilarious Demi Adejuyigbe ( The Good Place ) to discuss the new Spike Lee film Da 5 Bloods . Ify can’t stop talking about his new TV. Drea worships at the altar of Céline Sciamma. And Alonso exclaims, “Wear a mask!.” Plus, the gang answers a question from the Who Shot Line about the movies that deserve a sequel, a TV show version, and a musical adaptation. And, as always, we’v...

The gang is back in the “booth” to discuss the new Judd Apatow film The King of Staten Island . Ify reveals his plan to grow a beard. Drea’s trying out some new beverages. And Alonso just wants a hot dog. Plus, they answer a question from the Who Shot Line about happy Queer movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, Marisa Tomei regrets moving into “Mom Roles,” Gone with the Wind is...

Vroom vroom! The Rock. Screeech! Butt cleavage. BANG BANG! Vin Diesel. clack clack clack! Family. BOOM! Paul Walker. Zooooooom! Corona. Staff Picks: Ify – Ong-Bak Drea – This Teacher Alonso – I’m No Longer Here Allegra – LA 92 With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Allegra Ringo Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmaxfilm &nb...

At the beginning of this episode, we take a few minutes to address the growing civil unrest in our country, to reconfirm our mission to promote diverse voices in film and criticism, and to show our support for Black Lives Matter. After that, we discuss both Fast Five and Fast & Furious 6 with the always hilarious Jon Gabrus. Staff Picks: Ify – Drive Drea – Teddy Bear Alonso – Watch Alonso discuss...

Much like the Fast and Furious franchise, we’re swapping in some new members of “The Family.” This week we’ve got the certified Triple F ( Fast & Furious Freak) Matt Apodaca on the program to discuss Tokyo Drift and Fast & Furious . Ify, once again, gets heated about some car stuff that no one else understands. Everyone drools over Han. And, of course, several overtly homosexual interactions are s...

Vrroom vrroom, baby! It’s the first episode of the ‘Fast Cast,’ and we start things off with a bang. Our guest this week is MST3K’s Mary Jo Pehl, and we’ve enlisted her to discuss not just the first ‘Fast and Furious’ film, but the second one as well. That’s right, we cover both The Fast and the Furious and 2 Fast 2 Furious in one episode. People said it couldn’t be done, but we lived to tell the...

What a delightful little episode we have for you today! We are joined by the effervescent comedian Myq Kaplan to discuss Andrew Ahn’s wonderful new film, Driveways . Myq writes a Guns N’ Roses parody song for Drea in honor of her niece’s birthday. Ify gets exposed for analyzing the video game ‘Panty Party’ on another podcast. Drea reveals her love for USA Network’s ‘Up All Night.’ And Alonso gets...

This episode is not lame. It’s Laime. We’ve got the wonderful writer and podcaster Elizabeth Laime on the show to talk about Beanie Feldstein in How to Build a Girl . In the final installment of ‘This Is Your Movie Life,’ we reveal the movies that meant the most to us in our early thirties. We also answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ asking about the best movies set in one location. And, as...

Well what a nice little surprise – a brand new Who Shot Ya? episode! This week we discuss Alice Wu’s long awaited second film, the “Cyrano de Bergerac-esque” high school rom-com, The Half of It . Plus we reveal the movies that meant the most to us during our mid-twenties for ‘This Is Your Movie Life.’ We also hold a movie character ‘Quarantine Roommate Draft.’ Who does Ify want to be holed up with...

This one goes out to all the weebs and anime fans out there! We are joined by the effervescent Dani Fernandez to discuss 2016’s Your Name – the first anime film we’ve ever discussed on the show! She and Ify break down the positive and negative aspects of anime culture. We also reveal the movies that meant the most to us during our “college years” in ‘This Is Your Movie Life!’ Plus, we answer a que...

The hits just keep on coming! This week we’re discussing the beautiful new film on Netflix from Master of None co-creator Alan Yang called Tigertail . Alonso and Ify share their own personal stories of being the children of immigrant parents. We also discuss the movies that most influenced us during high school in the segment ‘This Is Your Movie Life!’ We answer a question from the Who Shotline re...

This week we’re joined by one of the hosts of the wonderful podcast ‘Call Your Girlfriend’ , writer and editor Ann Friedman. She joins us to discuss the Sundance hit, Never Rarely Sometimes Always , about a Pennsylvania teen having to travel to New York City with her cousin to get an abortion. The conversation that follows is truly engrossing and thoughtful. Two of the people on the podcast even g...

Reporting live from our own little cubicles of sound, we have a phenomenal episode this week. We discuss our very first documentary on the show, Netflix’s heartwarming and inspiring Crip Camp . We’re joined by IndieWire’s TV editor Kristen Lopez. Kristen writes a great deal about disability visibility in the media and her insight into this film is nothing short of revelatory. Plus, we introduce a...