Maxwell Haddad
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Maxwell is a 20-something film and television enthusiast that resides in New York City. He holds degrees in both fields. He also likes theatre, literature, iced tea, and is a known Disney fan. You can follow Maxwell on Twitter @cinemaxwell and check out his other writing at Cinemaxwell.com.

TV Review: Survivor Worlds Apart (30×2)

It’s always pleasant when the guy you called a creep in your last recap is the one sent packing, and such is the case with Vince Sly who sees his torch snuffed tonight after his severe personality issues hinder him…

TV Review: Survivor Worlds Apart (30×1)

  That’s right, folks. The reality stalwart – the one that started it all – turns 30, and I’ll be here to review each episode as we spend time getting to know these individuals of various collars. What’s that? Collars?…

Movie Review: ‘Inherent Vice’ is Lost in the Haze

It’s easy to see why Thomas Pynchon’s 2009 novel Inherent Vice attracted the great auteur Paul Thomas Anderson, even if it is generally accepted that the novels of Pynchon are “unadaptable” as far as the cinematic language is concerned. If we take…

TV Review: Penny Dreadful 1×01, “Night Work”

  Note: While in later reviews I will give a more detailed recap, this first episode review will talk about the production overall so as not to give anything away for those who are on the fence about watching the…

TV Review: 24: Live Another Day, 1:00pm-2:00pm

Jack Bauer is an incredible agent, and despite being considered a traitor to the US and a wanted man, he continues to act as such. With tactical gear, com operations, access to London’s extensive CCTV system (the best in the…

TV Review: 24: Live Another Day, 11:00am-12:00pm and 12:00pm-1:00pm

After 4 long years our “nightmare” is over and Jack Bauer has finally returned. Forget the rumors of a movie, though. Jack is back where he belongs: on television, in a new 12 episode series. The series will cover a…

TV Review: Arrow 2×17, “Birds of Prey” and 2×18, “Deathstroke”

  Note: My sincere apologies for coupling these two reviews together. I was incredibly busy last week and am now playing catch up. Thanks for understanding.   2×17, “Birds of Prey” Like the previous episode “Suicide Squad,” Birds of Prey…