Max Deering
@odstspartan.bsky.social
29. M.A. in Film Studies. Producer, Editor, & Community Manager for the A4E Podcast. Freelance writer for outlets such as Polygon, Neon Splatter, Fangoria, and things yet to come.
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Max Deering
@odstspartan.bsky.social
· Apr 24
Where Sinners fits in the Black vampire movie canon
5 critical entries in the Black vampire movie canon and where to watch them
www.polygon.com
I've written sporadically on the internet before on and off throughout the years, but I'm very happy to debut my new piece via @polygon.com in which I dive into the brief cinematic history of the Black Vampire. If you liked SINNERs, then this is for you.
www.polygon.com/horror/56291...
www.polygon.com/horror/56291...
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ICYMI, @thetruebrendanf.bsky.social, @odstspartan.bsky.social, and I did the Monster Mash - talking spoilers on both the new #Frankenstein and #PredatorBadlands. We also chat the 40th anniversary of BACK TO THE FUTURE, introducing kids to 1978's HALLOWEEN, and more:
open.spotify.com/episode/4ymV...
open.spotify.com/episode/4ymV...
Episode 55: "Android Backpack" - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein / Predator: Badlands
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November 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
ICYMI, @thetruebrendanf.bsky.social, @odstspartan.bsky.social, and I did the Monster Mash - talking spoilers on both the new #Frankenstein and #PredatorBadlands. We also chat the 40th anniversary of BACK TO THE FUTURE, introducing kids to 1978's HALLOWEEN, and more:
open.spotify.com/episode/4ymV...
open.spotify.com/episode/4ymV...
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A new favorite episode! Barbara Muschietti is the producer behind the modern IT movies and the new tv series, MAMA, and more. She and @jorcru.bsky.social are talking about the Hollywood shuffle through the lens of WORKING GIRL & Altman’s THE PLAYER!
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maximumfun.org/episodes/fee...
November 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A new favorite episode! Barbara Muschietti is the producer behind the modern IT movies and the new tv series, MAMA, and more. She and @jorcru.bsky.social are talking about the Hollywood shuffle through the lens of WORKING GIRL & Altman’s THE PLAYER!
maximumfun.org/episodes/fee...
maximumfun.org/episodes/fee...
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Yautja! @walrusmoose.bsky.social and I had a lot of fun bringing on the @a4epodcast.bsky.social Podcast's @odstspartan.bsky.social to talk all about #PredatorBadlands, the upcoming Michael movie, and more on this week's @outnowpodcast.bsky.social. Enjoy! tinyurl.com/2w6rxcb9
November 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Yautja! @walrusmoose.bsky.social and I had a lot of fun bringing on the @a4epodcast.bsky.social Podcast's @odstspartan.bsky.social to talk all about #PredatorBadlands, the upcoming Michael movie, and more on this week's @outnowpodcast.bsky.social. Enjoy! tinyurl.com/2w6rxcb9
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**** for Predator: Badlands, "an exceptional sci-fi action thriller with memorable characters, beautiful and terrifying animals (and plants), a structurally airtight script, and lead performances that deserve to be included in discussions of the year’s best." www.rogerebert.com/reviews/pred...
Predator: Badlands movie review (2025) | Roger Ebert
An exceptional sci-fi action thriller with memorable characters and lead performances that deserve to be included in discussions of the year's best.
www.rogerebert.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:45 AM
**** for Predator: Badlands, "an exceptional sci-fi action thriller with memorable characters, beautiful and terrifying animals (and plants), a structurally airtight script, and lead performances that deserve to be included in discussions of the year’s best." www.rogerebert.com/reviews/pred...
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Do you love Cryptids? Do you enjoy the holiday time of Crampus?
Well I've the advent calendar for you!
New to the store, 24 days of mystery & monsters! Unique miniature figures each day. So you can enjoy the darkest time of year! 😉🤭
Well I've the advent calendar for you!
New to the store, 24 days of mystery & monsters! Unique miniature figures each day. So you can enjoy the darkest time of year! 😉🤭
2025 Mysterious Creatures Advent Calendar
2025 Cryptid Advent Calendar: Dive into 24 Days of Cryptid Surprises – Countdown to Christmas with 24 unique cryptid ornaments, showcasing legendary creatures, mythical beasts, and paranormal icons for a mysterious holiday. Legends & Folklore Unveiled – Bigfoot, Mothman, and more inspire each piece, sourced from folklore, mythology, and urban legends, a must-have for cryptid and horror enthusiasts
mzs.press
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Do you love Cryptids? Do you enjoy the holiday time of Crampus?
Well I've the advent calendar for you!
New to the store, 24 days of mystery & monsters! Unique miniature figures each day. So you can enjoy the darkest time of year! 😉🤭
Well I've the advent calendar for you!
