Director Yuriko Gamo Romer and baseball legend Masanori “Mashi” Murakami join Austin Belzer for a fascinating conversation about Diamond Diplomacy, a documentary exploring how baseball became a cultural bridge between Japan and the United States. Blending sports history and diplomacy, the film reveals how one game united two nations on and off the field.

Producer Sarah Schoellkopf joins Austin Belzer for a heartfelt conversation about Norita, the award-winning documentary honoring Nora “Norita” Cortiñas and the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo. Through archives, animation, and activism, the film captures the fight for justice and memory across generations.

Apple TV+ has raised its price again, but is the service really worth it without a robust back catalog? Here’s why Apple should prioritize a creator-focused archive to keep subscribers engaged.

Abraham’s Boys: A Dracula Story is a gothic tale that reads like a footnote rather than a new chapter.

Find out if it’s worth your time in my review.

In this week’s episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, film critic Jack Martin of Film Feeder joins me to break down Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch remake. We explore why the film feels like a "poorly paced" and "poorly edited" rush through the original's story beats, whether it has any of the original's heart, and how it ultimately earns the tagline of being just "kinda Lilo & Stitch."

Does The Final Reckoning stick the landing? My guest Ben Miller and I discuss the epic highs, the lazy lows, and if it’s a worthy finale.

You can now watch or listen to my podcast episode discussing Warfare with Pedro Lima!

You can now watch or listen to my podcast episode with Alise Chaffins discussing Sinners here.

Celine Song’s follow-up to Past Lives, Materialists, hits theaters in June.

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Eva Victor’s directorial debut, Sorry, Baby, hits theaters in June.

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Searchlights Pictures’ Oscar-nominated film starring Timothée Chalamet joins Hulu lineup.

Tiger is a beautifully crafted short documentary about resilience, artistry, and legacy.

Read my SXSW 2025 review here!

Two weeks after the 97th Oscars, The Academy confirmed Conan O’Brien will return as host.

Read all the details here!

I sat down with Leni Huyghe & Elisa Heene from the film Real Faces during SXSW 2025.

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I sat down with Thea Gajić & Slavko Sobin from the film Surviving Earth during SXSW 2025.

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I recently sat down with Your Higher Self director Annie St-Pierre during SXSW 2025.

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I recently sat down with the creative team behind Glorious Summer during SXSW 2025.

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I recently sat down with The Tallest Dwarf’s director, Julie Wyman, before the doc’s premiere at SXSW 2025.

Watch or listen to the interview here!

The Online Film and Television Association (OFTA) has announced its 29th Annual Film Awards winners.

You can read all the winners here!

I recently spoke with Alyx Duncan & Michele Powles from the short film The Sea Inside Her.

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I recently sat down with Brad Roelandt & Clev Dominguez to talk about their short, Joey Earns Rewards.

Watch or listen to the interview here.

I recently sat down with Luke Salewski & Lee Pugsley to talk about their short, Audio Description.

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I recently sat down with director Lola Rock'N'Rolla to talk about her film, The Big Johnson.

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I recently sat down with director Woody Bess & producer/star Trey Holland to talk about their film, Portal to Hell.

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I recently sat down with director Elijah Sullivan to talk about his film, The Hole Story.

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Madeleine Farley’s newest documentary ultimately fails its subject.

Read my Slamdance 2025 review of Fist Bump here.

I recently sat down with director Madeleine Farley to talk about her film, Fist Bump.

Watch or listen to the interview here!

I recently sat down with director screenwriter Sabrina Greco & star Blu Hunt to talk about their film, Lockjaw.

Watch or listen to the interview here!

Last December, I caught up with director Thordur Palsson to talk about his directorial debut, The Damned, before its theatrical release.

Watch the interview here.

The Damned is visually striking, but is lacking in nearly every other department.

Read my review here.