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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

Apr 26th, 2022
Our mini-reviews of 'Titanic 666,' 'The Aviary,' 'Sexual Drive,' and more direct-to-home-viewing choices.
The Singular Pleasures of a Romy and Michele Day
Josh Bell

The Singular Pleasures of a Romy and Michele Day

Apr 25th, 2022
On its 25th anniversary, a look back at the beloved female buddy comedy, and the timeless message it shares.
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

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

Apr 12th, 2022
Our mini-reviews of “My Sweet Monster,” “Godforsaken,” “Spiritwalker,” and more recent 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

Mar 29th, 2022
Our mini-reviews of 'Boon,' '4/20,' 'Jurassic Island,' and more of this week's 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

Mar 8th, 2022
Our mini-reviews of 'Heckle,' 'Nightride,' Moon Manor,' and more.
Review: <i>Hellbender</i>
Josh Bell

Review: Hellbender

Feb 23rd, 2022
The latest from the appropriately named Adams family (out tomorrow on Shudder) is another step forward for the horror-making brood.
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

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

Feb 22nd, 2022
Our mini-reviews of 'Family Squares, 'Ted K,' Big Gold Brick,' and more.
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

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

Feb 8th, 2022
A look at this week’s VOD highlights (and lowlights), including ‘Supercool,’ ‘Exorcist Vengeance,’ and ‘Along Came Wanda’:
<i>Star Wars</i> and the Scourge of Special Editions
Josh Bell

Star Wars and the Scourge of Special Editions

Jan 31st, 2022
When the much-ballyhooed "Special Edition" hit theaters 25 years ago, it began an unfortunate tradition of erasing film history.
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

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

Jan 25th, 2022
Our mini-reviews of 'Warhunt,' 'They/Them/Us,' 'Lockdown,' and more.
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

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

Jan 11th, 2022
Our mini-reviews of ‘Road to Perth,’ ‘Shattered,’ ‘Ditched,’ and more of this week’s straight-to-VOD titles.
The Dark Gift of <i>Interview with the Vampire</i>
Josh Bell

The Dark Gift of Interview with the Vampire

Jan 3rd, 2022
When author Anne Rice died at the age of 80 in December 2021, she left behind a huge body of work, including dozens of bestselling novels, most of...
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

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

Dec 14th, 2021
Featuring mini-reviews of "The Hating Game," "The Darkness of the Road," "Mr. Birthday," 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

Dec 7th, 2021
It’s a holiday edition of our straight-to-VOD column, featuring mini-reviews of “Pups Alone,” “Christmas vs. the Walters,” “The Advent...
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week
Josh Bell

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

Nov 30th, 2021
Our mini-reviews of “Death of a Telemarketer,” “Red Pill,” “Castle Falls,” and more of this week’s direct-to-VOD titles.
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