Josh Spiegel
Josh Spiegel is a freelance cultural critic who has been published in Slashfilm, SyFy, ScreenCrush, The A.V. Club, The Hollywood Reporter, The Washington Post and others. His favorite films include Singin’ in the Rain, The Rocketeer, Pinocchio and A Matter of Life and Death. His favorite TV shows include Ted Lasso, Only Murders in the Building, Deadwood and Lost. He lives in Phoenix with his wife, two sons and too many cats.
Latest articles by Josh Spiegel
![An astronaut in 'Foundation'.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fnWVvrepFyVCR9Qvv977FJ-320-80.jpg)
Foundation season 1 episode 10 recap: The Leap
By Josh Spiegel last updated
Foundation season 1 finale recap — the sci-fi saga takes far too long to wrap things up.
![Lee Pace in 'Foundation'.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3iiXv9Nkqfmy7MoHKx55dD-320-80.jpg)
Foundation season 1 episode 9 recap: The First Crisis
By Josh Spiegel last updated
Foundation season 1 episode 9 recap: things are getting tenser and more explosive in this intriguing episode of the sci-fi saga.
![Laura Birn as Eto Demerzel and Lee Pace as Brother Day in Foundation](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cCNXBK5FTrzmGkApPmJTZe-320-80.jpg)
Foundation season 1 episode 7 recap: Mysteries and Martyrs
By Josh Spiegel last updated
In Foundation episode 7 all four of the major storylines get screen time in this week's standout episode of the sci-fi saga.
![Lee Pace as Brother Day in the Apple TV Plus sci-fi saga Foundation](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4MmokfVgLGkgZAxzse4Sgm-320-80.jpg)
Foundation season 1 episode 8 recap: The Missing Piece
By Josh Spiegel last updated
Foundation season 1 episode 8 recap: the major characters move a step closer to the finale in a slightly turgid episode.
![Leah Harvey in 'Foundation'](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/obKSTNiEgTPyQ9JSNi2rfJ-320-80.jpg)
Foundation season 1 episode 6 recap: Death and the Maiden
By Josh Spiegel last updated
Foundation season 1 episode 6 recap: Death and the Maiden withholds its big reveal.
![Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick in Foundation.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n5YNLhQ2L2YwRHUqceKM9h-320-80.jpg)
Foundation season 1 episode 5 recap: Upon Awakening
By Josh Spiegel last updated
Foundation season 1 episode 5 recap, the sci-fi saga finally makes some plot-driven progress as it hits the halfway point.
![Leah Harvey as Salvor Hardin in Foundation](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HBaQahHB7a8dA6L5f3NpoD-320-80.png)
Foundation season 1 episode 4 recap: Barbarians at the Gates
By Josh Spiegel last updated
In Foundation season 1 episode 4 the stories on Trantor and Terminus get ever more suspenseful. Our review of the latest episode of the sci-fi drama.
![Leah Harvey as the Warden of Terminus in Foundation](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z8iZDuFqvvMnCcFSMxf9Gk-320-80.jpg)
Foundation season 1 episode 3 recap: The Mathematician's Ghost
By Josh Spiegel last updated
Foundation season 1 episode 3 sees the Apple TV Plus sci-fi saga jump forward in the timeline in an unexpected new episode.
![The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kivTUDuXSWd5Bs93dMXjqG-320-80.jpg)
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent review: Nicolas Cage comedy hits goofy heights
By Josh Spiegel published
Though its plot is a bit shaky, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent boasts an A+ performance from its subject and star, Nicolas Cage.
![Pedro Pascal and others in "The Bubble"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rPutBGQpYKcrsTBh4NoeHS-320-80.jpg)
The Bubble review: Karen Gillan's new comedy falls flat
By Josh Spiegel published
The Bubble, Judd Apatow's pandemic-era Netflix comedy starring Karen Gillan, is a year late in capturing the pop-culture zeitgeist.
![Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson in "Marry Me".](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5DNfaELTg7q7BPaRjDa3Zk-320-80.jpg)
'Marry Me' review: Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson boost lighthearted rom-com
By Josh Spiegel last updated
'Marry Me,' a new romantic comedy just in time for Valentine's Day, features two charming performances from stars Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson.
![Jeremy Irons and George MacKay in Munich — The Edge of War](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JcUBqzNJaprLk3QLx22cxi-320-80.jpg)
'Munich — The Edge of War' review: a lifeless attempt to reframe WWII
By Josh Spiegel last updated
The new Netflix drama 'Munich — The Edge of War' fails to breathe new life into the build-up to World War II.
![The cast of 'Sing 2'.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uXAKj23km8ExCT3bkVVggQ-320-80.jpg)
'Sing 2' Review: A harmless and forgettable sequel
By Josh Spiegel published
'Sing 2,' the Illumination jukebox musical, returns but with very little creative life present.
![Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in 'Don't Look Up'.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2PKaWhkFqQxc9AG7EpA6Vh-320-80.jpg)
'Don't Look Up' review: A huge cast and a huge mess
By Josh Spiegel published
Adam McKay brings together a massive ensemble in 'Don't Look Up,' a slapdash, overlong satire.
![Red Notice](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eDHk8UAdSvkYcB9emZks5o-320-80.jpg)
'Red Notice' review: A smug and lifeless star vehicle
By Josh Spiegel published
Netflix's new film 'Red Notice' may bring together three major stars, but the result is tepid and dull.
![Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston in 'The Morning Show;.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G45kh4x9P8vrujRd57T3v8-320-80.jpg)
'The Morning Show' 2.09 Review: Testimony
By Josh Spiegel published
The coronavirus pandemic finally hits home on 'The Morning Show.'
![Karen Pittman in 'The Morning Show'.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6otpndrXJWcCqzujNkdwkW-320-80.jpg)
'The Morning Show' 2.08 Review: Confirmations
By Josh Spiegel published
Everyone scrambles to confirm whether or not Mitch Kessler is alive or dead in this manic episode of 'The Morning Show'.
![Steve Carell in 'The Morning Show'.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qDA8g9ZyZiJDvFLKunzmw7-320-80.jpg)
'The Morning Show' 2.07 Review: La Amara Vita
By Josh Spiegel published
Read our review of the latest, Italy-set episode of 'The Morning Show'.
![Eternals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LUB28Znboud8pHy9UyZ2PF-320-80.jpg)
'Eternals' review: A beautiful-looking Super Bowl ad acting like a movie
By Josh Spiegel last updated
While 'Eternals' looks impressively epic, the story and characters within its world are frustratingly thin and uninspiring.
![Reese Witherspoon in 'The Morning Show'](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MMuMfDRVSxNrLgdHygFa6B-320-80.jpg)
'The Morning Show' 2.06 review: A Very Private Person
By Josh Spiegel published
Read our review of the latest episode of the soapy Apple TV Plus drama 'The Morning Show.'
![Only Murders in the Building](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bBSdxcPtARkmmKc3gT3uUX-320-80.jpg)
'Only Murders in the Building' 1.10 Review: Open and Shut
By Josh Spiegel published
Read our review of the season finale of the Hulu crime comedy 'Only Murders in the Building.'
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