what is magazine dreams about

Magazine Dreams is a 2023 American drama film about Killian Maddox, an aspiring bodybuilder whose life is consumed by his dream of achieving bodybuilding superstardom, specifically appearing on magazine covers. The film explores his struggles with social isolation, mental illness, anger issues, economic hardship, and the physical and psychological toll of his obsession, including steroid use and body dysmorphia. It delves into themes of celebrity, violence, trauma, and the darker side of the bodybuilding industry. Killian's quest for fame and perfection alienates him from others and leads to intense personal anguish, as well as a simmering hatred toward perceived oppressors. The film is stylistically influenced by neo-noir and draws comparisons to movies like Taxi Driver, portraying Killian as a troubled loner grappling with his inner demons while trying to maintain his dream