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

15 top new movies and shows to watch in December 2024: 'Squid Game,' 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,' 'Virgin River' and more
By Kelly Woo published
What's streaming this month

New on Hulu in December 2024 — all the new shows and movies to watch
By Josh Bell published
Our guide to the new movies and shows coming to Hulu in December 2024.

New on Disney Plus in December 2024 — the must-watch movies and shows
By Josh Bell published
Disney Plus is getting more must-watch content in December 2024, including new Star Wars and Pixar series.

‘Moana 2’ is not as good as the original — but it’s still entertaining and looks great
By Josh Bell published
The Disney animated sequel offers a passable follow-up to the 2016 hit original.

This underappreciated comedy is leaving Netflix — and it's 92% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Josh Bell published
Before she became a breakout filmmaker, Greta Gerwig starred in and co-wrote the delightful 'Frances Ha.'

Best Max movies in February 2025
By Kelly Woo last updated
The best movies on Max to watch right now range from amazing biopics to touching dramas and mind-boggling animated features.

5 best Oz movies to watch before 'Wicked'
By Josh Bell published
If you're excited to see 'Wicked,' check out these five other cinematic journeys to the magical land of Oz.

'Red One' Christmas action movie is a big lump of coal — not even Captain America and the Rock can save it
By Josh Bell published
Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans team up to save Santa in Amazon's holiday assault on the senses.

Netflix just got this underrated con artist thriller — and it's Margot Robbie's first movie star moment
By Josh Bell published
Stylish, sexy thriller 'Focus,' starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie, deserves another look.

3 best free movies on the Roku Channel right now
By Brittany Vincent published
Don't miss all the free movies you can watch right now on The Roku Channel.

5 movies like Netflix's 'Time Cut' but better
By Josh Bell published
Here are some better alternatives to the popular but critically derided Netflix horror hit.

'The Witcher' season 4: Everything we know so far
By Josh Bell last updated
Our guide on what to expect in "The Witcher" season 4, including new cast, plot details and more.

My favorite teen drama is now streaming on Netflix — and it's an addictive binge
By Josh Bell published
Dive into the sexy, stylish fun of 'Gossip Girl.'

8 best Liam Neeson movies streaming on Netflix, Paramount Plus and more
By Josh Bell last updated
Iconic movies starring Liam Neeson

The best modern ‘Star Trek’ show embarks on its final season — I’m going to miss ‘Lower Decks’
By Josh Bell published
The animated 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' remains exciting and funny in its fifth and final season.

'Venom: The Last Dance' is a ridiculous mess — just like the rest of the superhero trilogy
By Josh Bell published
The third movie featuring Tom Hardy as the Marvel antihero is a jumble of half-formed ideas and hacky humor.

When is 'Twisters' coming to streaming?
By Josh Bell last updated
Here's what you need to know about when you can stream the hit disaster-movie reboot.

'Smile 2' builds on the original movie — with mostly strong results
By Josh Bell published
The sequel to the surprise horror hit delivers intense scares and intense emotions.

5 movies like 'Joker: Folie à Deux' but better
By Josh Bell published
Let down by the 'Joker' sequel? Check out these five better movies instead.

This underrated dark thriller on Netflix is the perfect series to binge-watch during spooky season
By Josh Bell published
Feel the chills of the season with the Arctic dread of AMC's 'The Terror' on Netflix.

5 best shows like 'Bad Monkey' to stream after the finale
By Josh Bell published
Check out these breezy crime shows if you enjoyed 'Bad Monkey' on Apple TV Plus.

5 best movies like 'The Wild Robot' to stream right now
By Josh Bell published
Make a connection with some more friendly movie bots after seeing 'The Wild Robot.'

My favorite supernatural series of all time is streaming for free — binge-watch all 7 seasons now
By Josh Bell published
'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' is still incredibly entertaining and influential — and it's streaming totally free on Tubi.
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