The Hechtman Blog
Explore Max Hechtman's blog for insights on filmmaking, film lists, reviews, and industry updates from a professional filmmaker, editor, and videographer.
My Top 5 2020s Movies That Should Become Broadway Musicals
This decade has been filled with movies that pushed the boundaries of their genres, and several of those films feel ripe to have their emotions amplified and their stories transformed into vivid musical theater experiences on the Broadway stage in the near future. Here’s a list of my top five films from the 2020s that I can imagine making the leap to Broadway, along with dream creative teams and casts who could bring their worlds and songs to life.
My Ballot For The New York Times Readers' 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century
Last summer, The New York Times asked readers to create their own ballots for their “Readers’ Choice” edition of their list of the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century. For my ballot, I selected 10 random films that I had seen from this century (a few of which influenced my filmmaking) and submitted them for consideration. Here are why I believe these 10 films are among the best of the century.
My Most Anticipated Films of 2026
With 2025 about to be a year behind us, here’s a look at my most anticipated films of 2026, ranking from what I’m really most excited about to ones where I’m simply just going to go in with an open mind and see what happens.
Max Hechtman's Top 10 Movies of 2022
Happy New Year everyone! Can't wait to see what 2023 has in store for all of us. And as my last post of 2022, here's my list of my top 10 movies of the Year. What were your favorites?
Max Hechtman's Top 10 Movies of 2021
Signing off from 2021 with a look at my list of the Top 10 films I have seen this year. Happy New Year and see you in 2022!

