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.
Danny McBride’s ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ is a wicked televangelist comedy
The show might not convert any skeptics to McBride’s style of comedy, but those already in the flock will find plenty to enjoy.
On Aug 19, 2019 by Eddie Strait
Netflix’s ‘Diagnosis’ is an interesting medical mystery show with unintended side effects
The show reveals the struggles of navigating the U.S. healthcare system.
On Aug 16, 2019 by Eddie Strait
Netflix’s ‘Dollar’ offers little bang for your buck
The Lebanese action drama series comes up empty-handed.
On Aug 14, 2019 by Eddie Strait
Netflix’s ‘Otherhood’ delivers a mother lode of cliches
Moms deserve better.
On Aug 5, 2019 by Eddie Strait
‘Into the Dark: School Spirit’ has pep, but it lacks originality
The back-to-school excitement quickly gets smothered by slasher cliches.
On Aug 2, 2019 by Eddie Strait
Netflix’s ‘Boi’ is a drama about a chauffeur that stalls out
Writer-director Jorge M. Fontana’s story feels like it comes from a personal place, but the storytelling his cold and distant.
On Jul 26, 2019 by Eddie Strait
Netflix’s ‘Secret Obsession’ isn’t just terrible—it’s boring as hell
The new Netflix original doesn’t even try.
On Jul 18, 2019 by Eddie Strait
Netflix’s ‘Cities of Last Things’ takes a disappointing trip through a man’s life
The surreal drama doesn’t pick up steam until its third act.
On Jul 11, 2019 by Eddie Strait
Netflix’s ‘Beats’ hits a few interesting notes in a familiar song
Anthony Anderson stars in the promising drama.
On Jun 22, 2019 by Eddie Strait
‘Late Night’ is a disappointing, tepid comedy
Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling star in this film about the male-dominated world of late-night TV.
On Jun 15, 2019 by Eddie Strait
‘Emanuel’ is a powerful look at faith in the face of tragedy
The documentary focuses on a grieving community following the 2015 Charleston church shooting.
On Jun 14, 2019 by Eddie Strait
‘Murder Mystery’ is a refreshingly fun whodunnit from Adam Sandler
The Sandler/Jennifer Aniston joint lets viewers in on the fun.
‘Into the Dark: They Come Knocking’ falls prey to genre cliches
The latest ‘Into the Dark’ is at its worst when it aims for straight horror.
On Jun 8, 2019 by Eddie Strait
‘Alles ist gut’ is a superb, heart-rending drama
Eva Trobisch’s full-length directorial debut is an intimate film about the devastating effects of casual violence.
On Jun 6, 2019 by Eddie Strait
Netflix’s true-crime epic ‘Killer Ratings’ chases a wild story. For far too long
Wallace Souza’s jaw-dropping story gets explored from every angle.
On Jun 3, 2019 by Eddie Strait
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