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The Halloweenies vs. The Horror Freaks: ‘The Witches’ with Halle Kiefer & Alison Leiby of ‘Ruined’ Podcast Oct 30, 2020

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BOO! It’s our Halloween episode! And as a special treat, we are joined by the hosts of the horror movie podcast ‘Ruined,’ Halle Kiefer and Alison Leiby. At the beginning of the show we pit the “Halloweenies” (Alonso, Alison, and Ify) against the “Horror Freaks” (Drea and Halle) in a series of Halloween-inspired questions. The “Weenies” are quizzed on scary movies, and the “Freaks” are quizzed on NON-scary Halloween movies. After that, we discuss the new Anne Hathaway performance piece, The Witches. And at the end….there’s a little surprise that may terrify or delight. You’ll have to listen in to find out which reaction you will have…..BWAHAHAHA!

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Interstellar or Wild Zero
Drea – One Cut of the Dead
Alonso – City Hall
Halle – Let’s Scare Jessica To Death
Alison – Airplane!

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Halle Kiefer, and Alison Leiby.

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Kajillionaire’ with TV Writer and ‘Dummy’ Creator Cody Heller Oct 23, 2020

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You guys…this episode is fun. We are joined by TV writer and Dummy creator Cody Heller. This delightful guest starts the episode off strong by discussing her new sexual fetish surrounding Covid testing. But what she’s really here for is to discuss Miranda July’s new film, Kajillionaire. Plus, we try our very best to adapt the movie into a video game. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Daniel Kaluuya is all set to produce a Barney movie and Kristen Stewart is making a conventional lesbian Christmas movie.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Heartbreakers
Drea – Shithouse
Alonso – On the Rocks
Cody – Where’s Poppa?

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Cody Heller.

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

“White Man With a Black Woman’s Butt” and ‘The Forty-Year-Old Version’ Oct 16, 2020

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This week we’re talking exclusively about “white men with black women’s butts” because we’re discussing Radha Blank’s magnificent debut, The Forty-Year-Old Version. Alonso revels in some tasty new hot sauce. Ify pitches an “Alamo Drafthouse” for drive-ins, but walks it back when he realizes the drunk driving implications. And Drea is phoning a scientist. Plus, the gang answers a call from the Who Shotline about instances where they were taken out of a film. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Keira Knightley drops out of Apple TV’s The Essex Serpent over childcare concerns and the Academy makes a drive-in addendum.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – 8 Mile
Drea – Time
Alonso – Stop-Loss

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.

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Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

The Boys Are Back to Banter ‘Bout ‘The Boys in the Band’ Oct 09, 2020

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Outta the way, straights! We’re chatting ’bout The Boys in the Band! Our beloved historian Alonso has a great deal to inform Drea and Ify about the history, context, and cultural impact of the original play and movie. He also takes some issues with the remake and Ryan Murphy in general. Ify reveals he is a danger to himself and his apartment while wearing a VR headset. And Drea desperately wants to feed Matt Bomer a piece of bread. Plus, the gang answers a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about which party in a film they would most want to attend. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, William Jackson Harper denounces Trump’s executive order and AMC is staying open.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Star Trek
Drea – The Forty-Year-Old Version
Alonso – Totally Under Control

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.

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Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Enola Holmes’ and How to Watch Depressing Movies Oct 02, 2020

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Ify’s back! And he’s here to talk all about Netflix’s new film, Enola Holmes. He’s also here to talk about brewing mead. Alonso is loving some Martha Stewart black bean burgers. And Drea hosts a “Murder Party.” Plus, the gang also answers a question from the Who Shotline about how to gear yourself up to watch depressing movies. And, as always, we’ve got “Staff Picks.”

In news, Berry Jenkins is directing The Lion King sequel, Dolly Parton, Christine Baranski, and Jenifer Lewis are going to star in a new Christmas movie, and Chadwick Boseman gave some of his 21 Bridges salary to co-star Sienna Miller.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – The King’s Speech
Drea – Dick Johnson Is Dead and Vampires vs. the Bronx
Alonso – Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project No. 3

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.

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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Lingua Franca’ with Myq Kaplan Sep 25, 2020

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Our best friend Myq Kaplan has returned! And he’s here to talk about the new Netflix film, the intimate Lingua Franca. Myq brings that real New York-aah point of view to the discussion, which we so desperately desire. Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about what celebrity Zoom movie reading we’d like to see next. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Robert Pattinson creates a unique accent for the film The Devil All the Time and Tom Cruise is going to make a movie in space.

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Staff Picks:
Drea – The Trip to Greece
Alonso – Destroy All Monsters
Myq – I’m Thinking of Ending Things

With Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Myq Kaplan.

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ with the Incomparable Inkoo Kang Sep 18, 2020

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Is it better to have Inkoo Kang on an episode where she likes the movie or hates the movie? Well, we’re certainly not going to find out about the former because we’re talking about Charlie Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things. This film is a bit…how-you-say….divisive? Listen to hear which side each host stands on. Inkoo also illuminates some very important details of the ’90 Day Fiancé’ oeuvre. We answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about directors making films outside of their usual genre. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Jason Momoa backs up Ray Fisher’s claim about abusive behavior on the set of Justice League and the Cuties controversy continues.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – #Alive
Drea – Critical Thinking
Alonso – The Complete Films of Agnès Varda
Inkoo – Scream

With Ify Nwadiwe, 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

‘Mulan’ with Nancy Wang Yuen Sep 11, 2020

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This week we are discussing the highly controversial Disney live-action remake, Mulan. And we are joined by a woman whose first-ever film review was for this very movie; sociologist and author of Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism, Dr. Nancy Wang Yuen. We talk with her about the controversy behind the new film as well as how it stacks up to the original animated version. Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about movies that explore truth and reality. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, the Academy makes some changes to their requirements for ‘Best Picture’ eligibility.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – The One
Drea – Ip Man
Alonso – Yentl
Nancy – Roman Holiday

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Nancy Wang Yuen.

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ with Cody Ziglar Sep 04, 2020

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Last week we discussed the final installment of one of the greatest trilogies in cinematic history with Before Midnight. And this week we’re doing the same thing…with Bill & Ted Face the Music. We are joined by the wonderful Cody Ziglar (‘The Dark Weeb’). He shares all of his deep insights on buying a new AC unit, Star Wars nerddom, and so much more. Plus we answer a question from the Who Shotline. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, RIP Chadwick Boseman, The New Mutants comic co-creator is upset at the movie for spelling his name wrong, and John Boyega did not have a good time making the new Star Wars.

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Hard Ball
Drea – The Killing of Breonna Taylor
Alonso – Women Make Film Series on TCM
Cody – Class Action Park

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Cody Ziglar.

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Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Before Midnight’ with Director Richard Linklater Aug 28, 2020

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A monumental episode. As you know we’ve been discussing the “Before Trilogy,” written and directed by the wonderful Richard Linklater. And this week we are so lucky to be joined by the man himself – Richard Linklater. He chats with Ify, Drea, and Alonso about the inspiration behind Before Sunrise, working with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, and what he’s been doing to kill time during quarantine. Plus, he expresses his feelings about the possibility of making another “Before” film and why he considers Before Midnight a bit of a horror movie. We also do a thorough examination of the previously stated Before Midnight. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

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Staff Picks:
Ify – Color Out of Space
Drea – Lingua Franca
Alonso – The Last Five Years
Richard – if…, O Lucky Man!, and Britannia Hospital

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Richard Linklater

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher