EPISODE · Mar 31, 2025 · 37 MIN

Ep. 74 - Magazine Dreams - mini pod

from Classic American Movies · host Christopher Kelly

Magazine Dreams is the movie that you’ve likely never heard of but should watch. Way back in 2023, Jonathan Majors put his heart into a performance and very soon after its premiere, it was discovered that Majors was abusing his girlfriend. Dreams was quietly shoved to the side, and given back to the filmmakers, however, it was released to the public and I thought it was really good. So good, it deserved its own mini review!Despite what he was convicted of, there’s no denying that Majors gave an oscar-caliber performance as Killian Maddox, a young man who has severe mental disorders, outbursts of rage but has the dream of being the bodybuilder that everyone idolizes. He fashions himself after Brad Vanderhorn (four-time Mr. Universe, Micheal O’Hearn) pushes his mind and body to the breaking point but still believes he is going to make it. The movie is a dissent into Maddox’s insanity and what it means to shoot for your dreams when you really don’t understand the world you’re in. I really liked this movie and yeah, it has issues, but overall it’s the best movie in theaters right now and I encourage everyone to check it out.