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.
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.
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 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.
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (October 25-27)
From a raucous sex comedy to a drama about a cult leader, these Amazon Prime Video movies are the perfect way to spend a late October weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (October 18-20)
These Netflix shows are the perfect way to spend a weekend, and better than scrolling through Netflix for hours.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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?
A sequel to ‘The Wild Robot’ is in the works at DreamWorks Animation
Chris Sanders, who is already an animation legend, confirmed that a sequel to The Wild Robot is in the works at DreamWorks Animation.
‘Pachinko’s showrunner is not sure whether the show will get a season 3: ‘You call and ask them’
Pachinko has been one of the most critically acclaimed on Apple TV+ since it first debuted in 2022. But will it get a third season?
This fun buddy cop action movie is popular on Netflix right now. Here’s why you should stream it
This underrated 2013 action movie pairing two stars is one of Netflix 10 most popular movies right now. Here's why you should watch it.
If you have to watch one Hulu show this October, stream this one
This Hulu show is fairly new, but well worth checking out if you're looking for something to watch this October.
25 years ago, one of the saddest action movies ever made dazzled moviegoers
1999 wasn't just about The Matrix. In the same year, one of the saddest action movies ever impressed the few who saw it. Here's why it's still worth watching.
If you have to watch one Netflix movie in October, stream this one
This criminally underrated Netflix movie was released in the depths of the pandemic, and deserves more eyes on it.
3 great Max crime dramas you should watch in October 2024
Starring Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, and Leonardo DiCaprio, these Max crime dramas will scare all the ghouls and goblins away this October.
This recent action movie remake on Netflix is hated by many, but it deserves another look
Remakes are typically frowned upon, and this 2015 action redo has its haters. But if you separate it from its original source of inspiration, it's pretty good.
Kamala Harris will make her late-night debut as the Democratic nominee with Stephen Colbert
Kamala Harris has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert six times prior to her appearance as part of her presidential campaign.
Zendaya says the time jump for season 3 of Euphoria will be fascinating
The show has been off the air for more than two years and seems set to return at some point in 2025.
If you have to watch one Disney+ movie this October, stream this one
Disney+ may be the home of Pixar and Marvel, but it also streams other, more adult fare. This great prequel is one such movie, and is great to watch in October.
Better Call Saul almost had Saul working at Hot Topic instead of Cinnabon
Peter Gould, Better Call Saul showrunner, posted an image from a script suggesting that Saul could have spent his days folding tees.
Hoopla offers a library of Joker and Harley Quinn comics timed to Folie à Deux
The release of Joker: Folie à Deux has led to a number of tie-ins, including one from the online library service Hoopla.
Kate Winslet reveals that Leonardo DiCaprio wasn’t even swimming during that fateful ‘Titanic’ scene
The water was not nearly as deep as it may have looked during one of the most crucial moments in the Oscar-winning juggernaut Titanic.