Maximum Film! · October 3, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min

Episode #422: 'One Battle After Another' with Michael Phillips

Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film has car chases, explosions, secret societies, and and confused ex-revolutionaries...but did it make Drea cry? Find out the answer, plus our favorite underground cabals from film history, on this episode with special guest, noted critic Michael Phillips . What’s Good Alonso - Brian Earl’s Of Christmases Long, Long Ago Drea - COVID booster/Worm Charming Championship Michael - being with us (and Gov. Pritzker) Kevin - The Big Show at The Earl ITIDIC The Tilly Norwood situation LA Times Editorial: Oscars International Feature Category Is Broken; No Easy Fix Staff Picks Alonso - Smashing Time Drea - Fairyland Michael - Spartacus Kevin - Apollo 13 Check out Michael's appearances on Filmspotting and his piece on Ebert.com Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmaxfilm Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher