awesome! max is a little intense when it comes to directing, but he's big about ensuring his actors can push themselves into giving their best performances, summon the right emotions, etc. it can probably result in him coming off a little standoffish and brash, as sometimes he neglects to let his actors know "hey this is what i'm going to do/what i'm going to expect from you." under the silver lake was a wild ride though, what with really outlandish direction and stuff, too.