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
![Paige has an unexpected encounter with Bitsy at the job in 'Central Park'](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DUKXQAu3bAs2KJBU3t7VMA-320-80.jpg)
'Central Park' 2.05 review: Down to the Underwire
By Josh Spiegel published
Read our review of 'Central Park''s fifth episode of the new season, as the Tillermans and Bitsy Brandenham careen to a confrontation.
![The townspeople of 'Schmigadoon!"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LrvricUrGPDmPy9CHMsVXT-320-80.jpg)
'Schmigadoon!' Review: An out-of-the-box musical delight
By Josh Spiegel published
Read our review of the new Apple TV+ show "Schmigadoon!".
![Tim Robinson in "I Think You Should Leave".](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zrfALQWQoEoQLxr8qNY2uZ-320-80.jpeg)
'I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson' is back and loopier than ever
By Josh Spiegel published
Read our review of the second season of Netflix's "I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson".
![Jennifer Jason Leigh and Julianne Moore in 'Lisey's Story'.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rifz9cQ6LEFNeAx8iz7bhB-320-80.jpg)
'Lisey's Story' 1.06 Review: Now You Must Be Still
By Josh Spiegel published
Read our review of the sixth episode of Apple TV+'s 'Lisey's Story'.
![The Tillermans and a disillusioned old hero of theirs in 'Central Park'.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/an6kxKLxu3qYEQyfHP8TGN-320-80.jpg)
'Central Park' 2.04 review: Of Course You Realize This Means War
By Josh Spiegel published
Read our review of the latest installment of Apple TV+'s animated musical comedy 'Central Park'.
![Benicio Del Toro in "No Sudden Move".](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TKZZgjbRdp3ZwreDoYW7nT-320-80.jpg)
'No Sudden Move' Review: A fun, nasty little B-movie thriller
By Josh Spiegel published
Read our review of the new Steven Soderbergh/HBO Max collaboration, "No Sudden Move".
![The Tillerman family in "Central Park".](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PQbBpzQUrJJ2usws8WknAn-320-80.jpg)
'Central Park' 2.01 - 2.03 Review: The gang's all back
By Josh Spiegel published
The return of 'Central Park' brings with it an imbalanced mix of animation, comedy, and songs.
![The land of Booya Moon in 'Lisey's Story'.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vv9XeDwakL6TL5hBedg6nT-320-80.jpg)
'Lisey's Story' Episode 1.05 Review: The Good Brother
By Josh Spiegel published
Read our review of the fifth episode of 'Lisey's Story', which continues the downward qualitative slide.
![The Tillerman family in "Central Park".](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PQbBpzQUrJJ2usws8WknAn-320-80.jpg)
'Central Park' 2.01 - 2.03 Review: The gang's all back
By Josh Spiegel published
The return of 'Central Park' brings with it an imbalanced mix of animation, comedy, and songs.
![Luca and his friend in Alberto in Pixar's "Luca".](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WXJYeHyd5uViWsP9ESjE-320-80.jpeg)
'Luca' Review: Pixar's best since 'Coco'
By Josh Spiegel last updated
Pixar's 'Luca' re-establishes the studio as being a powerhouse of original storytelling with its wondrous new film.
![Julianne Moore and Clive Owen in "Lisey's Story".](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P8mmsCUNcKG4LFRdwdo87X-320-80.jpg)
'Lisey's Story' 1.04 Review: Jim Dandy
By Josh Spiegel published
We review the new installment of 'Lisey's Story' on Apple TV+.
![Kevin Hart and Melody Hurd in "Fatherhood".](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kuwKzxvtQnvj3W6e258dqT-320-80.jpg)
'Fatherhood' Review: Kevin Hart gets serious
By Josh Spiegel published
Kevin Hart gets to stretch his acting chops with the emotionally weighty lead in "Fatherhood".
![Ron and Russell Mael of Sparks in "The Sparks Brothers"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gKQH3eHorYJqaShFHbo2q7-320-80.jpg)
'The Sparks Brothers' review: A documentary full of Spark
By Josh Spiegel published
Edgar Wright's latest film, 'The Sparks Brothers', is a passionate and slightly-too-long documentary about cult band Sparks.
![Julianne Moore and Joan Allen in "Lisey's Story".](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tTknNEMAvibryMsxqFinB6-320-80.jpg)
'Lisey's Story' 1.03 Review: Under the Yum-Yum Tree
By Josh Spiegel published
The third episode of Lisey's Story provides more answers but remains a little too low-key.
![The cast of 'Friends' at Friends: The Reunion](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/quArPxRSJnSt52YUybCUSK-320-80.jpg)
Why 'Friends: The Reunion' should've been more confrontational
By Josh Spiegel last updated
While 'Friends: The Reunion' brings the main cast together, it avoided talking about more uncomfortable topics and embrace honesty.
![The cast of 'Friends' sit down for a reunion special.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oJA6vc7VxfhKmpYHk4EVoc-320-80.jpg)
'Friends: The Reunion' Review: They'll be there for you, one more time
By Josh Spiegel last updated
After 17 years, they're finally back: the stars of 'Friends' return for a look back at the series on HBO Max.
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