New to the store, 24 days of mystery & monsters! Unique miniature figures each day. So you can enjoy the darkest time of year! 😉🤭
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It's Hunting Season at #MakeMeWatchIt as we welcome Yautja expert @odstspartan.bsky.social of @a4epodcast.bsky.social to talk the highs and lows of @realgdt.bsky.social's FRANKENSTEIN and chat spoilers about #PredatorBadlands (yes, we all love Bud).
#filmsky #podsky
open.spotify.com/episode/4ymV...
#filmsky #podsky
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Episode 55: "Android Backpack" - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein / Predator: Badlands
open.spotify.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It's Hunting Season at #MakeMeWatchIt as we welcome Yautja expert @odstspartan.bsky.social of @a4epodcast.bsky.social to talk the highs and lows of @realgdt.bsky.social's FRANKENSTEIN and chat spoilers about #PredatorBadlands (yes, we all love Bud).
#filmsky #podsky
open.spotify.com/episode/4ymV...
#filmsky #podsky
open.spotify.com/episode/4ymV...
As the prophecy foretold (by me) I will be wandering the podcast feeds to hype the inner Yautja within us all.
That and spreading my diseased gospel that AvP:R is worth your time. And that if you'd like a restored "Bright" cut of the film, we should make inroads now for the coming 20th anniversary.
That and spreading my diseased gospel that AvP:R is worth your time. And that if you'd like a restored "Bright" cut of the film, we should make inroads now for the coming 20th anniversary.
November 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
As the prophecy foretold (by me) I will be wandering the podcast feeds to hype the inner Yautja within us all.
That and spreading my diseased gospel that AvP:R is worth your time. And that if you'd like a restored "Bright" cut of the film, we should make inroads now for the coming 20th anniversary.
That and spreading my diseased gospel that AvP:R is worth your time. And that if you'd like a restored "Bright" cut of the film, we should make inroads now for the coming 20th anniversary.
You'll be seeing a lot of me this week on the Podcast circuit as apparently I am the "Predator Expert" and as such I bring in equal parts my knowledge and my diseased take that AvP:R is in fact worth your time and has a lot more going on under the hood.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
The #MakeMeWatchIt duo are joined by the inimitable @odstspartan.bsky.social of @a4epodcast.bsky.social to hunt monsters as we talk @realgdt.bsky.social's #Frankenstein and go full spoilers on #PredatorBadlands. Hope you like nerd shit, because we're loaded for bear.
open.spotify.com/episode/4ymV...
open.spotify.com/episode/4ymV...
Episode 55: "Android Backpack" - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein / Predator: Badlands
open.spotify.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
You'll be seeing a lot of me this week on the Podcast circuit as apparently I am the "Predator Expert" and as such I bring in equal parts my knowledge and my diseased take that AvP:R is in fact worth your time and has a lot more going on under the hood.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
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New (Bonus) Episode! Mike and Producer @odstspartan.bsky.social welcome back @jasontrost.bsky.social to talk about his new FMV game, AFAR. It's short and sweet. No fuss, no muss. Enjoy.
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AFAR with Jason Trost by Action for Everyone
Mike and Producer Max have returning guest Jason Trost come aboard to talk about his new game AFAR! It's short and sweet, just like the game.Find Us on these Platforms:Guest- Jason Trost: Twitter/Blue...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New (Bonus) Episode! Mike and Producer @odstspartan.bsky.social welcome back @jasontrost.bsky.social to talk about his new FMV game, AFAR. It's short and sweet. No fuss, no muss. Enjoy.
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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Great times talking all about Predator: Badlands and more for this week's @outnowpodcast.bsky.social with @walrusmoose.bsky.social and guest @odstspartan.bsky.social! #ForKwei
a man in armor is holding a large sword in a forest
ALT: a man in armor is holding a large sword in a forest
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November 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Great times talking all about Predator: Badlands and more for this week's @outnowpodcast.bsky.social with @walrusmoose.bsky.social and guest @odstspartan.bsky.social! #ForKwei
I get to talk about the Predator series with The Boys. Feels like coming home and then some. I even get to talk about [REDACTED].
Enjoy. One of my favorite episodes I've recorded.
Enjoy. One of my favorite episodes I've recorded.
November 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I get to talk about the Predator series with The Boys. Feels like coming home and then some. I even get to talk about [REDACTED].
Enjoy. One of my favorite episodes I've recorded.
Enjoy. One of my favorite episodes I've recorded.
Gonna be showing up a lot this next week talking all things PREDATOR: BADLANDS as well as spreading my gospel of a certain other Dark Horse film in this franchise.
I'll see you star side.
I'll see you star side.
November 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Gonna be showing up a lot this next week talking all things PREDATOR: BADLANDS as well as spreading my gospel of a certain other Dark Horse film in this franchise.
I'll see you star side.
I'll see you star side.
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Dan Trachtenberg's new film deepens the Yautja lore as well as the franchise's themes. With PREDATOR: BADLANDS, he's three for three.
PREDATOR: BADLANDS Review: The Unlikely Return of the Buddy Action Flick
Dan Trachtenberg's new film deepens the Yautja lore as well as the franchise's themes. With PREDATOR: BADLANDS, he's three for three.
dlvr.it
November 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Dan Trachtenberg's new film deepens the Yautja lore as well as the franchise's themes. With PREDATOR: BADLANDS, he's three for three.
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WE STILL CAN, IT'S NOT TOO LATE
November 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
WE STILL CAN, IT'S NOT TOO LATE
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You know the funniest thing? I never once got the BADLANDS trailer these last six or so months.
Think any of the films it was attached to I just didn't see. Or was extremely unlucky.
Think any of the films it was attached to I just didn't see. Or was extremely unlucky.
November 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
You know the funniest thing? I never once got the BADLANDS trailer these last six or so months.
Think any of the films it was attached to I just didn't see. Or was extremely unlucky.
Think any of the films it was attached to I just didn't see. Or was extremely unlucky.
"I think, therefore you are."
The closest Carpenter ever came to doing full blown noir. Funny that last week his status as a "great director" was being litigated when in one of his best films, he takes the piss out of himself, his work, and still gets under the skin.
The closest Carpenter ever came to doing full blown noir. Funny that last week his status as a "great director" was being litigated when in one of his best films, he takes the piss out of himself, his work, and still gets under the skin.
November 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
"I think, therefore you are."
The closest Carpenter ever came to doing full blown noir. Funny that last week his status as a "great director" was being litigated when in one of his best films, he takes the piss out of himself, his work, and still gets under the skin.
The closest Carpenter ever came to doing full blown noir. Funny that last week his status as a "great director" was being litigated when in one of his best films, he takes the piss out of himself, his work, and still gets under the skin.
Now seated for that sweet, sweet 4K restoration of John Carpenter's IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1995)
November 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Now seated for that sweet, sweet 4K restoration of John Carpenter's IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1995)
A few small beers, and some Mexican before the movie.
November 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
A few small beers, and some Mexican before the movie.
Of all the things that have continually surprised me is the fact that while no one has pulled the trigger on a single player PREDATOR game (which is still shocking and also should very much happen), no one on Steam has made their knock-off version either.
November 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Of all the things that have continually surprised me is the fact that while no one has pulled the trigger on a single player PREDATOR game (which is still shocking and also should very much happen), no one on Steam has made their knock-off version either.
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I still think about this with every new bit I see from Predator: Badlands.
Just a bunch of embarrassed, surly dudes over-compensating for their hair loss with new, fancy hunting gear.
“Who cares if Amy left me for ..ugh Dan & his full head of tendrils? Check out my new laser-guided shoulder gun!”
Just a bunch of embarrassed, surly dudes over-compensating for their hair loss with new, fancy hunting gear.
“Who cares if Amy left me for ..ugh Dan & his full head of tendrils? Check out my new laser-guided shoulder gun!”
This is not my image but seeing them all lined up like this implies that all the predators we have seen leading up to “Predator: Badlands” have suffered from the alien equivalent of male pattern baldness.
November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I still think about this with every new bit I see from Predator: Badlands.
Just a bunch of embarrassed, surly dudes over-compensating for their hair loss with new, fancy hunting gear.
“Who cares if Amy left me for ..ugh Dan & his full head of tendrils? Check out my new laser-guided shoulder gun!”
Just a bunch of embarrassed, surly dudes over-compensating for their hair loss with new, fancy hunting gear.
“Who cares if Amy left me for ..ugh Dan & his full head of tendrils? Check out my new laser-guided shoulder gun!”
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thank you for the outpouring of support!
those of us laid off from Teen Vogue yesterday are now sharing our GoFundMe to help us cover our emergency expenses now that we've lost our incomes, as we get back on our feet.
those of us laid off from Teen Vogue yesterday are now sharing our GoFundMe to help us cover our emergency expenses now that we've lost our incomes, as we get back on our feet.
Donate to Help Laid-Off Teen Vogue Staffers Recover, organized by Lexi McMenamin
More than half the team at Teen Vogue was laid off this week by our parent co… Lexi McMenamin needs your support for Help Laid-Off Teen Vogue Staffers Recover
www.gofundme.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
thank you for the outpouring of support!
those of us laid off from Teen Vogue yesterday are now sharing our GoFundMe to help us cover our emergency expenses now that we've lost our incomes, as we get back on our feet.
those of us laid off from Teen Vogue yesterday are now sharing our GoFundMe to help us cover our emergency expenses now that we've lost our incomes, as we get back on our feet.
No really, what's Stephen Sommers up to?
November 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
No really, what's Stephen Sommers up to?
NIGHT PATROL: A @vycevictus.bsky.social four pictute review, Max Edition:
November 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
NIGHT PATROL: A @vycevictus.bsky.social four pictute review, Max Edition: