Welcome to the second episode of The Austin B Media Podcast! This week, I talk about Film Independent moving their Spirit Awards, movie moves, AMC Theaters escaping bankruptcy, Xbox trying to double Xbox Live Gold pricing, and much more!

Our Friend has a great story and great acting, but is marred by its non-linear storytelling and some questionable editing choices.

Film Independent announced the nominees for the best in film & television in 2020. The winners will be announced when the Spirit Awards broadcast on IFC & livestream on AMC+ April 22nd at 7 PM Pacific time.​Click below to see the full list of nominations.

The American Film Institute announced their top 10 films & tv shows of the year, with streaming taking the lead. Read the full list here.

Here is everything new on Disney+ in February 2021, including four new episodes of WandaVision, a new documentary from Marvel, all five seasons of The Muppet Show, both seasons of American Dragon: Jake Long, and much more.

Pixar's Soul eloquently tells a story about the soul's purpose and the studios' first Black lead in Jamie Foxx.

Starting December 20th, I will be make changes to my presence on Facebook & Instagram.

For a documentary about the "Tony Hawk video game story", it's light on all the things that made Pro SKater even possible.My review of Pretending I'm A Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story.

After months of waiting, I was finally able to see Tenet.Here are my thoughts on the home video release.

In the newest film from John Patrick Shanley, he absolutely fails to deliver a meaningful adaptation of his stage play.

With tomorrow's Investor Day, Disney has a lot of announcements to make...but what could they be?

Clea DuVall changes up the home for the holiday formula by introducing one of the first LGBT couples in a major feature film.My review of Hulu's Happiest Season.

Sienna Miller and Diego Luna go to therapy in this time-bending romance from the mind of writer-director Tara Miele.

In Sofia Coppola's latest, she questions the very feeling you get in your gut.My review of Apple TV+'s On the Rocks.

Gorgeous cinematography cannot save a wandering plot.

Darius Marder's Sound of Metal asks the hard questions, both of Riz Ahmed's Ruben and the viewer surrounding the culture of deafness.My review of Sound of Metal below.

Brandon Cronenberg crafts one of the best horror films in recent years with his latest film, Possessor.

Diane Paraga's direction impresses in this film about the American dream, chosen family, and more in Yellow Rose.

12 Hour Shift makes a strong case for B movies.My review:

In Yulene Olaizola's latest, she invites the viewer to look at human nature and nature itself.My review of Tragic Jungle (Selva Trágica) here: