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“Hey! We Actually Liked Wonder Woman 1984!” Jan 08, 2021

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This week we are joined by our good friend Joelle Monique. And we proudly proclaim, against popular opinion, that “Hey! We actually liked Wonder Woman 1984!” We also receive a wonderful question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about movies that we are embarrassed to like because of the type of people who like them. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Daisy Ridley is concerned with being labeled “aggressive” and the gang discusses internet access in America based on a discussion on our Facebook page.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Manivald
Alonso – Between the Lines and Bernice Bobs Her Hair
Drea – Sylvie’s Love
Joelle – I Am Not Your Negro

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

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

End of Year Extravaganza! The Whoshie Awards and Our Top 10 Movies of 2020 Jan 01, 2021

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It’s our End of Year Extravaganza! Which means that it’s time to hand out the illustrious Whoshie Awards. Some experts have even claimed that the Whoshies are more desired than the Oscars themselves! And by “some experts,” I of course mean Ify. Plus, the gang also discusses their Top 10 Films of 2020. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

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Top 10 Lists:
Ify: 10). Sonic the Hedgehog 9).The King of Staten Island 8). The Old Guard 7). Da 5 Bloods 6). The Hunt 5). The Forty Year Old Version 4). The Half of It 3). Tigertail 2). Never Rarely Sometimes Always 1). Kajillionaire

Drea: 10-4: The Sound of Metal, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Birds of Prey, Promising Young Woman, Kajillionaire, Forty Year Old Version, Wolfwalkers. 3). Minari 2). First Cow 1). Nomadland

Alonso: 10). On The Rocks 9). I’m Your Woman 8). Bacurau 7). New Order 6). Never Rarely Sometimes Always 5). Crip Camp 4). City Hall. 3). First Cow 2). Driveways 1). Collective

Staff Picks:
Alonso – Let Them All Talk
Drea – Freaky
Ify – Fatal Affair

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.

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Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Christmas Spectacular: ‘The Christmas House’ with Esquire’s Justin Kirkland Dec 25, 2020

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It’s our Christmas Spectacular! And we are pretty much focusing exclusively on Hallmark Christmas movies this episode. To give us a hand, we are joined by Esquire writer and Hallmark Christmas movie enthusiast, Justin Kirkland. At the beginning of the episode, we are also joined by special guest Santa Claus to help come up with some Hallmark movie storylines for next season. Then we discuss the new queer-friendly Hallmark movie, The Christmas House. Alonso completes his final ‘Christmas Minute’ of the year AND reveals his ‘Top 5 Christmas Movies of the Year.’ And, to finish things off, we give our ‘Staff PIcks.’

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Staff Picks:
Alonso – Queer Japan
Drea – Black Bear
Justin – The Family Stone
Ify – How the Grinch Stole Christmas

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Justin Kirkland.

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‘This Christmas’ and All Those Dang New Disney Titles Dec 18, 2020

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This week the gang discusses the 2007 Christmas classic, This Christmas. Alonso makes a compelling case for stockings as a means for additional gift-giving during the Christmas season. Drea looks forward to the vaccine. And Ify’s just thankful that there’s a scene in This Christmas that has Regina King wearing lingerie. Plus, we have another installment of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Disney announces too many new new titles and all the rich directors are mad.

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Staff Picks:
Alonso – Small Axe: Education
Drea – Let Them All Talk
Ify – Soul Food

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.

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Alonso Duralde

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‘Mank’ You Very Much with ‘The Thrilling Adventure Hour’ Co-Creator Ben Acker Dec 11, 2020

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This week we discuss the movie that has the audacity to claim that Gary Oldman is 43 years old – Mank. And joining us to discuss it is one of the co-creators of ‘The Thrilling Adventure Hour,’ Ben Acker. Alonso takes the reins as host this week. And as a result we get some insight into his relationship with Citizen Kane, what Herman Mankiewicz’s grandson, Ben, has to say about the movie, and the famous Pauline Kael essay that started it all. Plus, we have another edition of ‘The Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Warner Brothers will debut its 2021 movie slate on HBO Max, Letitia Wright promotes a dangerous video, and many more Kingsman movies are promised. .

