Episode 242: ‘Memoria’ Sounds Different, with Justin Chang

The new film from Apichatpong Weerasethakul isn’t just a movie – it’s a perpetual roadshow, with plans to keep showing the movie from theater to theater indefinitely (check out where it's showing for the next few months). It made a lot of best-of 2021 lists and now that the show is finally on the road, our gang weighs in, joined by LA Times film critic Justing Chang.What’s GoodAlonso: A banner week at the Hallmark channelDrea: “Double jury week” and SIFFJustin: Writing about Petite Maman (in clean clothes)Ify: new Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann tattoo; AtlantaITIDICThe tenth Fast and Furious Movie has its titleTom Hanks Reunited With Wilson the Volleyball at Baseball GameArt House Theater Tests Out “Bring a Friend” Ticket Sales StrategyHotline Recs Wild ZeroMindwalkShagKumiko, the Treasure HunterSieranevada (read Justin’s review) (Have a question for the hotline? Send a voice memo to maximumfilm at maximumfun dot org)Staff PicksDrea: Petite MamanAlonso: The End of InnocenceJustin: Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past LivesIfy: The Nice Guys We’re sponsored this week by…Trade CoffeeTake their coffee-matching quiz at drinktrade.com/maxfilm and get $30 off your first order!SoylentGo to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order.  Join us April 30, 2022 at 4pm Pacific for a watch along of DIRTY DANCING! You’ll find it on Twitch at twitch.tv/IfDeezBuy Alonso’s book, I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies* * *With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeJustin ChangProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher 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