

Max Ruscinski
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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 Land, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, The 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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.