Episode 248: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ with Amy Nicholson

It’s breaking box office records...and ALL THE RULES. It’s flipping CGI the bird. It’s making its stars puke. It’s been 36 years since the first ‘Top Gun,’ and we’ve got the author of Tom Cruise: Anatomy of an Actor, Amy Nicholson, to help us navigate the long-awaited, much-postponed sequel.Then, we’ll pitch our sequel ideas for movies that have yet to get a Chapter Two.What’s GoodAlonso - Ben & Jerry’s Mint Chocolate Chance ice creamDrea - VotingAmy - LA County Fair/Kool-Aid Fried Chicken SandwichIfy - Sun Nong Dan restaurantITIDICThe Animation Guild Has a Reached a New Deal with the StudiosDistributor Neon Has Pulled Off a Cannes Hat TrickTop Gun: Maverick Sets New Memorial Day Box Office Record, Surpassing Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s EndStaff PicksDrea - Bob’s BurgersAlonso - The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th DimensionAmy - Torn HeartsIfy - War of the WorldsSupport our sponsor, Lumi Labs! Go to Microdose.com and use code: MAXFILM to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. *****With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAmy NicholsonProduced 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