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.
This overlooked 2019 World War II movie is now on Netflix. Here’s why you should stream it
This 2019 World War II movie was ignored by critics. Now streaming on Netflix, here's why you should give it a chance this December.
The Rock has a hit with Moana 2, but one of his best movies is now streaming on Netflix
The Rock just had a monster hit with Moana 2, but one of his best movies is definitely not for kids. Now on Netflix, here's why you should stream it.
10 great free mysteries you should stream right now
These mystery movies will grip you from the moment they start, and keep you hooked all the way through.
Severance season 2 will come with a podcast hosted by Adam Scott and Ben Stiller
The podcast will debut with episodes recapping every chapter in season 1, and will then recap season 2 once a week.
Wicked star Marissa Bode encourages people to be kind about her character’s disability
The actress has no patience for jokes that are focused on her or her character's disability.
Andrew Garfield says he had to work very hard to get people to ask less about Spider-Man
The actor says that he was grateful for the role, in part because of other projects it helped him land.
Moana 2, Wicked, Gladiator II combine for the best Black Friday in box office history
The three movies are expected to lift the box office to one of its best weekends in history.
5 Netflix sci-fi movies that are perfect to stream for the fall
These Netflix sci-fi movies are an excellent reminder of all the different kinds of stories that sci-fi can tell.
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (November 29-December 1)
From a new Ted Danson comedy to a fascinating documentary, these Netflix shows are the perfect way to rest and recuperate following the hubbub of the holiday.
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (Nov. 29-Dec. 1)
From a 2024 horror movie to a great '90s drama, these Prime Video movies are the perfect way to come down from the high of Thanksgiving.
5 great Netflix thrillers to watch on Thanksgiving
These Netflix thrillers are some of the best movies available on the streaming service, and the perfect way to spend the time after Thanksgiving.
5 great war movies to stream on Thanksgiving
These war movies are all fairly serious, but might be just what the doctor ordered following a heavy Thanksgiving meal.
5 great kids movies to watch on Thanksgiving
A movie is a great way to entertain your kids for a couple of hours over a long holiday break.
5 great comedy movies to watch on Thanksgiving
With stars like Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, and Greta Gerwig, these comedy movies are a reminder that Thanksgiving has plenty of movies celebrating it too.
Denzel Washington and Josh Brolin nearly traded blows filming American Gangster
Josh Brolin talks about the time he and Denzel Washington had a disagreement on the set of American Gangster.
Glicked gives the box office its best pre-Thanksgiving weekend in more than a decade
The two movies combined to pull in more than $200 million at the box office, with Wicked leading the way.
5 great British WWII movies and TV shows you need to watch now
These movies and shows are a stark reminder of how much the U.K. went through during World War II.
Apple TV+ renewed Jon Hamm’s Your Friends and Neighbors for a second season before the first season aired
Your Friends and Neighbors doesn't debut until April, so its renewal suggests that Apple is quite confident in it.
Wolfs 2 is no longer moving forward at Apple
The first movie was apparently the most-watched title in the history of the streaming service but still didn't merit a sequel.
Check out this great movie before it leaves Amazon Prime Video next week (November 2024)
This slept-on horror sequel is one that you should definitely catch before it leaves Amazon Prime Video at the end of November.
3 action movies on Max you need to watch in November
These action movies on Max are each very different from one another, but all of them are worth checking out.
10 great free family and kids movies you should stream right now
These movies are the perfect watch for the whole family, and won't leave the parents bored or annoyed.
Simon Pegg says The Final Reckoning is the best Mission: Impossible movie yet
Pegg is assuring the audience that he isn't just saying this because he has to and says he's already seen a cut of the film.
Paul Mescal will host Saturday Night Live in December
This will be the first time Mescal has hosted the show and comes two weeks after the premiere of Gladiator II.
Yellowjackets has been accused of ripping off a 2015 survival thriller
The series was a hit as soon as it premiered in 2021, and a new lawsuit suggests that it ripped off a 2015 film called Eden.
Disney has pulled a 2026 Star Wars film from its schedule
The December 2026 title did not have a title or a plot description, but it was suspected that it was focused on Daisy Ridley's Rey.
If you have to watch one Peacock movie this November, stream this one
This sunny, beautiful Peacock movie is the perfect way to spend a dull November day.
3 great BritBox shows you should watch in November 2024
From a moody detective show to a real-life scandal program, these British TV series are among the best shows available on BritBox.
5 HBO (Max) movies that are perfect for the fall
These movies prove that Max has one of the deepest libraries of any streaming service.
5 things we want to see in The Penguin season 2
The Penguin's first season has come to an end, which has led many to wonder what a second season of the show could contain. Here's what we want to see happen.
If you have to watch one Hulu show this November, stream this one
This Hulu show is one of the best shows ever made, but it wasn't originally native to the service. Here's why you should watch it in November.
Joker: Folie à Deux actor says he was in the worst film ever made
Comedian Tim Dillon explained that he knew the movie, which he has a small role in, was a disaster even as they filmed it.
All 41 seasons of Jeopardy! are finally coming to streaming
We still don't know exactly which streaming service the show will land on, but host Ken Jennings has confirmed that that's the plan.
James Gunn is quashing rumors that DC is planning a Joker TV series with Barry Keoghan
Barry Keoghan is not about to star in a new Joker TV series, despite the rumors that you may have seen swirling online.