
Josh Bell
Josh Bell is a freelance writer and movie/TV critic based in Las Vegas. He's the former film editor of Las Vegas Weekly and has written about movies and TV for Vulture, Inverse, CBR, Crooked Marquee and more. With comedian Jason Harris, he co-hosts the podcast Awesome Movie Year.
Latest articles by Josh Bell

'Mutiny' review: I wanted to love Jason Statham's new action thriller but it fails him
By Josh Bell Published
Jason Statham stows away on a cargo ship to take down human traffickers in this dull, forgettable action movie.

'Tony' isn’t the Anthony Bourdain biopic I expected — and that’s exactly why it works
By Josh Bell Published
Dominic Sessa stars as a young Anthony Bourdain in this drama about his summer spent working in a Cape Cod restaurant.

I rewatched the wildest slasher movie franchise of the decade and can't believe what I missed the first time
By Josh Bell Published
Mia Goth plays two different modern horror icons in Ti West's decades-spanning 'X' trilogy.

You'll laugh at Aubrey Plaza's dark comedy on Netflix — until you realize what it says about your social media obsession
By Josh Bell Published
The savagely funny 'Ingrid Goes West' stars Plaza as a stalker who targets a vapid influencer played by Elizabeth Olsen.

'Batman: Caped Crusader' season 2 review: My favorite current onscreen Batman is back with another stylish set of adventures
By Josh Bell Published
The adult animated series featuring the DC superhero returns to its reinvented noir-style Gotham City.

Hulu's new serial killer thriller series is dark and engrossing, with a side of humor
By Josh Bell Published
A female FBI agent tracks a female serial killer in this smart, insightful crime thriller on Hulu.

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' season 4 review: The sci-fi prequel continues to boldly go into entertaining territory
By Josh Bell Published
The crew of the Enterprise tackles some exciting and offbeat adventures in the fourth season of the well-crafted 'Star Trek' origin series.

7 best Anne Hathaway movies, ranked
By Josh Bell Published
Anne Hathaway is everywhere in 2026, from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' to 'The Odyssey,' and these are her best films.

I wanted to love Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ but something is missing
By Josh Bell Published
Christopher Nolan's talent and ambition make 'The Odyssey' a worthy theatrical experience, regardless of its narrative shortcomings.

I expected another indie rom-com. What I got was one of my favorite movies of the year
By Josh Bell Published
Barbie Ferreira stars as an insecure young music critic in the funny and relatable 'Mile End Kicks.'

My favorite movie of 2026 is a gripping thriller with a brilliant twist on the multiverse — stream it now on Hulu
By Josh Bell Published
'Redux Redux' is a gripping thriller, a mind-bending sci-fi story, and an affecting character drama.

'Moana' isn’t the worst of Disney’s many live-action remakes, but it’s one of the most pointless
By Josh Bell Published
The latest adaptation of a Disney animated classic highlights the studio's ugly cynicism — but the songs are still great.

Beavis and Butt-Head's reboot just arrived on Netflix. I was skeptical about it — but I was wrong
By Josh Bell Published
The animated idiots who got their start on MTV have been starring in a reboot that's every bit as good as the original series.

I can't believe this brilliant detective show starring Cobie Smulders got canceled — but at least you can binge-watch it for free on Tubi
By Josh Bell Published
Comic book adaptation 'Stumptown' is an underrated crime procedural set in the quirky Portland underworld.

All 9 Quentin Tarantino movies, ranked — and where to stream them
By Josh Bell Published
We rank the best movies from the acclaimed auteur behind classics like 'Pulp Fiction.'

I bond with my dad over classic cinema. These are my 5 favorite noir masterpiece movies streaming right now
By Josh Bell Published
Get ready for 'Spider-Noir' with these classic films about hard-boiled detectives, misguided murderers, and femme fatales.

Netflix is remaking '13 Going on 30' — and you can stream the original now for the ultimate comfort watch
By Josh Bell Published
Jennifer Garner plays a 1980s-era teen who unexpectedly becomes a 2000s-era adult in the delightful "13 Going on 30," which was just added to Netflix.

One of Netflix's funniest comedy series ever is leaving this week — why you should binge it immediately
By Josh Bell Published
'Documentary Now!' offers four seasons of pitch-perfect spoofs of nonfiction filmmaking from Bill Hader, Fred Armisen and Seth Meyers.

'Hokum' review: Adam Scott stars in one of the best horror movies of 2026
By Josh Bell Published
Travel to rural Ireland in "Hokum," a cleverly constructed horror movie about an American author exploring a haunted hotel.

7 best Charlize Theron movies, ranked — and where to stream them
By Josh Bell Published
We rank the best movies from the versatile star of the new Netflix thriller 'Apex.'

5 best mummy movies to stream right now
By Josh Bell Published
Want your mummy? Check out these five great horror movies featuring the undead creatures.

'XO, Kitty' season 3 review: The Netflix teen dramedy returns with a charming new season — and a welcome guest star
By Josh Bell Published
The latest season of the spinoff from the 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' movies features more endearing high school romance and antics.

Netflix just added a true crime heist movie that features Emma Watson’s most underrated role
By Josh Bell Published
'The Bling Ring' turns a trashy tabloid story into a gorgeous and intelligent takedown of the obsession with celebrity and wealth.
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