Max Spirenkov
School
Henry P. Becton Regional High School
Expertise
Classic And Contemporary Horror, War Films, Breaking Bad
- Max has a love of writing and finding outlets to express his thoughts on paper.
- He's binged just about every episode of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul at least twice, if not thrice.
- Max considers himself to be a total history buff, and has a taste in film that reflects that. Titles like "Apollo 13," "12 years a Slave," and "All Quiet on the Western Front" are just a few of his favorites.
Experience
Max is a new writer on the scene, whose first taste of true writing has been at Looper. Since then, he's authored dozens of articles and had the opportunity to broaden his own knowledge of pop culture. He hopes to continue doing so for the foreseeable future, and to continue down the exciting journey that is professional writing.
Education
Max is a graduate of Henry P. Becton Regional High School, where he first discovered a fondness for writing.
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Stories By Max Spirenkov
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The supporting actors on "Breaking Bad" often left just as strong an impression as stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul. Here are the ones no longer with us.
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Even the most hard-working celebrities need some time off between projects. Here are some major actors who have no movies or shows on the horizon in 2024.
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Not just for spooky season, Halloween-set horror flick "Cobweb" is a chilling watch. If you're left with questions as the credits roll, we're here to explain.
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Few movies made it into theaters in 2020 at all, but "The Wretched" was a surprise indie horror hit, with an ending that left viewers uneasy and unsettled.
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Overwhelmed with options on Netflix? Looking to laugh? We're here to help with our list of the best Netflix original comedy movies of 2023 so far.
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2009's underseen and underrated horror flick "After.Life" leaves us with plenty of unanswered questions. We take a look at the ending and what it means.
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"Cell" may not have set the horror genre on fire with its new take on zombies, but there's still plenty to talk about in the Stephen King film adaptation.
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It is particularly tragic when an actor dies young, so we take a look back and remember some of the former child stars that you may not know passed away.
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2001 psychological horror "Session 9" leaves us with plenty of unanswered questions. We take a look back at the ending and what it all means.
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Sometimes, TV drama can spill into behind-the-scenes scraps as well. We take a look at some of the stars who got into real physical fights on set.
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Although all these films scored impressive grosses in their theatrical runs, one distinction eluded them: none of them ever hit the top of the box office chart.
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Most film fans know there will often be a reward if you stay right to the very end. Let's take a look at all the major post-credits scenes of 2023.
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The characters in "Alice in Borderland" are forced to play a series of games to survive, and many of their actions prove as dangerous as the games themselves.
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"The Big Bang Theory" was a massive success, but not everything the cast appeared in was a hit. Some movies were major box office bombs.
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Looking for some good flicks? Look no further than Netflix's 2023 originals. These are the best of the year so far, from rom-coms to thrillers.
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"6 Souls" has a lot going on, what with all the different personalities roaming around — here's the ending broken down to make it easier to follow.
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There's more to the Indiana Jones franchise than you probably think.
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Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto. We asked ChatGPT to name the 10 scariest movies, and the artificial intelligence chose "The Exorcist," "The Babadook" and more.
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These TV episodes did some serious heavy lifting.
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Though mass murders are common staples of many horror movies, these classic villainous favorites managed to pull off their scares without shedding any blood
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Fans of 2022's "All Quiet on the Western Front" will love these war movies that span generations and perspectives.
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These sci-fi films may have been box office bombs, but they managed to find their audience later on. We look back on how these movies became cult classics.
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While some monsters work better than others, scary dolls are sure to send chills down every audience's spines. Let's round up some of the most terrifying.
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Learning about American history though the romanticized lens of cinema sure beats not learning about it at all, so here are 12 films for fans of Emancipation.
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"Pearl" has earned itself high praise from just about everyone who's given it a try. Here are 10 movies like "Pearl" to watch next.
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If you were enchanted by the spooky storytelling and stunning visuals of "Coraline," you'll love these 12 movies like "Coraline" to watch this spooky season.
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Let's take a look back at some of the most memorable films and television shows that the cast of Ticket to Paradise have been in before.