If you're a fan of director Ti West's films and love diving into behind-the-scene trivia, this one's for you! The sequel to West's ‘Pearl' and ‘X', called ‘MaXXXine', is now showing in theatres. Interest piqued? Read on.
Key Takeaways:
– A new promo video features director Ti West and star Mia Goth discussing a pivotal scene in ‘MaXXXine'.
– Mia Goth returns as her character from ‘X', Maxine Minx, in the ‘MaXXXine' sequel.
– ‘MaXXXine' is set in the glitzy yet seedy 1980s Hollywood, revolving around Maxine's struggles and successes.
– The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Halsey, Kevin Bacon, and Elizabeth Debicki.
– The movie has received mixed reviews, but is doing well at the box office.
Behind-the-Scenes Peek
Vanity Fair recently released a promo video that gives us an inside look into one of the intriguing scenes – the life casting/head molding scene of the central character. Director Ti West and lead actress Mia Goth talk in detail about the scene and share fascinating insights into the film and the franchise. This twelve-minute in-depth discussion will certainly add another layer to your viewing experience.
Meet Maxine Minx
Mia Goth is back in her role from ‘X', playing Maxine Minx – an ambitious burlesque performer and adult film star dreaming of making it big in Hollywood. In ‘MaXXXine', we see her storyline progress as her aspirations are realized in the glitz and glamour of 1980s Hollywood, but it doesn't come without its share of darkness. As a mysterious predator in Tinseltown targets starlets, Maxine's murky past threatens to surface, introducing a thrilling plot twist.
Impressive Ensemble Cast
‘ MaXXXine' has a star-packed line-up including, not only Mia Goth, but famous faces like singer Halsey, Kevin Bacon of ‘Tremors', Elizabeth Debicki from ‘Tenet', and Michelle Monaghan, known for her role in ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'. Additionally, stars like Bobby Cannavale, Lily Collins, Sophie Thatcher, and Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito also join the stellar roster. There's an opportunity to get to know more about these cast members through interviews which you can check out via a link embedded on this page.
The Making of MaXXXine
Production for ‘MaXXXine' is helmed by popular production company A24, along with director Ti West, Jacob Jaffke, Kevin Turen, and Harrison Kreiss. Notably, actress Mia Goth steers the project as an executive producer.
Mixed Reactions and Box Office Success
As for how it's faring with critics and fans, the movie appears to have drawn varied opinions. However, it's noteworthy that ‘MaXXXine' seems to be doing well at the box office and outperforming its preceding films. Chris Bumbray from JoBlo gave the film 6/10, claiming it falls a tad short compared to the previous films in the series. Conversely, Tyler Nichols, critical of ‘X' and ‘Pearl', awarded it a 9/10 score.
So, whether you've seen the film or you're yet to catch it, make sure to also indulge in the scene breakdown video and drop your views on it.
And yes! Don't forget to share your own thoughts about ‘MaXXXine'. It's always interesting to know what fellow fans think. After all, varied perspectives make for fascinating discussion. Don't hold back, let's start our own maXXXine fan forum right here!
