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Joe Allen

Joe Allen

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Joe Allen is a freelance writer at Digital Trends, where he covers Movies and TV. He frequently writes streaming recommendations and other best-of lists, as well as deep dives into some of his favorite movies. Joe has been in journalism for seven years, and has also written for The Washington Post, Inverse, and Distractify. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester and a masters from Syracuse University. He is based in upstate New York, where he spends much of his free time playing in a band.

Richard Farnsworth in The Straight Story

If you have to watch one Disney+ movie this November, stream this one

This inspirational 1999 movie is an underrated masterpiece from one of the great directors in the history of cinema. Here's why you should stream it on Disney+.
Meta AI's Dungeon Master looks like Snoop Dogg.

Snoop Dogg is working on a Planet of the Apes-type movie, but with dogs

The rapper is apparently a big fan of the Apes franchise and was upset that they made him wait too long for a new one.
Tom Cruise sits next to someone in a bed.

Michael Caine discusses his first interaction with Tom Cruise 40 years ago

Caine and Cruise only acted together in a single film, but they have maintained a close relationship off-screen.
Eddie Valiant and Roger Rabbit in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?".

Robert Zemeckis says Disney would never make a Who Framed Roger Rabbit sequel

A script for a sequel exists, but the director believes the studio would never take that kind of risk today.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise stand beside one another in Days of Thunder.

Tom Cruise is in early talks for a Days of Thunder sequel

The original 1990 film was a much more modest success than Top Gun during its initial release in theaters.
Kids sits at a table in The Midnight Club.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (November 1-3)

From an unusual comedy series to a WWII drama, these Netflix shows have flown under the radar, but they are well worth checking out.
Jennifer Lawrence in Winter's Bone.

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (November 1-3)

From a lively musical to a period costume comedy, these Amazon Prime Video movies are the perfect way to spend the first days of November.
A cop shines a light on a man in Nightcrawler.

10 years later, this underrated action thriller is still as shocking, and relevant, as ever

In 2014, this Jake Gyllenhaal movie was widely praised but little-seen by the populace. Here's why it's just as shocking and relevant in 2024.
Will Smith in I Am Legend.

5 best action movies to stream this Halloween

From a satirical action movie to a zombie apocalypse blockbuster, these action movies are a reminder that you can enjoy all kinds of movies this Halloween.
Kiki in Kiki's Delivery Service.

5 best kids movies to stream this Halloween

From a flying witch's adventures to a colorful journey into the afterlife, these kids movies are the best way to spend an evening as Halloween draws closer.
A man aims a gun in Baby Driver.

5 Netflix action movies that are perfect to stream for the fall

These action movies represent the best of what Netflix has to offer to its subscribers.
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3 great Peacock movies to stream on Halloween

These Peacock movies are the perfect way to take advantage of your subscription to the streaming service this Halloween.
A woman lies on the ground in Saint Maud.

If you have to stream one scary movie this Halloween, watch this one

This scary 2019 movie has flown under the radar, but it's one of the best horror movies of the past decade. Here's why you should watch it this Halloween.
A man walks down steps in Bringing Out the Dead.

This overlooked 1999 movie is the closest Martin Scorsese ever got to making a horror film

This overlooked 1999 film isn't technically a horror film, but it's probably the scariest movie Martin Scorsese has ever made.
Paul Bettany in WandaVision.

Paul Bettany says he’s really excited for the upcoming Vision spinoff series

The series is currently slated to start production in 2025, with the goal of releasing to Disney+ in 2026.
Paul Mescal fights in the middle of a brawl.

Paul Mescal chickened out of his initial meeting with Denzel Washington on Gladiator II

The star of Gladiator II seemed to be aware that he was in the midst of one of the greatest actors of all time.
A man looks at a man in uniform in Squid Game season 2.

Squid Game season 2: Everything we know so far about the hit Netflix series

Here's what we know about the second season of 1 of Netflix's biggest hit shows, Squid Game.
A group of women stand before a man in Abbott Elementary.

The Abbott Elementary, Always Sunny crossover will be a two-episode event

Both shows' casts will make appearances on the other show, although the Abbott crossover will happen first.
Paul Mescal wields a sword and stares.

Paul Mescal reveals that he won his Gladiator II role after a single Zoom call with Ridley Scott

The actor was cast after a single conversation that he said was mostly about director Ridley Scott's passion for gaelic football.
A woman looks at a man in The Worst Person in the World.

5 Hulu movies that are perfect for the fall

These Hulu movies are one of the best ways you can spend an evening in the fall.
The cast of Bad Times at the El Royale.

Check out this great movie before it leaves Amazon Prime Video next week (October 2024)

Amazon Prime Video has so many options, but one of the best ways to pick what to watch next is to see what's leaving soon.
George MacKay as Schofield in a trench in a poster for "1917."

5 Netflix war movies that are perfect to stream for the fall

These war movies are evidence of the way Netflix has built up its library over the course of its existence.
The Starship Enterprise in 2009 Star Trek

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has been renewed for a second season before season 1 premieres

The series has been renewed for a second season before its first season has an official premiere date.
Charlie Cox as Daredevil on Disney+.

Daredevil: Born Again has an official premiere date on Disney+

The series is set to hit Disney+ almost 10 years after the original show first hit Netflix in 2015.
Andy Serkis gollum

Work is underway on 2 Lord of the Rings live-action projects, including The Hunt for Gollum

The Hunt for Gollum is just one of the live-action Lord of the Rings movies that may be coming soon.
Paul Mescal wields a sword and stares.

The first reactions to Gladiator II launch the sequel into the Oscar race

Gladiator II has been in the works for years, and the first reactions suggest that it's everything fans wanted it to be.
A man lights a match in his car in Unhinged.

Netflix’s most popular movie right now is this obscure Russell Crowe revenge flick

The most popular movie on Netflix right now is a 2020 Russell Crowe revenge movie that few people have seen. Is it worth streaming now?
Henry Golding in Snake Eyes.

This 2021 action movie prequel is better than its bad rep suggests. It’s now streaming on Netflix

This 2021 action movie based on an iconic 1980s franchise didn't initially get a warm reception, but the movie is worth checking out on Netflix.
Christopher Nolan speaks about Oppenheimer in a promo for Universal Pictures.

Is Christopher Nolan remaking this 1980s action movie?

Christopher Nolan's next film will hit theaters in 2026, and speculation has already started as to what the film will be about.
Two identical girls stand near a railing in Us.

If you have to watch one Peacock movie this October, stream this one

This Peacock movie is terrifying and thought-provoking in equal measure, and is the perfect thing to check out in October.
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3 great BritBox shows you should watch in October 2024

These BritBox shows are the perfect way to take advantage of your subscription to the British streaming service.
A woman holds onto the shoulders of a man.

Anora director Sean Baker says he misses ‘mature’ films made for ‘adults’

A director best-known for his small-budget indie movies recently bemoaned that there weren't many of them in theaters.
Samara Weaving in Ready or Not.

‘Ready or Not 2’ is happening with the star and directors returning

The 2019 horror comedy has become something of a cult phenomenon in the years since its 2019 release, prompting interest in a sequel.
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This mind-bending 2024 movie is popular on Netflix right now. Is it worth watching?

A hit at Sundance this year, this 2024 mind-bending psychological thriller is climbing Netflix's most popular movies chart right now. Is it worth streaming?