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‘Minari’ and Breaking Down the Oscar Nominations Mar 19, 2021

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Inkoo Kang makes a stop on her “Minari World Tour” to talk to us about the Lee Isaac Chung film and her personal connection to it. We also break down all of the Oscar nominations. Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about what movie we’d like to see on ‘Pop-Up Video.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

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Staff Picks:
Alonso – Brother to Brother
Drea – Sweet Land
Inkoo – Shoplifters and It’s a Sin

With Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde and Inkoo Kang

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

'Coming 2 America' with Dan Murrell Mar 12, 2021

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Welcome 2 our Coming 2 America podcast! We are joined by the host of the All My Movies podcast, film critic Dan Murrell. He and the gang cover the phonetically similar sequel to Coming to America. Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about movies with “found families.” And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, there’s lots of stuff going on with the Space Jam sequel and director Chloé Zhao is getting a lot of heat from China.

Staff Picks:
Ify – Yearbook
Alonso – This is How You Make a Movie
Drea – The Climb
Dan – Never Rarely Sometimes Always

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde and Dan Murrell

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar’ with ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s’ Mary Elizabeth Ellis Mar 05, 2021

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Much like the movie we’re discussing today, listening to this episode is like taking a tropical vacation. And to do so, we’re joined by the wonderful actress and writer Mary Elizabeth Ellis (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Santa Clarita Diet). The movie we dissect on the show is the delightfully kooky, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. Plus, the gang answers an email about their favorite Black romance movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Ta-Nehisi Coates is set to write a new Superman movie, Robbie Williams will be portrayed by a CGI monkey, and Dame Judi Dench opens up about her deteriorating eyesight .

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Alonso – The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
Drea – The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
Mary Elizabeth – Some Kind of Heaven and Nomadland

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde and Mary Elizabeth Ellis

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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Nomadland’ with Mpls-St.Paul Magazine Senior Writer Steve Marsh Feb 26, 2021

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This episode will hit you like a fully equipped nomadic van! That’s because the gang is discussing Chloé Zhao’s latest, Nomadland. They are joined by one of Drea’s childhood friends, senior writer for Mpls-St. Paul magazine, Steve Marsh. He’s known Drea for so long that he even refers to her as “Andrea.” Weird. Steve also talks about how his brother is all over Tik-Tok. Alonso is excited about The Muppet Show streaming on Disney+. And Ify is officially the same age as when Jesus died. Plus, the gang answers a question from the Who Shotline about movies one should watch while waiting at the DMV. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, HBO Max will not remove Woody Allen films from the service and actor Bee Vang speaks out about Gran Torino.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Almost Famous
Alonso – The United States Vs. Billie Holiday
Drea – Test Pattern
Steve – The Emigrants/ The New Land

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde and Steve Marsh

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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

'Judas and the Black Messiah' and Recasting 'My Dinner with Andre' Feb 19, 2021

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Another fabulous episode for your earholes! This week we discuss the powerful Judas and the Black Messiah, which leads to a very passionate conversation about the Black Panthers. Plus, for the ‘Who Shotline,’ we do our best to recast a modern version of My Dinner with Andre. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Martin Scorsese is concerned about “content” and the autistic community is critical of Sia’s debut feature Music.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Godzilla (1954)
Alonso – MLK/FBI and Black Panthers
Drea – Night Catches Us

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.

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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

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Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Malcolm & Marie’ and Macaroni & Cheese Feb 12, 2021

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A LOT to discuss in this episode. First off, the gang dissects Sam Levinson’s new film, Malcolm & Marie. Ify points out the explicit reasons why this movie was written by a white man. Alonso gives some insight into the world of film criticism. And Drea celebrates the joy and beauty of macaroni and cheese. Plus, they answer a question from the Who Shotline about movie merchandise, which ends up being more embarrassingly revealing than one would think. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Lil Yachty is producing a movie based on the game ‘Uno’, 185 LGBTQ German actors “come out”, and Charisma Carpenter speaks her truth.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – She’s Gotta Have It
Alonso – Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Drea – Beyond the Lights

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.

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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘One Night in Miami’ with ‘Screen Drafts’ Co-Host Clay Keller Feb 05, 2021

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This week we are joined by friend-of-the-show and co-host of the wonderful Screen Drafts podcast, Clay Keller. He joins us to talk about Regina King’s directorial debut, One Night in Miami. Drea and Alonso give us an in-depth examination of this year’s virtual Sundance Film Festival. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, RIP Cicely Tyson and the Golden Globe nominations.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Malcolm X
Alonso – Insignificance
Drea – The Dig
Clay – Shattered

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Clay Keller.

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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

'Another Round’ with ‘The Greatest Generation’ Host Benjamin Harrison Jan 29, 2021

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This week we are so lucky to be joined by one of the hosts of the phenomenal Maximum Fun podcast The Greatest Generation, Benjamin Harrison. He is here to “drink up” and discuss the Mads Mikkelsen drunk fest Another Round. We also answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about movies with a great sense of place. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Pixar’s Soul is voiced by white actors for the international release, Keira Knightley will no longer shoot sex scenes directed by men, and Anne Hathaway feeds off her haters.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Rogue One
Alonso – What Happened Was…
Drea – In & Of Itself
Ben – Barefoot in the Park

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

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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Promising Young Woman’ with TCM Programmer Millie De Chirico Jan 22, 2021

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This week we are joined by the wonderful Millie De Chirico. If you don’t know her, you can see her work as a programmer for TCM Underground on Friday nights, and as a host of the ‘I Saw What You Did’ podcast. She joins us to talk about the widely discussed Promising Young Woman. There is a HUGE SPOILER WARNING for this episode. Just so you know we do discuss the ending of this film between 33:35 – 41:05. We also answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about movies that we won’t accept any criticism of. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Armie Hammer drops out of Shotgun Wedding, a Willy Wonka prequel is in the works, and Russell Crowe scolds a young person.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Drive
Alonso – Little Darlings
Drea – Hard Candy
Millie – The Best Years of Our Lives

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Millie De Chirico.

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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
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‘Soul’ with New York Times Opinion Columnist Jamelle Bouie Jan 15, 2021

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This week we have the distinct honor of being joined by The New York Times Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie to discuss Pixar’s Soul. Jamelle reveals he recently binged every Saw movie. Drea’s virtually driving around in her car. Alonso gushes over Fran Lebowitz. And Ify does more cardio. Plus, we receive a wonderful question from the ‘Who Shotline’ asking how to talk to people on dates about movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Nicole Kidman may possibly portray Lucille Ball, Brendan Fraser is cast in Darren Aronofsky’s adaptation of The Whale, and Netflix drops a teaser trailer for their 2021 slate of films.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Collateral
Alonso – Locked Down
Drea – Veneno
Jamelle – The Dead Zone

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Jamelle Bouie.

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With
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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
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