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SXSW 2025 | Tiger Review
Movies, Reviews
SXSW 2025 | Tiger Review
Movies, Reviews

Tiger is a beautifully crafted short documentary about resilience, artistry, and legacy.

Read my SXSW 2025 review here!

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Movies, Reviews
SXSW 2025 | Bulldozer Review
TV, Reviews
SXSW 2025 | Bulldozer Review
TV, Reviews

Bulldozer is a darkly comedic TV pilot that sometimes pushes its manic energy too far.

Check out my review here!

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TV, Reviews
Slamdance 2025 | Fist Bump Review
Movies, Reviews
Slamdance 2025 | Fist Bump Review
Movies, Reviews

Madeleine Farley’s newest documentary ultimately fails its subject.

Read my Slamdance 2025 review of Fist Bump here.

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The Damned (2025) Review
Movies, Reviews
The Damned (2025) Review
Movies, Reviews

The Damned is visually striking, but is lacking in nearly every other department.

Read my review here.

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A Real Pain Review
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A Real Pain Review
Movies, Reviews

A Real Pain boasts strong performances but struggles to come together as a cohesive film.

Read my full review here.

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Alien: Romulus Digital Review
Movies, Reviews
Alien: Romulus Digital Review
Movies, Reviews

Alien: Romulus’ digital release looks and sounds great at home, but extras fall flat.

Read my full review here.

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Alien: Romulus Review
Movies, Reviews
Alien: Romulus Review
Movies, Reviews

Does Alien: Romulus breathe new life into the franchise? Check out my review to find out!

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Inside Out 2 Digital Review
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Inside Out 2 Digital Review
Movies, Reviews

Inside Out 2 dives into the emotional chaos of adolescence with stunning visuals and an immersive soundtrack.

My review of the digital copy explores how Pixar captures the complexities of growing up and reflects on my own teenage struggles.

Read the full review now!

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Deadpool & Wolverine Digital Review
Movies, Reviews
Deadpool & Wolverine Digital Review
Movies, Reviews

Here's my review of Deadpool & Wolverine's digital release!

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Deadpool & Wolverine Review
Movies, Reviews
Deadpool & Wolverine Review
Movies, Reviews

In Deadpool & Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman bring humor and heart to a wild multiverse adventure. This film not only meets but often exceeds the high expectations set by its predecessors. Whether you’re a fan of Deadpool, Wolverine, or just looking for a standout superhero film, this one is worth a watch.

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Kneecap Review
Movies, Music, Reviews
Kneecap Review
Movies, Music, Reviews

Kneecap is one of the best films of the year.

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The Boys Season 4 Review
Reviews, TV
The Boys Season 4 Review
Reviews, TV

Season 4 of The Boys features strong performances and compelling editing but struggles with pacing.

Read my review here!

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Reviews, TV
Longlegs Review
Movies, Reviews
Longlegs Review
Movies, Reviews

Longlegs delivers bone-tingling suspense with Maika Monroe shining in a chilling, slow-burn thriller. A mixed bag, but worth the watch for horror fans.

Read my full review here.

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Movies, Reviews
Saw X Review
Movies, Reviews
Saw X Review
Movies, Reviews

It may not be October, but I was recently in the mood to catch up with Saw X. Here's my review!

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Movies, Reviews
Dune: Part Two Review
Movies, Reviews
Dune: Part Two Review
Movies, Reviews

Dive into the sands of Arrakis with my review of Dune: Part Two!

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Food Inc. 2 Review
Movies, Reviews
Food Inc. 2 Review
Movies, Reviews

Remember Food Inc.? Food Inc. 2 is here! Join me as I revisit the American food system & see if it's gotten better (or worse)!

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Movies, Reviews
The Listener Review
Movies, Reviews
The Listener Review
Movies, Reviews

The Listener, releasing in theaters and on VOD via Vertical Entertainment on March 29th, leaves viewers waiting on hold in this monotonous and unfulfilling take on crisis hotline workers and callers.

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Movies, Reviews
Halo Season Two Episode Five “Aleria” Review
Reviews, TV
Halo Season Two Episode Five “Aleria” Review
Reviews, TV

Halo season two’s fifth episode delivers on the emotional and physical aspects of what is turning out to be a massively improved version of what a Halo show should be.

