Eddie Strait
Eddie Strait is a member of the Austin Film Critic Association. His reviews focus primarily on streaming entertainment, with an emphasis on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and other on-demand services.
Hulu’s ‘Big Time Adolescence’ is an endearing coming-of-age story
The film doesn’t add anything new to the genre, but it’s still enjoyable to watch.
On Mar 17, 2020 by Eddie Strait
In Hulu’s ‘Crawlers,’ aliens invade on St. Patrick’s Day
Hulu’s ‘Into the Dark’ cuts loose for a fun ride.
On Mar 8, 2020 by Eddie Strait
Hulu’s ‘Into the Dark’ tackles abusive relationships in ‘My Valentine’
A pop singer must confront her abusive ex-boyfriend in a captivating new installment of ‘Into the Dark.’
On Feb 7, 2020 by Eddie Strait
Netflix’s ‘The Pharmacist’ is filled with hope and terror
One man’s investigation into his son’s murder leads to a much deeper dive into the nation’s opioid crisis.
On Feb 5, 2020 by Eddie Strait
Netflix’s ‘Vivir Dos Veces’ searches for a last chance at first love
‘Vivir Dos Veces’ hits its stride in the back half as it lives up to its thematic potential.
On Jan 18, 2020 by Eddie Strait
Netflix’s ‘Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez’ is a mixed bag
‘Killer Inside’ throws pain, drug use, sexuality, an explosive temper, and family problems up against a wall to see what sticks.
On Jan 15, 2020 by Eddie Strait
Netflix’s cheerleading docuseries ‘Cheer’ gets top marks
It’s the people at the center of ‘Cheer’ who make the Netflix docuseries as good as it is.
On Jan 8, 2020 by Eddie Strait
Hulu’s ‘Into the Dark: Midnight Kiss’ marks the series’ first foray into LGBTQ horror
The inclusive entry plays on classic slasher setups.
On Dec 27, 2019 by Eddie Strait
The best new shows to watch on Acorn TV
The streaming service boasts some serious offerings from the U.K. and beyond.
On Dec 16, 2019 by Eddie Strait
The best shows on Acorn TV to watch after you finish ‘Fleabag’
With the help of Acorn TV, the world is at your fingertips.
On Dec 15, 2019 by Eddie Strait
Apple TV’s ‘Truth Be Told’ is a criminally dull drama
The show quickly settles into its place as a suffocating, self-serious drama with a Mad Libs premise, paper-thin characters, and inert writing.
On Dec 7, 2019 by Eddie Strait
Hulu’s ‘Into the Dark’ scores with Christmas-themed ‘A Nasty Piece of Work’
‘A Nasty Piece of Work’ embraces its cynicism, which makes the payoffs hit even harder.
On Dec 6, 2019 by Eddie Strait
‘Frozen 2’ plays it safe and lacks the magic of the original
Nothing here matches the glory of ‘Let it Go.’
On Nov 22, 2019 by Eddie Strait
Apple TV+ offers something for younger viewers with ‘Helpsters’
The ‘Sesame Street’-esque series is full of guest stars that your toddlers won’t recognize.
On Nov 12, 2019 by Eddie Strait
‘Snoopy in Space’ is a delightful kids show that parents will love too
The stirring series almost makes an AppleTV+ subscription worth considering.
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