
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

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.

My favorite 2025 movie that you probably haven't seen is now streaming — watch this deeply affecting drama on Prime Video
By Josh Bell published
'A Little Prayer' flew under the radar at festivals and in theaters, but it's the kind of heartfelt family story that shouldn't be missed.

'Rooster' review: Another winning, heartfelt dramedy from the creator of 'Ted Lasso' and 'Shrinking'
By Josh Bell published
Steve Carell stars as a bestselling novelist adjusting to his new job as a college professor in this likable, entertaining HBO series.

7 best Margot Robbie movies to stream right now
By Josh Bell published
The star of the new 'Wuthering Heights' has built a massive Hollywood career in a relatively short time.

'Shelter' review: Jason Statham does his Jason Statham thing in a competent action movie
By Josh Bell published
Everybody knows what a Jason Statham action movie is like, and 'Shelter' delivers just what's expected.

'Mercy' review: Chris Pratt stares at a screen for 90 minutes in this lifeless sci-fi thriller
By Josh Bell published
There's nothing exciting or insightful about "Mercy," a near-future crime thriller starring Pratt as a wrongfully accused murder suspect.

This 64-episode detective drama is finally available to stream on Netflix and I couldn't be happier
By Josh Bell published
Kristen Bell stars as a high school private investigator in the brilliantly written and darkly funny 'Veronica Mars.'

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' review: The spinoff boldly goes into teen drama territory — and mostly succeeds
By Josh Bell published
The latest 'Star Trek' series mixes classic space exploration with a YA-style soap set on a school campus.

This teen girl is the action hero we need — watch both of her movies now on Netflix
By Josh Bell published
Lulu Wilson's Becky takes down loathsome adversaries with brutality and humor in two highly entertaining action movies.

You won’t believe these 9 movies from the 90s that are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year
By Josh Bell published
So many cinematic milestones from 1996 turn 30 this year.

7 best Shudder horror movies of 2025
By Josh Bell published
The horror-focused streaming service had a remarkably high success rate with original productions in 2025.

Avatar: Fire and Ash’ review: A technical marvel that's also a tedious watch
By Josh Bell published
The third movie in James Cameron's epic sci-fi franchise makes major leaps in technology but offers a bloated retread of a story.

This comedy-drama is one of the most underrated series of the past decade — and all 5 seasons are now on HBO Max
By Josh Bell published
'The Bold Type' offers the glossy style of shows like 'Emily in Paris' with likable characters and a welcome social conscience.

5 best 'A Christmas Carol' adaptations to stream right now
By Josh Bell published
Everyone from the Muppets to Bill Murray has taken a crack at Charles Dickens' classic tale of Christmastime redemption.

This insane 1990s cult classic sitcom is streaming for the first time ever — watch it now for free
By Josh Bell published
Chris Elliott stars as a dim-witted man-child in the bizarre but hilarious 'Get a Life.'

'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' is a mess of a film that clumsily panders to its video-game fan base
By Josh Bell published
The sequel to the game-based horror hit adds extra mythology and fan service, but fails to deliver an engaging story or characters.

Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen star in one of the most underrated rom-coms of the past decade — watch it now before it leaves Netflix
By Josh Bell published
'Long Shot' is funny and heartfelt, with a surprisingly smart take on American politics.

You can stream the original 'It' miniseries on HBO Max, so you can get even more Pennywise
By Josh Bell published
Before 'It: Welcome to Derry,' this 1990 miniseries brought Stephen King's terrifying evil clown to the small screen.

This underrated heist thriller is one of my favorite Nicolas Cage movies — stream it now on Peacock
By Josh Bell published
'The Trust' is an offbeat crime drama set in Las Vegas, with great performances from Nicolas Cage and Elijah Wood.

3 Prime Video sci-fi shows you (probably) haven't seen
By Josh Bell published
Enter the intriguing worlds of these great sci-fi shows that deserve another look.

This new cheerleading mockumentary is the funniest network sitcom I've seen in years
By Josh Bell published
'Stumble' is a winning new mockumentary comedy about the cutthroat world of junior college cheerleading.

3 best spy shows on Prime Video to binge watch right now
By Josh Bell published
Go undercover with these stylish and exciting spy thriller series.

3 best sci-fi shows on Netflix you (probably) missed to binge watch now
By Josh Bell last updated
Check out these worthwhile Netflix original sci-fi series that may not have been on your radar.
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