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Max Ruscinski

Staff Writer

October, 2024
Star Wars, Game Of Thrones, Marvel
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About Max Ruscinski

Max Ruscinski is a freelance writer, editor, and self-published author from Hamilton, ON. He is a graduate of McMaster University, where he majored in Philosophy and minored in English and Cultural Studies, and the Humber School of Writers, where he completed the Creative Writing graduate program. 

Industry Focus

Max has been a Shift Writer at Screen Rant since October 2024, where he publishes News and Feature articles about the newest movies and TV shows. He has previously worked as a Content Auditor for Valnet Inc., where he reviewed and graded articles posted on Screen Rant, CBR, MovieWeb, and Collider. His work has also been published on CBR and MovieWeb.

Favorite Media

Some of Max's favorite films are La La LandOnce Upon a Time... in HollywoodThe Graduate, and After Hours. He is also a huge fan of larger franchises such as Star Wars and Game of Thrones. Additionally, as someone who is openly addicted to logging films on Letterboxd, you can follow his @mruscinski to learn more about his movie tastes.

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Four A Minecraft Movie characters are looking to the side in the universe
A Minecraft Movie 2 Needs To Include A Crucial Aspect Of The Video Game That The First Film Ignores

A Minecraft Movie fails to adapt one important aspect of the video game, but hopefully a sequel to the film can fix this and be more fun by doing so.

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Mission: Impossible 8 Made Ilsa Faust's Death In Dead Reckoning Even Worse

Ilsa Faust's death in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning was already controversial, but The Final Reckoning unfortunately makes it even worse.

Tom Hiddleston standing in front of a bright sign as Charles Krantz in The Life of Chuck
2025's Next Stephen King Movie Arrives This Weekend, & He Really Wants You To See It

This movie, which is releasing in theaters this weekend, is being praised as one of the best Stephen King films ever, and the author also loves it.

Ana de Armas holding a rifle in Ballerina
The Cult In Ballerina Explained: How Long It's Been Around & How It Connects To The High Table

The Cult is the group that Ana de Armas' Eve Macarro fights against in Ballerina, and has a connection to the High Table which dates back 1000 years.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson aiming a bow in 28 Years Later
28 Years Later’s Marketing Has Been Perfect, Except For One Thing I Wish Had Been Kept Secret

The trailers and all the other marketing for 28 Years Later has been great, but Danny Boyle unfortunately spoiled a key detail about the new trilogy.

Dorothy meeting the Wizard in Wicked: For Good.
Dorothy's Role In Wicked: For Good Explained (Who Is Playing Her?)

Based on the trailer for Wicked: For Good, Dorothy will have a bigger role in the sequel than she does in the musical, which could impact the story.

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The Next 3 Stephen King Movies All Couldn't Be More Different

The three remaining Stephen King movies that are set to be released this year are all very different, which is exciting for fans of the author.

Johnny Depp looking scared as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
Jack Sparrow's Last Appearance Eliminated A Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Johnny Depp Replacement Option

One specific sequence in the franchise's fifth movie will make it even harder to replace Johnny Depp in the Pirates of the Caribbean 6.

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Jackie Chan smiling in Karate Kid: Legends.
Karate Kid: Legends Box Office es Major Global Milestone & Climbs Jackie Chan's Highest-Grossing Charts

Karate Kid: Legends ed a major box office milestone, which suggests it's on its way to becoming one of the highest-earning entries in the series.

Knuckles, Sonic and Tails line up for a race in Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic 4 May Easily Demolish A Franchise Record After Amy Rose & Metal Sonic's Introduction

With several returning characters and Amy Rose and Metal Sonic stepping into main roles, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 should easily beat a franchise record.

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Mission: Impossible 8's Best Sequence Makes Me So Excited For This Tom Cruise Thriller

The most impressive sequence in the thrilling Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning proves that this Tom Cruise movie will be great.

Remmick smiling while his eyes glow red in Sinners
One Of The Best Movies Of 2025 Is Now Available To Watch At Home

Anyone who hasn't had a chance to watch Sinners, one of the best movies of the year so far, in theaters can now easily watch the horror film at home.

Ralph Macchio as Daniel looking at Mr. Han in Karate Kid Legends
After Watching Karate Kid: Legends, I'm Still Annoyed One Character Has Yet To Return After 31 Years

After the release of Karate Kid: Legends, it's disappointing that a character who once led a Karate Kid movie still hasn't returned to the franchise.

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Karl Urban as Johnny Cage standing in front of Sonya and Jax in Mortal Kombat 2.
6 Mortal Kombat 2 Fights I Hope Happen, Including Scorpion vs. Noob Saibot

The Mortal Kombat 2 will include a high stakes tournament, which means that plenty of fights can be included in the anticipated sequel.

Stitch looking sad in Lilo & Stitch.
Lilo & Stitch's Remake Depicts Stitch's Greatest Weakness Better Than The Original

A specific detail and an emotional scene near the end of Lilo & Stitch prove that some aspects of the live-action remake are better than the original.

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Ethan Hunt's 6 Team Who Didn't Return In Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (& Their Last Whereabouts)

Several characters who have teamed up with Ethan Hunt in the past do not appear in the recently released Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.

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Mr. Han standing next to Li in Karate Kid Legends
Karate Kid: Legends Honors Bruce Lee With A Signature Martial Arts Move

One of the most prominent moves featured in Karate Kid: Legends honors Bruce Lee, who is possibly the most popular martial artist of all time.

Robotnik's goodbye message in Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic 4 Has An Easy Fix To Its Looming Robotnik Problem, & Sonic 3 Already Set It Up

Jim Carrey should return as another Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 4, a storyline which is thankfully set up at the end of the third movie.

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Fountain of Youth John Krasinski
John Krasinski's New Movie Proves He Shouldn't Have Tried To Replace A Harrison Ford Icon Again

John Krasinski tries to replace Indiana Jones with his new movie Fountain of Youth, and it's not the first time he's replaced a Harrison Ford icon.

Tom Cruise screaming as Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning
I Actually Loved One Of The Most Criticized Aspects Of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Not everyone loves a major character in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, but the actor is clearly having a lot of fun in the role.

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