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‘Army of the Dead’ with Lucé Tomlin-Brenner May 28, 2021

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On this week’s episode, we discuss a different Zack Snyder film, Army of the Dead. For those counting, this is our second Zack Snyder movie in the year 2021. And joining us to dissect it is the Queen of Halloween, our good friend, and apparently the love of Ify’s life, Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. We also answer a question from our hotline about the depiction of gun violence in movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Timothée Chalamet is the new Wonka, Kevin Spacey has slithered his way into a new movie role, and Martin Freeman has some thoughts on method acting

Staff Picks:
Ify – Train to Busan
Drea – Blow the Man Down
Alonso – Pride and Protest: The Films of Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman
Lucé – Jawbreaker

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

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines’ with Round Springfield’s Julia Prescott May 21, 2021

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On today’s episode, we are talking about the phenomenal animated feature, The Mitchells vs. the Machines. And who better to chat about it than our guest, Simpsons writer and Round Springfield host Julia Prescott. Drea takes over hosting duties this week, which is why you might notice an uptick in “Charles Grodin-gushing” throughout the episode. We also answer a question from the ‘Hotline’ about the first movie we want to see in theaters when the pandemic is over. And, of course, we round things out with ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, the marvelous Charles Grodin passes away and the Dear Evan Hansen trailer drops online.

Staff Picks:
Drea – The Heartbreak Kid and The Great Muppet Caper
Alonso – Riders of Justice
Julia – Shiva Baby, Trolls World Tour, and Pink Skies Ahead

With Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Julia Prescott.

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

'Space Jam' with Carl Tart May 14, 2021

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IT’S MAXFUNDRIVE! To cap off the final day of the MaxFunDrive, we are introducing part two of our exclusive series, ‘The Ifechukwude Collection.’ This is a group of films curated by our very own Ify Nwadiwe. This week’s episode centers on the ultimate sports film, Space Jam. And to help us discuss this movie, we brought in “sports expert,” Carl Tart. With our esteemed guest, we dive right into the world of sports movies, athletes-turned-actors, and how Carl ended up being a Clippers fan. PLUS, we announce the FINAL FOUR NOMINEES of our naming contest!

Staff Picks:
Ify – Mr. 3000
Alonso – Looney Tunes: Back in Action
Drea – Warrior
Carl – Los Angeles Plays Itself

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Carl Tart.

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Pacific Rim’ with The Flop House’s Elliott Kalan May 07, 2021

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IT’S MAXFUNDRIVE! To cap off the first week of the MaxFunDrive, we are introducing part one of our exclusive series, ‘The Ifechukwude Collection.’ This is a group of films curated by our very own Ify Nwadiwe. First up is a film that Ify has referred to as “perfect” on several occasions – 2013’s Pacific Rim. And to help us discuss this movie, we bring in “bad movie” expert and Kaiju know-it-all, The Flop House’s Elliott Kalan. With our esteemed guest, we dive right into the world of Kaiju, Mechas, and other big boys.

Our NAMING CONTEST is still going on! Click HERE for rules and regulations!

Staff Picks:
Ify – Robot Wars
Alonso – Mystery Science Theater 3000: Atlantic Rim
Drea – The Kid Detective
Elliott – Scare Me

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Elliott Kalan.

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Mortal Kombat’ with Nick Wiger Apr 30, 2021

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An earth-shattering episode that will have you screaming “Mortal Kombat!!!” at the top of your lungs. We are joined by one of the hosts of How Did This Get Played? and the Doughboys podcast, Nick Wiger. We chat all about video game adaptations and how successful this iteration of Mortal Kombat is at making a compelling movie out of a video game. Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Hotline’ about how we view actors because of past roles. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Justin Simien is making a new Haunted Mansion movie, Whoopi Goldberg is writing a new Superhero movie about “an older Black woman”, and Another Round is getting an American remake.

