Episode 232: Celebrating Sidney Poitier with Reinaldo Marcus Green and 'Lilies of the Field'

Fresh off getting a slew of Oscar nods for his KING RICHARD, director Reinaldo Marcus Green joins us to talk about the peerless Sidney Poitier's Oscar-winning performance in 1963's LILIES OF THE FIELD.  Then, how will the panelists fare in a newsy quiz about Oscar firsts??What’s Good MentionsAlonso - treasured memories of Entertainment WeeklyDrea - Olympic athletesIfy - Lake Arrowhead and the LA freedom to opt-in to winterRei - ya know, six Oscar nominations, nbdITIDICSteven Soderbergh doesn’t think movie superheroes are having sex; James Gunn begs to differ“Missing Movies” Organization seeks to help films that streaming forgotStaff Picks:Ify - Sister ActDrea - Catch the Fair OneAlonso - Marry MeRei - Licorice PizzaLook out for Rei's We Own This City in April on HBO!Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas MoviesSupport our sponsors!Magic SpoonGo to magicspoon.com/MAXFILM to grab a custom bundle of cereal and start your New Year off right! And be sure to use our promo code MAXFILM at checkout to save five dollars on your order!With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeReinaldo Marcus Green 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