Maximum Film!

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A movie podcast that isn't just a bunch of straight white dudes. Comedian Kevin Avery is joined by film producer Drea Clark and film critic Alonso Duralde for a fast, funny, flight through film. Maximum Film! is news, reviews and in-depth insight, beamed directly into your ears every week.

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Episode #406: 'The Life of Chuck' with William Bibbiani

Maximum Film!

06/13/25 • 64 min

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

Staff 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

With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

'Another Round’ with ‘The Greatest Generation’ Host Benjamin Harrison

Maximum Film!

01/29/21 • 61 min

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 actors for the international release, Keira Knightley will no longer shoot sex scenes directed by men, and Anne Hathaway feeds off her haters.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Rogue One
Alonso – What Happened Was...
Drea – In & Of Itself
Ben – Barefoot in the Park

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Benjamin Harrison.

With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Isle of Dogs w/ 'Can I Pet Your Dog?' Hosts Renee Colvert & Allegra Ringo

Maximum Film!

03/30/18 • 60 min

This week we’ve got the hosts of Can I Pet Your Dog -- Renee Colvert and Allegra Ringo -- on the show to share their thoughts about Isle of Dogs, and their favorite furry films of all time. Plus, Renee and Allegra go up against Ricky and April in a battle to see which podcast hosts have a greater knowledge of films starring dogs: CIPYD or WSY? Only one podcast will emerge victorious. If you love dogs, this episode is for you. Ditto if you love movies. And if you love dogs, movies and movies about dogs, you will be thoroughly entertained!

In news, Bill Murray and Jeff Goldblum want more dog-friendly movie screenings. Ricky Carmona is available to DJ the upcoming 34th Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival which takes place between April 5th - 19th. And April wants filmmakers to know that Cine+MAS SF is accepting submissions for the San Francisco Latino Film Festival. Danny Trejo tells us about Danny Trejo in a new episode of Funny or Die’s IMDB Me. A PA Planned Parenthood branch thinks we need a Disney princess who’s had an abortion

Weekly Movie Recommendations:

Alonso - The Death of Stalin Ricky - Nashville April - Unsane Allegra - Night of the Hunter Renee - The Strangers: Prey at Night

PLUS, we have two Spotify playlists. One is for Movie Soundtracks and the other is for Movie Scores. Check 'em out!

Next week we'll be discussing Ready Player One with Dave Schilling

You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? at @WhoShotYaPod on Twitter. Or email us at[email protected] Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org.

With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

'The Suicide Squad' with The Maria Lewis

Maximum Film!

08/13/21 • 66 min

This week we are not talking about “A” suicide squad, we’re talking about “THE” Suicide Squad. And joining our discussion, all the way from Australia, is author, screenwriter, and film curator Maria Lewis. We also answer a question from the ‘Hotline’ about favorite side characters in movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Marvel pays its writers diddly-squat for storylines adapted into movies and Quentin Tarantino reveals a disturbing tidbit about his childhood.

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Staff Picks:
Drea – Dramarama
Alonso – Notorious
Maria – Gunpowder Milkshake

With Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Maria Lewis

With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Before Sunrise’ with Michelle Biloon

Maximum Film!

08/14/20 • 54 min

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 Linklater’s obsession with time. Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about the films we love but do not understand. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Zac Efron is going to star in the Three Men and a Baby remake and Disney is potentially stopping production on all back catalog physical media releases.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – The Inkwell
Drea – I Lost My Body
Alonso – A Midnight Clear
Michelle – The Long Kiss Goodnight and The Old Guard.

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Michelle Biloon.

With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Queen & Slim’ and a Chat with April Wolfe About ‘Black Christmas’

Maximum Film!

12/13/19 • 58 min

We are joined, once again, by our dear friend, freelance writer Joelle Monique (The Hollywood Reporter, Teen Vogue, The AV Club). She is on the show to discuss Melina Matsoukas’ Queen & Slim. Plus, our old buddy April Wolfe calls in to talk about her new film Black Christmas. We’ve got another installment of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got staff picks.