For Naming Contest Rules and Regulations, Click Here

Staff Picks:
Ify – Mortal Kombat
Alonso – The Raid 2
Drea – Love and Monsters
Nick – Indie Game: The Movie

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Nick Wiger.

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ and the Awful Wigs That Took Us Out of Movies Apr 23, 2021

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In advance of the Academy Awards this Sunday, we’re talking about Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, which was nominated for 5 Oscars including Best Actress for Viola Davis and Best Actor for Chadwick Boseman. We also answer a question from the ‘Hotline’ about the wigs and costumes that have taken us out of a movie. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Steven Soderbergh tries to make the Academy Awards “feel like a movie,” disgraced producer Scott Rudin “steps back” from all of his projects, and Dave Bautista demands to play Bane.

Staff Picks:
Ify – Moulin Rouge
Alonso – The Fabulous Allan Carr
Drea – Together Together

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde

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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Steve McQueen’s Lovers Rock, Alex Wheatle, and Education with Robert Butler III Apr 16, 2021

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At the top of the show, we take some time to explain why we are changing our name from Who Shot Ya? to the temporary The Untitled Ify, Drea, & Alonso Project. You can read our full statement here

After we take care of that business, we do something we’ve never done before – talk about three separate movies in one episode! And there is no one better suited to talk about these movies than our guest. This week we are joined by the host of First Cut on YouTube, Robert Butler III. He is here to chat about Steve McQueen’s remaining films in the Small Axe series; Lovers Rock, Alex Wheatle, and Education. Plus we answer a question from our hotline about which director we’d like to see helm their own Small Axe-type film series. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

Staff Picks:
Ify – BlacKkKlansman
Alonso – Brute Force
Drea – Spontaneous
Robert – Uptight

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Robert Butler III

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ with Heather Anne Campbell Apr 09, 2021

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We have a Kaiju-sized episode this week! We are joined by the wonderful Heather Anne Campbell (How Did This Get Played?) to discuss Godzilla vs. Kong. We also answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about the best “revenge movies.” And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Jamie Kennedy kind of didn’t realize he was in an anti-abortion propaganda film, and James Cameron tries to recapture the magic of the original Avatar for its four upcoming sequels.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Bad Trip
Alonso – Voyagers
Drea – Colossal
Heather – Come and See

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Heather Anne Campbell

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Steve McQueen’s ‘Mangrove’ and ‘Red, White and Blue’ Apr 02, 2021

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This week we are diving into Steve McQueen’s Small Axe series on Amazon Prime by discussing two of the films; Mangrove and Red, White and Blue. We chose to pair these two films because they both explore police brutality in London’s West Indian community. Ify also reveals that he thought the Black, British filmmaker Steve McQueen was the same person as the white, American actor Steve McQueen, who died in 1980. But no one’s perfect. We also take a call from the “Who Shotline” asking us which other directors we’d like to see direct Justice League. And, as always, we’ve got “Staff Picks.”

Staff Picks:
Ify – Godzilla vs. Kong
Alonso – Señorita and Apparition
Drea – Burning

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde

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With
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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ with Jordan Morris & Ricky Carmona Mar 26, 2021

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We simply have TOO much show to contain in one episode. We are joined by our old buddies Jordan Morris and Ricky Carmona to help us untangle the 4 hours long, Zack Snyder’s Justice League. The sole purpose of this entire episode is to finally lay to rest any talk about an impending “Snyder Cut,” once and for all. That’s why we spend the whole episode talking about this damn movie!

If you want to pre-order Jordan’s upcoming graphic novel Bubble, click here.

And if you want to listen to Ricky’s podcast ‘At the QuaranCinema,’ click here

Staff Picks:
Ify – Sucker Punch
Alonso – Tales of the Four Seasons
Drea – Captain Fantastic
Jordan – Saint Maud
Ricky – The Lost City

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Jordan Morris, and Ricky Carmona

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher