

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.
Latest

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.

Please Netflix, Go Back To Your Original Fear Street Plan
Since Fear Street: Prom Queen has disappointed audiences and critics, it's clear that the horror franchise should revert back to its original plan.

Lilo & Stitch's Remake Ruined Jumba, But Disney Teased A Potential Fix
One easy-to-miss line of dialogue in the live-action Lilo & Stitch remake suggests how a sequel could introduce a likable version of Jumba.

Fast & Furious 11 Is At Risk Of Making A Huge Mistake After Fast X's Cliffhanger Ending
Since it has been over two years since the release of Fast X, Fast & Furious 11 may not be able to properly resolve the major cliffhanger.

Netflix’s New Fear Street Movie Is Closer Than Ever To Its Wes Craven Franchise Inspiration With This Major Killer Twist
The final twist at the end of Fear Street: Prom Queen proves how much another iconic series has inspired Netflix's growing horror franchise.

A Minecraft Movie References A Steven Spielberg Sci-Fi Classic That Its Target Audience Would Never Get
The recently released A Minecraft Movie surprisingly references one of Steven Spielberg's best films, which probably went unnoticed by most viewers.

6 Reasons Why Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning's Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Lower Than The Last Four Sequels
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is a great movie, but it has a lower Rotten Tomatoes score than the last four movies in the spy franchise.

28 Years Later's Infected Change Sets Up The Sequel To Be Even Scarier Than The Original Movie
Based on the trailers for the film, it seems like the infected in 28 Years Later will be stronger and smarter than they were in the first two movies.

Mission: Impossible 8's Cut Post-Credits Scene Explained
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning was originally going to have a post-credits scene, but Tom Cruise decided against it at the last minute.

Mortal Kombat 2's 9 New Video Game Characters, Ranked By How Excited I Am To See Them
Some of the most popular and interesting characters from the video games will finally make their debut in the rebooted franchise in Mortal Kombat 2.