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 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 Films of 2024
As the year begins to come to an end, here’s my list of the top 10 films of 2024. From blockbusters to long-awaited follow-ups, emotionally-moving independent cinema to intimate documentaries, this was for sure another memorable year for cinema. What were your favorites from this year?
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!

