“Max is a pro, in all senses of the word -- a journalist, writer, and podcast host with a curious mind, deep knowledge of film, and welcoming presence that come through in both his writing and in his work on the It's the Pictures podcast, on which I've been honored to guest. His passion and awareness of sci-fi and anime in particular are impressive; I think often about his investigation into the iconic moment when Legolas swung his way backward onto a horse in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. If you listen to even a minute of his podcasting, his ability to simultaneously contextualize and dive deep into moments, scenes, and overall cultural phenomena via engaging and entertaining podcasting is clear.”

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture

“As Boston Online Film Critic Association (BOFCA) Social Media Manager, Max performs crucial work to amplify the work of our critics. Daily, he strategically reposts reviews, podcasts, speaking engagements, and other work our critics share on their personal accounts. This spreads the word about what we’re doing in the community, attracts more attention to the organization, and ensures that our critics see value in their BOFCA membership. He also shares timely posts from local theaters and film festivals in Boston to engage the community and elevate our partners in the Boston film scene. As the social media landscape became more fractured, Max also thoughtfully approached me about expanding our presence on Threads and Bluesky. He has launched the new accounts on those platforms and helped ensure BOFCA’s presence is felt there too. I’m very fortunate to have Max managing BOFCA's social media presence.”

— Evan Crean, BOFCA Co-Chair

— Valerie Ettenhofer, Critic / Writer / Member Critics Choice TV + Documentary, GALECA