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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.

fire chasers review

‘Fire Chasers’ brings you right to the harrowing front lines

Leonardo DiCaprio's climate change-minded Netflix doc shows the devastating wrath of Mother Nature.

On Sep 11, 2017 by Eddie Strait

#RealityHigh - worst netflix original movies

Digital-age Netflix comedy ‘#realityhigh’ is #notgood

Use any Instagram filter you like, the story's the same ol' setup.

On Sep 11, 2017 by Eddie Strait

Greenhouse Academy

Netflix’s ‘Greenhouse Academy’ is a quirky teen drama with heart

Equal parts young adult and science fiction, 'Greenhouse' runs on charm.

On Sep 11, 2017 by Eddie Strait

resurface

‘Resurface’ brings wounded vets to the waves

The Netflix doc explores the life-changing calling of Operation Surf.

On Sep 4, 2017 by Eddie Strait

best comedies on netflix : little evil review

Netflix’s ‘Little Evil’ is a lot of good fun

Adam Scott is doing his best as a new stepdad... to the Antichrist.

On Sep 4, 2017 by Eddie Strait

best true-crime podcasts

12 true-crime podcasts for your inner sleuth

The best series that try to understand the unfathomable.

On Aug 30, 2017 by Eddie Strait

weird movies on netflix : cloud atlas

13 weird movies on Netflix that will melt your brain

Let's get weird.

On Aug 20, 2017 by Eddie Strait

new on hulu - into the dark: pure

10 scary movies on Hulu that will give you goosebumps

Hulu's horror collection doesn't disappoint.

On Aug 19, 2017 by Eddie Strait

good movies on netflix : what happened to monday

‘What Happened to Monday’ brings big-screen worthy action to Netflix

Thanks to Noomi Rapace, it's a powerful, action-stuffed thriller.

On Aug 18, 2017 by Eddie Strait

atypical

‘Atypical’ improves the family sitcom, and maintains Netflix’s comedy streak

At 8 episodes, the dramedy keeps its narrative tight. It's an easy and rewarding binge.

On Aug 11, 2017 by Eddie Strait

worst netflix movies - Message From the King

Chadwick Boseman fights henchmen in drab action flick, ‘Message From the King’

It's a forgettable Netflix movie... that you'll probably watch anyway.

On Aug 9, 2017 by Eddie Strait

best documentary 2017 icarus

Netflix’s ‘Icarus’ flies high and sticks the landing

Forget documentaries, this Russian doping exposé is one of 2017's best films.

On Aug 6, 2017 by Eddie Strait

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‘The Last Tycoon’ is a gorgeous-looking show full of empty calories

This F. Scott Fitzgerald adaptation shows potential, but it needs a better story.

On Jul 31, 2017 by Eddie Strait

room 104

You won’t be able to stop thinking about ‘Room 104’

HBO and the Duplass brothers invite you to play in 'Room 104,' a genre-defying new anthology series.

On Jul 28, 2017 by Eddie Strait

ballers season 3

The Rock makes ‘Ballers’ season 3 a binge-worthy bro comedy

The HBO football comedy mines familiar territory, and finds a few surprises.

On Jul 23, 2017 by Eddie Strait