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  1. 'Your Name' and Anime Culture with Dani Fernandez

    24 april 2020 · 56 min

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    This one goes out to all the weebs and anime fans out there! We are joined by the effervescent Dani Fernandez to discuss 2016’s Your Name – the first anime film we’ve ever discussed on the show! She and Ify break down the positive and negative aspects of anime culture. We also reveal the movies that meant the most to us during our “college years” in ‘This Is Your Movie Life!’ Plus, we answer a question from the Who Shotline about the character from an isolation film we most relate to. And, to round things out, we end with ‘Staff Picks.’ Lees meer

    Staff Picks:
    Ify – Promare
    Drea – Hunt for the Wilderpeople
    Alonso – My Brother’s Husband
    Dani – I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House

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    With
    Kevin Avery
    Drea Clark
    Alonso Duralde

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  2. ‘Tigertail’ and Contentious Film Recommendations

    17 april 2020 · 55 min

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    The hits just keep on coming! This week we’re discussing the beautiful new film on Netflix from Master of None co-creator Alan Yang called Tigertail. Alonso and Ify share their own personal stories of being the children of immigrant parents. We also discuss the movies that most influenced us during high school in the segment ‘This Is Your Movie Life!’ We answer a question from the Who Shotline regarding contentious movie recommendations. And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Lees meer

    Staff Picks:
    Ify – Rush Hour
    Drea – Straight Up
    Alonso – Sorry We Missed You and Four Weddings and a Funeral

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    Kevin Avery
    Drea Clark
    Alonso Duralde

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  3. 'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' with 'Call Your Girlfriend' Host Ann Friedman

    10 april 2020 · 57 min

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    This week we’re joined by one of the hosts of the wonderful podcast ‘Call Your Girlfriend’, writer and editor Ann Friedman. She joins us to discuss the Sundance hit, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, about a Pennsylvania teen having to travel to New York City with her cousin to get an abortion. The conversation that follows is truly engrossing and thoughtful. Two of the people on the podcast even get choked up talking about it. Plus, we reveal the films that affected us most during our Middle School Years for our ‘This Is Your Movie Life!’ segment. We recommend some readily available streaming classic films. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ Lees meer

    Staff Picks:

    Ify – Maria Full of Grace
    Drea – Free Fire
    Alonso – Their Finest
    Ann – Romancing the Stone

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Ann Friedman.

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    Kevin Avery
    Drea Clark
    Alonso Duralde

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  4. 'Crip Camp' and "This Is Your Movie Life" with IndieWire's Kristen Lopez

    3 april 2020 · 54 min

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    Reporting live from our own little cubicles of sound, we have a phenomenal episode this week. We discuss our very first documentary on the show, Netflix’s heartwarming and inspiring Crip Camp. We’re joined by IndieWire’s TV editor Kristen Lopez. Kristen writes a great deal about disability visibility in the media and her insight into this film is nothing short of revelatory. Plus, we introduce a new segment – “This Is Your Movie Life!” Every week we will discuss the films that had the greatest impact on our hosts at specific times in their lives. This week we are covering “The Grade School Years.” Lees meer

    Staff Picks:

    Ify – Gurren Lagann
    Drea – Waves
    Alonso – How to Survive a Plague
    Kristen – The Great Mouse Detective

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Kristen Lopez.

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    Kevin Avery
    Drea Clark
    Alonso Duralde

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  5. ‘The Hunt’ and the Return of the Buff Black Nerd

    27 maart 2020 · 50 min

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    The “Buff Black Nerd” is back in the building! Or I should say, back in his own apartment, because we are again recording remotely. This week Ify, Drea, and Alonso discuss the incredibly controversial film The Hunt, and decide whether it deserves the amount of blowback it received. Plus, we chat about the movies that use swearing and curse words the most elegantly. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ Lees meer

    In news, Ethan Hawke pitches a new Before sequel and Christopher Nolan pens an emotional essay about movie theaters.

    Staff Picks:

    Ify – Redline
    Drea – Banana Split
    Alonso – Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.

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    Drea Clark
    Alonso Duralde

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  6. RETRO REWIND! ‘Dr. Strangelove’ with Director Barry Sonnenfeld

    20 maart 2020 · 49 min

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    WARNING: This episode has some very spotty audio. Due to the Coronavirus we are now recording remotely in the safety of our own homes. But, alas, our remote recording service failed us. We apologize for this, but the contents of this episode are so spectacular that I’m sure you will enjoy it regardless! Lees meer

    We are joined by the wonderful director Barry Sonnenfeld (The Addams Family, Men in Black, Get Shorty) to discuss the pivotal film, Dr. Strangelove. Barry elaborates on how this movie has influenced his entire career. He reveals that the only way to make a comedy is to make sure no one working on the film knows it’s a comedy. And he also talks about the process of writing his new book, Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother: Memoirs of a Neurotic Filmmaker.

