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Guillermo Kurten

Guillermo Kurten

Former Digital Trends Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 148 articles

A University of Houston graduate in Print Media Journalism, Guillermo has covered sports entertainment and practically all forms of geek culture as a freelance writer.

His young career so far has seen him write about soccer through websites including Read Bundesliga and Bayern Strikes, specializing in FC Bayern Munich. From there he moved on to Comic Book Resources, Game Rant, The Gamer, and Screen Rant to indulge his inner nerd, with over 2 years and counting as a senior writer at the latter.

Guillermo's interests span video games, movies, TV series, comic books, anime, and manga -- and if you're not careful, will talk your ear off specifically about the last 40-plus years of Batman lore.

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Guillermo studied at Lone Star College in Texas before ultimately completing his Bachelor's degree.

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor inside a ship in the Star Wars series Andor season 2.

Andor: Why the Disney+ show is a triumph of Star Wars’ flexibility

Andor season 2 is a Star Wars success story of how the franchise can excel with sci-fi subgenres and different narrative scopes.
A closeup of a mobile suit mech in Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX.

The best anime on Amazon Prime Video right now

Gundam: GQuuuuuuX, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, and Dororo are some of the best anime to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
James McAvoy's bloodied killer gritting his teeth trying to get into a room in Speak No Evil.

The best horror movies on Amazon Prime right now

Speak No Evil, The Menu, Smile 2, Dawn of the Dead, and more are just a couple of the best horror movies streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
An owner happily giving their dog a high-five in Disney+'s Pets.

The best kids movies on Disney+ right now

Pets, Finding Dory, Moana 2, Toy Story 3, and Frozen II are just a couple of the best kids movies on Disney+ right now.
Jinshi and Maomao look off into the distance with the sky in the background in The Apothecary Diaries key art.

The best anime on Hulu right now

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Blue Lock, and Dr. Stone are some of the best anime to stream on Hulu this month.
Miles Morales as Spider-Man following through the neon colors of the multiverse.

The best movies on Disney+ right now

Deadpool & Wolverine, Avatar, Frozen, and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian are some of the best movies to stream on Disney+ right now.
Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance gritting his teeth and giving a menacing stare in The Shining.

The best movies on Max right now

The Shining, The Goonies, Logan, Aftersun, and Goodfellas are some of the best movies to stream on Max this month.
Godzilla's eyes glowing blue in Godzilla Minus One.

5 great Netflix sci-fi movies you need to watch on Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, Godzilla Minus One and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse are just some of the best sci-fi movies to watch on Netflix.
Luffy smiles in his whit-haired Gear 5 form with the supporting cast behind him in colorful One Piece key art.

The best anime on Netflix right now

The One Piece anime's Egghead arc and Yaiba: Samurai Legend are some of the best anime on Netflix right now. Read the rest of our guide inside.
Colin Farrell as Oz in promo art for HBO's "The Penguin."

How HBO’s The Penguin sets the stage for The Batman Part 2 … and can make the sequel even better

With The Penguin nearing its thrilling conclusion, we take a look at how the popular HBO series sets the stage for The Batman Part 2.
Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell's characters holding the same gun in The Americans promo art.

Like the hit series Slow Horses on Apple TV+? Then watch these great spy shows now

For fans enjoying Slow Horses on Apple TV+, check out these great spy TV series on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Hulu.
The poster for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story featuring a collage of the main cast and the Death Star looming in the background.

3 great Disney+ movies to watch on Labor Day weekend

With fans looking forward to Labor Day weekend, Disney+ has excellent movies on hand featuring franchises such as Star Wars, X-Men, and Indiana Jones.
Batman stands in a dark alley in Batman: Caped Crusader.

Is Batman: Caped Crusader better than Batman: The Animated Series?

Batman: The Animated Series co-creator Bruce Timm returns with Caped Crusader, but how does it compare to the much-beloved DCAU show?
Batman's silhouette on a red moon in Batman: The Animated Series key art.

The best Batman animated shows, ranked

With Batman: Caped Crusader bringing the hero back to TV animation on Amazon Prime Video, it's worth revisiting the Dark Knight's best animated shows.
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3 best Disney+ movies to watch on Father’s Day

With movies like Indiana Jones and Star Wars, Disney+ has exciting movies for a nostalgic Father's Day movie marathon.
Walton Goggins as the disfigured Ghoul in Prime Video's Fallout.

Fallout’s breakout star is Walton Goggins. Here are 3 movies and shows you need to watch now

If you enjoyed Walton Goggins' role as The Ghoul in Amazon Prime Video's Fallout, these movies and TV shows include some of the actor's standout performances.
A woman stares at the camera in Dune: Part Two.

