Episode 244: 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' with Keith Phipps

The day this drops is the final day of the MaxFunDrive! Help us hit our goal by joining, upgrading, or boosting your membership! maximumfun.org/joinNicolas Cage is “Nick Cage” in the new movie from director Tom Gormican. It’s a buddy comedy, it’s an action flick, it’s a meta-commentary on movies themselves (and Cage’s career in particular). So who better to have as our guest than the author of the new retrospective Age of Cage, Keith Phipps (of The Next Picture Show podcast, The Reveal, and more)?We’ll also daydream about what other stars we’d give the ‘Unbearable Weight…’ treatment!ITIDICIMAX CEO Says Day-and-Date Movie Release Experiment Is OverAvatar 2 Footage (and Title) Debuts at CinemaConWhat’s Good: Alonso: gargling with apple cider vinegarDrea: Ghost by Dolly AldertonKeith: Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama by Bob OdenkirkIfy: Leica Q2 & Steam Deck IThe Buster Keaton episode of The Twilight Zone is called “Once Upon a Time” Staff PicksDrea: Red Rock WestAlonso: Irma VepKeith: Petite MamanIfy: Color Out of Space Friday May 6 at 5pm PT, Drea and Alonso host the #MaxFunDrive Finale Hangout!Buy Alonso’s book, I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeKeith PhippsProduced 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