To put it in THE MOST CINEMATIC TERMS POSSIBLE! 🫣

Listening to the @maximumfilmpodcast.bsky.social monthly bonus content and @aduralde.bsky.social mentioned he got a matcha whisk and I heard it as a MACHO whisk and immediately my mind was going in wild directions

An image from MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL: Scrooge calls down to a Bunny on the street "You there, boy! What day is it?" but this Scrooge has a MaxFun logo on his chest. Probably he didn't get into MaxFun until after the ghosts visited him, because pre-visit Scrooge was too much of a jerk to be a MaxFun member. Let's not overthink it, ok?

It's the first day of MaxFunDrive! MaxFilm listeners got an extra-special treat in their podcast feeds: Both @aduralde.bsky.social and @dreaclark.bsky.social recorded episodes of our 'Casters on Casters' Kickoff Show, so we dropped 'em both in the feed! Take a listen & go to maximumfun.org/join!

This Christmas Carol Musical Is THE WORST! | Christmas Karma Full Review YouTube video by Bramble Jam Media

Did UK musical Christmas Karma deserve its terrible reviews? We dig in on this week's Deck the Hallmark. #filmsky 📽️ @deckthehallmark.bsky.social

We're following our hearts (and our stomachs) to some rando's villa in Tuscany! We've got Dory Benford (of the 'All the Feels' podcast) packed into our Fiat for this one, plus we're pitching our own romcom ideas, using a winning formula... #filmsky

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We are getting into THE DRAMA this week with film critic Ariel LeBeau (whiteferrari on Letterboxd)! Then we talk about movies that were darker than we expected. No correlation, of course! 🤫

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OMG we finally got to have Gemini queen @jenyamato.bsky.social on the show! We cover a lot of ground (karaoke, Japanese pinky violence films, Little Giants, astrology) but the hero of the day is Diane Lane as Ellen Aim in Walter Hill's 1984 banger, STREETS OF FIRE.

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Had a blast chatting about Project Hail Mary+ other Sci-fi gems with these wonderful professionals. So honored to have been a guest! Take a listen!

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Even in the endless void of deepest space, you can still find some twists and turns! Had a great time talking with film critic @rendy.bsky.social about PROJECT HAIL MARY. Then we enjoyed discussing some of our favorite sci-fi concepts from cinema history. #filmsky

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We're shining some light on a new doc about Eileen Collins, NASA's first female pilot and commander. It's SPACEWOMAN, with guest @weegee.bsky.social.

Then we share a boatload of female directors you might not be familiar with (and some you definitely are)! #filmsky

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My resolution to overturn the Supreme Court’s disastrous Citizens United decision — H.J.Res 122 — has now been co-sponsored by 72 Members of Congress. You can view the full list at: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c....

I’ll keep fighting to get it across the finish line!

HarperCollins Union Wins New Contract Key provisions include pay raises and a new annual increase schedule, putting minimum total compensation at $57,000 in the first year of the contract, as well as workplace protections and some improve...

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We’re taking a good hard look in the mirror this week as we talk about Amy Wang’s darkly comedic body horror, SLANTED with our guest Michelle Krusiec! Plus, an Oscars recap, and we talk about our favorite prom movies. Enjoy! #filmsky

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What did we make of ‘The Bride!’? We get into all the twists and turns (and twists again) of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s new film with special guest @harmonycolangelo.bsky.social Plus some non-bummer movie news and our dream movie marriages (metaphorically speaking).
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Omg that’s right!!! How could we forget? (For multiple reasons)

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To kick off Women’s History Month, we’re leaning into the “history” part, and going back to 1953 to cover a film from a truly pioneering director (and prolific actor), the one and only Ida Lupino. It’s THE BIGAMIST, with our special guest @hadleymeares.bsky.social!

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Matthew Lillard on 'Fat Kid Rules the World' YouTube video by Feeling Seen

BIG NEWS! We have a brand new YouTube channel, and we're kicking things off over there with an interview we're so excited about: Matthew Lillard! #filmsky

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ITIDIC? Yes and yes!

I wrote a "chapter" of The Dark Knight for The Novelizers podcast, and was excited to learn it would be read by the great Chris Parnell -- *so* funny in Walk Hard, Rick & Morty, and (especially) as Dr. Spaceman on 30 Rock. Now the episode is out!

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Rags to Riches Movies All the movies we mentioned during the C-Block of Maximum Film! Episode #443: 'How to Make a Killing.' Submit your additions in the comments!

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This week's episode is elite-tier, but you'll have to listen to find out why! We're talking about HOW TO MAKE A KILLING, then sharing some of our favorite Rags-to-Riches movies. Plus some love for Sir Alec Guinness sprinkled throughout, just for flavor. #filmsky

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Alys Murray's connection of the new Wuthering Heights to Grease 2 is some chef's-kiss film criticism. #filmsky 📽️

WELCOME

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Whether you're on the screen or in the audience, emotions are running high in the new WUTHERING HEIGHTS. But which emotions? Listen & learn in this episode w/special guest Alys Murray! Plus we got a Hotline call about characters who might benefit from counseling...

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@emilystjams.bsky.social thanks for mentioning Ken Burns' Shakers doc on @maximumfilmpodcast.bsky.social, it was a great companion piece to The Testament of Ann Lee. @aduralde.bsky.social you'll be glad to know I watched it on Kanopy!

Omg too true

Have you heard about the new A24 kinda-rom-com about gay BDSM biker culture? That’s PILLION, starring Alexander Skarsgaard and Harry Melling, and we’re thrilled to have our friend @naylandblake.bsky.social riding with us! #filmsky

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Available now through May 31. Tell every single person you know!

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Desert Island Movies As discussed in Episode 440: 'Send Help' with Kristen Lopez, here are some loved movies that are set on an island (the characters need not actually be deserted there, but an island is gonna be a remot...

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As our guest @kristenklopez.bsky.social sagely observes, you never know what's gonna be weaponized next in Sam Raimi's SEND HELP! We had a blast talking about this movie and comparing notes on our favorite (literal) "desert island movies". #filmsky

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