Episode #439: 'The Testament of Ann Lee' with Emily St. James

from Maximum Film! · host Marissa Flaxbart, Emily St. James, Alonso Duralde, Kevin Avery, Drea Clark

We’re throwing our whole bodies into this discussion of Mona Fastvold’s epic historical musical biopic THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE. But it’s an audio medium, so you’ll have to take our word for it. We’re thrilled to have Emily St. James back with us!What’s GoodAlonso - Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old ManDrea - The power of “DROWSING” (in Scrabble)Emily - Rewatching 28 Years LaterKevin - Love Thy Neighbor: A Charity Live Reading of The Twilight Zone (Live at Dynasty Typewriter and Livestreamed, 1/31/26)ITIDICOscar Nominations AnnouncedSundance Film Festival kicks off, for the final time in Park CityUnusual Musicals List on LetterboxdStaff PicksDrea - A PoetAlonso - The MomentKevin - Martha Marcy May MarleneFollow Emily St. James on Bluesky or Instagram @emilystjamsSubscribe to EpisodesListen to Podcast Like It’s… 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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