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Halo Season Two Episode Four “Reach” Review
Reviews, TV
Halo Season Two Episode Four “Reach” Review
Reviews, TV

Halo season two's midseason finale lives up to its namesake, "Reach" is the best episode of the season despite some embarrassing mistakes.

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Halo Season Two Episode Three “Visegrad” Review
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Halo Season Two Episode Three “Visegrad” Review
Reviews, TV

After a promising season opener, Halo’s latest episode, “Visegrad,” repeats all the same mistakes from season one.

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Halo Season Two Episodes One and Two Review
Reviews, TV
Halo Season Two Episodes One and Two Review
Reviews, TV

Halo Season Two impresses with compelling characters, thrilling action, and a course correction from its predecessor.

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The Last of Us Season 1 Review: A Captivating Adaptation That Breathes New Life into the Beloved Game
Awards, Reviews, TV
The Last of Us Season 1 Review: A Captivating Adaptation That Breathes New Life into the Beloved Game
Awards, Reviews, TV

Patrons chose The Last of Us season 1 as an essential review to publish before 2024.

So, here are my long overdue thoughts on the first season before season two starts filming and The Last of Us Part II Remastered releases on PS5 in less than a month.

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The Holdovers Review: A Christmas Film That Defies Clichés and Embraces Authenticity
Movies, Reviews
The Holdovers Review: A Christmas Film That Defies Clichés and Embraces Authenticity
Movies, Reviews

Before Christmas break, I thought I’d review a movie about Christmas break: The Holdovers.

Read the full review now.

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Movies, Reviews
El Conde Review: Pablo Larraìn’s Latest Is A Creative Risk That Doesn’t Pay Off
Movies, Reviews
El Conde Review: Pablo Larraìn’s Latest Is A Creative Risk That Doesn’t Pay Off
Movies, Reviews

Pablo Larrain's latest film, El Conde, is weird, and not much else.

Read my review here.

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Movies, Reviews
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 4 Episodes 1-6 Reviews - A Bittersweet Farewell with Moments of Brilliance
Reviews, TV
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 4 Episodes 1-6 Reviews - A Bittersweet Farewell with Moments of Brilliance
Reviews, TV

As we approach the end of the series, the fate of the East High Leopards hangs in the balance. With only eight episodes left, viewers are eager to see if they will receive a proper farewell.

However, based on the mixed results of the previous six episodes, it's difficult to say whether the send-off will meet expectations.

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Tribeca 2023 Review: Konpa Is a Short Full of Vibes
Movies, Reviews, Tribeca 2023
Tribeca 2023 Review: Konpa Is a Short Full of Vibes
Movies, Reviews, Tribeca 2023

Konpa is a relatively simple short full of vibes and romance.

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Movies, Reviews, Tribeca 2023
Tribeca 2023 Review: In Passing Is Too Experimental For Its Own Good
Movies, Reviews, Tribeca 2023
Tribeca 2023 Review: In Passing Is Too Experimental For Its Own Good
Movies, Reviews, Tribeca 2023

In Passing has some great directing and acting but requires a lot of caveats for me to recommend watching.

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Movies, Reviews, Tribeca 2023
Tribeca 2023 Review: Then Comes the Body Is a Beautiful Short Film About the Art of Dance
Movies, Reviews, Tribeca 2023
Tribeca 2023 Review: Then Comes the Body Is a Beautiful Short Film About the Art of Dance
Movies, Reviews, Tribeca 2023

Then Comes the Body is a wonderful example of what you get when a documentarian truly understands the subject and its beauty.

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Movies, Reviews, Tribeca 2023
Tribeca 2023 Review: Corvine Is a Playful Animated Short in Need of Another Editing Pass
Movies, Reviews, Tribeca 2023
Tribeca 2023 Review: Corvine Is a Playful Animated Short in Need of Another Editing Pass
Movies, Reviews, Tribeca 2023

Sean McCarron's directorial debut, Corvine, is playful and strongly animated, but the score mixing & tone torpedo its chances.

