Josh Lezmi

1985’s Desperately Seeking Susan, starring pop icon Madonna in the title role, boasts an infectious blend of mystery, humor, and romance — as well as a bustling 1980s NYC backdrop. Its timeless exploration of identity, friendship, and adventure resonates to this day, yet the film is also a nostalgic window into the 80s zeitgeist and […]

Who will seize the heart of Penelope Featherington? Will the mind behind Lady Whisteldown find love, and will it be with a man who, for so long, has friend-zoned himself? The season 3 trailer opens with Julie Andrew’s sophisticated and soothing voice, as she beckons us in with, “Dearest gentle reader, we have been apart […]

The upcoming movie musical Joker: Folie à Deux has been the subject of some controversy since it was first revealed that the film would be a song-and-dance-filled descent into madness. However, following the recent trailer, reactions seem to be largely positive, as Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix feed off each other’s insanity — dancing in […]

It’s been 20 years since Anne Hathaway graced the silver screen as Ella, who is forced to do whatever she’s told after a fairy godmother bestows her with a magical talent that demands unbridled obedience. To no one’s surprise, this proves to be much more of a curse than a blessing, especially after Ella’s mother […]

The mid-aughts rom-com Fever Pitch, starring Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon (pre-late-night days), remains a beloved film about a budding relationship that suffers at the hands of Red Sox fanaticism. How can a man so devoted to his team, who lives and breathes every Sox statistic, make time for romance? Can Lindsey come to understand […]

Whether you’re a fan of saucy little stories that shake small towns, wars of epic proportions that reflect society’s current descent, or blood-splattering revenge tales, April has got you covered with some must-see films — ones that are worthy of the silver screen (and Nicole Kidman’s glorious welcome to AMC theaters). ‘Monkey Man’ | April […]

With an irresistible blend of quirky humor and heartwarming relationships — plus an inspiring message about self-discovery at its core— What a Girl Wants became a cultural phenomenon in the early aughts, capturing the hearts of viewers worldwide. The British backdrop and a lovable Amanda Bynes — who jumps on a plane on a whim […]

HBO just dropped the trailer for the upcoming limited series The Sympathizer, a tale of espionage that follows an anonymous narrator: a North Vietnamese mole in the South Vietnamese army (Hoa Xuande). Robert Downey Jr. — either donning intricate disguises or playing multiple characters — wears many faces, hair pieces, and diverse outfits in the […]

  Some movies are meant to be seen on the big screen — whether for the top-notch graphics featuring explosions and larger-than-life beasts or the thrill of simultaneously screaming in terror during an unexpected jump scare. So, if you’re looking to head to the theater this week, these are the films to put on your […]

The Sound of Music remains one of the most celebrated movie musicals of all time going on to earn the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Director. Julie Andrews starred in the leading role, only one year after Mary Poppins, cementing her status as an indelible triple threat in Tinseltown. With the renowned Rodgers […]

Whether you’re craving Conan O’Brien’s sharp wit and winning smile or a little darkness of the documentary sort — from deep dives into recovery programs turned into cults to an examination of the toxicity inherent to the fast fashion industry — MAX has got you covered with a handful of must-see shows and movies premiering […]

The brief 46-second teaser for Kinds of Kindness opens with a purple challenger flying out of a parking lot (with the arrow on the ground pointing in the other direction), as a narrator begins to speak: “This is it. The moment of truth.” The engine revs in the background alongside the start of “Sweet Dreams” […]

Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders, based on S.E. Hinton’s acclaimed novel of the same name, remains a cultural juggernaut today. The film and novel explore universal and timeless themes like friendship, loyalty, class conflict, and adolescent development. Though taking place in the ‘60s, the film transcends any time period, reflecting teenagedom — and all the […]

DreamWorks recently released the trailer for The Wild Robot from the filmmakers that brought us the loveable How to Train Your Dragon franchise. The trailer opens inside a robot’s eye (or should we say camera lens?) as a fish eye effect focuses on otters gathered around the metallic being that seems to have crash-landed on […]

A stand-up comedian sits in a chair up on a stage as an intimate audience listens to him tearfully explain, “I really don’t know where it’s gonna end. I think one of us is gonna have to die now.” And, as he finishes his sentence, the anxiety-laden words bubbling in his gut and catching in […]

Apple TV+’s latest series Palm Royale premiered on March 20 to widespread audience acclaim (despite the more polar responses from critics — with some deeming it an all-style-no-substance, one-note production). The 1969-set series features an all-star ensemble led by the comedic genius Kristen Wiig and includes Allison Janney, Laura Dern, Ricky Martin, Leslie Bibb, Josh […]

Whether you’re a fan of historical dramatizations, sci-fi epics, or family-friendly animated joyrides, Netflix has a handful of must-see originals dropping in April. From a documentary that dives deep into the digital roots of QAnon to a tale of a grifter scraping by in ‘60s New York, here’s what you need to stream.  ‘Ripley’ | […]

The 1978 horror cult classic Dawn of the Dead revolutionized the zombie genre, using the slow-walking creatures as metaphors for consumerism and the pursuit of material possessions — as they lingered in the all-powerful shopping mall. Their slow, shambling gait and congregated presence became a hallmark of George A. Romero’s zombie films and went on […]