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Inside Ryan Murphy’s Universe: How Director Max Winkler Found Creative Meaning in ‘Lizzie Borden,’ ‘Love Story’ and More

Inside Ryan Murphy’s Universe: How Director Max Winkler Found Creative Meaning in ‘Lizzie Borden,’ ‘Love Story’ and More
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In 2019, Max Winkler was an indie film director about to level up. Having cut his teeth directing sitcoms in the ’10s — including “New Girl,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Fresh Off the Boat” — 2017’s dark comedy “Flower” was warmly received by audiences. His next film was the gritty boxing drama “Jungleland,” which starred Charlie […]

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  • In 2019, Max Winkler was an indie film director about to level up.
  • Having cut his teeth directing sitcoms in the ’10s — including “New Girl,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Fresh Off the Boat” — 2017’s dark comedy “Flower” was warmly received by audiences.
  • His next film was the gritty boxing drama “Jungleland,” which starred Charlie […]

In 2019, Max Winkler was an indie film director about to level up. Having cut his teeth directing sitcoms in the ’10s — including “New Girl,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Fresh Off the Boat” — 2017’s dark comedy “Flower” was warmly received by audiences. His next film was the gritty boxing drama “Jungleland,” which starred Charlie […]

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