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Movies, Reviews, Tribeca 2023
Tribeca 2023 Review: The Future Is A Worthwhile Watch For The Acting, But Don’t Expect Much From The Story
Movies, Reviews, Tribeca 2023
Tribeca 2023 Review: The Future Is A Worthwhile Watch For The Acting, But Don’t Expect Much From The Story
Movies, Reviews, Tribeca 2023

The Future by Noam Kaplan has strong acting but falls short in conveying the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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News
Adolescence, The Pitt, and The Studio Win Big at the Second Annual Gotham Television Awards
Awards, News, TV
Adolescence, The Pitt, and The Studio Win Big at the Second Annual Gotham Television Awards
Awards, News, TV

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced the winners of the second annual Gotham Television Awards. You can read all the winners here!

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Materialists Trailer: Celine Song Brings Back the Rom-Drama with Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal & Chris Evans This June
Movies, News
Materialists Trailer: Celine Song Brings Back the Rom-Drama with Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal & Chris Evans This June
Movies, News

Celine Song’s follow-up to Past Lives, Materialists, hits theaters in June.

Get all the details here!

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Sorry, Baby Trailer: Eva Victor’s Sundance Hit Arrives in Theaters this June
Movies, News
Sorry, Baby Trailer: Eva Victor’s Sundance Hit Arrives in Theaters this June
Movies, News

Eva Victor’s directorial debut, Sorry, Baby, hits theaters in June.

Get all the details here!

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Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed To May 26th, 2026
News, Games
Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed To May 26th, 2026
News, Games

Sorry, everyone, but Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to May 26th, 2026.

Get all the details here!

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Bob Dylan Biopic A Complete Unknown Hits Hulu on March 27
Movies, News
Bob Dylan Biopic A Complete Unknown Hits Hulu on March 27
Movies, News

Searchlights Pictures’ Oscar-nominated film starring Timothée Chalamet joins Hulu lineup.

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Conan O'Brien Returns to Host the 98th Oscars
Awards, Movies, News
Conan O'Brien Returns to Host the 98th Oscars
Awards, Movies, News

Two weeks after the 97th Oscars, The Academy confirmed Conan O’Brien will return as host.

Read all the details here!

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The 29th Annual OFTA Film Award Winners
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The 29th Annual OFTA Film Award Winners
Awards, Movies, News

The Online Film and Television Association (OFTA) has announced its 29th Annual Film Awards winners.

You can read all the winners here!

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The 29th Annual OFTA Film Award Nominees
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The 29th Annual OFTA Film Award Nominees
Awards, Movies, News

The Online Film and Television Association (OFTA) has announced its 29th Annual Film Awards nominees.

You can read all the nominees here!

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The 40th IDA Documentary Awards Shortlists
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The 40th IDA Documentary Awards Shortlists
Awards, Movies, News

Here are the documentary shorts and features that made the 40th IDA Documentary Awards shortlists!

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The Ninth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards Nominees
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The Ninth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards Nominees
Awards, Movies, News

Ninth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards nominees revealed! Sugarcane leads with eight noms. I've included the full list and analysis inside.

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The 28th Annual Online Film & Television Association (OFTA) Television Award Winners
Awards, News, TV
The 28th Annual Online Film & Television Association (OFTA) Television Award Winners
Awards, News, TV

The Online Film & Television Association (OFTA) has announced the winners of its 28th Annual TV Awards.

Read all the winners and Hall of Fame inductees here!

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Deadpool & Wolverine Slash Their Way to Your Home This October
Movies, News
Deadpool & Wolverine Slash Their Way to Your Home This October
Movies, News

Deadpool & Wolverine arrives digitally on October 1st and on shelves on October 21st!

Read all the details here.

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Inside Out 2 Brings New Emotions to Digital and Physical Formats This Fall
Movies, News
Inside Out 2 Brings New Emotions to Digital and Physical Formats This Fall
Movies, News

Inside Out 2 arrives digitally on August 20 and on Blu-ray September 10th!

Read all the details here.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Roars onto Blu-ray and Digital this Summer
Movies, News
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Roars onto Blu-ray and Digital this Summer
Movies, News

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes hits digital on July 9 & Blu-ray on August 27!

Special features, exclusive artwork & more.

Details inside!

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PS Plus: May 2024 Games Include Football, Loot & More!
Games, News
PS Plus: May 2024 Games Include Football, Loot & More!
Games, News

PlayStation fans - here are the games you can play at no extra cost through your PlayStation Plus subscription during May 2024.

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Games, News
Streaming Soon on Paramount+: March 2024
Movies, News, TV
Streaming Soon on Paramount+: March 2024
Movies, News, TV

Here is what will be streaming during March 2024 on Paramount+!

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4th Annual International Film Society Critics Association (IFSCA) Awards Winners
Awards, Movies, News
4th Annual International Film Society Critics Association (IFSCA) Awards Winners
Awards, Movies, News

Now in its fourth year, The 4th Annual IFSCA Awards revealed its winners for films released in 2023, like Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Barbie, Poor Things, Godzilla Minus One, and John Wick: Chapter 4.

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Spirit Awards 2024: American Fiction, May December, Past Lives Among Top Nominees
Awards, Movies, News, TV
Spirit Awards 2024: American Fiction, May December, Past Lives Among Top Nominees
Awards, Movies, News, TV

It’s that time of year again.

Click here to read the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards nominees.

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Bobi Wine: The People’s President Leads the 39th IDA Documentary Awards Winners
Awards, Movies, News, TV
Bobi Wine: The People’s President Leads the 39th IDA Documentary Awards Winners
Awards, Movies, News, TV

On December 12th, the IDA revealed its 39th Annual IDA Documentary Awards winners.

Check out the complete list here.

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The Game Awards 2023: Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Vie for Game of the Year
Awards, Games, News, Video Games
The Game Awards 2023: Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Vie for Game of the Year
Awards, Games, News, Video Games

We’re less than a month away from the 2023 edition of The Game Awards ceremony, so you know what that means - nominations!

Read on to see what games are nominated and where.

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Awards, Games, News, Video Games
The 2023 Critics Association of Central Florida Hall of Fame
Movies, News
The 2023 Critics Association of Central Florida Hall of Fame
Movies, News

The Critics Association of Central Florida (CACF) has announced its first-ever Hall of Fame class.

Click here to read more.

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New on Netflix: September 2023
Movies, News, TV
New on Netflix: September 2023
Movies, News, TV

Here's what movies & TV shows are coming to Netflix this September!

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Streaming Soon on Paramount+: September 2023
Movies, News, TV
Streaming Soon on Paramount+: September 2023
Movies, News, TV

Here are the Originals, library titles, and sports streaming this September on Paramount+!

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Prey Finally Gets A 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD Release this October
Movies, News
Prey Finally Gets A 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD Release this October
Movies, News

Disney announced that Prey will be available on store shelves starting October 3rd. Get all the details here!

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Up Next on Hulu: September 2023
Movies, News, TV
Up Next on Hulu: September 2023
Movies, News, TV

Here are the Originals, movies, and TV shows streaming on Hulu this September!

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Movies, News, TV
Next on Disney+: September 2023
Movies, News, TV
Next on Disney+: September 2023
Movies, News, TV

Here’s what movies & TV shows are releasing on Disney+ in September 2023!

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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Swings onto Digital on August 29th
Movies, News
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Swings onto Digital on August 29th
Movies, News

Disney announced that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will be hitting on digital platforms on August 29th. Get all the details here!

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Tribeca Festival Announces the Return of the Music Lounge and Additional Programming
Music, News, Tribeca 2023
Tribeca Festival Announces the Return of the Music Lounge and Additional Programming
Music, News, Tribeca 2023

Earlier today, Tribeca Festival announced the return of the Tribeca Music Lounge and additional programming.

Read the details here.

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Tribeca Festival Announces the 2023 Games Lineup
Games, News, Tribeca 2023
Tribeca Festival Announces the 2023 Games Lineup
Games, News, Tribeca 2023

Earlier today, Tribeca Festival announced the Tribeca 2023 games lineup.

Read the details below.

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Tribeca Festival Announces the 2023 Immersive Lineup
Games, News, Tech, Tribeca 2023
Tribeca Festival Announces the 2023 Immersive Lineup
Games, News, Tech, Tribeca 2023

Tribeca recently unveiled its Immersive lineup for this year.

Read the complete list here.

