Episode 230: Watch 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' with the Captions On

What’s black and white and now streaming on AppleTV Plus? Why it’s Joel Coen’s solo directorial debut, The Tragedy of Macbeth, starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand as a couple with big dreams and no chill…well, maybe they have a little chill in this version? Up for debate. How does this Macbeth measure up in categories like: Bloodlust! Justifying its existence! Cool-looking Birnam Woodl! Plus, our hosts each submit and defend their Hall of Excellence candidate for Most Badass Denzel Performance.  What’s Good MentionsAlonso - Former guests doing cool stuff (Nathan Rabin’s new book, River Butcher’s new special, and Mary Jo Pehl’s new Twitch show)Drea -  Amanda Gorman’s book, Call Us What We CarryIfy - Sundance 2022ITIDICThe Batman is gonna be a long oneAna de Armas fans are suing UniversalPeter Dinklage not thrilled with the concept of live -action Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Vote for your Hall of Excellence winner on our Facebook pageBuy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas MoviesStaff Picks:Ify - In the Heat of the NightDrea - Definition PleaseAlonso - Kurosawa’s Shakespeare, especially Throne of BloodWe are sponsored this week by Wealthfront. Maximum Film! listeners can get their first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, by visiting wealthfront.com/MAXFILMMaximum Film! is sponsored by Lumi Labs – use “MAXFILM” for 30% off anything on microdosegummies.com.With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso Duralde Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmaxfilm Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher