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EPISODE · Dec 26, 2025 · 1H 9M

Episode #434: 'The Baltimorons' with Ben Katzner

from Maximum Film! · host Ben Katzner, Kevin Avery, Drea Clark, Marissa Flaxbart, Alonso Duralde

Jingle jingle, ya’ll! We’ve got comedian Ben Katzner joining us under the mistletoe for the holiday movie about a recovering improviser and a divorced dentist that you didn’t know were missing. Then we have a Hotline question about holiday movies that center Black Joy for a change! #4Brothers4ChristmasWhat’s GoodAlonso - LAFCA Citation for Gardena Cinema; Support Your Local Film SocietyDrea - Pipsly.orgBen - Sam Evans’ comedy special, Down a MomKevin - moving boxes and having a spaceWETIDICa).  Several Stories about films in development:Live Action Teddy Ruxpin Movie Coming from AmazonMGM and 7 BucksSocial Network 2 In the Works Miss Piggy’ Movie In Development With Cole Escola Writingb). Rick Moranis Returns to Acting for Spaceballs 2c). Ariana Grande Grabber Sentenced to 9 Days in PrisonChristmas Movie MinuteA Make or Break HolidayThe Christmas BabyThe Best Thing About ChristmasStaff PicksAlonso - Boys Go to JupiterDrea - The Muppet Christmas CarolBen - One of Them DaysKevin - Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersWatch Supple HarlotTroll Hole Podcast 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

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Jingle jingle, ya’ll! We’ve got comedian Ben Katzner joining us under the mistletoe for the holiday movie about a recovering improviser and a divorced dentist that you didn’t know were missing. Then we have a Hotline question about holiday movies...

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