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Josh Bell

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 pop culture for Syfy Wire, Polygon, CBR, Film Racket, Uproxx and more. With comedian Jason Harris, he co-hosts the podcast Awesome Movie Year.

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VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week

Feb 22nd, 2021
Our mini-reviews of ‘Body Brokers,’ ‘Alone With Her Dreams,’ ‘Safer at Home,’ and more under-the-radar VOD titles.
<i>A Nightmare Wakes</i> and the Frustrating History of Mary Shelley Movies
Josh Bell

A Nightmare Wakes and the Frustrating History of Mary Shelley Movies

Feb 15th, 2021
Shudder’s new “A Nightmare Wakes” is the latest attempt to bring the real story of Frankenstein’s creator to the screen – and, once again,...
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week

Feb 8th, 2021
A look at some of this week's under-the-radar releases, including 'The Mimic,' 'The Right One,' and 'Murderous Trance.'
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week

Jan 25th, 2021
Our mini-reviews of this week’s under-the-radar releases, including ‘Agent Revelation,’ ‘PG: Psycho Goreman,’ and ‘Respite.’
<i>Homefront</i>, Disposable Action, and the Netflix Effect
Josh Bell

Homefront, Disposable Action, and the Netflix Effect

Jan 19th, 2021
Why do throwaway action thrillers like ‘Homefront,’ ‘Braven,’ ‘Peppermint,’ and ‘Triple 9’ keep topping the Netflix charts? We have...
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week

Jan 11th, 2021
This week's round-up from the VOD fringes includes mini-reviews of 'If Not Now, When?,' 'American Dream,' and 'Don't Tell a Soul.'
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week

Dec 21st, 2020
Our mini-reviews of ‘Sister of the Groom,’ ‘Modern Persuasion,’ ‘Boys vs. Girls,’ and more:
<i>The Emperor's New Groove</i> is Disney's Delightful Outlier
Josh Bell

The Emperor's New Groove is Disney's Delightful Outlier

Dec 15th, 2020
Thanks to its timing and troubled production, Disney’s now 20-year-old animated comedy is a bit of an anomaly in their library – and thank God...
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week

Dec 7th, 2020
This week’s roundup of second-tier VOD releases includes new titles from Drew Barrymore, Paul Hogan, and Cher.
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week

Nov 23rd, 2020
The great thing about the vast world of VOD is that it makes room for everything from serious examinations of religion to penis-chomping Icelandic...
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week

Nov 9th, 2020
Our mini-reviews of ‘Chick Fight,’ ‘Asylum: Twisted Horror and Fantasy Tales,’ ‘My Summer as a Goth,’ and more new off-the-grid VOD...
The Trashy, Titillating Treasures of <i>Wild Things</i>
Josh Bell

The Trashy, Titillating Treasures of Wild Things

Nov 4th, 2020
John McNaughton’s sun-drenched 1998 noir, now streaming on Hulu and Amazon Prime, remains a delightfully twisted and unapologetically sleazy treat.
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week

Oct 26th, 2020
Our mini-reviews of ‘Friendsgiving,’ ‘Welcome to the Circle,’ ‘Emily and the Magical Journey,’ and more upcoming, off-the-beaten-path VOD...
Review: <i>Seized</i>
Josh Bell

Review: Seized

Oct 13th, 2020
The latest direct-to-digital action extravaganza from prolific star Scott Adkins doesn’t match his best efforts, but is nevertheless a serviceable...
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week

Oct 12th, 2020
Our mini-reviews of ‘Bad President,’ ‘Monster Force Zero,’ ‘Monochrome: The Chromism,” and more recent off-the-beaten-path on-demand...
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