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For way, way, way more Bonus Content, become a member! All you have to do is go to MaxiumumFun.org/join. Your membership money goes straight to the creators of the podcasts you love!With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Stuart Wellington (of The Flop House). MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.--Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!! Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian DuguayBecome a MaxFun member today or upgrade your membership!Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th!Send us your niche Subreddits for MaxFunDrive jjgo [at] maximumfun.orgJordan will be at C2E2 and WonderCon this year. Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.--Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Hal Lublin, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay.Eurovision Dance Party Playlist on Spotify MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Here's the playlist promised by Eurovangelists. (You're welcome!) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Vu3LZN6bp8G3aZu1KkeKOFeaturing: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.---The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelistspod.bsky.social on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Hal Lublin, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay.Eurovision Dance Party Playlist on Spotify MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
Enjoy this Screen Drafts Booster Club SNEAK PEEK! It's Drea Clark vs. the Screen Drafts Boosters, ranking the 7 best films from the career of Indie Queen PARKER POSEY! The Booster's picks were formulated by Clay using a poll, and proprietary algorithm, then handed off to Booster's Champion Drew McWeeny, who acted as Draft Proxy. It's a rollicking good time, the sort of which we may be having again soon...
It's the climax of awards season! Alonso Duralde (author, podcaster) finally joins the draft table for a Best-Of-The-Year draft, competitively / collaboratively picking the 20 best films of 2024 with Screen Drafts Legend Drea Clark (podcaster, Sundance Film Festival, Film Independent Spirit Awards) and Screen Draft Celestials Billy Ray Brewton (To The Table) and Commisioner Ryan Marker. Become a Screen Drafts Booster! Go to www.patreon.com/screendrafts
There are sad movies that nonetheless offer some sort of hope and optimism. And then there are the ones that offer no hope at all, just bleakness and despair and the cinematic versions of major depressive disorder. Those are our focus on this episode as a trio of film critics and pundits offer their picks for the most depressing films and offer analysis on whether there is value in watching works that present worlds with zero hope. Films discussed include:Grave of the FirefliesAftersunAmourDancer in the DarkPan's LabyrinthRobocop (2014 remake)Cries and WhispersSynecdoche, New YorkCape FearFunny GamesLetterboxd: Truly Depressing Movies from Depresh Mode with John MoeThank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun.Check out our I'm Glad You're Here and Depresh Mode merchandise at the brand new merch website MaxFunStore.com!Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org.Depresh Mode is on BlueSky, Instagram, Substack, and you can join our Preshies Facebook group. Help is available right away.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALKCrisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines
All train tracks have led to this: the THRILLING conclusion of the ALFRED HITCHCOCK MEGA DRAFT! Clay and guest commish Drea Clark (Maximum Film) are joined by GMs Ben Mankiewicz (TCM's The Plot Thickens and Talking Pictures), Maureen Lee Lenker (His Girl Hollywood) and Oriana Nudo (Hollywood-ography) for picks #10 to #1 on the definitive "Master of Suspense" Top 30 list. This concludes HITCHCOCK / TRUFFAUT Month, thanks for listening! Coming in January... COPPOLA Month!
HITCHCOCK / TRUFFAUT Month commences with PART ONE (picks 30-21) of the long, long, long-awaited ALFRED HITCHCOCK MEGA DRAFT. Joining us to build the foundation of the list are newly-minted Screen Drafts All-Star William Bibbiani (Critically Acclaimed Network), author Walter Chaw (A Walter Hill Film), and newly-minted Screen Drafts LEGEND Drea Clark (Maximum Film)! In two weeks: PART TWO with Mark Harris, Darren Franich, and Adam B. Vary
The Substance is a 2024 body horror film written and directed by French filmmaker Coralie Farageat, starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid. The film follows a recently displaced celebrity who decides to take a secret drug that temporarily creates a younger version of herself with unexpected side effects. All that and a discussion of films that make you squirm. The one and only Katya Zamolodchikova joins us.What's Good:Alonso - Christmas Movie Ultimate Trivia Book by Neal E. FischerDrea - Friend Trip!Katya - Woman of the HourIfy - Biqtch Puddin Substance drag performanceITIDIC:Dueling Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce-inspired films set to debut this fall on Lifetime and HallmarkHarrison Ford Says Avoiding Marvel Roles is "Silly" When MCU Films Provide "Good Experiences for an Audience," Calls the Death of Movie Stars "Rubbish"Elon Musk accused of copying designs by I, Robot directorStaff Picks:Alonso - BasketcaseDrea - AnoraKatya - Candyman (1992)Ify - Margaret QualleyPlugs!Go see Katya live in your city (Trixie And Katya Live)!This weekend, see Alonso during the Deck The Hallmark marathon! Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the films of 1994 and we are celebrating with some of our favorite guest GMs, Hall-of-Famer Drew McWeeny, Legend Billy Ray Brewton, and near-Legend Drea Clark, ranking the 13 best films released in that exceptional year! Joining them at the draft table are commissioners Clay and Ryan, and Booster Club Official Sponsor Frank Berman!
This week, Drea Clark joins the pod to discuss film programming and to tackle a horror-filled FMK. Also, Millie and Danielle discuss the films THERE WILL BE BLOOD (2007) and THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS (2001). To see a full ISWYD movie list, check out our Letterboxd here: https://letterboxd.com/isawwhatyoudid/films/diary/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of The Bentonville Film Festival, Screen Drafts Legend Billy Ray Brewton, and Screen Drafts Drea (and Bentonville Artistic Director) Drea Clark join us at the Draft Table to rank the 7 best films from the career of festival founder GEENA DAVIS! Filling in for Ryan as co-commish is Hollywood Pride author Alonso Duralde!
HAPPY MAX FUN DRIVE! To honor this exciting week we're joined by Drea Clark from Maximum Film! We learn about her current cats, chat the funniest cat names, and some of our favorite animal performances in films! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT SO FAR! The MaxFun drive is the exciting time of the year where we rally for your support to keep our podcast going! Support artists and get some great gifts! Plus, we've also got some great milestone rewards we are very excited about! To become a member head to maximumfun.org/join today! GOALS:25 New or Upgrading Members: Bonus Tarot Episode50 New or Upgrading Members: Book Giveaway100 New or Upgrading Members: Redwall Book Club MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
This special network wide event is a celebration of the MaxFunDrive! If you'd like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join. We're kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts.J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong from “Go Fact Yourself” are joined by:Alonso Duralde & Drea Clark - “Maximum Film!” Alexis B. Preston - “Comfort Creatures” Ben Harrison - “Greatest Trek” and “The Greatest Generation”If you'd like to hear more hosts competing for trivia supremacy, visit Maximumfun.org for the full version of this show. Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher
This special network wide event is a celebration of the MaxFunDrive! If you'd like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join. We're kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts.J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong from “Go Fact Yourself” are joined by:Alonso Duralde & Drea Clark - “Maximum Film!” Alexis B. Preston - “Comfort Creatures” Ben Harrison - “Greatest Trek” and “The Greatest Generation”If you'd like to hear more hosts competing for trivia supremacy, visit Maximumfun.org for the full version of this show. MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
Screen Drafts rookie Katie Walsh (The Los Angeles Times, Miami Nice) joins Screen Drafts Hall of Famer Drea Clark (Bentonville Film Festival, Maximum Film) and Screen Drafts Legend Billy Ray Brewton (Make Believe Film Festival) to rank the 20 best films of the year 2023 with Screen Drafts commissioner Clay Keller (Screen Drafts)!
It's week 4 of SCORSESE MONTH, and Team Maximum Film, hosts Drea Clark and Ify Nwadiwe, and frequent guest Inkoo Kang (The New Yorker), join us at the draft table to rank the 11 best films produced, but not directed, by Martin Scorsese!
Samantha, Drea and Kristen are reunited to discuss a movie Samantha recommended to all of us, 1943's Cry 'Havoc.' The trio discuss war movies with women and why this ensemble film is different. And Samantha shares a special announcement. Listen to Ticklish Business on the new Tod Browning set newly released by Criterion! You can order it here. This episode created thanks to our Patrons: Ali Moore Amy Hart Andrew Hoppe Christine Mier Danny David Floyd Donna Hill Gates Jacob Haller Jonathan Watkins Kimberly Krista Painter McF Chris McKay Debbi Lynne Jeffrey Kayla Ewing Peter Blitstein Peter Bryant Peter Dawson SofiaCopilled Willowgreene Andrea Basora Brittany Brock Cat Cooper Daniel Tafoya Diana Madden Emily Edwards Harry Holland Lucy Soles Nick Weerts Rosa
In this episode of the Musicbed Podcast, Drea provides a behind-the-scenes look at Sundance from a programming POV and what filmmakers need to know about submitting their films. Programmer/producer Drea Clark has been a fixture of the festival circuit for almost 20 years, serving at Sundance Film Festival, the LA Film Festival, Slamdance Film Festival, and more. She's also produced three features, music videos, web series, and a TV pilot directed by Charlie Day. Talking Points: The importance of original, consistent storytelling A-list talent isn't always an advantage Art is subjective and so is rejection Submit a short over a proof of concept No one's buying your excuses for bad sound A good programmer finds filmmakers to champion Show Notes: Slamdance Film Festival – https://slamdance.com/festival/ Sundance Film Festival – https://festival.sundance.org/ LA Film Festival – https://www.filmindependent.org/la-film-festival/ Bentonville Film Festival – https://bentonvillefilm.org/ Napoleon Dynamite (2004) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374900/ Damien Chazelle – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3227090/ Whiplash (2014) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582802/ Chanshi – https://festival.sundance.org/program/films/indie-episodic IndieGoGo – https://www.indiegogo.com/ Kickstarter – https://www.kickstarter.com/ Kim Yutani – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-yutani-aaba3520a Catalyst Films – https://www.catalyst-films.com/ Directors Lab – https://directorslab.com/home/ Ann Arbor Film Festival – https://www.aafilmfest.org/ Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2388637/ David Lowery – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1108007/ Ben Foster – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3244731/ Strawberry Mansion (2021) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11398346/ Kentucker Audley – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2310589/ The Killing of Two Lovers (2020) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10702148/ Film Independent Spirit Awards – https://www.filmindependent.org/spirit-awards/ Aftersun (2022) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19770238/ Stan Brakhage – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0104132/ Brought to you by Musicbed, the filmmaking industry's music licensing platform of choice. Learn more: musicbed.com. About Musicbed:Musicbed is the leading sync licensing platform for authentic music from relevant artists. We're a one-stop licensing agency representing a curated roster of authentic artists, bands, and composers for film, TV, and advertising. From leading composers to tour-tested bands, and rising singer/songwriters, we believe music brings emotion and has the power to amplify your story.
Screen Drafts veterans Drew McWeeny, Drea Clark, and Billy Ray Brewton have been brought to the draft table by "Official Sponsor" Patron Frank Berman to rank the 11 best films ever made about the Vietnam War!
We're joined by podcaster (Maximum Film!), programmer (Bentonville Film Festival, Film Independent), and cinematic juggernaut, DREA CLARK, for her chosen topic, "Frenemies", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 2001's "Ghost World". Then, Drea and I add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. To support us on Patreon, visit: www.patreon.com/incineratorpod Follow us on Twitter - @moviemixtpod Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-mixtapes/id1547221829?uo=4 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemixtapes/support
Guy Branum (Platonic on Apple+) earns the title of "Screen Drafts All-Star" as he returns to the draft table to competitive/collaboratively rank the films of James Ivory and Ismail Merchant with/against his longtime friend, and Screen Drafts Hall of Famer, Drea Clark (Maximum Film)!
Hot off the pod presses, JJGo welcomes back Drea Clark of Maximum Film to talk Benedict Cumberbatch, Minnesota accents, and curating Geena Davis's own Bentonville Film Festival.Pre-order Jordan's upcoming Archie Horror comic "Camp Pickens" at your local comic shop NOW with code APR231183! On shelves 6/21! Get your signed copy at Golden Apple Comics.Go check out all of the delicious options at Nuts.com/jjgo. New customers will get a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more!
Recorded LIVE for Skyline Indie Film Festival 2022, Maria Lewis and Drea Clark rank the 7 best films released in the year 2012! Featuring special guest Billy Ray Brewton.
What were the 20 best films of 2022? Emily St. James (writer, podcaster), Jacqueline Coley (Rotten Tomatoes), and Drea Clark (Maximum Film, Independent Spirit Awards), have joined us to determine just that!
Today on Soundtracker, I'm joined by Drea Clark (@TheDreaClark) of the Maximum Film! podcast (@maximum_film) to discuss one of my all-time favorite action films, THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT. In this episode, we talk about Geena Davis as an action star, discuss Hennessy's incredible fits, question whether having a female-fronted action film hurt its box office in 1996, talk about how happy we are it's gotten its due in the years since, wonder what ever happened to Craig Bierko, and talk about Shane Black knowing his way around a needle-drop. So give it a listen, or I'll sock you in the jaw and yell pop goes the weasel.Check out Maximum Film! here: https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/maximum-film/Check out the list of the Independent Spirit Award nominees here: https://ew.com/awards/2023-film-independent-spirit-awards-nominations-full-list/#:~:text=Cate%20Blanchett%2C%20Michelle%20Yeoh%2C%20and,Ayo%20Edibiri%2C%20and%20Himesh%20Patel.Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker
We're putting one of the four finals nails in the coffin that was 2022 with a roundtable devoted to the wide world of documentaries. Joining us are: DREA CLARK (Maximum Film! podcast), MARYA E. GATES (RogertEbert.com), and JENN WILSON (Film Independent). Which films will make the cut, and which ones will end the year languishing in obscurity? In three hours, you'll know the answers.
He is one of the most successful and influential filmmakers in history, and his filmography is by far the most requested Screen Drafts topic. And now, at long last, we are tackling the films of STEVEN SPIELBERG, and doing so in spectacular fashion: with a three-part SUPER DRAFT, featuring 9 of our very best guest GMs. First up is PART ONE, with Drew McWeeny (The Last '80s Newsletter You'll Ever Need), Drea Clark (Maximum Film), and Darren Franich (Entertainment Weekly) making picks 34-24.
This week's guest is film teacher, film programmer, and fellow podcaster Drea Clark.This episode features reviews for the newest film in the Predator series, Prey (2022) as well as the Shannon Tweed-led erotic thriller Scorned (1993).The topic Drea chose was Top 5 Two-Hander Films.Helpful Links:To follow Drea on Twitter, click here.To check out Maximum Film, click here.This week's sponsor was:The Piecing It Together Podcast. Click here to listen.If you want more of the Force Five Podcast:Click here to follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/forcefivepodClick here to follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/forcefivepodcastClick here to follow on Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/forcefive
We wanted to do something a bit special for y'all for this year's MaxFunDrive, so we decided to put together some of our favorite Rebus Rounds all in one convenient spot! You'll hear from Fumi Abe, Mic Nguyen, Dom Nero, Mia Vicino, Jackie Kashian, Ian Lockwood, Drea Clark, Tre'vell Anderson, Jarrett Hill, Stuart Wellington, Mary Kate Wiles, and Sean Persaud! Wow! Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Become a member of MaxFun during the MaxFunDrive and get access to countless hours of bonus content and some snazzy gifts! maximumfun.org/join
Biz Ellis (from MaxFun's own One Bad Mother) joins Ify, Drea, and Alonso this week to weigh in on Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Lost Daughter, a raw and unflinching portrait of how annoying kids can be. Is Olivia Colman's character a bad mother? Can an introspective art film be as tense as a kaiju fight? Then, the hoses resort to movie memes to predict what 2022 will bring...What's Good MentionsAlonso - Girl Scout cookies/AdventurefulsDrea - Taskmaster Zoom Birthday ChallengeIfy - Meal prep serviceBiz - Doom PatrolITIDICDaniel Radcliffe to play Weird Al in Roku movieJoss Whedon's being defensiveHow to Read Jodorowski's Dune Bible for FreeListen to Drea on One Bad Mother!Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks:Ify - RashômonDrea - Belle (2021)Alonso - Stop-ZemliaBiz - EncantoEpisode SponsorBetterHelp.com/MAXFILMMaximum Film! listeners get 10% off their first month when you sign up at the above link. With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeBiz Ellis
What's Good MentionsAlonso - YellowjacketsDrea - Bagged SaladIfy - PeacemakerRicky - I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend by Martin ShortITIDICPenelope Cruz wants to do a musical with her husband w/ Almodovar directingThe Oscars will have a host this yearSidney Poitier Movies Mentioned in the EpisodeIn the Heat of the NightLilies of the FieldA Patch of BlueA Raisin in the SunGuess Who's Coming to DinnerBuy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks:Ify - SpawnDrea - I'm Your ManAlonso - Danger DiabolikRicky - Malcolm XEpisode SponsorsWealthfront.com/MAXFILMMaximum Film! listeners can get their first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, by following the above linkMagicSpoon.com/MAXFILMTo save five dollars, follow the link above and use the code MAXFILM With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeRicky Carmona
What's Good MentionsAlonso - S1E2 of Grand CrewDrea - TaskmasterIn NewsMatt Damon gets skewered for Crypto.com commercialJon Stewart calls out J.K. Rowling for Antisemitic goblins in Harry PotterGothenburg Film Festival's mass hypnosisBuy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Staff Picks:Ify - The Big ShortDrea - King RichardAlonso - I Could Never Be Your WomanWith:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso Duralde
It's the end of 2021! Which means that Maximum Film is releasing our year-end Top Ten lists. There isn't a single unanimous film picked by all three hosts! Lots to discuss and debate in this one. Plus, we hand out our prestigious Maxie Awards, which recognizes excellence in filmmaking from the past year. And, as always, we've got ‘Staff Picks.'Top Ten Lists:Ify – Luca, Annette, Coda, Dune, Godzilla vs. Kong, F9, Shang-Chi, The Green Knight, Bad TripEvangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, (and Red Rocket)Drea – Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, C'mon C'mon, Petite Maman, Drive My Car, The Lost Daughter, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, Pig, The Power of the Dog, Spencer, ZolaAlonso – 10. Swan Song, 9. Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, 8. Memoria, 7. Luca, 6. Petite Maman, 5. The Worst Person in the World, 4. Limbo, 3. West Side Story, 2. Parallel Mothers, 1. Licorice PizzaStaff Picks:Ify – The Suicide SquadDrea – Under the Tuscan SunAlonso – LimboWith Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.