Our first episode with our new name – Maximum Film! It feels right, doesn’t it? On this week’s episode we discuss the new comedy, Together Together. And to do so, we are joined by our good friend, Troubled Waters writer, Riley Silverman. We also answer a question from our ‘Hotline’ about our favorite movie graphics. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Neil Gaiman battles trolls, and horror movies can apparently help you with trauma.

Staff Picks:Ify – SunshineDrea – Plan BAlonso – Changing The GameRiley – Away We Go

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Riley Silverman.

It was once called Who Shot Ya?...then it was called The Untitled Ify, Drea, & Alonso Project. But we have settled on a new name. And that is...Maximum Film! 

A big thank you to all the people who submitted to our naming contest. There were so many great submissions. And a special thank you to our four finalists - The Multiplex by Laura Darling, Intersectional Lens  by Dan Wheeler, The Push In by Hannah Hinkel, and our winner Max Lupo with our new name Maximum Film!

Check out our first episode as Maximum Film! this Friday, June 4th, where we talk about Together Together  with special guest Riley Silverman.

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 BusanDrea – Blow the Man DownAlonso – Pride and Protest: The Films of Rob Epstein and Jeffrey FriedmanLucé – Jawbreaker

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

If you’d like to contribute to Lucé’s film Surprise! – CLICK HERE!

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 CaperAlonso – Riders of JusticeJulia – Shiva Baby, Trolls World Tour, and Pink Skies Ahead

With Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Julia Prescott.

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. 3000Alonso – Looney Tunes: Back in ActionDrea – WarriorCarl – Los Angeles Plays Itself

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

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 WarsAlonso – Mystery Science Theater 3000: Atlantic RimDrea – The Kid DetectiveElliott – Scare Me

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

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 KombatAlonso – The Raid 2Drea – Love and MonstersNick – Indie Game: The Movie

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

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 RougeAlonso – The Fabulous Allan CarrDrea – Together Together

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde

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 – BlacKkKlansmanAlonso – Brute ForceDrea – SpontaneousRobert – Uptight

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

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.

Plus, we must ask a simple favor. Please tell us a story about why you support our show! What do you think about us? What do we mean to you? You can email us at memberstories@maximumfun.org or call our Google hotline at (323) 601-8719.

Staff Picks:Ify – Bad TripAlonso – VoyagersDrea – ColossalHeather – Come and See

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