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
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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.
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www.polygon.com/horror/56291...
Not entirely sure what the name of this is, but Suus made it. So with a potato crust, some form of vegetable filling, and the pretty zucchini, this is as close to I'll get to a Thanksgiving plate this year.
It's pretty damn good.
It's pretty damn good.
November 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Not entirely sure what the name of this is, but Suus made it. So with a potato crust, some form of vegetable filling, and the pretty zucchini, this is as close to I'll get to a Thanksgiving plate this year.
It's pretty damn good.
It's pretty damn good.
I admitedly feel alot of FOMO during Turkey Day because it's not a holiday here. I haven't typically celebrated it due to work, and by the time I get home I'm too tired to make a show of it.
Anyways, missing my family, friends, and the plates.
Hope to try again next year.
Anyways, missing my family, friends, and the plates.
Hope to try again next year.
November 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I admitedly feel alot of FOMO during Turkey Day because it's not a holiday here. I haven't typically celebrated it due to work, and by the time I get home I'm too tired to make a show of it.
Anyways, missing my family, friends, and the plates.
Hope to try again next year.
Anyways, missing my family, friends, and the plates.
Hope to try again next year.
God Lauren Bacall is so electric. Bogart is surprisingly understated, allowing his voice to carry a fascinating first half of a film that is almost experimental in execution with its first person POV. Still, you can feel the heat whenever he and Bacall lock eyes.
November 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
God Lauren Bacall is so electric. Bogart is surprisingly understated, allowing his voice to carry a fascinating first half of a film that is almost experimental in execution with its first person POV. Still, you can feel the heat whenever he and Bacall lock eyes.
No Noirvember is completely with some Humphrey Bogart, so time to catch another pairing with him and Lauren Bacall with DARK PASSAGE (1947)
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
No Noirvember is completely with some Humphrey Bogart, so time to catch another pairing with him and Lauren Bacall with DARK PASSAGE (1947)
A privilege and an honor to talk to Katy. There wasn't nearly enough time, but I'm so glad we got the chance to do so and hope to do so again in the future. She's a real delight. Enjoy!
NEW EPISODE! The Boys are in full force (and joined ever so briefly by @brndnstrssng.bsky.social to say hi) this week to welcome a guest whose credits inlcude LOVE LIES BLEEDING, MI: DEAD RECKONING PART 2, QUEENS OF THE DEAD, and THE RUNNING MAN: Katy O'Brian!
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Katy O'Brian by Action for Everyone
The Boys are in full force this week (with a special and brief appearance by Brandon Streussnig) to chat with an actress who almost needs no introduction. You know her from LOVE LIES BLEEDING, TWISTER...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
A privilege and an honor to talk to Katy. There wasn't nearly enough time, but I'm so glad we got the chance to do so and hope to do so again in the future. She's a real delight. Enjoy!
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The ultimate hunter takes on an urban jungle. PREDATOR 2 more than holds its own, a fascinating time capsule and classic in its own right. What's your favorite line?
Why The Undersung PREDATOR 2 Deserves More Love
The ultimate hunter takes on an urban jungle. PREDATOR 2 more than holds its own, a fascinating time capsule and classic in its own right. What's your favorite line?
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November 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The ultimate hunter takes on an urban jungle. PREDATOR 2 more than holds its own, a fascinating time capsule and classic in its own right. What's your favorite line?
Hmmmm. Not sure how I vibe with this. But I do like the effort.
Maybe I'm the weirdo who likes the spaceship.
Maybe I'm the weirdo who likes the spaceship.
Some have imagined what "Predator" would look like if that first shot of the spaceship flyby was removed? Imagine no longer.
The "Predator" Opening Titles, Re-Imagined
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The "Predator" Opening Titles, Re-Imagined
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The "Predator" Opening Titles, Re-Imagined
I recently had the pleasure of re-watching John McTiernan’s “Predator” (1987) for the umpteenth time with someone who had never seen the mov...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Hmmmm. Not sure how I vibe with this. But I do like the effort.
Maybe I'm the weirdo who likes the spaceship.
Maybe I'm the weirdo who likes the spaceship.