    Staff Picks:

    Drea – What a Way to Go!
    Alonso – The Masque of the Red Death
    Barry – 2001: A Space Odyssey

    With Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Barry Sonnenfeld.

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    Drea Clark
    Alonso Duralde

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  7. The Last Word on ‘First Cow’ with Lucé Tomlin-Brenner

    13 maart 2020 · 55 min

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    Oh yes it’s ladies night and the feeling’s right..to discuss Kelly Reichardt’s First Cow. This week Drea and Joelle are joined by our best buddy Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. We discuss movies that fill us with righteous rage. And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Onward gets banned due to lesbian character, Karyn Kusama is set to direct a new Dracula, and Hachette Book Group will not publish Woody Allen’s memoir.

    Staff Picks:

    Drea – Never Rarely Sometimes Always and Big Time Adolescence
    Joelle – Self Made
    Lucé – Emma..

    With Drea Clark, Joelle Monique, and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner.

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    With
    Kevin Avery
    Drea Clark
    Alonso Duralde

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  8. ‘The Invisible Man’ with Moujan Zolfaghari of ‘Mission to Zyxx’

    6 maart 2020 · 55 min

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    Today we are joined by one of the wonderful hosts of the Mission to Zyxx podcast, Moujan Zolfaghari. She stops in to talk about Elisabeth Moss’ new film, The Invisible Man. Moujan also prepared for this podcast by binge-watching The Handmaid’s Tale. So she was ready to go! We also discuss the movie scenes we could recite from memory. And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Adèle Haenel walks out of the César Awards, the Coronavirus affects the film industry, and, according to Rian Johnson, Apple doesn’t allow the “bad guy” to use iPhones in movies.

    Staff Picks:

    Alonso – Safe
    Drea – Saint Frances
    Joelle – Blood on Her Name
    Moujan – The Fall.

    With Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Joelle Monique, and Moujan Zolfaghari.

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    Drea Clark
    Alonso Duralde

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  9. RETRO REWIND! ‘Joe Versus the Volcano’

    28 februari 2020 · 56 min

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    We’re going in the wayback machine for this one! That’s right, it’s a special “Retro Rewind” episode where we discuss the 1990 “classic,” Joe Versus The Volcano. We also chat about the news of 1990: Driving Miss Daisy winning the Best Picture Oscar, the introduction of the NC-17 rating, and the biggest box office draws of March 1990. And, of course, we have a 1990 edition of Staff Picks. Lees meer

    Staff Picks:

    Alonso – Without You I’m Nothing
    Drea – Pump Up the Volume
    Joelle – Misery

    With Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Joelle Monique

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    Alonso Duralde

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  10. Portrait of a Drea on Fire

    21 februari 2020 · 56 min

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    OK, we’re finally talking about this damn movie that Drea wouldn’t shut up about. That’s right, we’re discussing Portrait of a Lady on Fire. We’re joined by our good pal, Hollywood Reporter TV critic Inkoo Kang. Plus, we argue over movies shot vertically for your phone. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, The New Mutants is going to bomb, Moviefone is hanging it up, and Paul Feig is still made about Last Christmas spoilers.

    Staff Picks:

    Alonso – The Photograph Drea – Come to Daddy Joelle – Amadeus Inkoo – Visible and Mother

    With Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Joelle Monique, and Inkoo Kang.

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    Drea Clark
    Alonso Duralde

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  11. ‘Birds of Prey’ with ‘Shadow of the Batgirl’ Writer Sarah Kuhn

    14 februari 2020 · 56 min

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    We have a truly FANTABULOUS episode this week. Joelle, Drea, and Alonso are joined by the “overly qualified guest” writer Sarah Kuhn (Shadow of the Batgirl, Heroine Complex) to discuss Birds of Prey. Sarah regails us with a very thoughtful examination of the Cassandra Cain character and discusses how she appreciates Cassandra’s representation in Birds of Prey. Plus, the crew discusses the Oscars as an institution. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, a TV series about filmmaker Alice Guy is in the works and Rick Moranis comes out of retirement.

    Staff Picks:

    Alonso – It Happened on 5th Avenue Drea – Olympic Dreams Joelle – Who Killed Malcolm X? Sarah – The Farewell

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    With Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, Joelle Monique, and Sarah Kuhn.

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    Drea Clark
    Alonso Duralde

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  12. ‘The Rhythm Section’ and Ify’s Review of the ‘F9’ Trailer

    7 februari 2020 · 51 min

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    “We are a paaaart of the Rhyyythm Nation!” – errrr, I mean, Section. The Rhythm Section. That’s the movie we’re talking about this week. Anywho, we are joined by our good friend Joelle Monique to discuss the Blake Lively “accent-vehicle,” The Rhythm Section. Ify calls in to review the new F9 trailer. And, as always, we have staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Joaquin Phoenix calls out the systematic racism of the film industry, Robert Downey Jr. came up with the “dragon enema” joke in Dolittle, and Paul Reubens wants the Safide Brothers to make a “dark” Pee-wee Herman movie.

