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Maximum Film!

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Dune
Christmas
Sundance Film Festival
Hollywood
Feminism
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Comedy
Drea Clark
Mental Health
Alonso Duralde
Motherhood
Oscars
Mission Impossible
Frank Herbert
New York City
The Big Lebowski
Hollywood Pride
A Different Man
Challengers
Sinners

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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Latest Episodes

Writer/director Noah Segan (who you might know as the funny guy in the woodwork of every Rian Johnson movie) has made a very New York City movie that’s an homage not only to New York, but to the past, and to the New York of the past…and to the New Yo... more

Olivia Colman is a rude yet disarming fisherwoman. Alexander Skarsgård is a man made out of wicker, at her request. By Peter Dinklage. If you need more reasons to consider the new "fable" movie, WICKER, we're considering it this week with Reading Smu... more

Did we need another Sense & Sensibility? Turns out, maybe yes. Romance novelist (and cultural anthropologist!) Nikki Payne joins us to weigh the merits of director Georgia Oakley’s new adaptation, and separate the Willoughbys from the Bradleys. Then ... more

Years ago, Mahershala Ali announced that he was working with Marvel to develop a new feature Blade with himself as the titular vampire slayer. The first director attached to the project was Bassam Tariq. Blade ended up in project hell, never quite ab... more

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Recent Guests

Bilge Ebiri
Film critic for Vulture and New York Magazine
Vulture
Episode: Episode #479: 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' with Bilge Ebiri
Brea Grant
Actor, filmmaker and co-host of Reading Glasses and Reading Smut
Maximum Fun
Episode: Episode #478: 'Wicker' with Brea Grant
Nikki Payne
Romance novelist and cultural anthropologist
Episode: Episode #477: 'Sense and Sensibility' (2026) with Nikki Payne
Gillian Walters
Writer and co-host of the All Things Cozy podcast
All Things Cozy
Episode: Episode #474: 'Primetime' with Gillian Walters
Jessica McKenna
Actress, writer and musical comedian; guest on Off Book
Off Book
Episode: Episode 473: 'The Musical' with Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino
Zach Reino
Actor, writer and musical improviser; co-creator of Off Book
Off Book
Episode: Episode 473: 'The Musical' with Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino
Angie Han
TV critic for The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
Episode: Episode #472: 'Practical Magic 2' with Angie Han
David Kittredge
Director, editor and co-producer of Boorman And The Devil
Boorman And The Devil
Episode: Episode #470: 'Coyote vs. Acme' with David Kittredge
Katie Walsh
Film critic for the Tribune News Service and LA Times, VP of LA Film Critics Association
LA Times / Tribune News Service / LA Film Critics Association
Episode: Episode #469: ‘Tony’ with Katie Walsh

Hosts

Kevin Avery
Comedian and film podcast host
Drea Clark
Film producer and film festival programmer
Alonso Duralde
Film critic and author

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • How do you do it?

    So many opinions, so little charisma or POV

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BsLxCx
    United States2 months ago
  • Weekly dose of fun

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    stoutbr
    United States7 months ago
  • Liberal echo chamber.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Haribo Trundlebed
    a year ago
  • Listener since Episode 2

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MiamiMohawk
    United Statesa year ago
  • yeah!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    and i wonder
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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A few reviews criticize the tone or particular opinions, while others value the lively disagreements and strong personalities.
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Guests and hosts are credited with making film discussions informative without taking themselves too seriously.
Listeners praise the hosts' rapport, humor and distinct perspectives, describing the conversations as lively and easy to follow.
Many appreciate the thoughtful film criticism, recommendations and coverage of movies beyond the mainstream.

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Episode #479: 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' with Bilge Ebiri
Q: Are there things that strike you as cliché at this point in a New York movie that make you cringe, or do you just sort of love the panorama of it all?
Ebiri says the film does not feel particularly original, but he enjoyed its vivid sense of place and the chance to spend time in a kind of New York movie that audiences have not seen often lately. He also sees the protagonist's attachment to the past as part of the film's subject.
Episode #467: 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' with Andrea Subissati
Q: What makes Camp Miasma stand out as a horror film among audiences familiar with the franchise lore?
It blends a strong reverence for classic horror with a personal, character-driven story, layering past and present to explore how media shapes identity and sexuality, while delivering inventive visuals and genuine humor.
Episode #461: 'Supergirl' with Amy Nicholson
Q: What were your expectations for Supergirl and did the film meet them?
Expectations ranged from hoping for a down-and-dirty, character-driven mood to wanting a more classic superhero journey; the film delivered a moody character focus, but some viewers felt the action and pacing undercut the potential of the premise.
Episode #458: Tropical Malady with Harry Dodge and Silas Howard
Q: What is it about this film that excites you?
The guests discuss the film's beauty, dreamlike structure, and how it challenges conventional narrative, while acknowledging the cultural context of its Thai setting and the director's distinctive voice, which invites multiple readings and rewards repeat viewing.
Episode #459: ‘Disclosure Day’ with Jamelle Bouie
Q: What did you think of the newsroom portrayal and its impact on the film's themes?
The newsroom scenes were the strongest part for many, effectively capturing how media can shape public perception, though some feel the film could have leaned more into how alien truth would disrupt or redefine those power dynamics.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maximum Film!

What is Maximum Film! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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5. Jessica McKenna
6. Zach Reino
7. Angie Han
8. David Kittredge

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