Episode notes
Is the fourth time the charm when it comes to Fantastic Four movies? We’ve assembled our own fearsome foursome – including graphic novelist and comics writer/artist Sina Grace – to debate all the charms of the modem MCU’s First Steps into Earth 828. Then we’ll celebrate some of our favorite character actors and promote them to center stage.
What’s Good
Alonso – Voluspa candles (Drea references this SNL song)
Drea – Mom’s “4” punchline
Sina – Lady Gaga
Kevin – Meeting Adam Stein (and seeing Ify!) at Comic-Con
ITIDIC
- Coyote vs. Acme Gets a Theatrical Release Date
- Air Bud Returns in 2026
- Fortnite announces tie-in with upcoming Paul Thomas Anderson’s Film
Staff Picks
Drea – Memoir of a Snail
Alonso – Diciannove
Sina – The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
Kevin – Avengers: Endgame
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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde
Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher
In this episode...
Guests
- Sina Grace
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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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