    Staff Picks:

    Drea – Horse Girl Alonso – Crooklyn Joelle – Locke & Key

    With Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Joelle Monique, and Ify Nwadiwe.

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    Drea Clark
    Alonso Duralde

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  13. ‘Dolemite Is My Name’ with The One and Only Ricky Carmona

    31 januari 2020 · 55 min

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    Ricky is back in the building! That’s right, the one and only Ricky Carmona joins us to discuss Dolemite Is My Name. Drea gives us her Sundance Film Festival movie recommendations. Plus, we talk about the movies that made us cry the most. And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Lees meer

    Staff Picks:

    Ify – Fast Five Alonso – All About My Mother Drea – A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Ricky – Klute.

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Ricky Carmona.

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    Drea Clark
    Alonso Duralde

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  14. ‘Dolittle’ and the Best/Worst Flops with Jordan Crucchiola

    24 januari 2020 · 56 min

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    This one gets rowdy as we discuss the recent big budget disaster Dolittle with Vulture Associate Editor Jordan Crucchiola. We also chat about the best and worst flops of all time. Alonso almost kills Ify for saying that he likes the movie Warcraft. And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Disney gets rid of the “Fox” from 20th Century Fox, the CEO of the Hallmark Channel parent company Crown Media steps down, and Robert Downey Jr. has some thoughts on his role in Tropic Thunder.

    Staff Picks:

    Ify – Midsommar Alonso – Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life Drea – The Long Kiss Goodnight Jordan – Riot Girls.

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Jordan Crucchiola.

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    Drea Clark
    Alonso Duralde

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  15. ‘1917’ and Other Long Takes with Director and Cinematographer Benjamin Kasulke

    17 januari 2020 · 57 min

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    We have some unique insight into this week’s film, the “one long take” World War One epic 1917, because we are joined by director and cinematographer Benjamin Kasulke (Banana Split). We also chat about other movies that appear to be one long take. And, of course, we’ve got staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, the Academy Award nominations have arrived and we correctly predicted the American Parasite remake.

    Staff Picks:

    Ify – My Year in Mensa Alonso – Weathering With You Drea – The Heiresses Benjamin – Colewell and The Third Wife

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Benjamin Kasulke.

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    Drea Clark
    Alonso Duralde

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  16. ‘Parasite’ and Our Unwanted American Remake

    10 januari 2020 · 53 min

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    Since we haven’t officially discussed it on the show we are going back and talking about Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite. And even though we disagree with the idea entirely, we pitch our own American remake of the film. It should be noted that we recorded this episode the night before it was actually announced that an American TV remake was in the works. And lastly, we have staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Warner Brothers tries to predict what movies will succeed with an A.I.-driven film management program called Cinelytic, Terry Gilliam says some gross stuff about #MeToo, and there will allegedly be an LGBTQ characer in a Marvel movie “very soon.”

    Staff Picks:

    Ify – Green Room Alonso – 70s Sci-Fi on the Criterion Channel Drea – The Two Popes

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, and Drea Clark.

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    Alonso Duralde

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    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  17. ‘Marriage Story’ and the Most Memorable On-Screen Couples with Writer/Director Todd Berger

    3 januari 2020 · 54 min

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    New year, new episode! We are joined by writer/director Todd Berger (It’s a Disaster, Cover Versions) to discuss the devastating new film Marriage Story. And speaking of relationships, we also talk about the most memorable on-screen couples – the best and the worst. Plus, we chat about Oscar nomination predictions. Lees meer

    Staff Picks:

    Ify – Arrival Alonso – Shy People Drea – Atlantics Todd – Bob Roberts

    With Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, Ify Nwadiwe, and Todd Berger

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  18. End of the Year Special!

    27 december 2019 · 52 min

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    We did it you guys, we made it to the end of the year. In an unusual subversion of roles, producer Casey O’Brien comes out from behind the glass to become the featured guest on this episode. We not only list our top 10 films of the year, but we also discuss our top 5 films of the decade. Plus, we bestow the prestigious Whoshie Awards upon the most deserving recipients. Lees meer

    Staff Picks:

    Alonso – Back to the Beach Casey – 200 Cigarettes Drea – Little Women

    With Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Casey O’Brien

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    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  19. X-Mas Bonanza! 'Scrooged' and Alonso's 'Top 5 Christmas Movies of the Year' with Special Guest Santa Claus