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Make Me Watch It teams up with @odstspartan.bsky.social of the @a4epodcast.bsky.social to talk Predators in Badlands, Frankenstein's monsters, hot takes, and stone cold classics on Episode 55: "Android Backpack"
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Episode 55: "Android Backpack" - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein / Predator: Badlands
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November 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Make Me Watch It teams up with @odstspartan.bsky.social of the @a4epodcast.bsky.social to talk Predators in Badlands, Frankenstein's monsters, hot takes, and stone cold classics on Episode 55: "Android Backpack"
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"Nothing says goodbye like a bullet."
a candle is burning on a piece of paper that says ' i love you ' on it
ALT: a candle is burning on a piece of paper that says ' i love you ' on it
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November 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"Nothing says goodbye like a bullet."
Anyways, I can't believe I lived my life not having seen THE LONG GOODBYE (1973) until now. Had no idea that Ron Perlman basically riffed his Hellboy performance on Elliot Gould's interpretation of Philip Marlowe.
An easy, breezy 70's hangout film, with a motormouth Marlowe-
An easy, breezy 70's hangout film, with a motormouth Marlowe-
November 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Anyways, I can't believe I lived my life not having seen THE LONG GOODBYE (1973) until now. Had no idea that Ron Perlman basically riffed his Hellboy performance on Elliot Gould's interpretation of Philip Marlowe.
An easy, breezy 70's hangout film, with a motormouth Marlowe-
An easy, breezy 70's hangout film, with a motormouth Marlowe-
A sign of the times has arrived.
November 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A sign of the times has arrived.
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This translates to “tailor-made for me!” Got this queued up for a couple watches this weekend. I’ve been begging for years for someone to get Daniel Bernhardt back into a lead role and it’s finally here. And hey look, BSky’s favorite exiled son, Patton Oswalt is along for the ride. Can’t wait!
Ever wonder what Conan directed by Sam Raimi would look like? Especially if it featured amazing practical effects and starred one of the foremost ass-kickers in the business? Then Steven Kostanski made just the flick for you. This thing was engineered in a lab for me to love it. Fucking fantastic!
November 15, 2025 at 5:29 AM
This translates to “tailor-made for me!” Got this queued up for a couple watches this weekend. I’ve been begging for years for someone to get Daniel Bernhardt back into a lead role and it’s finally here. And hey look, BSky’s favorite exiled son, Patton Oswalt is along for the ride. Can’t wait!
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Ever wonder what Conan directed by Sam Raimi would look like? Especially if it featured amazing practical effects and starred one of the foremost ass-kickers in the business? Then Steven Kostanski made just the flick for you. This thing was engineered in a lab for me to love it. Fucking fantastic!
November 15, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Ever wonder what Conan directed by Sam Raimi would look like? Especially if it featured amazing practical effects and starred one of the foremost ass-kickers in the business? Then Steven Kostanski made just the flick for you. This thing was engineered in a lab for me to love it. Fucking fantastic!
This episode's a girthy one. Just like how I discovered midway through the heat David Bowie was packing in LABYRINTH.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
NEW EPISODE! @hibachijustice.bsky.social & Producer @odstspartan.bsky.social are joined by @andrewmgorham.bsky.social & @edtravis.bsky.social to hype up the new DEATHSTALKER! Mike gets the chance to rant about PLAYDATE, while pondering his Tiger Shroff stocks.
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DEATHSTALKER & The White Men of Brotherly Love by Action for Everyone
Mike and Producer Max are joined by Andy Gorham and Ed Travis of Cineapse to talk DEATHSTALKER and all things 80's fantasy! 80's power ballads, Daniel Bernhardt, Mike being pranked to watch PLAYDATE w...
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November 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
This episode's a girthy one. Just like how I discovered midway through the heat David Bowie was packing in LABYRINTH.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
I've been quite terrible at updating my Letterboxd, and I know it doesn't help that as I've been writing more and more this year, but "reviews" are starting to turn into essays themselves. Which means I stop updating because now it takes so damn long for me to log even one film.
November 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I've been quite terrible at updating my Letterboxd, and I know it doesn't help that as I've been writing more and more this year, but "reviews" are starting to turn into essays themselves. Which means I stop updating because now it takes so damn long for me to log even one film.
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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:
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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:
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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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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!
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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.
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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
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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
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#filmsky #podsky
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Episode 55: "Android Backpack" - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein / Predator: Badlands
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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
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#filmsky #podsky
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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.
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Episode 55: "Android Backpack" - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein / Predator: Badlands
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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.
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