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.
3 great Max crime dramas you should watch in December 2024
These crime dramas are a great reminder of everything that you can watch with just a Max subscription.
If you have to watch one Netflix movie in December 2024, stream this one
The Netflix movie The Piano Lesson was created to compete for awards, but it also happens to be well worth your time.
Keira Knightley knew that Love Actually cue card scene was creepy from the jump
The scene has been meme'd to death, and Knightley now says that it stalker-ish implications were always there.
The first trailer for Yellowjackets season 3 promises even more bloodshed
The Yellowjackets teaser gives us our first look at Hilary Swank's character, who will be a new addition for season 3.
If you have to watch one Disney+ movie this December 2024, stream this one
Pete's Dragon will leave you with all the warm and fuzzy feelings you should expect from a great Disney movie.
Director John Waters thinks Joker 2 is one of the best movies of the year
The director published his top 10 list on Vulture and included the highly divisive sequel to 2019's blockbuster.
Brian Cox still isn’t sure about Jeremy Strong’s method acting approach
The actor has maintained that he thinks his former co-star would be a better actor if he ditched the method approach.
This 2024 tech thriller was ignored earlier this year. Here’s why you should stream it on Netflix
Afraid was released with little fanfare last August. Now that it's streaming on Netflix, here are four reasons why it's worth a watch.
Netflix is now streaming a killer AI horror movie that’s like M3GAN’s twisted sister
Netflix is now streaming Subservience, a killer robot horror movie that's like M3GAN, only creepier. Here are some reasons why you should stream the film.
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.
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.