Austin’s Role At Wherever I Look

As a writer for Wherever I Look, Austin covers numerous movies and TV series each month, with a focus on comedy, action, and fantasy.

Background & Experience

Austin is a California native with eight years of experience as a production assistant and 15 years as a producer, writer, director, editor, and location scout, for Shenanigans! Productions. Also, he is a former News and Features Writer and Editor for Central Valley High School, as well as feature writer for ScreenRant. He is also an educator.

Education

Austin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film Analysis with a Minor in Journalism and holds a teaching credential.

Awards & Recognition

Ruth Asawa Atlas Award (2020 and 2022)
Killing My Lobster Sketch Writing Showcase (September 2021)
Reno Comedy Film Festival Selection (Summer 2021)
Modesto 48-Hour Film Competition Winner – Best Movie Shot On Phone For “Divine Date“

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Posts Written By Austin

A Second Life (Tribeca 2025) Film Review & Summary
A Second Life, through the gentle performances of Agathe Rousselle and Alex Lawther, may cause the type of tears that don’t come like a gut punch but from feeling allowed and safe to do so.
Relative (2024) Review – A Frustrating Family Dramedy
You may see yourself in Michael Glover Smith’s “Relative,” but that doesn’t make for an exciting watch.
Darkness of Man (2024) Review – A Solid Action Flick
“Darkness of Man” shows Jean-Claude Van Damme can still take a punch and provide emotional gravitas.
Faceless After Dark (2024) Review – A Satiric Horror
“Faceless After Dark” has a lot to say and a lot to stab.
Lazareth (2024) Review – A Vague Dystopia
“Lazareth” feels like a first draft of an intriguing dystopia.
Bodkin (2024) Review – A Mystery That Takes Its Time
You’ll solve the mystery in “Bodkin” faster if you just went to the town yourself.
Bodkin (2024) – Cast and Character Guide
A cast and character guide to Netflix’s “Bodkin.”
Turtles All the Way Down (2024) Review
“Turtles All the Way Down” should have come out 10 years ago.
The Contestant (2024) Review – A Shocking Look at Reality TV
The Hulu documentary “The Contestant” conveys what happens when you take reality TV to its extreme.
Fiasco (2024) Review – A Fun Look Into a Filmmaking Fiasco
Igor Gotesman and Pierre Niney’s “Fiasco” is a funny journey into a filmmaker’s heart of darkness.
Fiasco (2024) – Cast and Character Guide
A cast and character guide to Igor Gotesman Pierre Niney’s “Fiasco.”
The Asunta Case (2024) Review – A Gross Retelling of Tragedy
Netflix’s “The Asunta Case” struggles to say why it exists outside of profit and sensationalism.
The Asunta Case (2024) – Cast and Character Guide
A cast and character guide to Netflix’s “The Asunta Case.”
Infested (2024) Review – A Stylish Creepy-Crawly Horror Fest
Stylish, fun, and gross, “Infested” is the most effective spider-horror movie I’ve seen.
Stolen (2024) Review – A Gripping Drama
Netflix’s Swedish drama “Stolen” will educate and thrill viewers.
Becky (2024) Review – The Most Juicy Gossip You’ll See
Grab a friend and watch the spicy fun that is “Becky.”
Snack Shack (2024) Review: A Fun But Forgettable Summer
“Snack Shack” is fun but may leave you hungry for something more fulfilling.
Model House (2024) Review: Not an Empty Display
There’s more to Derek Pike’s slasher thriller “Model House” than meets the eye.
Mary Jane (2024) Review: A Heartbreaking and Healing Drama
Rachel McAdams pulls us in and transcends us in “Mary Jane.”
3 Body Problem (2024) Review – An Ambitious Swing at the Stars
Netflix’s “3 Body Problem” has a story-telling problem.
“3 Body Problem” (2024) – Cast and Character Guide
A brief cast and character guide to Netflix’s “3 Body Problem.”
“Road House” (2024) Review – A Dumb Punch to the Brain
Prime Video’s “Road House” remake takes the plot and none of the heart from the original ‘80s cult classic.
“Where is Anne Frank?” (2024) Review – A Beautiful and Frustrating Movie
While the animation in Ari Folman’s “Where is Anne Frank?” is gorgeous, the resulting narrative can be muddled and deter the film’s message.
“Romi” (2024) – Review: Bad Smart Home Makes Frustrating Movie
Tubi’s “Romi” asks what if Disney’s “Smart House” had a splash more blood?
“Love Lies Bleeding” Pins Your Face Down in Its Madness
Writer and director Rose Glass flexes her pulp chic muscles in “Love Lies Bleeding.”
Guy Ritchie’s “The Gentlemen” is Good, Bloody Fun
Guy Ritchie’s “The Gentlemen” is a Netflix series that parodies the elite and the crime worlds they operate.
“The Gentlemen” (2024) Cast and Character Guide
This is a character guide for Netflix’s “The Gentlemen,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
“Night Shift” (2024) Feels Like a Checklist of Horror Tropes
Like working an actual night shift, the horror movie “Night Shift” starts as fun but becomes a chore to get through.
“Problemista” is a Joyful Soup for the Artist’s Soul
Let Julio Torres’ “Problemista” shower you in its surreal depiction of our very real struggles.
“Drive-Away Dolls” is a Frustrating Trip You Can Miss
You might regret hitching a ride with Ethan Coen’s roadtrip comedy “Drive-Away Dolls.”
Ashes (2024) – Review and Summary
“Ashes” is more grey dirt than fire in Netflix’s new Turkish romance/thriller.
Bleeding Love (2024) – Review and Summary
“Bleeding Love” takes on a road trip that’s kept engaging by Ewan and Clara McGregor’s performances.
No Way Up (2024) – Review
“No Way Up” feels like a fine survival drama trapped in a B-movie shark thriller.
The Vince Staples Show (2024) – Review
Netflix’s “The Vince Staples Show” plays out like a Saturday morning cartoon for adults.
Double Blind (2024) – Review and Summary
“Double Blind” is an intriguing experiment for viewers, but it wavers between making you a thrilling participant and passive observer.
Marmalade (2024) – Review
Keir O’Donnell’s “Marmalade” is a madcap heist movie with plenty of charm and originality to boot.
Lola (2024) – Review and Summary
Life goes from bad to worse in Nicola Peltz’s messy directorial debut, “Lola.”
Orion and the Dark (2024) – Review and Summary
Netflix’s “Orion and the Dark” is a colorful display of our childhood fears and a movie Pixar wish it had made.
Calamity Jane (2024) – Review and Summary
“Calamity Jane” feels like 90 minutes of people doing cosplay.