Episode 162: The Boys Are Back to Banter ‘Bout ‘The Boys in the Band’

Episode 162

9th October 2020

We’re chatting ’bout The Boys in the Band! Our beloved historian Alonso has a great deal to inform Drea and Ify about the history, context, and cultural impact of the original play and movie. He also takes some issues with the remake and Ryan Murphy in general. Ify reveals he is a danger to himself and his apartment while wearing a VR headset. And Drea desperately wants to feed Matt Bomer a piece of bread. Plus, the gang answers a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about which party in a film they would most want to attend. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

Episode notes

The Boys in the Band

Outta the way, straights! We’re chatting ’bout The Boys in the Band! Our beloved historian Alonso has a great deal to inform Drea and Ify about the history, context, and cultural impact of the original play and movie. He also takes some issues with the remake and Ryan Murphy in general. Ify reveals he is a danger to himself and his apartment while wearing a VR headset. And Drea desperately wants to feed Matt Bomer a piece of bread. Plus, the gang answers a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about which party in a film they would most want to attend. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, William Jackson Harper denounces Trump’s executive order and AMC is staying open.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Star Trek
Drea – The Forty-Year-Old Version
Alonso – Totally Under Control

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.

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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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