Josh Bell
Josh Bell is a freelance writer and movie/TV critic based in Las Vegas who covers sci-fi cinema for Inverse with a weekly column recommending lesser-known films to watch online. He's the former film editor of Las Vegas Weekly and has written about movies and pop culture for Syfy Wire, Polygon, CBR, Film Racket, Crooked Marquee, and more. With comedian Jason Harris, he co-hosts the podcast Awesome Movie Year.
Without 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture,' the Entire Trek Franchise Wouldn't Exist
The first Star Trek movie set the stage for the iconic sci-fi property to thrive for decades.
'Ready or Not' Announced Samara Weaving as the Next Scream Queen
Til death do us part just doesn’t mean what it used to.
Once Upon a Time, Superhero Movies Could Be Bold Auteur Visions
When the director comes before the property owner, magical things can happen.
With the Marvel Multiverse in Disarray, an Old X-Men Movie Has a Solution
Do you have too many continuities? Try time-travel.
One of the Decade’s Most Groundbreaking Animated Movies Was About a Weird Little Guy
This tiny inspirational hero's Oscar-nominated movie is now on Netflix.
The First 'Hellrasier' Sequel Turned a Personal Artistic Vision Into a Viable Franchise
We have such profits to show you.
The Best Zombie Christmas Musical is One of a Kind
This Scottish indie production brilliantly executes an unlikely combination of genres.
One of the Most Entertaining Creature Features Does a Lot With a Silly Premise
Alexandre Aja's alligator attack movie rises above its B-movie origins with genuine suspense and compelling characters.
Sylvester Stallone’s Ridiculous Time Travel Romp is Still a Blast to Watch Today
Two of the 1990s' biggest action stars face off in a future full of smart satire.
'Dune' Is Denis Villeneuve’s Biggest Sci-Fi Movie, but It’s Not His Best
Villeneuve got his sci-fi start with this sensitive and cerebral masterpiece.
With 'Antiviral,' A New Cronenberg Legacy Was Born
Starting with his debut feature, Brandon Cronenberg proved to be the perfect heir to his dad's body-horror throne.
10 Years Ago, An Apocalyptic Comedy Predicted Lockdown Hostilities
If you or someone you know went squirrelly in 2020, this will look familiar.
35 Years Later, 'Beetlejuice' Still Makes Tim Burton’s Style Feel Fresh
The entire Burton empire can be traced back to this wonderfully morbid comedy.
25 Years Later, 'The Big Lebowski' is an Elegy for the ‘60s — and a Compelling Mystery
Both the Dude and The Big Lebowski contain multitudes.
'Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man' Was the 'Batman v Superman' of the 1940s
Two iconic monsters made a mediocre movie and created the cinematic universe.
Zombies Used to do More Than Eat Brains, and Wes Craven Showed Us How Scary Their Masters Could Be
Forget George Romero -- Craven's take on zombies recalls something more primal and real.
Wednesday has become a smash hit, but it owes much of its success to its ‘90s predecessor
Apparently, you can’t tell an Addams Family story without a dance scene.
How Jake Gyllenhaal and Ryan Reynolds made a shockingly good Alien ripoff
This take on the claassic is shamelessly derivative and totally thrilling.
Sick of Marvel? This understated thriller provides a refreshing take on superheroes
This Blumhouse production perfectly combines superhero action, coming-of-age drama and, of course, street magic.
Steven Soderbergh’s best thriller you’ve probably never heard of is streaming now on Netflix