If you want to watch ‘The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special’ click HERE.

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Staff Picks:
Alonso – I’m Your Woman
Drea – Wolfwalkers
Ben – The Cat’s Meow…and also the graphic novel The Fade Out…and also this episode of the podcast You Must Remember This about Polly Platt.

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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Happiest Season’ with Jordan Crucchiola Dec 04, 2020

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This week we are discussing a film that was basically tailor-made for our podcast. That’s right, we’re talking about the new Christmas classic, Happiest Season. And to dissect the film, we’ve brought on the “happiest podcast guest,” our good pal Jordan Crucchiola. We, of course, have another installment of the “Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.” This week it’s exclusively Hallmark movies! And, as always, we’ve got “Staff Picks.”

In news, the world is introduced to Elliot Page and Glenn Close shades Gwyneth Paltrow’s Oscar win from 22 years ago.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Pieces of April
Drea – Sound of Metal
Alonso – The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone
Jordan – Avengement

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

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‘The World’s End’ and Turkeys of the Year Nov 27, 2020

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Gobble gobble, everybody! It’s Thanksgiving week, which means we are counting down our “Turkeys of the Year.” We also discuss the last film in the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, The World’s End. Plus, we have another installment of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, ‘Staff Picks.’

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Baby Driver
Drea – Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Alonso – It’s Always Fair Weather

Edgar Wright Curates ‘World’s End’ Influenced Screening Series At New Beverly In Los Angeles

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.

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‘Hot Fuzz’ with Ricky Carmona Nov 20, 2020

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Ricky is BACK in the (virtual) building! That’s right, our old buddy Ricky Carmona joins us to talk about Hot Fuzz. During the movie discussion the gang covers why they felt OK watching this particular cop movie in 2020 over other films from that genre. Ricky talks a ton about the Great British Bake Off. Alonso is loving all the gay representation in this year’s slate of TV Christmas movies. Plus, we have another installment of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, the “new” Justice League: Director’s Cut trailer drops and Spike Lee is making a movie about the creation of Viagra.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Bad Boys II
Drea – Ainu Mosir
Alonso – Small Axe: Mangrove
Ricky – City So Real

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

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‘Shaun of the Dead’ with Screenwriter Michael Varrati Nov 13, 2020

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Thus begins the first episode in our mini-series covering the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, starting with 2004’s Shaun of the Dead. We are so lucky to be joined by screenwriter Michael Varrati, whose horror screenwriting expertise is truly invaluable to the conversation. Plus, Alonso won’t stop saying the words “Blow Mold.” Drea begs people to wear a damn mask. Ify has purchased a very expensive new camera. And Michael demands that America give Kylie Minogue the respect she deserves. Plus, we have another installment of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Johnny Depp resigns from the upcoming Fantastic Beasts movie and Chris Rock hates Civil Rights movies.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – I May Destroy You
Drea – Transhood
Alonso – Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory
Michael – Anna and the Apocalypse

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Michael Varrati.

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‘Bad Hair’ with Inkoo Kang Nov 06, 2020

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I don’t want to alarm you…but Inkoo Kang is on the show and there is a disagreement over the movie we’re discussing. Truly shocking stuff. The movie in question is, of course, Justin Simien’s Bad Hair. Ify educates us on the electoral process by discussing his time as a ballot counter. Drea gives a shout out to all the polling place workers. And Alonso recommends a black and white Hungarian film by Béla Tarr, possibly as a destresser for this hectic week. Plus, we have our weekly ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

Please check out Inkoo’s new podcast All About Almodóvar

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Scoob!
Drea – The Donut King and The Craft: Legacy
Alonso – Damnation
Inkoo – Bad Education

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

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