Staff Picks:

Ify – What Men Want Drea – Colewell Alonso – It Happened on 5th Avenue, Holiday Affair, and Remember The Night Joelle – Jezebel

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Joelle Monique.

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Call us on the “Who Shotline” – WSY-803-1664

Produced by Casey O’Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org.

With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Justice For Han! - 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw' with William Bibbiani and Jen Yamato

Maximum Film!

08/09/19 • 54 min

These aren't just podcasts partners...they're family. Alonso is joined by film critic and host of the 'Canceled Too Soon' podcast William Bibbiani. He's also joined by film reporter for the LA Times and "Karaoke Monster" Jen Yamato. This episode is all about "Justice For Han" as the gang discusses Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. They also dissect the Fast & Furious franchise as a whole. Plus they confess their movie pet peeves. And, as always, staff picks.

In news, RIP D.A. Pennebaker, "The Losers" of It get "de-aged", and Disney is rebooting Home Alone.

Staff Picks:

Jen - Luce Alonso - Vision Portraits William - Jupiter Ascending

With Alonso Duralde, Jen Yamato, and William Bibbiani.

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Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664

Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org.

With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

'Always Be My Maybe' with Atsuko Okatsu and Ify Nwadiwe

Maximum Film!

06/07/19 • 66 min

Always Be My Maybe

This week’s episode is ROMCASTIC! Ify Nwadiwe returns as guest host and we’ve ALSO got comedian slash actress slash host of Let's Go Atsuko!, Atsuko Okatsu, to talk Always Be My Maybe! Plus, the panel decides which Asian characters from the big screen they’d want--or not--in their friend posse. Will Short Round make the cut?

ITIDIC In news, The Academy will award four honorary Oscars.. Netflix, Disney and other major entertainment companies threaten to take their business elsewhere in states that have passed laws to severely restrict reproductive rights. Audiences almost never got to see the orgy set to ‘Benny and the Jets’ in Rocketman.

Staff Picks:

Drea - Last Black Man in San Francisco Alonso - Can't Stop the Music Ify - Shin Godzilla Atsuko - Paddington 2

With Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, Ify Nwadiwe, Atsuko Okatsuka

You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook. Or email us at[email protected]

Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664

Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org.

With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Overlooked Genre Film Performances and 'Stan & Ollie'

Maximum Film!

02/01/19 • 62 min

We've got a hot new episode of 'Who Shot Ya?' right out of the oven. Drea Clark is back in the studio to discuss the Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly two-hander, Stan & Ollie. The crew dissects the film and discusses the representation of filmmaking in movies. They also touch upon the theme of mixing business and friendship. The gang answers a question from the "Who Shot Line" that is perfectly tailored to April - "Which genre film performances have been overlooked?" And, as always, we've got staff picks.

In news, the Wu-Tang Clan is making a supernatural thriller called Angel of Dust, the Michael Jackson estate denounces the new revealing documentary Leaving Neverland, and the "Dark Universe" is dead.

Staff Picks:

Ricky - Ricky - Keepers of the Magic on Hulu Alonso - Good pick: The Kid Who Would Be King. Bad pick: Serenity Drea - Everything Beautiful Is Far Away April - The Day of the Jackal

With April Wolfe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Ricky Carmona.

You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook. Or email us at[email protected]

Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664

Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org.

With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Episode 344: 'Love Lies Bleeding' with Mallory O'Meara

Maximum Film!

04/05/24 • 62 min

The second feature from director Rose Glass has been on our watchlist since Sundance...even longer in the case of our guest Mallory O’Meara (Reading Glasses), who had the film’s poster on her wall far before its premiere. Now that we’ve left Arrakis in the rearview, we’ve got our hands free to take on the buff and bloody (and yes, horny) LOVE LIES BLEEDING.

What’s Good
Drea - graphite chopsticks/improved chopstick game
Mallory - Washington Capitals making the NHL playoffs
Alonso - The Good Place (finally!)

ITIDIC

Letterboxd list "Song Lyrics as Titles"

Staff Picks
Drea - Pain & Gain
Alonso - Pumping Iron / Pumping Iron II: The Women
Mallory - My Animal
Ify - also My Animal

malloryomeara.com

With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

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