    20 december 2019 · 57 min

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    The day has come! It is the official Who Shot Ya? Christmas episode! This one is wrapped up like a beautiful present under your tree. Special guest Santa Claus flies in to ask Ify, Drea, and Alonso who should be included on his Naughty or Nice lists. Then, the crew discusses the 1988 “classic” Scrooged. And finally, Alonso reveals his top Christmas movies of the year! Lees meer

    Staff Picks:

    Ify – Shazam! Drea – The Lighthouse Alonso – Slaughterhouse-Five

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde

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  20. ‘Queen & Slim’ and a Chat with April Wolfe About ‘Black Christmas’

    13 december 2019 · 58 min

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    We are joined, once again, by our dear friend, freelance writer Joelle Monique (The Hollywood Reporter, Teen Vogue, The AV Club). She is on the show to discuss Melina Matsoukas’ Queen & Slim. Plus, our old buddy April Wolfe calls in to talk about her new film Black Christmas. We’ve got another installment of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Lees meer

    Staff Picks:

    Ify – What Men Want Drea – Colewell Alonso – It Happened on 5th Avenue, Holiday Affair, and Remember The Night Joelle – Jezebel

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Joelle Monique.

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  21. ‘Knives Out’ and the Return of Inkoo Kang

    6 december 2019 · 54 min

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    Look behind you! It can’t be! She’s back! That’s right, the one and only Inkoo Kang has returned to the show to discuss Knives Out. We also talk about the movie soundtracks that have been burned in our brains. We have another ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, of course, we’ve got staff picks. Lees meer

    Staff Picks:

    Ify – The Crow Drea – Portrait of a Lady on Fire Alonso – Season of Love Inkoo – In Fabric

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Inkoo Kang.

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    Alonso Duralde

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

  22. ‘The Irishman’ and Our “Turkeys of the Year”

    29 november 2019 · 55 min

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    In honor of Thanksgiving we have an overstuffed episode of Who Shot Ya? To start things off, we anoint the official Who Shot Ya? ‘Turkeys of the Year.’ We talk about the new Martin Scorsese film The Irishman. We discuss our favorite food scenes in film. We’ve got another edition of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Lees meer

    Staff Picks:

    Ify – Soul Food Drea – McQueen Alonso – Feast of the Seven Fishes

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.

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  23. 'Charlie’s Angels’ and Remaking Movies Correctly with Artemis Pebdani

    22 november 2019 · 56 min

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    The gang welcomes the hilarious and talented actress Artemis Pebdani (Scandal, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) into the booth to discuss the new Charlie’s Angels. We talk about the movies that should be remade because they did not live up to their full potential. We have another installment of the “Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.” And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Nicolas Cage will star in a movie about Nicolas Cage, John Travolta campaigns for an Oscar, and April Wolfe assures the movie-going public that PG-13 movies can be vicious too.

    Staff Picks:

    Ify - Charlie’s Angels (2000) Drea - Good Night, and Good Luck Alonso - All About Eve and Now, Voyager Artemis - Happiness

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Artemis Pebdani.

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    Alonso Duralde

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  24. 'Last Christmas' and Getting to the Bottom of "Maclunkey" with Matthew D'Ambrosio

    15 november 2019 · 53 min

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    This isn't our Christmas episode, but you could have fooled me! Drea takes over hosting duties this week as the crew is joined by TV writer Matthew D'Ambrosio (The Vampire Diaries, The Witcher). Much to the delight of Alonso, we discuss Paul Feig's Christmas movie Last Christmas. We chat about other Holiday films. And, as always, we've got staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, the world searches for the true meaning of "Macklunkey," Christian Bale is done transforming his body, and Stephen King still has a gripe with The Shining.

    Staff Picks:

    Drea - Long Shot Alonso - Spirited Away Matthew - Kwaidan

    With Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Matthew D'Ambrosio.

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  25. 'Terminator: Dark Fate' with Cecil Castellucci

    8 november 2019 · 55 min

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    Today we are so lucky to be joined by novelist and Eisner nominated comic book writer, Cecil Castellucci. She and the crew discuss the underseen and underrated Terminator: Dark Fate. The gang also talks about the magic of movies that are set all in one night. Plus, we get another piping hot serving of Alonso's 'Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.' And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Roland Emmerich regrets making Independence Day: Resurgence, Nigeria's first film submission to the Academy Awards gets disqualified, James Dean is posthumously cast in a new film.

    Staff Picks:

    Ify - Watchmen Drea - Honey Boy Alonso - Man Made Cecil - Booksmart

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Cecil Castellucci.

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  26. 'Jojo Rabbit' and the Return of the Christmas Zaddy

    1 november 2019 · 54 min

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    This one's packed, you guys. The gang discusses the "anti-hate satire" Jojo Rabbit. They answer a question from the Who Shotline about dealing with problematic characters. Plus, it's the official return of the Christmas Zaddy himself, Alonso Duralde, in this year's inaugural entry of the 'Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.' And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, the Game of Thrones showrunners are OUT at Lucasfilm, a sex scene gets cut from Booksmart, and Netflix is testing out variable playback speeds.

    Staff Picks:

    Ify - The Shabbos Goy and Doctor Sleep Drea - House on Haunted Hill Alonso - A Bread Factory

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.

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  27. Halloween Spooktacular - 'Tales from the Hood' with Lucé Tomlin-Brenner and Joelle Monique

    25 oktober 2019 · 1 uur

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    Boo! It's our Halloween Spooktacular! We are joined by the wonderful Lucé Tomlin-Brenner and Joelle Monique to discuss the undersung classic, Tales from the Hood. The gang gets tricked into playing a sick and/or twisted game at producer Casey's haunted mansion. Plus, they talk about the best side characters in horror movies. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    Staff Picks:

    Ify - Curtains Drea - Greener Grass Lucé - Hair Wolf and Spider Baby Joelle - Parasite and Dead Silence

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Lucé Tomlin-Brenner, and Joelle Monique .

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  28. Pedro Almodóvar's 'Pain & Glory' with Ira Madison III

    18 oktober 2019 · 54 min

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    A beautiful episode with a beautiful guest. The gang is joined by Ira Madison III to discuss the new Pedro Almodóvar film, Pain & Glory. They also chat about the WORST horror films of all time. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Shea Serrano doesn't like old movies, Hugh Grant thinks the cinema is much too loud, and RIP Scotty Bowers.

    Staff Picks:

    Ify - Tales from the Hood Drea - Little Monsters Alonso - Sátántangó Ira - Arsenic and Old Lace

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Ira Madison III.

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  29. 'Joker' & Other "Dangerous Films"

    11 oktober 2019 · 55 min

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    This episode is both "sick" and "twisted." The gang talks about the lightning rod that is Joker. They discuss other "dangerous films." They play everyone's favorite game, 'Name That Goon,' where the crew gets quizzed on Batman movie villains. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Martin Scorcese isn't a fan of Marvel movies, Ang Lee calls movie audiences "brainwashed," and Julie Delpy fights for equal pay.

    Staff Picks:

    Ify - The Addams Family Drea - The Dead Center Alonso - Dolemite Is My Name

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.

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  30. 'Judy' with The Incomparable Louis Virtel

    4 oktober 2019 · 55 min

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    We're bringing in the big guns for this episode. We're talking Judy this week so it was vital that we get the one and only Louis Virtel on the program. We're also discussing the films we wish were on the Criterion Collection. And, as always, we've got staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, the Lucy in the Sky cast discusses "diapergate" and Beverly Hills Cop 4 is in the works.

    Staff Picks:

    Ify - Candyman Drea - The Death of Dick Long Alonso - Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice Louis - Margin Call

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Louis Virtel.

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  31. 'Rambo: Last Blood' and Our Favorite Autumn Films

    27 september 2019 · 50 min

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    Woooo boy! The crew may have just watched the worst movie of the year - and they have some thoughts! They are talking about the deeply controversial, Rambo: Last Blood. Plus, they chat about their favorite autumn movies. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, the old crew is back for Jurassic World 3, Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds may reboot Clue, and Sean Bean doesn't want to die anymore.

    Staff Picks:

    Ify - Wild Zero Drea - Downton Abbey... err, wait, no - Gosford Park Alonso - Where's My Roy Cohn?

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.

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  32. 'Hustlers' and Our Favorite Wedding Movies with Writer Joelle Monique

    20 september 2019 · 55 min

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    This week the crew is joined by freelance writer and complete delight, Joelle Monique, to discuss Hustlers. Ify tries to convince everyone that he and Jennifer Lopez could and should be dating. Plus, the gang answers the question from the Who Shotline - "What are your favorite wedding movies?" And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Andy Serkis has some concerns with motion capture, The Goldfinch bombs, and Adam Sandler gets revitalized.

    Staff Picks:

    Ify - Funny People Drea - Cargo Alonso - Mary Jane's Not a Virgin Anymore Joelle - Radioactive

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Joelle Monique.

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  33. Send In The Clowns! - The Gang Talks 'IT Chapter Two' and Remakes 'Face/Off' with Amber Benson

    13 september 2019 · 50 min

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    You guys...clowns are scary. This week the gang talks about IT Chapter Two with esteemed guest, actor, writer, and director Amber Benson. They also try their hand at remaking Face/Off in our 'Movie Redux' segment. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, A Quiet Place writers "stand up" to Lucasfilm, Christian Bale has some advice for Robert Pattinson, and Linda Hamilton gets jacked.

    Staff Picks:

    Ify - Atomic Blonde Drea - Rear Window Alonso - Untouchable Amber - The Big Easy

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Amber Benson.

