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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.

Apple TV Snoopy In Space review

‘Snoopy in Space’ is a delightful kids show that parents will love too

The stirring series almost makes an AppleTV+ subscription worth considering.

On Nov 12, 2019 by Eddie Strait

Netflix Let It Snow review

Netflix’s ‘Let It Snow’ delivers a stocking full of rom-com coal

In this John Greene adaptation, the snow is falling and love is in the air in a small town on Christmas Eve.

On Nov 12, 2019 by Eddie Strait

Hulu Into the Dark: Pilgrim review

‘Into the Dark: Pilgrim’ gets the horror anthology back on track

It's a huge step up from last month's 'Uncanny Annie,' and that's something to be thankful for.

On Nov 1, 2019 by Eddie Strait

Netflix Monzon review

Netflix’s ‘Monzón: A Knockout Blow’ gets winded by its halfway point

The true-crime docudrama fails to pack a punch.

On Oct 29, 2019 by Eddie Strait

Netflix Unnatural Selection review

Netflix’s ‘Unnatural Selection’ breaks down the pros and cons of biohacking

The docuseries gives a compelling crash course on a thorny issue.

On Oct 21, 2019 by Eddie Strait

Netflix El Camino review

‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’ gives closure to Jesse Pinkman and fans

'El Camino' is an excellent send-off for Jesse Pinkman.

On Oct 12, 2019 by Eddie Strait

Netflix Rhythm and Flow review

Netflix’s ‘Rhythm + Flow’ will impress fans of hip-hop and reality television

The hip-hop competition show brings beats, bars, and battles.

On Oct 9, 2019 by Eddie Strait

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‘Into the Dark: Uncanny Annie’ is far from spooktacular

Season 2 of 'Into the Dark' gets off to a lackluster start.

On Oct 4, 2019 by Eddie Strait

Netflix Between Two Ferns: The Movie review

‘Between Two Ferns: The Movie’ is hilarious. What else do you need to know?

Zach Galifianakis hits the highway to find lowbrow laughs.

On Sep 24, 2019 by Eddie Strait

VOD American Dreamer review

‘American Dreamer’ is a frustratingly basic crime thriller starring Jim Gaffigan

The normally affable comedian just isn't cut out for a life of crime.

On Sep 20, 2019 by Eddie Strait

netflix unbelievable review

Netflix’s ‘Unbelievable’ examines the nature of victimhood and the long road to justice

The harrowing true-crime miniseries is one of the best Netflix originals this year.

On Sep 14, 2019 by Eddie Strait

netflix bill burr paper tiger review

Bill Burr tackles PC culture, parenthood, and fear of robots in ‘Paper Tiger’

Burr is at his best when he's at his most earnest on his sixth standup special.

On Sep 12, 2019 by Eddie Strait

hbo in the shadow of the towers review

‘In the Shadow of the Towers’ revisits 9/11 through the eyes of former Stuyvesant High students

To hear recollections of that day from people without an agenda is invaluable.

On Sep 11, 2019 by Eddie Strait

Hulu Into the Dark: Pure review

‘Into the Dark: Pure’ gleefully rips toxic masculinity to shreds

The horror anthology series closes out an uneven season on a high note.

On Sep 6, 2019 by Eddie Strait

netflix falling inn love review

Netflix’s ‘Falling Inn Love’ is a cotton candy rom-com—and that’s just fine

You know exactly what you’re getting with this fluffy Netflix romp about a woman who leaves her picturesque life to rediscover herself.

On Aug 29, 2019 by Eddie Strait