“Until you’re known in my profession as a monster, you’re not a star.”. This epigraph to the upcoming A24 feature film MaXXXine is a perfectly sharp stab in the gut. It’s also a sentiment that can be applied to much of Hollywood, from imperious directors to diva actors to transactional producers. Fame itself is all too often born out of infamy, with so many of our household names known for dying a tragedy, or yes, becoming a true monster.