‘Problemista’ Gets Streaming Release on Max

We’re thrilled to announce that Julio Torres’ surreal masterpiece Problemista is finally getting its streaming release on Max on June 28! We had the chance to catch this film back in March, and we were left absolutely fascinated by the whole experience. Like we said in our review, Problemista isn’t just a film, but an experience, and we’re very happy this gem of a surrealistic film is coming to streaming on Max. 

Problemista tells the story of Alejandro (Julio Torres), an immigrant from El Salvador who dreams of becoming a famous toy maker and landing a job at Hasbro in New York City. Living with more roommates than we could count, Alejandro finds himself working at a cryogenic facility. 

This place offers terminally ill artists a chance to freeze themselves in the hope that “sometime in the future, scientists can find a way to unfreeze them.” Legally, the facility’s services border on euthanasia, yet their business model thrives on the promise of future resurrection. At the facility, Alejandro is in charge of monitoring the body of an artist named Bobby (RZA), who’s famous for his egg paintings.

One day, Alejandro accidentally unplugs one of the power sources keeping Bobby’s cryo tube working (a tiny mistake, but still), and he gets fired. This puts his dreams and immigration status at serious risk. But fate steps in, and Alejandro finds himself on an unexpected adventure with Elizabeth (Tilda Swinton), Bobby’s enigmatic wife. 

Elizabeth tasks Alejandro with hunting down Bobby’s missing egg paintings for an exhibition, setting him off on a quest that could be the key to solving all his problems, including securing an immigration visa to pursue his aspirations at Hasbro.

Now, Problemista isn’t your typical movie. It offers a heartfelt look at chasing dreams despite all the obstacles. It’s about resilience, finding friendship in unexpected places, and sometimes embracing our inner ‘problemista’ to navigate life’s challenges. This film isn’t just a story; it’s a whimsical journey into Julio Torres’ brilliant mind, filled with wit, whimsy, and an unyielding spirit.

So, mark your calendars for June 28, folks, and give yourselves the chance to dive into Julio Torres’ world. Trust us, you won’t regret it.

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Problemista will get its streaming release on Max on June 28. Follow us on X and Instagram for all queer stuff!

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