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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

Sep 27th, 2022
Our mini-reviews of 'Two Witches,' 'Ten Tricks,' 'The Wild Man,' and more new direct-to-VOD fare.
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

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

Sep 13th, 2022
In this week’s minor VOD releases, couples deal with challenges over religious differences, estranged relatives, and alternate dimensions, while...
<i>Out of the Blue</i> and <i>House of Darkness</i> Are No Comeback for Neil LaBute
Josh Bell

Out of the Blue and House of Darkness Are No Comeback for Neil LaBute

Sep 6th, 2022
The controversial writer/director's dual return to feature filmmaking is a pale reflection of his former ferocity.
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

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

Aug 30th, 2022
Our mini-reviews of ‘Maneater,’ ‘The Book of Delights,’ ‘Adieu Godard,’ and more of the newest direct-to-VOD fare:
Never Mind <i>The Gray Man</i>, Watch <i>The Nice Guys</i> Instead
Josh Bell

Never Mind The Gray Man, Watch The Nice Guys Instead

Aug 15th, 2022
Allow us to direct your attention to the quippy Ryan Gosling action movie that everyone *should* be watching on Netflix.
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

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

Aug 9th, 2022
Our mini-reviews of ‘Canvas,’ ‘Tin Can,’ ‘My Favorite Girlfriend,’ and more new straight-to-VOD fare.
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

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

Jul 26th, 2022
Our mini-reviews of 'Infared,' 'Gulliver Returns,' 'Shalom Taiwan," and more of the new straight-to-VOD fare.
The Haunting Vulnerability of Marilyn Monroe in <i>Don’t Bother to Knock</i>
Josh Bell

The Haunting Vulnerability of Marilyn Monroe in Don’t Bother to Knock

Jul 18th, 2022
In ‘Don’t Bother to Knock,’ released this week in 1952, Marilyn Monroe gives one of her best and most underrated performances as a traumatized...
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

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

Jul 12th, 2022
Our mini-reviews of "Karmalink," "The Summoned," "Love Accidentally," and more of this week's straight-to-home-viewing fare.
Faith and Horror on Trial in Scott Derrickson’s <i>The Exorcism of Emily Rose</i>
Josh Bell

Faith and Horror on Trial in Scott Derrickson’s The Exorcism of Emily Rose

Jun 29th, 2022
Before his horror hit ‘The Black Phone,’ director Scott Derrickson broke into the mainstream with a fascinating combination of courtroom drama...
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

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

Jun 21st, 2022
Our mini-reviews of “Murder at Yellowstone City,” “Guidance,” “Granada Nights,” and more.
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

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

Jun 7th, 2022
Our mini-reviews of ‘I'm Charlie Walker,’ ‘Sewer Gators,’ ‘ScarfFace,’ and more.
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

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

May 24th, 2022
Our mini-reviews of 'Bad Influence,' 'Jurassic Tale,' 'Straight to VHS,' and more.
The Unnerving Timelessness of <i>The Intruder</i>
Josh Bell

The Unnerving Timelessness of The Intruder

May 18th, 2022
Roger Corman's social thriller was released 60 years ago this week, but it feels as vital and urgent as today's headlines.
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

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

May 10th, 2022
Our mini-reviews of “Lockdown,” “Tankhouse,” “A Taste of Blood,” and more of this week’s direct-to-VOD fare.
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