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Games, News, Tech, Tribeca 2023
Movies
Lilo & Stitch (2025) Discussion with Jack Martin
Movies, Podcast
Lilo & Stitch (2025) Discussion with Jack Martin
Movies, Podcast

In this week’s episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, film critic Jack Martin of Film Feeder joins me to break down Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch remake. We explore why the film feels like a "poorly paced" and "poorly edited" rush through the original's story beats, whether it has any of the original's heart, and how it ultimately earns the tagline of being just "kinda Lilo & Stitch."

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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Discussion with Ben Miller
Movies, Podcast
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Discussion with Ben Miller
Movies, Podcast

Does The Final Reckoning stick the landing? My guest Ben Miller and I discuss the epic highs, the lazy lows, and if it’s a worthy finale.

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Warfare Discussion with Pedro Lima
Movies, Podcast
Warfare Discussion with Pedro Lima
Movies, Podcast

You can now watch or listen to my podcast episode discussing Warfare with Pedro Lima!

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Movies, Podcast
Sinners Discussion with Alise Chaffins
Podcast, Movies
Sinners Discussion with Alise Chaffins
Podcast, Movies

You can now watch or listen to my podcast episode with Alise Chaffins discussing Sinners here.

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Podcast, Movies
Materialists Trailer: Celine Song Brings Back the Rom-Drama with Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal & Chris Evans This June
Movies, News
Materialists Trailer: Celine Song Brings Back the Rom-Drama with Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal & Chris Evans This June
Movies, News

Celine Song’s follow-up to Past Lives, Materialists, hits theaters in June.

Get all the details here!

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Movies, News
Sorry, Baby Trailer: Eva Victor’s Sundance Hit Arrives in Theaters this June
Movies, News
Sorry, Baby Trailer: Eva Victor’s Sundance Hit Arrives in Theaters this June
Movies, News

Eva Victor’s directorial debut, Sorry, Baby, hits theaters in June.

Get all the details here!

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Movies, News
Bob Dylan Biopic A Complete Unknown Hits Hulu on March 27
Movies, News
Bob Dylan Biopic A Complete Unknown Hits Hulu on March 27
Movies, News

Searchlights Pictures’ Oscar-nominated film starring Timothée Chalamet joins Hulu lineup.

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Movies, News
SXSW 2025 | Tiger Review
Movies, Reviews
SXSW 2025 | Tiger Review
Movies, Reviews

Tiger is a beautifully crafted short documentary about resilience, artistry, and legacy.

Read my SXSW 2025 review here!

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Movies, Reviews
Conan O'Brien Returns to Host the 98th Oscars
Awards, Movies, News
Conan O'Brien Returns to Host the 98th Oscars
Awards, Movies, News

Two weeks after the 97th Oscars, The Academy confirmed Conan O’Brien will return as host.

Read all the details here!

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Awards, Movies, News
SXSW 2025 | Exploring Authenticity and Resilience in Real Faces
Movies, Interviews
SXSW 2025 | Exploring Authenticity and Resilience in Real Faces
Movies, Interviews

I sat down with Leni Huyghe & Elisa Heene from the film Real Faces during SXSW 2025.

Check it out here!

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Movies, Interviews
SXSW 2025 | Exploring Trauma, Music, and Resilience in Surviving Earth
Movies, Interviews
SXSW 2025 | Exploring Trauma, Music, and Resilience in Surviving Earth
Movies, Interviews

I sat down with Thea Gajić & Slavko Sobin from the film Surviving Earth during SXSW 2025.

Check it out here!

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Movies, Interviews
SXSW 2025 | Annie St-Pierre Reveals the Philosophy Behind Your Higher Self
Movies, Interviews
SXSW 2025 | Annie St-Pierre Reveals the Philosophy Behind Your Higher Self
Movies, Interviews

I recently sat down with Your Higher Self director Annie St-Pierre during SXSW 2025.

Check it out here.

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Movies, Interviews
SXSW 2025 | Exploring Rebellion, Art, and Cinema in Glorious Summer
Interviews, Movies
SXSW 2025 | Exploring Rebellion, Art, and Cinema in Glorious Summer
Interviews, Movies

I recently sat down with the creative team behind Glorious Summer during SXSW 2025.

Check it out here!

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SXSW 2025 | A Conversation with The Tallest Dwarf Director Julie Wyman
Interviews, Movies
SXSW 2025 | A Conversation with The Tallest Dwarf Director Julie Wyman
Interviews, Movies

I recently sat down with The Tallest Dwarf’s director, Julie Wyman, before the doc’s premiere at SXSW 2025.

Watch or listen to the interview here!

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Interviews, Movies
The 29th Annual OFTA Film Award Winners
Awards, Movies, News
The 29th Annual OFTA Film Award Winners
Awards, Movies, News

The Online Film and Television Association (OFTA) has announced its 29th Annual Film Awards winners.

You can read all the winners here!

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Awards, Movies, News
Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with The Sea Inside Her's Alyx Duncan & Michele Powles
Interviews, Movies
Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with The Sea Inside Her's Alyx Duncan & Michele Powles
Interviews, Movies

I recently spoke with Alyx Duncan & Michele Powles from the short film The Sea Inside Her.

Watch or listen here!

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Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with Joey Earns Rewards Director Brad Roelandt & Star Clev Dominguez
Interviews, Movies
Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with Joey Earns Rewards Director Brad Roelandt & Star Clev Dominguez
Interviews, Movies

I recently sat down with Brad Roelandt & Clev Dominguez to talk about their short, Joey Earns Rewards.

Watch or listen to the interview here.

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Interviews, Movies
Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with Audio Description's Luke Salewski & Lee Pugsley
Interviews, Movies
Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with Audio Description's Luke Salewski & Lee Pugsley
Interviews, Movies

I recently sat down with Luke Salewski & Lee Pugsley to talk about their short, Audio Description.

Watch or listen to the interview here.

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Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with The Big Johnson Director Lola Rock'N'Rolla
Interviews, Movies
Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with The Big Johnson Director Lola Rock'N'Rolla
Interviews, Movies

I recently sat down with director Lola Rock'N'Rolla to talk about her film, The Big Johnson.

Watch or listen to the interview here!

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Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with Portal to Hell Director Woody Bess & Producer/Star Trey Holland
Interviews, Movies
Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with Portal to Hell Director Woody Bess & Producer/Star Trey Holland
Interviews, Movies

I recently sat down with director Woody Bess & producer/star Trey Holland to talk about their film, Portal to Hell.

Watch or listen to the interview here!

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Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with The Hole Story Director Elijah Sullivan
Interviews, Movies
Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with The Hole Story Director Elijah Sullivan
Interviews, Movies

I recently sat down with director Elijah Sullivan to talk about his film, The Hole Story.

Watch or listen to the interview here!

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Interviews, Movies
Slamdance 2025 | Fist Bump Review
Movies, Reviews
Slamdance 2025 | Fist Bump Review
Movies, Reviews

Madeleine Farley’s newest documentary ultimately fails its subject.

Read my Slamdance 2025 review of Fist Bump here.

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Movies, Reviews
Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with Fist Bump Director Madeleine Farley
Interviews, Movies
Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with Fist Bump Director Madeleine Farley
Interviews, Movies

I recently sat down with director Madeleine Farley to talk about her film, Fist Bump.

Watch or listen to the interview here!

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Interviews, Movies
Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with Lockjaw Director/Screenwriter Sabrina Greco & Star Blu Hunt
Interviews, Movies
Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with Lockjaw Director/Screenwriter Sabrina Greco & Star Blu Hunt
Interviews, Movies

I recently sat down with director screenwriter Sabrina Greco & star Blu Hunt to talk about their film, Lockjaw.

Watch or listen to the interview here!

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A Conversation with The Damned Director Thordur Palsson
Interviews, Movies
A Conversation with The Damned Director Thordur Palsson
Interviews, Movies

Last December, I caught up with director Thordur Palsson to talk about his directorial debut, The Damned, before its theatrical release.

Watch the interview here.

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The Damned (2025) Review
Movies, Reviews
The Damned (2025) Review
Movies, Reviews

The Damned is visually striking, but is lacking in nearly every other department.

Read my review here.

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Everything You Need to Know About the 97th Oscars
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Everything You Need to Know About the 97th Oscars
Awards, Movies

Have questions about the 97th Oscars?

Here’s everything you need to know!

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The 29th Annual OFTA Film Award Nominees
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The 29th Annual OFTA Film Award Nominees
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The Online Film and Television Association (OFTA) has announced its 29th Annual Film Awards nominees.

You can read all the nominees here!

