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‘Dolittle’ and the Best/Worst Flops with Jordan Crucchiola Jan 24, 2020

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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.

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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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘1917’ and Other Long Takes with Director and Cinematographer Benjamin Kasulke Jan 17, 2020

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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.

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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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Parasite’ and Our Unwanted American Remake Jan 10, 2020

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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.

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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Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Marriage Story’ and the Most Memorable On-Screen Couples with Writer/Director Todd Berger Jan 03, 2020

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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.

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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Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

End of the Year Special! Dec 27, 2019

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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.

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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Call us on the “Who Shotline” – WSY-803-1664

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

X-Mas Bonanza! 'Scrooged' and Alonso's 'Top 5 Christmas Movies of the Year' with Special Guest Santa Claus Dec 20, 2019

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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!

Staff Picks:

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

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde

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Call us on the “Who Shotline” – WSY-803-1664

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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Queen & Slim’ and a Chat with April Wolfe About ‘Black Christmas’ Dec 13, 2019

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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.

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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Call us on the “Who Shotline” – WSY-803-1664

Produced by Casey O’Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org.

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘Knives Out’ and the Return of Inkoo Kang Dec 06, 2019

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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.

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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Call us on the “Who Shotline” – WSY-803-1664

Produced by Casey O’Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org.

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

‘The Irishman’ and Our “Turkeys of the Year” Nov 29, 2019

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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.

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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Call us on the “Who Shotline” – WSY-803-1664

Produced by Casey O’Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org.

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

'Charlie’s Angels’ and Remaking Movies Correctly with Artemis Pebdani Nov 22, 2019

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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.

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.

You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org

Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher