Interview: Max Landis Talks Directorial Debut ‘Me Him Her,’ Upcoming TV Series ‘Dirk Gently’ & Nuanced Internet Opinions
Hauling visibility and insight into the often invisible practice of screenwriting, “Chronicle” and “American Ultra” scripter Max Landis is also content to let the public decide how his many opinions and work affect one another. He's a writer director/director who reliably has an inventive screenplay idea for any online argument he might inspire. This is why his “Chronicle” sequel script “Martyr” remains in the conversation alongside his thoughts on the theatrical reception of “American Ultra,” why his current run of Superman comic books “American Alien” is garnering praise, and why his opinions on Rey in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” all stirs up so much more debate.
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Landis’ enthusiasm for the art he consumes and produces is deeply felt, which may have played into the decision to helm his directorial debut “Me Him Her.” For its opening ten minutes, “Me Him Her” is exactly the...