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Wicked: Part One Discussion with Clotilde Chinnici
Movies, Podcast
Wicked: Part One Discussion with Clotilde Chinnici
Movies, Podcast

Listen to my podcast discussion of Wicked with Clotilde Chinnici here.

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A Real Pain Review
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A Real Pain Review
Movies, Reviews

A Real Pain boasts strong performances but struggles to come together as a cohesive film.

Read my full review here.

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TV
Adolescence, The Pitt, and The Studio Win Big at the Second Annual Gotham Television Awards
Awards, News, TV
Adolescence, The Pitt, and The Studio Win Big at the Second Annual Gotham Television Awards
Awards, News, TV

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced the winners of the second annual Gotham Television Awards. You can read all the winners here!

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Andor Season 2 Discussion with Matthew Simpson
Podcast, TV
Andor Season 2 Discussion with Matthew Simpson
Podcast, TV

You can watch or listen to my podcast discussion of Andor's final season with Matthew Simpson here.

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SXSW 2025 | Bulldozer Review
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SXSW 2025 | Bulldozer Review
TV, Reviews

Bulldozer is a darkly comedic TV pilot that sometimes pushes its manic energy too far.

Check out my review here!

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SXSW 2025 | A Conversation with F*ckUps Anonymous's Joe Tierney & Kat Whalen
Interviews, TV
SXSW 2025 | A Conversation with F*ckUps Anonymous's Joe Tierney & Kat Whalen
Interviews, TV

I recently spoke with Joe Tierney and Kat Whalen about their TV pilot, F*ckUps Anonymous, which will premiere at SXSW 2025.

Watch or listen to the interview here!

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The 28th Annual Online Film & Television Association (OFTA) Television Award Winners
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The 28th Annual Online Film & Television Association (OFTA) Television Award Winners
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The Online Film & Television Association (OFTA) has announced the winners of its 28th Annual TV Awards.

Read all the winners and Hall of Fame inductees here!

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The Boys Season 4 Review
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The Boys Season 4 Review
Reviews, TV

Season 4 of The Boys features strong performances and compelling editing but struggles with pacing.

Read my review here!

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Tribeca 2024 | Interview with I Need Your Love Creators Walker Kalan and Camille Trust
Interviews, TV
Tribeca 2024 | Interview with I Need Your Love Creators Walker Kalan and Camille Trust
Interviews, TV

I talked with the creators of I Need Your Love, Walker Kalan, and Camille Trust.

Check out the interview here.

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Beyond the Pitch: The Lasting Legacy of Ted Lasso with Alise Chaffins (The Austin B Media Podcast Ep. 30)
Podcast, TV
Beyond the Pitch: The Lasting Legacy of Ted Lasso with Alise Chaffins (The Austin B Media Podcast Ep. 30)
Podcast, TV

Join Alise Chaffins and me on this episode of The Austin B Media Podcast as we discuss Ted Lasso before the anniversary of the series finale!

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Streaming Soon on Paramount+: March 2024
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Streaming Soon on Paramount+: March 2024
Movies, News, TV

Here is what will be streaming during March 2024 on Paramount+!

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Halo Season Two Episode Five “Aleria” Review
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Halo Season Two Episode Five “Aleria” Review
Reviews, TV

Halo season two’s fifth episode delivers on the emotional and physical aspects of what is turning out to be a massively improved version of what a Halo show should be.

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Halo Season Two Episode Four “Reach” Review
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Halo Season Two Episode Four “Reach” Review
Reviews, TV

Halo season two's midseason finale lives up to its namesake, "Reach" is the best episode of the season despite some embarrassing mistakes.

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Halo Season Two Episode Three “Visegrad” Review
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Halo Season Two Episode Three “Visegrad” Review
Reviews, TV

After a promising season opener, Halo’s latest episode, “Visegrad,” repeats all the same mistakes from season one.

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Halo Season Two Episodes One and Two Review
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Halo Season Two Episodes One and Two Review
Reviews, TV

Halo Season Two impresses with compelling characters, thrilling action, and a course correction from its predecessor.

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The Last of Us Season 1 Review: A Captivating Adaptation That Breathes New Life into the Beloved Game
Awards, Reviews, TV
The Last of Us Season 1 Review: A Captivating Adaptation That Breathes New Life into the Beloved Game
Awards, Reviews, TV

Patrons chose The Last of Us season 1 as an essential review to publish before 2024.

