Episode 349: 'Challengers' with Robert Abele

Luca Guadagnino’s latest film (and biggest to date) has been the talk of cinema circles since its release. Whether it’s causing a thirst for threesomes, a craving for churros, or a burning desire to pick up a racket, folks have been talking about it, and now we are too, with help from LAFCA President and critic Robert Abele! Then we’ll hear a lot more about Alonso’s forthcoming book, HOLLYWOOD PRIDE, out soon on May 14! What’s GoodAlonso - Justin Chang winning a Pulitzer PrizeDrea - PRF Facial in VegasRobert - LA Lemons galore and making food with them Ify - Warhammer Cafe in MonroviaITIDICSlamdance Is Moving to Los Angeles!Vin Diesel’s Riddick Sequel Will Begin Filming This FallMcDonald’s Happy Meal Toys Are Revealing MCU SpoilersVin Diesel Street Sharks Demo (as referenced by Ify)Tennis player Andrea Petkovic’s review in The Guardian (referenced by Robert)***Order a signed copy of Alonso’s book from Book Soup***Staff PicksDrea - The Idea of YouAlonso - EgoistRobert - Whatever is on Criterion 24/7! (also: Evil Does Not Exist)Ify - Dial M for MurderGet your Physical Media Sign for tapping! Art by Producer Marissa…tap at will! 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