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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.

Layla M. review

‘Layla M.’ follows the tragic journey from rebellious teen to jihadist

The Netflix original is a familiar and human tragedy.

On Mar 26, 2018 by Eddie Strait

The Remix review

‘The Remix’ puts a joyfully refreshing spin on singing competitions

Amazon's international spectacle is a ready-made hit.

On Mar 12, 2018 by Eddie Strait

Forgotten review

‘Forgotten’ is Netflix’s first great original film of 2018

The South Korean thriller doesn't waste a shot.

On Feb 26, 2018 by Eddie Strait

irreplaceable you review

Gugu Mbatha-Raw shines in box-of-tissues cancer drama ‘Irreplaceable You’

Netflix is the perfect home for this watchable but flawed film.

On Feb 16, 2018 by Eddie Strait

Here and Now - HBO review

HBO’s ‘Here and Now’ is a prestige drama that comes up short

Tim Robbins and Holly Hunter lead this series from 'Six Feet Under' creator Alan Ball.

On Feb 15, 2018 by Eddie Strait

The Trader - best documentaries on Netflix

‘The Trader’ is a harrowing look at a town without hope

The Sundance-winning documentary lands on Netflix.

On Feb 11, 2018 by Eddie Strait

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Gabriel Byrne goes inside the human brain in Crackle’s ‘In the Cloud’

The techno-thriller is directed by Robert Scott Wildes and written by Vanya Asher.

On Feb 2, 2018 by Eddie Strait

step sisters netflix

Netflix’s ‘Step Sisters’ is a dance comedy with stale moves

Hey, seriously, we were promised more dancing.

On Feb 2, 2018 by Eddie Strait

harith iskander i told you so

‘I Told You So’ a crowd-pleasing introduction to global force, Harith Iskander

Malaysia's 'godfather of standup' comes to Netflix.

On Jan 31, 2018 by Eddie Strait

best netflix original documentary unrest

‘Unrest’ shines a light on chronic fatigue syndrome

The Netflix doc is an unflinching look at a disease we're still understanding.

On Jan 30, 2018 by Eddie Strait

logan paul netflix

Logan Paul, Mike Epps, Terry Crews liven up heist comedy ‘Where’s the Money’

It's the clunky, star-studded romp you’ll passively stream on Netflix.

On Jan 26, 2018 by Eddie Strait

The Polka King

Jack Black distracts and baffles in Netflix comedy ‘The Polka King’

Based on a true story, this dark comedy almost works.

On Jan 12, 2018 by Eddie Strait

Netflix 3% review

‘3%’ is one of Netflix’s biggest shows—but is it any good?

The Brazilian sci-fi series is one of the world's most popular.

On Jan 2, 2018 by Eddie Strait

hbo documentary meth storm

HBO’s ‘Meth Storm’ goes to the frontline of the drug war

In small-town Arkansas, the meth is winning.

On Dec 6, 2017 by Eddie Strait

best amazon original movies: last flag flying

The 10 best Amazon original movies you can watch right now

There's something for everyone.

On Dec 3, 2017 by Eddie Strait