Episode notes

What’s the drama behind director Kristoffer Borgli’s new film, THE DRAMA? And, unlike Mary J. Blige, do we want said drama? We unpack all that with film critic Ariel LeBeau, and then talk about some movies that were secretly darker than advertised.

What’s Good
Alonso – Flossing first
Drea – Artemis II
Ariel – soft boiled eggs for breakfast (6m)
Kevin – rediscovering Billy Joel

ITIDIC

  1. Writers Guild Reaches Tentative 4-Year Deal with Studios
  2. “It’s Not Your Imagination: Movies ARE Getting Longer”

Staff Picks
Alonso – Marc by Sofia
Drea – The Christophers
Ariel – Dogfight
Kevin – One Hour Photo

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Edited by Gabe Mara
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

In this episode...

Guests

  • Ariel LeBeau

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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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