So, here are my long overdue thoughts on the first season before season two starts filming and The Last of Us Part II Remastered releases on PS5 in less than a month.

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Spirit Awards 2024: American Fiction, May December, Past Lives Among Top Nominees
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Spirit Awards 2024: American Fiction, May December, Past Lives Among Top Nominees
Awards, Movies, News, TV

It’s that time of year again.

Click here to read the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards nominees.

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Bobi Wine: The People’s President Leads the 39th IDA Documentary Awards Winners
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Bobi Wine: The People’s President Leads the 39th IDA Documentary Awards Winners
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On December 12th, the IDA revealed its 39th Annual IDA Documentary Awards winners.

Check out the complete list here.

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The Austin B Media Podcast #24: Gen V Season 1 Discussion with Alise Chaffins
Podcast, TV
The Austin B Media Podcast #24: Gen V Season 1 Discussion with Alise Chaffins
Podcast, TV

Alise Chaffins joins me on The Austin B Media Podcast to talk about Gen V season 1 (including spoilers!)

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New on Netflix: September 2023
Movies, News, TV
New on Netflix: September 2023
Movies, News, TV

Here's what movies & TV shows are coming to Netflix this September!

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Streaming Soon on Paramount+: September 2023
Movies, News, TV
Streaming Soon on Paramount+: September 2023
Movies, News, TV

Here are the Originals, library titles, and sports streaming this September on Paramount+!

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Up Next on Hulu: September 2023
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Up Next on Hulu: September 2023
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Here are the Originals, movies, and TV shows streaming on Hulu this September!

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Next on Disney+: September 2023
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Next on Disney+: September 2023
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Here’s what movies & TV shows are releasing on Disney+ in September 2023!

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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 4 Episodes 1-6 Reviews - A Bittersweet Farewell with Moments of Brilliance
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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 4 Episodes 1-6 Reviews - A Bittersweet Farewell with Moments of Brilliance
Reviews, TV

As we approach the end of the series, the fate of the East High Leopards hangs in the balance. With only eight episodes left, viewers are eager to see if they will receive a proper farewell.

However, based on the mixed results of the previous six episodes, it's difficult to say whether the send-off will meet expectations.

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The Austin B Media Podcast #11: Too Much MCU Talk
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The Austin B Media Podcast #11: Too Much MCU Talk
Movies, Podcast, TV, Video Games

Watch or listen to this week's podcast episode, where I talk too much about the MCU!

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Bluelock Season 1 Review: Squid Game Meets Football in One of the Best Anime Shows
Reviews, TV
Bluelock Season 1 Review: Squid Game Meets Football in One of the Best Anime Shows
Reviews, TV

Bluelock’s first season is a great mix of Squid Game and football, with particular highlights being how faithful the adaptation is, the curveballs of the narrative, engaging characters, and some great voice acting, but it has some hit-and-miss animation and a lackluster score.

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Tribeca Festival Announces the 2023 TV and NOW Lineups
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Tribeca Festival Announces the 2023 TV and NOW Lineups
News, TV, Tribeca 2023

Earlier this week, Tribeca Festival announced the 2023 TV & NOW lineups.

Read the full lineup below.

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Next on Netflix: March 2023
Movies, News, TV
Next on Netflix: March 2023
Movies, News, TV

Here’s what movies & TV shows are coming to Netflix this March!

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Up Next on Hulu: March 2023
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Up Next on Hulu: March 2023
Movies, News, TV

Here are the Originals, movies, and TV shows streaming on Hulu this March!

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Next on Disney+: March 2023
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Next on Disney+: March 2023
Movies, News, TV

Here’s what movies & TV shows are releasing on Disney+ in March 2023!

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Streaming Soon on Paramount+: March 2023
Movies, News, TV
Streaming Soon on Paramount+: March 2023
Movies, News, TV

Here are the Originals, library movies & TV shows, and sports streaming on Paramount+ this March!

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2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards Winners: Everything Everywhere All at Once Sweeps
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2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards Winners: Everything Everywhere All at Once Sweeps
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At this year’s Film Independent Spirit Awards, Everything Everywhere All at Once swept with seven wins, and The Bear won every TV category it was nominated in.

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