Episode 390: ‘Paddington in Peru’ with Abby Olcese

Episode 390

21st February 2025

Cinema’s favorite little bear has come out of hibernation…

Episode notes

Could there be a tougher act to follow than Paddington 2? With a new director, a new Mrs. Brown, and a new continent to explore, we’ll see if this bear is able to reach his former heights. We’re joined by writer and film critic Abby Olcese, whose new book is called Films for All Seasons.

What’s Good
Alonso – 25th anniversary of Coyote Ugly (and the fire benefit screening of it)
Drea – hair brushing
Abby – cat cuddles and True/False Film Fest
Ify – Minnesota trip

ITIDIC

  1. Awards Season in Full Swing, with BAFTAs, WGA Awards, and HMU Awards all Last Weekend
  2. Disney+ Rewording, Shortening Its Content Warnings on Old Films
  3. NEON Still Sends Out a Coveted DVD Box Set of Screeners

WKUK sketch referenced (totally legally)

Hall of Excellence Nominees
Drea: Logan
Alonso: Goldfinger
Abby: Die Hard With a Vengeance
Ify: Toy Story 3

Staff Picks
Alonso: …Coyote Ugly
Drea: Jazzy
Abby: Universal Language
Ify: Flow

In this episode...

Guests

  • Abby Olcese

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A movie podcast that isn’t just a bunch of straight white dudes. Comedian Ify Nwadiwe 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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