
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 492 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsComedyTV & Film | |||

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So many opinions, so little charisma or POV
This podcast is simply delightful. The hosts have an easy, fun rapport and each episode has a lively, thoughtful discussion of the week’s film. I am an Alonso superfan, so I follow where he goes, but Drea and Kevin are also so enjoyable. Fun way to end my work week!
Liberal echo chamber.
Through every iteration I’ve loved and enjoyed this podcast.
I’m devastated to learn that Alonso Duralde hates Life of Chuck, but his incredibly wrong opinion on this subjective medium has inspired me to at last leave my first review of any podcast- 5 stars, top notch, they can do no wrong in my eyes, even when hating a movie I loved.
If this review contradicts itself very well, then it contradicts itself. Like the rotating lineup of talented folks on this podcast over the years, and Chuck’s... more
probably my longest listened podcast. was here with ricky. now with ify. and soon with our new host. each theme becomes a series of stim for me. makes me try to watch new films and shorts. the chemistry of the cast, isn't disrupted by guests either
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Weekly film conversations combine reviews of new releases with industry news, recommendations, games and comic digressions. Comedian Kevin Avery, producer and festival programmer Drea Clark, and critic and author Alonso Duralde bring distinct perspectives to discussions of mainstream releases, independent films, documentaries, horror and adaptations. Guests often include filmmakers, actors, critics, writers and performers with a connection to the film under discussion, adding industry context or a specialist point of view.
The tone is fast, funny and informal, while the criticism takes craft, representation and cultural context seriously. Discussions may range from performances and production design to theatrical distribution, genre histor... more
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Recent guests on Maximum Film! include:
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