Josh Lezmi

Film/TV Critic
Movie Musical Lover
Horror Enthusiast

     Josh is an entertainment writer and editor whose work has appeared across multiple publications, including Screen Rant, Collider, Distractify, Playbill, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, and more. He is currently the Senior Editor of the TV + Movies section on Thought Catalog. 
     He has written and edited breaking news stories, feature stories, reviews, listicles, and more since getting his start in the industry in 2017. Josh enjoys writing about relationships between characters, memorable moments from dramatic productions, and clever storytelling. He’s also not afraid to criticize productions that warrant a little tough love.
     Josh specializes in covering original content across the major streaming platforms, but he gravitates toward Netflix and Hulu originals (The Haunting of Hill House and Shrill are his favorites on each platform, respectively). He will also talk endlessly about why Apple TV+ is the most underrated streaming service. 
    A big fan of Broadway and the movie musical, Josh has strong opinions when it comes to casting movies that call for singing and dancing. Chicago, Hairspray, Cabaret, and The Last Five Years are his favorite movie musicals.

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Josh Lezmi

Conrad vs. Jeremiah: Who Should Belly Marry?

Conrad or Jeremiah? Who’s a better match for Belly? What do the Fisher boys bring to the table? A love triangle between Conrad, Jeremiah, and Belly has been at the center of The Summer I Turned Pretty since the start. Both boys bring different attributes to the table and boast vastly different dynamics with Belly. […]

7 Actresses Who Are Known For Playing Total Badasses

Jaw-breaking uppercuts. Rib-cracking roundhouse kicks. Ear-piercing explosions. Fear-striking struts. Quick-tongued comebacks and snappy one-liners. Regarding high-octane action movies, the men of Tinseltown make up the majority of the cinematic space. Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone and Tom Cruise and Vin Diesel and Dwayne Jonson and Jatham Statham and Jackie Chan and Daniel […]

7+ LGBTQ Netflix Titles To Stream During Pride Month

Looking for queer-themed shows to watch in celebration of Pride month? Stream these heartwarming LGBTQ+ Netflix originals. Pride is upon us. Grab your rainbow sunglasses, take to the streets, and join in on all the parades and festivities that will go down in June. And, when you get home from a long day of strutting […]

7+ Queer-Themed Netflix Shows To Stream This Pride Month

Looking for queer-themed shows to watch in celebration of Pride month? Stream these heartwarming LGBTQ+ Netflix originals. Pride is upon us. Grab your rainbow sunglasses, take to the streets, and join in on all the parades and festivities that will go down in June. And, when you get home from a long day of strutting […]

The 3 Best, Mid, And Worst Disney Marvel Series

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has grown quite expansive since the start of Phase 4 — with TV shows impacting films and vice versa. However, while Disney has been pushing out Marvel TV shows in quick succession, not all of them have been as top-tier as the likes of Avengers: Endgame or Black Panther. So, […]

7+ LGBTQ Netflix Shows To Stream This Pride Month

Looking for queer-themed shows to watch in celebration of Pride month? Stream these heartwarming LGBTQ+ Netflix originals. Pride is upon us. Grab your rainbow sunglasses, take to the streets, and join in on all the parades and festivities that will go down in June. And, when you get home from a long day of strutting […]

Ranking The Disney Marvel Shows From Best To Mid To Worst

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has grown quite expansive since the start of Phase 4 — with TV shows impacting films and vice versa. However, while Disney has been pushing out Marvel TV shows in quick succession, not all of them have been as top-tier as the likes of Avengers: Endgame or Black Panther. So, […]

The 10 Most Iconic Quotes From ‘The Golden Girls’

Despite airing its series finale over 30 years ago, The Golden Girls remains one of the most famous sitcoms to date. With four clearly defined characters — each boasting unique quirks, conflicts, and tendencies— and an ensemble overflowing with talent, the show is a timeless masterpiece that leaves us laughing hysterically upon each rewatch. The […]