Exploring Bitterroot: Tribeca 2024 Interview with Director Vera Brunner-Song and Team
Join me as I talk with the team behind Bitterroot!
Watch or listen to my interview here.
Behind the Scenes of Dirty Towel: A Chat with Callie Carpentieri
Join Austin Belzer in an exclusive interview with Callie Carpentieri, the director of Dirty Towel.
Discover the creative process, inspirations, and challenges faced in making this Tribeca 2024 premiere. From authentic performances to unique cinematographic choices, delve into the powerful themes of Dirty Towel.
Watch or listen to this insightful conversation now!
Tribeca 2024 | Come Closer Interview with Director and Screenwriter Tom Nesher
I sat down with the director and screenwriter of Come Closer before the film premiered at Tribeca 2024.
Watch or listen to the interview here.
Tribeca 2024 | Under the Grey Sky Interview with Director & Screenwriter Mara Tamkovich
I sat down with the director of Under the Grey Sky before the film premiered at Tribeca 2024.
Watch or listen to the interview here.
Tribeca 2024 | Interview with I Need Your Love Creators Walker Kalan and Camille Trust
I talked with the creators of I Need Your Love, Walker Kalan, and Camille Trust.
Check out the interview here.
The Listener Review
The Listener, releasing in theaters and on VOD via Vertical Entertainment on March 29th, leaves viewers waiting on hold in this monotonous and unfulfilling take on crisis hotline workers and callers.
Halo Season Two Episode Five “Aleria” Review
Halo season two’s fifth episode delivers on the emotional and physical aspects of what is turning out to be a massively improved version of what a Halo show should be.
Halo Season Two Episode Four “Reach” Review
Halo season two's midseason finale lives up to its namesake, "Reach" is the best episode of the season despite some embarrassing mistakes.
Halo Season Two Episode Three “Visegrad” Review
After a promising season opener, Halo’s latest episode, “Visegrad,” repeats all the same mistakes from season one.
Halo Season Two Episodes One and Two Review
Halo Season Two impresses with compelling characters, thrilling action, and a course correction from its predecessor.
Slamdance 2024: Interview with the Filmmakers & Cast of Bliss
I talked with Faryl Amadeus, Clinton Jordan & Joseph Maggio from the film Bliss, which is premiering at Slamdance.
Listen or watch here!
The Last of Us Season 1 Review: A Captivating Adaptation That Breathes New Life into the Beloved Game
Patrons chose The Last of Us season 1 as an essential review to publish before 2024.
So, here are my long overdue thoughts on the first season before season two starts filming and The Last of Us Part II Remastered releases on PS5 in less than a month.
The Holdovers Review: A Christmas Film That Defies Clichés and Embraces Authenticity
Before Christmas break, I thought I’d review a movie about Christmas break: The Holdovers.
Read the full review now.
Shudder Buys Stewart Thorndike's Bad Things Ahead of Its Tribeca 2023 Debut
A month and change before its Tribeca 2023 premiere, Shudder has bought the rights to Bad Things.
Read all the details below.
Bluelock Season 1 Review: Squid Game Meets Football in One of the Best Anime Shows
Bluelock’s first season is a great mix of Squid Game and football, with particular highlights being how faithful the adaptation is, the curveballs of the narrative, engaging characters, and some great voice acting, but it has some hit-and-miss animation and a lackluster score.
Emily the Criminal Review: Not Even Aubrey Plaza Can Save This Uneven Story
As John Patton Ford’s second film, Emily the Criminal, releases in theaters, check out my thoughts on the film here!
Vengeance Review: B.J. Novak’s Directorial Debut Showcases Showstopping Performances, But Buckles Under the Weight of An Aging Script
Here is my review of B.J. Novak’s directorial debut, Vengeance, which is currently in a limited theatrical release from Focus Features.
CODA Review: Siân Heder's Directorial Debut Is One of the Best Films of the Year
CODA is a once-in-a-generation film.Read my review of Siân Heder's directorial debut below.
Sound of Metal Review | AFI Fest 2020
Darius Marder's Sound of Metal asks the hard questions, both of Riz Ahmed's Ruben and the viewer surrounding the culture of deafness.My review of Sound of Metal below.
Kajillionaire Review: A Study in A Life of Crime
With Miranda July's Kajillionaire, Focus Features gives moviegoers a superb acting showpiece, that falls apart if you think about it too hard.