Does Apple TV+'s The Studio accurately portray modern Hollywood? Critic Gal Balaban joins The Austin B Media Podcast to break down the scathing satire, from its celebrity cameos to its IP-driven movie plots.

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."

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.

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

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

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

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

I'm pausing festival coverage without remote press access. Here's why, how I plan to adjust my coverage, and more.

You can watch or listen to my podcast discussion of Lilo & Stitch (2002) with Jack Martin of Film Feeder here!

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

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

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

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Today marks the start of Phase Six and my fifth anniversary of Austin B Media.

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

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

Read my SXSW 2025 review here!

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

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

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

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

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

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