Dustin Chase
Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:
Introduced to Roger Ebert through world renowned local artist Mel Chin in 2006 only further fueled Dustin Chase's passion for writing film reviews. Eventually after receiving his bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from The University of North Carolina Asheville, Dustin found himself in Galveston Island, TX via Los Angeles. Texas Art & Film was created with Texas entrepreneur Evan H. Zimmerman, JD, and became a platform to professionally publish Dustin's reviews. He was then accepted into The Houston Film Critics Society in 2012 and became the film critic for Texas' oldest newspaper The Galveston County Daily News in 2011. Dustin also did a year-long movie review show, Livin' Large, on NEWS 92FM with esteemed critic Joe Leydon in 2014. Dustin was approached by CW39's NEWSFIX in the fall of 2014 to be their weekly on air film critic for a segment called Flix Fix, which has now aired over 200 episodes. Dustin is currently the only broadcast film critic in Houston delivering weekly film critiques on television and publishing over 200 written reviews annually.
Drop (2025)
84%
C
“Drop isn’t much more than repurposed horror genre tropes but manages to do see within a PG-13 fashion. ” –
Galveston Daily News
Apr 25, 2025
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On Swift Horses (2024)
52%
C-
““On Swift Horses” is a frustrating film that’s all hot and bothered with nowhere to go.” –
Galveston Daily News
Apr 25, 2025
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The Wedding Banquet (2025)
88%
B+
“A tender and heartfelt remake that improves on the original. ” –
Galveston Daily News
Apr 18, 2025
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Freaky Tales (2024)
74%
B-
“A mixed bag of nostalgia and violence that works in some chapters and not so well in others. ” –
Galveston Daily News
Apr 4, 2025
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The Assessment (2024)
82%
B+
““The Assessment” is an absorbing and fervent light-science fiction film about parenting.” –
Galveston Daily News
Mar 21, 2025
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The Electric State (2025)
15%
D+
“The Russo Brothers again direct with exuberance over nuance, rotting our brains with cinematic sugar.” –
Galveston Daily News
Mar 14, 2025
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Queen of the Ring (2024)
73%
C+
“The origin story of female wrestling is over glamorized and underwritten in a reasonably entertaining historical soap opera. ” –
Galveston Daily News
Mar 7, 2025
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Riff Raff (2024)
59%
“A disproportionate crime comedy that can’t get it’s diverse cast all on the same page. ” –
Galveston Daily News
Feb 28, 2025
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Cleaner (2025)
50%
D+
“90-minute action thriller with a one hour lead in. ” –
Galveston Daily News
Feb 21, 2025
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The Gorge (2025)
63%
C-
“Alluring when it’s Sleepless in Seattle meets Bourne Identity, discardable when it morphs into The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers meets Resident Evil. ” –
Galveston Daily News
Feb 14, 2025
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Bring Them Down (2024)
90%
B
“Tension so thick and present, you could cut it with a knife. ” –
Galveston Daily News
Feb 7, 2025
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Love Me (2024)
47%
F
“Nothing to ‘Love’ about this post-apocalyptic romance between inanimate objects. ” –
Galveston Daily News
Jan 31, 2025
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The Performance (2024)
70%
C+
“What a film about Jeremy Piven tap dancing for Hitler has to say about Carrie Underwood singing at the inauguration.” –
Texas Art & Film
Jan 24, 2025
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September 5 (2024)
93%
B+
““September 5” is taught, timely, and well crafted. It’s greatest asset is the ethical questions presented to the audience. ” –
Galveston Daily News
Jan 17, 2025
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The Last Showgirl (2024)
83%
B+
“Pamela Anderson gives a heartbreaking performance while Jamie Lee Curtis nearly steals the show with her natural comedy. ” –
Galveston Daily News
Jan 10, 2025
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Babygirl (2024)
76%
C
“In some ways, Kidman is too popular, too talented and simply overqualified for this type of character. ” –
Galveston Daily News
Dec 27, 2024
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A Complete Unknown (2024)
82%
B-
“The film wouldn’t work without Chalamet’s dedication to the material and his charisma to counterbalance Dylan’s narcissism.” –
Galveston Daily News
Dec 27, 2024
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Nosferatu (2024)
84%
C +
“https://www.galvnews.com/entertainment/free/nosferatu-has-christmas-at-the-movies-looking-different-this-year/article_d04abb2b-e8a7-58e9-a99d-c4f5b3a385cd.html” –
Galveston Daily News
Dec 20, 2024
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Maria (2024)
75%
B+
“Pablo Larraín’s surprisingly sarcastic and deliciously diva “Maria” is anchored by Jolie’s vivacious performance as the famed opera singer Maria Calles.” –
Galveston Daily News
Dec 13, 2024
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The Order (2024)
92%
A-
“Kurzel’s uncompromising thriller “The Order” is meticulously shot, boldly acted and lands among the most satisfying film experiences this year.” –
Galveston Daily News
Dec 6, 2024
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A Real Pain (2024)
96%
A-
““A Real Pain” is a real winner that’s clever, funny and moving.” –
Galveston Daily News
Nov 29, 2024
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Anora (2024)
93%
C-
““Anora” is sensory overload, manic, grating and a real lack of empathy for anyone on screen.” –
Galveston Daily News
Nov 22, 2024
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Nightbitch (2024)
59%
C+
“Adams’ performance is the highlight as she keeps this film on a much-needed leash.” –
Galveston Daily News
Nov 15, 2024
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Small Things Like These (2024)
94%
C-
““Small Things Like These” comes up short on emotion and drama.” –
Galveston Daily News
Nov 15, 2024
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The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024)
97%
A-
““The Seed of the Sacred Fig” might not be the film you want right now, but it’s the film we need at this exact moment.” –
Galveston Daily News
Nov 15, 2024
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