The depth of the shame of a country this wealthy and abundant allowing its people to go hungry is impossible to measure. The fact that a handful of people could fix this by paying their fair share of taxes while still remaining obscenely wealthy makes it even worse.

He's not sacrificing an entire group of people for political reasons because he feels pressured. He is very securely the governor of the biggest state in the country. We can assume he says and does hateful things because he's hateful.

Me and my sons, such fine young men. Hallowed be the Dutch angles in Doubt.

It is very hard for me to take in characters doing distinctive accents without (poorly) mimicking them, so the fact that I didn't do this whole podcast trying to replicate Meryl Streep's Bronx nun voice is a personal achievement. Amy Adams holds her own, which was my goal with Dane and Louis.

Great stuff from some young readers in Iowa with lessons for us all! Start where you are, build your community, keep pushing on policy, & have fun! And for any grown-ups in the room, sometimes the best action you can take is supporting the action of the young people in your community

My indie film brain response to the Louvre robbery was that it must be marketing for The Mastermind.

For episode 20, producer and @maximumfilmpodcast.bsky.social co-host @dreaclark.bsky.social joins us to talk about the 2008 drama Doubt. Stuff all those gossip feathers back in your pillow before you join us on 10/22!

studio execs & major outlets claim AI is "inevitable" and poised to take over Hollywood. the reality is much different. i spoke with filmmakers, producers, and editors about how AI is actually showing up in productions – and what it still can't do:

We’ve got our crew (incl the hilarious @danielleradford.bsky.social) assembled to discuss the new heist movie from Shane Black, PLAY DIRTY. Was it the heist of the century? We have thoughts. #filmsky maximumfun.org/episodes/max...

My mom and her BFFs from small town Nebraska are on vacation in Portland, OR... they've gone to a drag show and posed with the queens ("we learned a lot"), and drove by the ICE facility ("no protestors or violence"). These retired gals are revved up to drop truths all over Midwestern facebook.

LIFE AFTER is a gripping investigative documentary directed by disabled filmmaker Reid Davenport, looking at disability justice, healthcare, and autonomy, and available to rent from the film team directly on GATHR from Oct 6-13. Thought-provoking and worth the view and ensuing discussions!

One Battle After Another and Sinners both lay out a formula for cinema success: diverse movies where white nationalists get duffed in the most graphic way possible shot and presented in increasingly baroque high resolution formats.

Oh, to be able to time travel and eavesdrop on the conversation between Paul Thomas Anderson and Maya Rudolph after she read the first draft of One Battle After Another.

every time I see another story about AI taking over a creative job I think about this scene in YOU’VE GOT MAIL and weep

Just did this. Very easy to leave a comment.

Robert Redford was a true movie star and a brilliant director, and at the top of his game he spent his cultural currency to build an institution to foster and support independent film. His dedication to valuing new perspectives and emerging talent will forever inspire me. RIP to a champion.

We got @wkamaubell.bsky.social and Kevin together again to talk Denzel (and bust each others' chops). It's all in honor of Spike Lee and Denzel's 5th movie together, the first in decades...and it's a Kurosawa remake? A lot going on in Ep 419, #denzealots! #filmsky maximumfun.org/episodes/max...

remember folks, we cant have gun restrictions because if we do the federal government will occupy our streets, imprison people without due process, ship dissidents to foreign gulags and things of that nature

Kate Beecroft's debut stars a real-life S. Dakota family playing a version of their own lives. Collider's Taylor Gates joins us to talk about Sundance Audience Award winner EAST OF WALL, and to pitch some movie ideas inspired by favorite real-world locations. #filmsky maximumfun.org/episodes/max...

I prepped for a month, labored over the perfect list, and squabbled with a bunch of lunatics to make an 11.5 hour long episode that can only be heard by Screen Drafts boosters. Loved it! With hobbies like these, who needs enemies.

This movie has Manny Jacinto doing a British accent AND a whole section of Johnny Castle’s mambo from Dirty Dancing, and if they had played into those things more it would’ve been great/appreciated by me.

We've got no dumb jokes left for this post because THE NAKED GUN did 'em all! We're talking all about it with our friend @dankmccoy.bsky.social of @flophousepodcast.com on today's new episode! Plus a dishy movie quiz about couples who met on set... maximumfun.org/episodes/max...

Our latest episode of #ChewinTheFat is live over on the #Cinepunx Youtubes. @billyraybrewton.bsky.social sat down with @dreaclark.bsky.social to discuss film programming, podcasting, and the current state of indie cinema! #filmsky Aspiring programmers and filmmakers rejoice!!!

Like many people with excellent taste, In the Mood for Love is one of my forever favorites and hopefully I managed to articulate why without just repeating how gorgeous Tony Leung is (and yes of course Maggie Cheung as well, I have eyes, would love to be stuck in a room with either of them, etc).

He's not a bird, he's not a plane, but he is the world's most famous superhero -- we're talking SUPERMAN this week (the new one, of course!) with actor/comedian/Superman superfan Michael Hartney! Plus we've got Hall of Excellence nominees for Best Movie Dog 🐶 #filmsky maximumfun.org/episodes/max...

I hate all of this so much.

Save every human being. Fight for every single person that you can. AND it's all of us or none of us, truly. We must continue to fight back in all the ways that we can. AND literally: Save every single person that you can. There is no buffer time. It's now

Belated Bentonville Film Festival photo dump! I have no idea what my eyes are doing in that Getty photo. This festival rocks and @dreaclark.bsky.social and everyone over there are such cool people doing such great work!

Mike Flanagan understand Stephen King more than Stephen King understands Walt Whitman.

I was walking down Melrose when the driver of a car at an intersection asked me if Fuller was east or west of us. The driver was Danny Glover. I confusedly windmilled my arms like a scarecrow and landed on a limp shrug. He went east. I now always know where I am in relation to Fuller.

Fun fact: in the 1960s, Civil Rights protestors were given literal classes on nonviolent protest; they didn't all just spontaneously know what to do. So, if you're planning on showing up, this weekend: read this comic. And if you're staying home, signal-boost it/link it around.

not the main issue here but i'd really appreciate it if democratic politicians spoke out in support of big-city life and culture with the same energy and reverence that all politicians have for small towns los angeles is "real america" and so are all the other big cities the president hates

ICYMI! The Screen Drafts Legends, Clay, Ryan, Darren, @bryancogman.bsky.social, @grahamskipper.bsky.social, @billyraybrewton.bsky.social, & @dreaclark.bsky.social, made the Choice to meet at the Draft Table and accept the IMPOSSIBLE MISSION of ranking all 8 films in the iconic franchise!

We've got a bonafide expert guest on today's show in @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social as we discuss THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, father/daughter film faves, and more. He brought his own ITIDIC, people. This is the sign of a true pro! maximumfun.org/episodes/max...

Why was the last film called Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One and this one is Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning? Whither thou "Part Two"? That clunky fucking title for nothing?? Silver lining is it's nice to be annoyed by something inconsequential for once.

After we recorded, another friend said Friendship was the American Banshees of Inisherin and I don’t disagree (though I liked one more than the other). I’ll be in my Ocean View Dining fashion separates if anyone needs me.

Our Bentonville Film Fest lineup has been announced! In addition to a new section highlighting regional films, we have nine incredible world premieres that I'm so proud to introduce to the world. No sleep 'til... Bentonville! (Yes that's dorky can't stop won't stop) deadline.com/2025/05/2025...

Oh man, it's @ifycomedy.com's last episode!! 😭 Our sweet boy is moving on to differently colored pastures, but we send him off with style (plus @yayforzig.bsky.social is there like the champion he is... a champion who is ever ready give Ify a few good zings.) Love you, Ify!!

Our friend and gaysian movie correspondent @parvesh.bsky.social is back with us as we discuss Andrew Ahn’s latest, THE WEDDING BANQUET! Plus, movie news, and we choose which classic films we’d remake with a queer twist. #filmsky maximumfun.org/episodes/max...

This Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day, a tradition that has happened every April for 12 years. For the first time, Amazon is hosting Amazon Book Sale on the same day which is a cowardly, calculated move to hurt indie book stores. Don’t let them win. Support an indie book store on Saturday.

Just saw SINNERS… @screendrafts.bsky.social is there a protocol for amending previous drafts?? screendrafts.libsyn.com/multiple-rol...

the Oscar-winning NO OTHER LAND is now available for digital rental through May 9, with proceeds going toward the campaign to save Masafer Yatta. when I spoke to filmmakers Basel and Yuval, it was after a particularly violent settler attack. see the doc. @vulture.com www.vulture.com/article/no-o...

I had to sit across the table from Alonso so he wouldn't elbow me each time I started quoting the movie, but it was still worth it to talk The Big Lebowski with three of my favorite gentlemen. Turns out I have a face for radio AND for youtube!

Honestly, I don't fully understand how this will work, I am just assuming it will take a thousand hours and I will discover after the fact that I blacked out during a lengthy rant about Keri Russell being underutilized.

I am not moved by politicians often, but I am moved by Booker today. I hope more dems callously see how much attention he's commanding today take his lead. I don't care if the reason they do it is craven-- I just want them to fucken fight. also fuck strom thurmand may he rest in piss

We’re talking Bong and doing some good-natured sparring with our buddy inkookang.bsky.social on this week’s episode — and we run down some of the fun stretch goals we’re trying to meet this #MaxFunDrive! Check out maximumfun.org/join, then listen @ maximumfun.org/episodes/max... #filmsky

We set stretch goals for #MaxFunDrive this year, what a thrill... please help us get to 250 new/upgrading members so I can fulfill my fantasies of saying "it rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again" PROFESSIONALLY.

Heartbroken that our buddy Alistair Legrand has passed on after a battle against metastatic colorectal cancer. He was kind, mischievous and generous, loved his wife and dogs, and lives on in his work: www.legrandforever.com. Watch The Diabolical (Tubi) or Clinical (Netflix) and enjoy.

MaxFunDrive starts today! The next 2 weeks is the best time of year to pledge your support to Maximum Film! and get rewarded for it. Just go to maximumfun.org/join