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23 years later, director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland bring the rage virus back to life with their sequel to 28 Days Later, 28 Years Later. Actor and director Graham Skipper guests this week to talk about the trilogy, Alpha prosthetics, and coming of age in a zombie UK. Then, we discuss the dream 23-years-later sequels we want to see. What’s Good Alonso - Chef Alison Roman Drea -"Hi Andrea!" and Drea's Close Personal Friend Lucy Liu Kevin - Trader Joe's Brazil Nut Body Scrub ITIDIC Denis Villeneuve to Direct Next BondNew York Times Names ‘Parasite’ the Best Film of 21 Century (So Far)Staff Picks Alonso - M3GAN 2.0 Drea- Ponyboi Kevin - Rammbock: Berlin Undead Follow Graham Skipper on Instagram @skipstagraham Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Film critic Katie Walsh joins us to take a close look at the various desirable qualities of MATERIALISTS, the sophomore feature from director Celine Song. Then, we talk about movies that didn’t quite match what their trailers were selling. What’s Good Alonso - Sick and Dirty by Michael Koresky Katie - Love Island “I’m a mommy” meme Kevin - full-on astrology chart ITIDIC 48 Films Awarded Tax Credits To Shoot in CaliforniaMegalopolis is Going on a RoadshowRobert Eggers Developing ‘A Christmas Carol’ Adaptation at WBStaff Picks Alonso - Sorry, Baby Katie - Christiane F Kevin - The Hunt for Red October Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

In honor of Pride Month, we’re taking a look back at an important title from queer cinema history. Our guest, Caden Mark Gardner, is the co-author (with Willow Maclay) of Corpses, Fools and Monsters: The History and Future of Transness in Cinema – he picked this Vincente Minnelli classic for us to watch! Then, we choose which flawed movies we’d edit (and how we’d amend them) to make them work for us. You can stream Tea and Sympathy across lots of platforms, or check your local library. What’s Good Alonso - Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 (sort of) Drea - Katya in the Criterion Closet Caden - dog ownership (and traveling to LA for event) Kevin - first hot dog in a while, best ever ITIDIC Summer of 1956 will be a big movie season“Robert Rich” (secret alias of a blacklisted Dalton Trumbo) is Nominated for Best Screenwriter for The Brave OneStaff Picks Alonso - The Cobweb Drea - The Power of the Dog Caden - Vulcanizador Kevin - Blazing Saddles LA Folks, Check out Alonso and Caden’s series “Taking Pride” with American Cinematheque! See and learn about some great films, and get your books signed. Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or Instagram With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Film critic and podcast bon vivant (and Steven King movie buff) William Bibbiani (Critically Acclaimed Network) joins us to take a look at the latest King adaptation, a movie told in three parts, backwards (and in heels). Then we get Hall of Excellence results and draw inspiration from a listener’s unexpected movie tattoo. What’s Good Alonso - anti-ICE protests in “Red” states Drea - Bentonville Film Festival (screening Heightened Scrutiny) Bibbs - Maximum Film! hosts Kevin - Cinespia season ITIDIC Pedro Almodovar’s Next Film will be a Christmas MovieWarner Bros. Discovery to Split into Two CompaniesVariety Editorial: No One in the Movies Stays Dead AnymoreStaff Picks Alonso - Cobra Woman (see him screen it in person on June 14, 2025!) Drea - Drop Bibbs - River (don’t watch it on Amazon, the subtitles get out of sync) Kevin - Silver Streak Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or Instagram With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Wes Anderson’s latest film has no shortage of charts and plans. Our guest, Matt Zoller Seitz, helps guide us through THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, and warns us about emotional land mines (which, in fact, we might actually want to step on? It’ll make sense in context.) Then we nominate our favorite filmed father/daughter dynamics to the Hall of Excellence. What’s Good Alonso - bitching about the new season of AND JUST LIKE THAT… Drea - your friends meeting Matt - The Life of Chuck Kevin - The Traitors Australia ITIDIC Disney delaying next two Avengers filmsParamount Plans Celebrations for 30th Anniversary of ‘Clueless’2025’s Domestic Box OfficeStaff Picks Alonso - Mountainhead Matt - Deaf President Now & Sharp Corner Drea - Holy Cow (Vingt Dieux) Kevin - Mazes & Monsters Visit the arts bookstore at Mzs.press Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or Instagram With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

How many reckonings will Ethan Hunt face? More importantly, how many planes can he fly at once? None of these questions are answered in today’s discussion, but many more are raised and addressed as we consider Tom Cruise & Co.’s most Impossible Mission yet. We’re joined by special guest Billy Ray Brewton, whose new documentary Coroner to the Stars is cleaning up at festivals as we speak. Then we pitch some new (?) ideas for blockbuster franchise reboots based on old TV shows. What’s Good Drea - Meat Raffle Billy Ray - Audience Award at Mammoth Lakes Film Festival Kevin - Trader Joe’s has cheap wine, you guys! ITIDIC Richard Linklater’s Ode to Godard Sells at Cannes…To NetflixGoogle Financing Short Films to Make AI Seem Less “Doomsday”Staff Picks Drea - Sinners Billy Ray - Pee-Wee as Himself Kevin - Mission: Impossible 3 Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or Instagram With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Final Destination Bloodlines might be your sixth FD or your first (or maybe, like Kevin and Drea, you aren't confident about which ones you've seen or not). For our guest writer, filmmaker, and genre-film expert BJ Colangelo, Final Destination is THE horror franchise, making her the perfect lead for our metaphorical dance with Death. After we discuss the film, we honor the late Tony Todd by talking about our favorite "horror oracles." What’s Good? Alonso - Étoile (the new show from Amy Sherman-Paladino & Daniel Paladino, on Prime) Drea - Mission Impossible franchise rewatch BJ - Cash’s high school graduation Kevin - Kara Morgan’s one woman show, Inner Voices ITIDIC Max is HBO Max AgainClarksdale, MS, Setting for SINNERS, Petitions for Special ScreeningTubi Has a New Category Filled With Classic Movies From the Criterion CollectionHere’s the teaser trailer for Final Destination Bloodlines (as Alonso mentioned) Staff Picks Drea - Jane Austen Wrecked My Life Alonso - Caught by the Tides BJ - The Ugly Stepsister Kevin - Open Water Sleep Away Camp book, written by BJ and Harmony Colangelo This Ends at Prom podcast Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or Instagram With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Tim Robinson (of I Think You Should Leave fame) hits the big screen in Andrew DeYoung’s feature debut. He’s becoming buds with Paul Rudd, but don’t call it a bromance – call it ‘Friendship.’ We’ve got a friend of our own joining us: comedian Michelle Biloon. After the movie chat, we’ll discuss some memorable drug trip/fever dream movie sequences. What’s Good Alonso - Season 2 of Poker Face Drea - Bentonville Film Festival Lineup Announced Michelle - free airplane gin seconds Kevin - Jill Sobule’s music ITIDIC Catholic Cardinals Reportedly Consulted ‘Conclave’ Film Ahead of Vote for Next PopeCinecittà on Track to Build the Biggest One-Stop-Shop in EuropeMilestone Films Will Be Given AwayStaff Picks Alonso - I Love You Man Drea - Queen of the Ring Michelle - Nice Girls Don’t Explode Kevin - Avengers: Endgame Avengers: Engame audience reaction video Michelle’s albums are: Permanent Hat You Can Be an Asshole Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or Instagram With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

It’s episode 401 and we’ve reassembled, now with Kevin Avery at the helm. Back in the guest chair is the familiar voice of Jordan Morris, Maximum Fun superstar and writer of TV and comics. And the movie is Thunderbolts* , the MCU’s little gang of misfits film that just might have what it takes to make you feel again.** Then we’ll have a movie quiz to test our memories of MCU Phases past. What’s Good Alonso - “my first dump salad” Drea - WhatsApp + voicenotes = “friendship podcast” Jordan - The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar Kevin - Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel ITIDIC Spike Lee’s New Film, Which Reunites Him With Denzel, To Premiere at CannesOscar Voters Have to Watch the Movies NowStaff Picks Drea - Sacramento Alonso - Godard’s King Lear (Wiki) Kevin - Magic Mike XXL Jordan - Black Bag *yes we’re still calling it that **about Marvel movies specifically. General depression reduction not guaranteed. But hey, worth a shot! Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or Instagram With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

It’s been a long time…and a sizeable chunk of this podcast! We’re preparing a hell of a party this week, as we hit 400, Ify cruises into the sunset as host, and we finally cover the original supernatural drama that film nerd dreams are made of, Ryan Coogler’s SINNERS. We’ve got past guest and IRL Ify bud Cody Ziglar riding shotgun this week to boot! And we dream up what some serious films might be like if we threw some vampires into the mix. What’s Good Alonso - Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (especially Nancy Silverton’s) Drea - “How long does it actually take” TikToks Zig - Tom Cruise coconut cake from Doan’s Bakery (+Ify mentions King’s rainbow cake) Ify - Neotropolis Ify’s Staff Picks on Letterboxd Ryan Coogler Aspect ratio video Staff Picks Alonso - Red Rooms Drea - Let the Right One In (and Green Room) Zig - Assault on Precinct 13 and From Dusk Till Dawn Ify - From Dusk Till Dawn Thanks to our sponsor, Good Story Guild! Listen to In Media Res wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

We’ve got the fabulous Parvesh Cheena here, once again on the gaysian movie beat! This time around, it’s Andrew Ahn’s THE WEDDING BANQUET, which reimagines and modernizes the core story of a nearly unseeable 1993 Ang Lee film (maybe try your local library?). It’s a complicated relationship comedy between two queer couples, and two of their matriarchs. Plus, we choose which classic films we’d like to see get a queer remake (besides all of them). What’s Good Alonso - TCM Festival Drea - Drag Race finale, TV as a group activity Parvesh - More Drag Race Ify - Temptation Island (see also: Montoya Por Favor) ITIDIC SINNERS is the first horror movie to receive an ‘A’ Cinema ScoreWicked’s VOD “Bonus Features” Are Getting Tons of PlaysStaff Picks Drea - The Half of It Alonso - Art for Everybody Parv - A Nice Indian Boy Ify - Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon See Parvesh in Trauma Play at IAMA Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Our own Mr. January, Kevin Avery, joins the crew IRL (!!!) for an episode all about one of Ify’s favorite movies, The Big Lebowski. With a foursome made up of half long-time Little Lebowskis and half newcomers to the film, we’re tackling a much-memorized Coen Classic with fresh(ish) eyes. Plus, some Very Big Show News and a rundown of movies we can’t shut up about. This in-studio episode happened because of members who supported Maximum Film! In the latest MaxFunDrive. Check out the video version of the episode on MaxFun’s YouTube page! What’s Good Alonso - Right-on pudding (Petit Pot) Drea - Davy Mayer’s alder win in Madison, WI Kevin - The Traitors UK Ify - Latex jumpsuit ITIDIC Oscars Add a Category Honoring Stunts for 2027Meta and Blumhouse Are Bringing a Second Screen Experience to CinemasCinema Dedicated to LGBTQ+ Films Opens in LondonStaff Picks Ify - The Amateur Alonso - A Minecraft Movie Kevin - Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One Drea - Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and a Great Dane named Bing star alongside a lot of terrific character actors in this adaptation of the 2018 National Book Award-winning novel by Sigrid Nunez. Is it your run of the mill pet movie, or something more? While we’re (topically) in New York City, we thought we’d collect some nominees for the Hall of Excellence! What’s Good Alonso - Michael G. Lee’s biography of Randy Shilts, When the Band Played On Drea - Miss Eggy’s live television moment Ify - Wayfair delivery journey ITIDIC Young Moviegoers Are Making a Ruckus at Minecraft Movie ScreeningsTangled Live-Action Remake Gets Put on PauseA New Arthouse Cinema is Opening in ManhattanHall of Excellence Into the Spiderverse (possibly any Spiderman) Sweet Smell of Success Do the Right Thing Staff Picks Drea - A NICE INDIAN BOY Alonso - PLAY IT AS IT LAYS Ify - MARLEY AND ME Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Cate Blanchett, her wardrobe, Michael Fassbender, Rege-Jean Page, that house, Pierce Brosnan…there are so many nice things to look at in Steven Soderbergh’s new spy thriller, in theaters and already out on streaming now. The caper moves along, but does it move us? Find out with film critic and writer Kristen Lopez. Then we name some of our favorite movie marriages. What’s Good? Alonso - A stunt in the senate, finally Drea - uptick in black cat adoption (thanks, Flow) Kristen - Finishing Women in Love for her forthcoming book Ify - Catsitting for Gotrek and Felix ITIDIC Sundance Moving to Boulder!Studios Making Money From Fake AI Trailers on YouTubeStaff Picks Alonso - An Unfinished Film Drea - The Ballad of Wallis Island Kristen - The Goodbye Girl Ify - Léon: The Professional Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