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  34. Dances with Avatars - The Gang Talks 'Avatar' and Their Favorite Sexy Movies

    6 september 2019 · 54 min

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    The year...2154. The planet...Pandora. The podcast...Who Shot Ya? Alonso is back from the Venice Film Festival to talk about the forgotten 2009 film, Avatar. The crew answers a call from the Who Shotline about their favorite sexy movies. And, as always, we've got staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Joker causes chaos and the Crazy Rich Asians co-writer exits the sequels.

    Staff Picks:

    Ify - Speed Racer Drea - Ms. Purple Alonso - Raise Hell: The Life & Times Of Molly Ivins

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.

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  35. 'They Live' with Danielle Radford

    30 augustus 2019 · 54 min

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    You must OBEY and listen to this podcast episode about They Live. DO NOT QUESTION OUR AUTHORITY. The gang is joined by Danielle Radford of Max Fun's 'Tights and Fights' as they discuss the "Rowdy" Roddy Piper classic. Plus, they examine other great wrestlers-turned-actors movies. They also pitch their own remake of They Live in a new segment called 'Movie Redux.' And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Eva Longoria is going to direct Flamin' Hot and Miley Cyrus reveals she was booted from Hotel Transylvania for "licking a penis cake."

    Staff Picks:

    Ify - The Man with the Iron Fists Drea - Tigers Are Not Afraid Danielle - Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Danielle Radford.

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  36. The Boys Are Alright - 'Good Boys' with Ryan Stanger

    23 augustus 2019 · 54 min

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    Guys, this is a fun one. This week the gang is joined by actor and host of The Dumbbells and Action Boyz podcasts, Ryan Stanger, to talk about the new R-rated comedy, Good Boys. Ify tells a graphic story about losing his virginity. Plus, the crew talks about the movies they can't critically judge because of how much they loved them as children. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Spider-Man web slings away from Disney, Lana Wachowski is making The Matrix 4, and Robert De Niro's company files a $6 million lawsuit against a former employee for binging Netflix on the job.

    Staff Picks:

    Ify - The Angry Birds Movie 2 Alonso - Smile Drea - Brittany Runs a Marathon Ryan - Manhunter

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Ryan Stanger.

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  37. Scare The Children! - 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' and the Best Decade For Horror with Lucé Tomlin-Brenner

    16 augustus 2019 · 55 min

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    It's never too early to start prepping for Halloween! This week the gang talks about the tween-friendly horror film Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Ify and Drea are back and they are joined by horror fanatic, comedian and director Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. The gang reveals which movies scared them the most as children. They discuss the best decade for horror. Ify goes on a rant about Hobbs & Shaw. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Disney "has concerns" and The Hunt gets cancelled.

    Staff Picks:

    Ify - Tales from the Darkside: The Movie Alonso - Where'd You Go, Bernadette Drea - The Beguiled Lucé - Braid

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner.

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  38. Justice For Han! - 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw' with William Bibbiani and Jen Yamato

    9 augustus 2019 · 55 min

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    These aren't just podcasts partners...they're family. Alonso is joined by film critic and host of the 'Canceled Too Soon' podcast William Bibbiani. He's also joined by film reporter for the LA Times and "Karaoke Monster" Jen Yamato. This episode is all about "Justice For Han" as the gang discusses Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. They also dissect the Fast & Furious franchise as a whole. Plus they confess their movie pet peeves. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, RIP D.A. Pennebaker, "The Losers" of It get "de-aged", and Disney is rebooting Home Alone.

    Staff Picks:

    Jen - Luce Alonso - Vision Portraits William - Jupiter Ascending

    With Alonso Duralde, Jen Yamato, and William Bibbiani.

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  39. 'Once Upon a Time In Hollywood' and Sometimes It Snows In April

    2 augustus 2019 · 55 min

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    Lots of feelings on this show! It's our 100th episode, we say goodbye to our beloved April Wolfe, and we're talking about the controversial new Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time In Hollywood. Plus, we get a phone call from a mystery guest (it's Inkoo Kang). Alonso serenades April with his own version of 'Sometimes It Snows In April.' You get to hear Ify flip out in real time at the realization that he's going to miss the Hobbs & Shaw episode next week. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Criterion releases the ultimate Godzilla collection, SAG-AFTRA hires an on-set "intimacy coordinator," and The Black List launches The Latinx List.

    Staff Picks:

    April - The Nightingale Alonso - Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa Drea - American Honey Ify - Shin Godzilla and Godzilla (1998)

    With Ify Nwadiwe, April Wolfe, Alonso Duralde, and Drea Clark.

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  40. 'The Farewell' and a Comic-Con Recap

    26 juli 2019 · 52 min

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    Things get both silly and personal on this week's episode as the gang discusses the family comedy/drama The Farewell. Ify and Alonso relate their own experiences to the film as they both grew up as first generation Americans. Plus, the gang discusses their movie and TV watching processes. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Marvel announces Phase 4 at Comic-Con and the Cats trailer has arrived.