Like Dune: Part Two’s Rebecca Ferguson? Then watch these 3 great movies and TV shows right now

If you enjoyed Rebecca Ferguson in Dune: Part Two, then try watching these three underrated movies and TV shows starring the talented Swedish actress.
A woman hides in shadow in Furiosa.

Furiosa: Why the Mad Max prequel is the most anticipated 2024 action movie

The most anticipated action movie of the year is Furiosa, the Mad Max prequel starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. Here's why we can't wait to see it.
The cast of The Suicide Squad standing in rubble.

3 best DC movies to watch on Netflix in December

The DCEU is now on Netflix in December. Find out which ones you should watch right now.
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides saluting with his knife in "Dune" (2021).

Dune is on Netflix in October. Here’s why you should watch this 2021 sci-fi classic

Denis Villeneuve's Dune move has migrated beyond Max and is available to stream now on Netflix, giving the uninitiated more reason to watch the sci-fi epic.
Officer K looking up at a neon-colored hologram in Blade Runner 2049.

Blade Runner 2049 is back on Max in October. Here’s why you should watch it

Director Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 is available to stream on Max in October, and here's why you should watch this modern sci-fi masterpiece.
Richter Belmont and Maria Renard in key art for Castlevania: Nocturne.

Castlevania: Nocturne review: Netflix sequel series hits the ground running

Netflix's excellent sequel show Castlevania: Nocturne honors its acclaimed predecessor with its compelling new voice cast and stunning animation.
The cybernetic Motoko Kusanagi holding a gun in Ghost in the Shell key art.

10 best anime movies of the 1990s

From Ghost in the Shell to Princess Mononoke, these 10 movies are the best anime produced in the 1990s.
A woman attempts to touch an alien in Arrival.

This 2016 sci-fi film is one of Netflix’s most popular movies now. Here’s why you should watch it

This 2016 sci-fi film starring Avengers star Jeremy Renner is one of Netflix's most popular movies now. Find out what it is and why you should watch it.
Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka dual-wielding her white lightsabers in the Disney+ series, "Ahsoka."

Ahsoka review: A Star Wars celebration of the old and new

The new Disney+ series Ahsoka is a refreshing and fun Star Wars celebration led by Rosario Dawson's commanding performance.
Keanu Reeves in 47 Ronin.

3 Keanu Reeves Netflix movies you need to watch now

From a samurai action epic to a charming rom-com, these 3 Keanu Reeves movies on Netflix are a great way to pass the time.
People stand around a table in "Dungeons & Dragons: Honors Among Thieves."

Baldur’s Gate 3 fans should watch Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Here’s why

With Baldur's Gate 3 now the talk of the video game industry, gamers and newbies alike should check out 2023's Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves movie.
Batman with Tim Drake as Robin in the foreground for Failsafe cover art.

5 best comic book titles to read for SDCC 2023

San Diego Comic-Con is just around the corner, and with a greater focus on the medium, there are a few great ongoing comics worth reading to prepare.
James Bond rides a motorcycle in Skyfall.

Like Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning? Then watch these action movies on Netflix

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One has earned widespread acclaim, and these Netflix action movies are also great to satisfy that thriller craving.
The courier in his nuclear gear and holding his gun in Fallout: New Vegas key art.

8 best sci-fi video games to play if you liked Apple TV+’s hit show Silo

Apple TV+'s Silo finished a riveting first season led by Rebecca Ferguson, and there are plenty of dystopian sci-fi video games worth playing for genre buffs.
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How the hit sci-fi show Silo paves the way for Amazon’s Fallout adaptation

Silo is one of the most compelling sci-fi series on TV right now, and Prime Video's upcoming Fallout series should look to that Apple TV+ show for inspiration.
Three people stand in the shadows in Darker than Black.

5 underrated anime you should check out

In need of a new anime series to binge? Then look no further as we compiled a list of 5 underrated anime shows that are worth your time and money.
A woman puts a leg on a man in Legion.

5 underrated Marvel movies and TV shows you should watch right now

Everyone knows of Secret Invasion and Guardians of the Galaxy, but these 5 Marvel TV shows and movies are underrated and deserve a second watch.
The Flash in promo art for the Flashpoint Paradox.

Like DC’s The Flash? Then watch these great superhero movies

Did you enjoy the DC film The Flash starring Ezra Miller, Sasha Calle, and Michael Keaton? Then check out these 5 superhero movies.