David Caballero
Freelance Writer
David is a Mexican freelance writer with a deep appreciation for words. After three years in the cold world of Marketing, David quit his desk job and began pursuing a writing career. His work has been featured in publications like Screen Rant, Film Daze, and now, Digital Trends. His novel, A Timely Knight, won the 2020 Watty Award for Science Fiction, and he's currently working on his follow-up, a Steampunk adventure that blends action and romance. Whenever he's not writing, David is usually playing video games (he's currently on the first of many Mass Effect 3 playthroughs) or cooking.
7 most anticipated action movies of 2025, ranked
The action genre has a full slate of exicting projects for this 2025, including long-awaited final entries to revered franchises and exciting remakes.
50 years ago, one of cinema’s best auteurs made his debut with this movie
John Carpenter made his directorial debut with 1975's Dark Star, an influential sci-fi cult classic that turns 50 this year.
25 years ago, this wild sci-fi action movie made headlines for all the wrong reasons
The 2000 sci-fi trainwreck Supernova left behind a legacy of infamy involving multiple directors, reshoots, and even Francis Ford Coppola.
Don’t let these 3 January 2025 hidden streaming movie gems fly under your radar
From classic Hollywood rom-coms to over-the-top blood-soaked action extravaganzas, these streaming hidden gems are begging you to watch them this January.
Which version of Nosferatu is the best? The answer may surprise you
Robert Eggers' Nosferatu successfully reinvents the classic vampire for a new generation. How does his version compare to F.W. Murnau's and Werner Herzog's?
5 years later, whatever happened to Netflix’s would-be Game of Thrones show?
The Witcher premiered in December 2019 to record-breaking numbers and much expectation: five years and three seasons later, what happened to all that promise?
10 most anticipated movies of 2025, ranked
2025 will bring numerous highly anticipated movies, from auteur-driven remakes like Frankenstein to reboots like The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
50 years ago, the best worst James Bond movie came out
50 years ago, the truly terrible The Man with the Golden Gun came out, offering a piece of enjoyable trash that remains a highlight of the James Bond franchise.
This Oscar-winning Martin Scorsese movie doesn’t really hold up now
Twenty years ago, Martin Scorsese's The Aviator premiered to rave reviews, but why is it never top-of-mind when people discuss the director's 21st century oeuvre?
Kraven the Hunter is a fun, freaky movie that’s 20 years too late
Kraven the Hunter, the last movie in Sony's Spider-Man less universe, is an enyoyable throwback to 2000s superhero movies that is not as silly as it should be.
Don’t let these 3 December 2024 hidden streaming movie gems fly under your radar
The holiday season is here, and there's no better way to celebrate than with a great movie. Here are a few underrated films that are perfect Christmas viewing.
35 years ago, the meanest movie of the 1980s was released and became a big hit
Danny DeVito's The War of the Roses, starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner, is quite possibly the nastiest and most ruthless comedy of the 1980s.
The MCU needs to ditch superheroes and go all in on magic
After the success of Agatha All Along on Disney+, the MCU should ditch traditional heroes and go all in on the magic side of its universe.
40 years ago, one of the worst superhero movies ever debuted and marked the end of an era
Supergirl premiered 40 years ago, delivering the worst superhero movie ever made. Here's how bad it was, and how it signified the end of an era.
25 years later, this enjoyably bad James Bond movie is still not enough
On its 25th anniversary, we look back at the complicated legacy of The World Is Not Enough, one of the most enjoyably terrible action movies ever.
Recycling and the movies: how filmmaking is going green and making the world (and movies) better
In the new millennium, Hollywood has become far greener, embracing recycling technologies and making real progress for the entertainment industry.
The MCU is better when it goes back to basics
For all its worldbuilding, the MCU has always shined the brightest when focusing on its characters, and the recent success of Agatha All Along proves it.
30 years ago, Peter Jackson paved the way to Lord of the Rings with this fantastical crime movie
Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures premiered 30 years ago, introducing the world to the talents of Melanie Lynskey and future Oscar-winner Kate Winslet.
Don’t let these 3 November 2024 hidden streaming movie gems fly under your radar
From wickedly black comedies to awkward coming-of-age dramedies, these underrated streaming movies are perfect to watch this November.
The best dramas on Netflix right now
Netflix's dramatic library for the new year includes acclaimed docudramas, Oscar darlings from years prior, and auteur-driven psychological dramas.
The Penguin’s ending, explained
Colin Farrell's The Penguin just delivered one of the darkest endings of any television show of 2024. Let's break the explosive finale down.
30 years ago, New York City went dark and NBC’s Must See TV shined brightly
In 1994, three of NBC's main sitcoms participated in an ambitious crossover featuring a power outage in NYC. Thirty years later, the gimmick still feels fresh.
This is the best MCU TV show by far. Here’s why it’s Marvel’s best release since Avengers: Endgame
Agatha All Along just concluded its spectacular nine-episode run with a thrilling finale that cements it as arguably the best post-Endgame project.
20 years ago, the J-horror remake craze of the 2000s peaked with this movie
20 years later, The Grudge remains the scariest J-horror remake, a landmark horror film that traumatized and, as it turns out, defined an entire generation.
The best horror movies on Hulu right now
Start 2025 with a bang by watching the best horror movies on Hulu, which include everything from pulpy slashers to legendary sci-fi horrors.
The best horror movies on Netflix right now
The new year is here, and the best horror movies on Netflix will provide enough chills and thrills to kick 2025 with a good dose of fright.
10 years ago, the most acclaimed superhero movie ever won awards and frustrated audiences
10 years ago, one of the most acclaimed, and unusual, "superhero" films ever was released. It won Oscars and has its fans, but is it all style and no substance?
10 years ago, the best live-action DC show ever raced into America’s living rooms
A decade ago, The CW's The Flash changed the superhero genre forever, proving the great heights it could achieve -- but also the shocking lows.
45 years ago, one of the best horror remakes of all time terrified audiences worldwide
Werner Herzog's version of the seminal classic Dracula premiered 45 years ago, delivering the most terrifying take on Bram Stoker's masterpiece.
The best LGBTQ movies on Netflix right now
The best LGBTQ+ movies on Netflix include major awards contenders like Emilia Pérez and modern classics like Carol and Call Me By Your Name.
Congratulations, Hollywood, you’ve ruined the Joker for good
The negative reception to Joker: Folie à Deux hints that Hollywood has done what it always has and milked every last drop from the Joker cow. What comes next?
1994’s best movie isn’t Pulp Fiction or Forrest Gump — it’s this underrated gem
1994 was one of the best years for American cinema, but this movie starring a Harry Potter actor stands among the very best -- and most underrated.