    Staff Picks:

    Alonso - The Roaring Twenties Drea - I Am Mother Ify - The Strange Thing About the Johnsons

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, and Drea Clark.

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  41. The 20th Anniversary of 'Eyes Wide Shut' with Ben Mekler

    19 juli 2019 · 55 min

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    Masquerade Parties! Orgies! Nicole Kidman! Kink! This episode is NSFW! The gang is joined by the wonderful Ben Mekler to discuss Eyes Wide Shut. Ify bestows Alonso with a new yuletide nickname. Plus, they try to cast themselves in their own I'm Not There-style biopic. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, "Snyderheads" put up billboards at Comic Con, the new James Bond movie will get an all new 007, and Scarlett Johansson says she should be "allowed to play any person, or any tree, or any animal."

    Staff Picks:

    Alonso - Jewel's Catch One Drea - Crawl Ben - 7 Beauties Ify - Catwoman

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Ben Mekler.

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  42. 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' with Steve Hernandez

    12 juli 2019 · 55 min

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    It's your friendly neighborhood movie podcast! This week the crew is talking about Spider-Man: Far From Home. They are joined by 'Views From the Vista' podcast host and comedian, Steve Hernandez. The gang discusses the Academy Award winning directors who have gone down hill. They get a very important call from April Wolfe. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, The Big Lebowski spin-off, The Jesus Rolls, gets a distribution deal and Netflix cuts down its spending on risky ventures.

    Staff Picks:

    Alonso - Moonrise Drea - Sword of Trust Steve - Faces Places Ify - It's A Party

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Steve Hernandez.

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  43. 'Yesterday', Ify Gets Grilled, and Tween-Friendly Queer Cinema with Laura Sirikul

    5 juli 2019 · 51 min

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    This week marks Ify's first official episode as our host, and as an initiation to the show, Drea and Alonso GRILL him on his movie preferences. The gang is also joined by freelance writer and managing editor of Nerds of Color, Laura Sirikul, to discuss the new Beatles-amnesia-rom-com, Yesterday. They answer a question from the 'Who Shotline' about tween friendly queer films. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid gets an Ariel, Marianne Williamson loves Avatar, and Paul Schrader calls Brian De Palma "trite" and "artistically weak."

    Tween Friendly Queer Films: Geography Club Breakfast with Scot Saved! Show Me Love Beautiful Thing The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love Blackbird Ma Vie en Rose Alex Strangelove The Wise Kids The Perks of Being a Wallflower Edge of Seventeen (1998) Get Real Hearts Beat Loud Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List D.E.B.S. Pride

    Staff Picks: Alonso - Synecdoche, New York Drea - Maiden Laura - The Farewell Ify - Harlem Nights

    With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Laura Sirikul.

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  44. 'Toy Story 4' and The Making of a Great Summer Movie with Yolanda Machado

    28 juni 2019 · 1 uur 2 min

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    This week we are joined by film and TV critic Yolanda Machado to discuss the newest Pixar movie, Toy Story 4. The gang argues over the position of the film in their overall Pixar rankings. Plus, they deliberate on what makes a really good summer film. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Jill Soloway replaces Bryan Singer on the Red Sonja remake, Lena Waithe calls out black movie financiers, and Danny Boyle is concerned about feeling like an imposter for directing a movie with a female lead.

    Staff Picks:

    Alonso - Yellow Submarine Drea - Plus One Yolanda - Annabelle Comes Home and Kissing Jessica Stein

    With Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Yolanda Machado.

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  45. 'Men in Black: International', Troubled Productions, and Our Favorite Movie Posters with Julia Prescott

    21 juni 2019 · 1 uur 6 min

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    You know what? We make this look good. Podcasting that is. Alonso and Drea are joined by the wonderful co-host of 'Everything's Coming Up Simpsons' - writer and comedian Julia Prescott. The three of them dissect the brand new film, Men In Black: International. They chat about the movies that received the "troubled production" reputation. Plus, they discuss their favorite/least favorite movie posters. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, April Wolfe is writing the Black Christmas remake, an animated Spice Girls musical is on its way, and Dee Rees is working on a fantasy musical of her own.

    Staff Picks:

    Alonso - Between the Lines Drea - Wild Rose Julia - At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal

    With Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Julia Prescott.

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  46. 'Dark Phoenix' with Rachel Wenitsky and Kimberly Clark

    14 juni 2019 · 1 uur 6 min

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    This week, Alonso is asked to give the briefest synopsis of a movie to date. Can he sum up the plot of DARK PHOENIX in just one sentence? Listen to find out. In the host’s seat we’ve got comedian Kimberly Clark, and Rachel Wenitsky, head writer of the Story Pirates podcast, flew in from New York on the Maximum Fun private jet just to record this week’s show.