It's the end of the MaxFunDrive! Support this show directly (and any others on the network, if you wish!) at MaximumFun.org/join We're covering a movie that started out as a noteworthy Sundance debut from director Elijah Bynum, but later became noteable for much less fun reasons. While we attempt to separate art from artist -- in this case, star Jonathan Majors -- the film's intensity and dark subject matter don't make that a simple task. We've got writer and comedian David Gborie with us to assist. Then, we go through some of the non-horror movies that most freaked us out. What’s Good Alonso - Luke Macfarlane’s Home Is Where the Heart Is Drea - Nature videos for cats as background David - PM Dawn Radio while cycling Ify - Buff dude’s morning routine video (and comments) ITIDIC ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ May Be Rescued from WB Purgatory After AllHollywood Director Charged with Defrauding Netflix for $11mEmerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Being Shot in VistavisionStaff Picks Drea - Teddy Bear Alonso - On Becoming a Guinea Fowl David - Polite Society Ify - Pumping Iron MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join. -- Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

For way, way, way more Bonus Content, become a member! All you have to do is go to MaxiumumFun.org/join. Your membership money goes straight to the creators of the podcasts you love! With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Stuart Wellington (of The Flop House). MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join. -- Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Now's the time to join us and help us keep the show rolling: maximumfun.org/join! Is an "American" Bong Joon-ho movie a different beast than a "Korean" Bong Joon-ho movie? We have friend of the show. #1 Drea fan, and New Yorker TV critic Inkoo Kang with us to consider the possibilities. Then we pitch a few more movies that could benefit from Mickey 17's "multiples" treatment. What's Good? Alonso - Frozen puff pastry Inkoo - end-of-winter coziness appreciation Drea - Lee Meridith’s Zine ITIDIC Utah’s Hopes Of Keeping Sundance Threatened By Anti-Pride Flag BillSAG-AFTRA Reaffirms Commitment to DiversityStaff Picks Inkoo - Klute Drea - Mickey One Alonso - Bob Trevino Likes It Inkoo freaks should head to inkoo.substack.com! MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join. -- Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!! Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join. -- Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

We’re commemorating the 25th anniversary of the time director Mary Harron and co-writer Guinevere Turner adapted AMERICAN PSYCHO for the screen and tossed in an extra dose of feminist rage and humor, with the help of Christian Bale and a stunning cast of your favorite character actors. With Stuart Wellington of The Flop House! Then, we’ll work together to try and name the top 10 domestic box office movies of 2000. What’s Good Alonso - “a strong name” at Gusto Bread Drea - Farmacy’s The Honey Grail Stuart - Triangle Agency Rulebook Ify - JoCo Cruise ITIDIC “IRL Movie Club” Encourages Cinema-going & Conversation‘Hundreds of Beavers’ Crosses $1 Million at the Box OfficeAppleTV+ Turned Down Offers to Release Killers of the Flower Moon on BlurayStaff Picks Alonso - Charlie Says Drea - Eephus Stuart - Blue Steel Ify - The Perfect Storm Stuart’s Twitch Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sylvester Stewart, aka Sly Stone, aka the driving force behind Sly and the Family Stone, makes a complex subject for Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s latest documentary, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius). Music and pop culture writer/professor (and one time co-host of MaxFun alumna podcast Heat Rocks) Oliver Wang is with us to take a closer look. Then we'll give Questlove some (probably unneeded, but good!) ideas for his next doc. What’s Good Drea - painting You Tube channels Oliver - The Altons, Heartache in Room 14 Alonso - Woodworking by Emily St. James ITIDIC Oscars 2025 WinnersSean Baker’s acceptance speechCinemaStream parody adMany DVDs from Warner Bros No Longer WorkMore about the Interrotron Staff Picks Drea - Searching for Sugar Man Oliver - The Karate Kid Alonso - Grand Theft Hamlet Oliver’s Upcoming Exhibit: Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram With Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Ify Nwadiwe Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher