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Jason Escamilla

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Biography:

Jason Escamilla is a film critic and press member in Houston, Texas. Graduating from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi with a Bachelors in Communication and a Masters in Education, Jason enjoys his teaching career, graphic design, video editing, and watching/critiquing film.

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Movies TV Shows
Wicked: For Good (2025) 66% A- EDIT “Wicked for Good delivers dazzling visuals, heartfelt performances, and clever musical callbacks. It’s not as strong as the first film and has a few rushed story beats, but fans will find plenty to love. A magical, emotional continuation.” – EskimoTV Nov 18, 2025 Full Review Bugonia (2025) 88% A+ EDIT “Bugonia is an enthralling edge-of-your-seat absurdist masterpiece! Lanthimos crafts a thrilling blend of comedy and suspense led by outstanding performances from Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. A bizarre, brilliant ride!” – EskimoTV Nov 1, 2025 Full Review Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (2025) 96% B+ EDIT “Beautifully animated and emotionally rich, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc blends heartfelt romance and wild action. Fans will love it, newcomers can enjoy it, and it’s one of the best anime films of the year.” – EskimoTV Oct 22, 2025 Full Review Black Phone 2 (2025) 72% A- EDIT “Black Phone 2 blends supernatural scares with a heartfelt message about facing trauma. Stylish dream sequences and strong performances make this a gripping, emotionally resonant sequel.” – EskimoTV Oct 18, 2025 Full Review The Smashing Machine (2025) 70% B EDIT “Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt deliver powerhouse performances in this emotional MMA biopic. Authentic, informative, and engaging, The Smashing Machine is is compelling from start to finish.” – EskimoTV Oct 12, 2025 Full Review HIM (2025) 30% C EDIT “Him starts as a gripping psychological thriller but loses its footing in a metaphor-heavy final act. Stunning visuals and Tyriq Withers’ performance aren’t enough to make up for a confusing & unsatisfying conclusion.” – EskimoTV Sep 20, 2025 Full Review The Long Walk (2025) 88% B EDIT “The Long Walk is a gripping survival thriller with strong camaraderie and tension. Although its believability and repetitive visuals make it flawed, it is still worth seeing.” – EskimoTV Sep 15, 2025 Full Review The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) 58% C- EDIT “Despite Vera Farmiga’s heartfelt performance and polished technical craft, The Conjuring: Last Rites ends the franchise with routine scares and a predictable finale that feels more like a rerun than a haunting farewell.” – EskimoTV Sep 4, 2025 Full Review Weapons (2025) 93% A+ EDIT “A masterful blend of horror, mystery, and surprising humor; Weapons delivers a psychologically rich story that’s also shockingly funny thanks to Zach Cregger’s sharp instincts. One of the most unique genre films in years.” – EskimoTV Aug 11, 2025 Full Review The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) 86% B+ EDIT “A sharp, emotional, and clever Fantastic Four reboot that proves the MCU still has fantastic stories left to tell.” – EskimoTV Jul 22, 2025 Full Review M3GAN 2.0 (2025) 57% C+ EDIT “She can sing but can’t scare! Intriguing at first, but slowly becomes convoluted; M3GAN 2.0 trades horror for a clunky sci-fi comedy filled with heavy-handed exposition & shifting character goals that fail to deliver thrills that the 1st film did so well.” – EskimoTV Jun 26, 2025 Full Review 28 Years Later (2025) 88% B+ EDIT “Emotionally bold, beautifully shot, and refreshingly unique, 28 Years Later is a haunting evolution of the franchise- even if some choices may divide fans. Alfie Williams gives a performance that’s the film’s wounded, beating heart.” – EskimoTV Jun 18, 2025 Full Review Elio (2025) 83% B- EDIT “Elio starts slow but ultimately wins you over with a heartfelt message and strong character bonding. The quirky space setting may not click with everyone, but the emotional payoff delivers.” – EskimoTV Jun 17, 2025 Full Review How to Train Your Dragon (2025) 77% B- EDIT “The 2025 How to Train Your Dragon starts slow but finds its wings in the second half with strong emotional beats and exciting sequences. A decent, family-friendly remake; though the animated original likely remains the better version.” – EskimoTV Jun 8, 2025 Full Review Karate Kid: Legends (2025) 58% C- EDIT “Karate Kid: Legends tries to stand on its own but crams in too much, too fast. Fans may enjoy the cameos, but newcomers will find a disjointed and average film that misses the emotional punch it's aiming for.” – EskimoTV Jun 4, 2025 Full Review Lilo & Stitch (2025) 72% C EDIT “A competent but average remake, Lilo & Stitch (2025) boasts good casting and sweet sisterly chemistry, but can’t quite match the emotional depth or magic of the animated original.” – EskimoTV May 21, 2025 Full Review Bring Her Back (2025) 89% A- EDIT “Bring Her Back is a gruesome, fast-paced nightmare with phenomenal makeup effects, strong performances, and an enthralling mystery that sticks with you. Terrifying and layered, it’s a must for horror fans!” – EskimoTV May 16, 2025 Full Review Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) 92% B EDIT “While Final Destination: Bloodlines gets a bit repetitive in the second half, its suspenseful opening, fun kills, and twisty legacy setup make it a surprisingly entertaining entry that I slightly preferred over the original.” – EskimoTV May 13, 2025 Full Review Thunderbolts* (2025) 88% C EDIT “Thunderbolts* follows a familiar Marvel formula — entertaining at times, but weighed down by a sluggish second act and a standard explosive finale. Florence Pugh shines, but the film overall feels average.” – EskimoTV Apr 29, 2025 Full Review Sinners (2025) 97% C+ EDIT “Sinners ends with a powerful, surreal bang—but its slow buildup left me restless. A unique vision from Coogler, but whether the destination is worth the wait depends on your patience.” – EskimoTV Apr 15, 2025 Full Review A Minecraft Movie (2025) 48% C EDIT “A Minecraft Movie has energy and will entertain younger fans, but for everyone else, it’s just another generic family adventure. The story is predictable and forgettable. Fun for kids, meh for cinephiles.” – EskimoTV Apr 3, 2025 Full Review Novocaine (2025) 81% B+ EDIT “Novocaine is a fun, over-the-top action thriller with a likable lead, clean action sequences, and some hilariously improbable moments. See it in 4DX!” – EskimoTV Mar 19, 2025 Full Review Disney's Snow White (2025) 39% F EDIT “Disney’s Snow White (2025) is a soulless disaster. The original film is better in every way, and every change made here is illogical, forced, or cringeworthy. Skip this one.” – EskimoTV Mar 19, 2025 Full Review Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) 56% B EDIT “While Mufasa doesn't reinvent the wheel, it's an engaging prequel that connects well to The Lion King. Predictable but visually beautiful, it's a worthy family-friendly film.” – EskimoTV Dec 17, 2024 Full Review Venom: The Last Dance (2024) 40% D EDIT “The tired dynamic between Eddie and Venom, underdeveloped new characters, and a weak central antagonist make Venom: The Last Dance the most uninspired entry in the series.” – EskimoTV Nov 19, 2024 Full Review
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