    Rachel Wenitsky, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde and Kimberly Clark

    There’s a heated discussion over which fizzy water beverages are best, and the panelists are granted the power to kill their most-detested movie franchises. For one panelist, the force is notwith her.

    ITIDIC In news, Michael Douglas believes Steven Spielberg cost him a best actor award at Cannes.

    A new USC Annenberg study reveals women directed just 3% of animated movies.

    Canadian chanteuse Justin Bieber challenged Tom Cruise to a fight in the octagon, and then took it back.

    Staff Picks Drea - Deep Murder Alonso - Stop the Church Kimberly - I Called Him Morgan Rachel - Annihilation

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  47. 'Always Be My Maybe' with Atsuko Okatsu and Ify Nwadiwe

    7 juni 2019 · 1 uur 7 min

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    This week’s episode is ROMCASTIC! Ify Nwadiwe returns as guest host and we’ve ALSO got comedian slash actress slash host of Let's Go Atsuko!, Atsuko Okatsu, to talk Always Be My Maybe! Plus, the panel decides which Asian characters from the big screen they’d want--or not--in their friend posse. Will Short Round make the cut?

    ITIDIC In news, The Academy will award four honorary Oscars.. Netflix, Disney and other major entertainment companies threaten to take their business elsewhere in states that have passed laws to severely restrict reproductive rights. Audiences almost never got to see the orgy set to ‘Benny and the Jets’ in Rocketman.

    Staff Picks:

    Drea - Last Black Man in San Francisco Alonso - Can't Stop the Music Ify - Shin Godzilla Atsuko - Paddington 2

    With Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, Ify Nwadiwe, Atsuko Okatsuka

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  48. 'Booksmart' with Guest Host Ellington Wells

    31 mei 2019 · 1 uur 4 min

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    This week we’re joined by guest host Ellington Wells, a writer and comedian whose credits include The New Negroes and Adult Swim’s Lazor Wulf. The panel discuss the teen comedy Booksmart, and what distinguishes this film from others in the “one crazy night” genre.

    Kayla in Seattle called the Who Shot Line after seeing Captain Marvel, a movie that helped her shake off the idea of what women are supposed to be. She wondered if the panelists could point to any movies that helped them contextualize their place in the world.

    In news, Rotten Tomatoes fights back against review-bombing trolls, director Xavier Dolan takes issue with describing his latest film Matthias & Maxime as a ‘gay love story’, and former SNL star Chris Kattan’s new memoir Baby, Don’t Hurt Me alleges Lorne Michaels pressured him to have sex with ‘Clueless’ director Amy Heckerling.

    Staff Picks Drea: Fits and Starts Alonso: Godzilla: King of the Monsters Ellington: Strictly Ballroom

    With With Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Ellington Wells.

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  49. 'John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum' and The Directors We First Loved with Special Guest Host Dwayne Perkins

    24 mei 2019 · 1 uur 3 min

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    This week we have a brand new guest host, the wonderful comedian Dwayne Perkins. He joins Alonso and Drea to talk about the newest installment in the John Wick franchise, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. The gang does their best to estimate the number of people that John Wick killed throughout the film. Plus, they discuss the career of the universally beloved, Keanu Reeves. They answer a question from the "Who Shotline" that inquires about which directors they first fell in love with. And to finish things off, as always, we've got staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, Chris Rock is bringing back the Saw franchise, Quentin Tarantino begs the Cannes filmgoers not to spoil his film, Michelle Rodriguez signs on for another Fast & Furious, and the internet is unhappy with the idea of a Robert Pattinson Batman.

    Staff Picks:

    Alonso - We Have Always Lived in the Castle Drea - See You Yesterday Dwayne - Cooley High

    With Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Dwayne Perkins.

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  50. 'Pokémon Detective Pikachu' and the Difficulty of Adapting Video Games Into Film with Special Guest Host Ify Nwadiwe

    17 mei 2019 · 55 min

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    Gotta catch 'em all? More like, gotta listen to 'em all. The Who Shot Ya podcast episodes, that is. This week we have a very special guest host, comedian and actor Ify Nwadiwe. This self-proclaimed "Turbo Nerd" is the perfect person to discuss Pokémon Detective Pikachu with Alonso and Drea. They chat about why video games have such a tough time being adapted into films. Plus, they confess the movie recommendations they most regret. And, as always, staff picks. Lees meer

    In news, the Avengers: Endgame editors had to go through 900 hours of footage, the backlash over Mel Gibson portraying Santa has begun, and Taylor Swift goes to cat school.

    Staff Picks:

    Alonso - Charlie Says Drea - The Biggest Little Farm Ify - Goodnight Mommy

    With Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Ify Nwadiwe.

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