Episode #400! 'Sinners' & Ify's Last Ride

Episode #400! 'Sinners' & Ify's Last Ride

Author: MaximumFun.org May 2, 2025 Duration: 1:06:13

It’s been a long time…and a sizeable chunk of this podcast! We’re preparing a hell of a party this week, as we hit 400, Ify cruises into the sunset as host, and we finally cover the original supernatural drama that film nerd dreams are made of, Ryan Coogler’s SINNERS. We’ve got past guest and IRL Ify bud Cody Ziglar riding shotgun this week to boot! And we dream up what some serious films might be like if we threw some vampires into the mix.

What’s Good
Alonso - Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (especially Nancy Silverton’s)
Drea - “How long does it actually take” TikToks
Zig - Tom Cruise coconut cake from Doan’s Bakery (+Ify mentions King’s rainbow cake)
Ify - Neotropolis

Ify’s Staff Picks on Letterboxd

Ryan Coogler Aspect ratio video

Staff Picks
Alonso - Red Rooms
Drea - Let the Right One In (and Green Room)
Zig - Assault on Precinct 13 and From Dusk Till Dawn
Ify - From Dusk Till Dawn

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Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

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Sr. Producer Laura Swisher


Every week, comedian Kevin Avery, film producer Drea Clark, and critic Alonso Duralde gather to tear into the world of movies, offering a perspective that breaks from the usual mold. Their conversations are a rapid-fire mix of sharp critique, industry knowledge, and genuine comedy, making each episode feel like hanging out with the most film-obsessed friends you have. Maximum Film! dives into the latest releases, dissects classic cinema, and unpacks the news shaping Hollywood, all delivered with an energy that’s as entertaining as it is insightful. This isn’t a dry lecture; it’s a lively, thoughtful, and often hilarious flight through everything on screen. You’ll find yourself reconsidering films you love and discovering new favorites, all thanks to the distinct voices and experiences each host brings to the microphone. Part of the MaximumFun.org network, this podcast consistently delivers that perfect blend of smart analysis and effortless fun, turning your weekly listen into a highlight for any film fan.
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