Episode 249: ‘Fire Island’ with Parvesh Cheena

The delightful Parvesh Cheena (Connecting, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Shining Vale) joins us to discuss the queer (mostly) Asian romcom that sets star/writer Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, and friends as the Bennett Sisters, and Conrad Ricamora as Mr. Darcy. Sex, party drugs, judgy gays, and emotional catharsis – you can find it all on FIRE ISLAND.What’s Good MentionsAlonso - Ms. MarvelDrea - mending clothesParvesh - using your professional toolsIfy - MaxFunCon 2022ITIDICNeve Campbell Will Not Return for ‘Scream 6,’ Citing Pay IssuesMovie Star Chimp Found Alive After Owner Fakes His DeathPaddington Bear Joins the Queen for Tea at Her JubileeHall of Excellence NomineesClueless (Emma)West Side Story (2021) (Romeo & Juliet)O (Othello)O Brother, Where Art Thou? (The Odyssey)Staff Picks:Drea - WatcherAlonso - HustleIfy - OParvesh - Being BeBeEpisode Sponsors:SoylentGo to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use promo code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order. Lumi LabsGo to Microdose.com and use code: MAXFILM to get free shipping & 30% off your first order.With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeParvesh Cheena 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