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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.

netflix sextuplets review

Netflix’s ‘Sextuplets’ proves Marlon Wayans is no Eddie Murphy—or even Mike Myers

Wayans plays seven characters in this disastrous romp, but he certainly doesn't earn seven times the laughs.

On Aug 20, 2019 by Eddie Strait

HBO the righteous gemstones review

Danny McBride’s ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ is a wicked televangelist comedy

The show might not convert any skeptics to McBride’s style of comedy, but those already in the flock will find plenty to enjoy.

On Aug 19, 2019 by Eddie Strait

Diagnosis

Netflix’s ‘Diagnosis’ is an interesting medical mystery show with unintended side effects

The show reveals the struggles of navigating the U.S. healthcare system.

On Aug 16, 2019 by Eddie Strait

Netflix Dollar review

Netflix’s ‘Dollar’ offers little bang for your buck

The Lebanese action drama series comes up empty-handed.

On Aug 14, 2019 by Eddie Strait

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Netflix’s ‘Otherhood’ delivers a mother lode of cliches

Moms deserve better.

On Aug 5, 2019 by Eddie Strait

hulu into the dark school spirit review

‘Into the Dark: School Spirit’ has pep, but it lacks originality

The back-to-school excitement quickly gets smothered by slasher cliches.

On Aug 2, 2019 by Eddie Strait

Netflix Boi review

Netflix’s ‘Boi’ is a drama about a chauffeur that stalls out

Writer-director Jorge M. Fontana’s story feels like it comes from a personal place, but the storytelling his cold and distant.

On Jul 26, 2019 by Eddie Strait

netflix secret obsession review

Netflix’s ‘Secret Obsession’ isn’t just terrible—it’s boring as hell

The new Netflix original doesn't even try.

On Jul 18, 2019 by Eddie Strait

Netflix Cities of Last Things movie review

Netflix’s ‘Cities of Last Things’ takes a disappointing trip through a man’s life

The surreal drama doesn't pick up steam until its third act.

On Jul 11, 2019 by Eddie Strait

netflix beats review

Netflix’s ‘Beats’ hits a few interesting notes in a familiar song

Anthony Anderson stars in the promising drama.

On Jun 22, 2019 by Eddie Strait

Late Night

‘Late Night’ is a disappointing, tepid comedy

Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling star in this film about the male-dominated world of late-night TV.

On Jun 15, 2019 by Eddie Strait

emanuel film

‘Emanuel’ is a powerful look at faith in the face of tragedy

The documentary focuses on a grieving community following the 2015 Charleston church shooting.

On Jun 14, 2019 by Eddie Strait

Netflix murder mystery review

‘Murder Mystery’ is a refreshingly fun whodunnit from Adam Sandler

The Sandler/Jennifer Aniston joint lets viewers in on the fun.

On Jun 14, 2019 by Eddie Strait

hulu into the dark they come knocking review

‘Into the Dark: They Come Knocking’ falls prey to genre cliches

The latest 'Into the Dark' is at its worst when it aims for straight horror.

On Jun 8, 2019 by Eddie Strait

netflix alles ist gut review

‘Alles ist gut’ is a superb, heart-rending drama

Eva Trobisch's full-length directorial debut is an intimate film about the devastating effects of casual violence.

On Jun 6, 2019 by Eddie Strait