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.
The Batman Part II: Release date, cast, plot, and everything we know so far
What's the latest word on The Batman Part II? Here's everything we know about The Batman's upcoming sequel, including the release date, plot, and cast.
6 great classic movies to watch on Christmas
These Christmas movies are a reminder that there are plenty of classics that still hold up decades later.
I rewatched Avatar: The Way of Water, and it still rules
Avatar: The Way of Water is still a great movie, even if you might not remember every detail of its plot. I rewatched it, and it still rules.
Like House of Guinness? Watch these 7 Netflix shows next
House of Guinness is a great new Netflix show, and these are seven great shows like it. One of these shows is Peaky Blinders.
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (September 26-28)
Our list of three underrated Netflix shows to watch this weekend includes a basketball comedy, a teen drama, and a British epic.
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (September 26-28)
These three underrated Netflix movies could use more recognition than they received upon their initial release.
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (September 26-28)
These underrated Amazon Prime Video movies are among the best ways you can spend this weekend.
Alien: Earth: Release date, plot, cast, and everything we know so far
Alien: Earth is coming in August, but what do we actually know about the first Alien TV show? Find out the plot, release date, and more.
13 years ago, Paul Thomas Anderson made his best movie
Paul Thomas Anderson is one of the greatest American directors of all time, and The Master might be his best movie.
Check out this great movie before it leaves Amazon Prime Video next week (September 2025)
No Country for Old Men is one of the great movies of the 21st century. It's leaving Prime Video soon, so make sure to watch it soon.
Everything we know about Tron: Ares
The third Tron movie is coming 15 years after Tron: Legacy revived the franchise.
If you like Jason Bateman in Black Rabbit, you’ll love him in this Netflix movie
Jason Bateman is one of several things that you might find interesting about Netflix's holiday thriller Carry-On.
3 action movies on HBO Max you need to watch in September
These action movies on HBO Max are a reminder of just how many kinds of action movies are out there.
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (September 19-21)
These three Netflix shows are underrated, and each of them is worth your time. One of our picks is a sweet drama about falling in love.
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (September 19-21)
These Netflix movies are all underrated, which is precisely why they're worth checking out. One of them is David Fincher's latest movie.
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (September 19-21)
These Amazon Prime Video movies are all a little bit underrated, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't check them out.
Apple CEO suggests that F1 might be getting a sequel
F1 was the biggest hit that Apple has had at the box office by a large margin. Now, the streamer might be considering a sequel.
Everything we know so far about Predator: Badlands
The latest movie in the Predator franchise returns to the big screen for the first time since 2018. Here's everything we know about Predator: Badlands.
3 great BritBox shows you should watch in September 2025
These BritBox shows are a little under the radar, but that doesn't mean they aren't worth your time. Check out the full list.
5 great Stephen King movies to watch if you liked The Long Walk
The Long Walk is not the first Stephen King story to get the theatrical treatment.
If you have to watch one Peacock movie this September 2025, stream this one
Joy Ride is one of the best comedies of the last 10 years, and it's now available to watch on Peacock.
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (September 12-14)
These underrated Netflix shows are different from one another, but each of them is worth your time. Here's what to stream on Netflix this weekend.
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (September 12-14)
Netflix has some genuinely underrated movies, but actually taking the time to find one you want to watch can be more trouble than it's worth.
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (September 12-14)
These Amazon Prime Video movies are all fairly recent, and none of them received as much love as they deserved.
If you have to watch one Disney+ movie this September 2025, stream this one
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is one of the best movies on Disney+. Here are three reasons why you should watch it.
Toy Story broke animation. 30 years later, we’re still trying to pick up the pieces
Toy Story will be rereleased in theaters for its 30th anniversary. Three decades later, we're still living in the same world Toy Story created.
James Gunn reveals new details about his Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow
In a new interview, James Gunn revealed how the Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, will be a story about Lex Luthor and Superman.
3 great HBO Max crime dramas you should watch in September 2025
HBO Max is filled with great films, but these are three very different crime movies that you might love. Check out the entire list inside.
If you have to watch one Hulu show this September, stream this one
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is one of the very best shows you can stream on Hulu. Find out why to watch it this September.
Who are the best guest stars on Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building?
Only Murders in the Building is one of the most star-studded shows on television, and these are its biggest guest stars.
If you have to watch one Netflix movie in September 2025, stream this one
Inglourious Basterds is funnier and more ahistorical than almost any other movie about World War II. Here's why you need to watch 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. Stream these free mysteries now.
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (September 5-7)
These underrated Netflix movies might not be at the top of your watchlist, but after reading this article, they should be.
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (September 5-7)
Looking for underrated movies on Amazon Prime Video this weekend? Try watching one of our suggestions, including a forgotten Best Picture winner.
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (September 5-7)
Our picks for underrated Netflix shows to watch this weekend include a philosophical comedy and an entertaining British drama.
Ed Harris is the latest major name to join the Yellowstone spinoff The Dutton Ranch
Ed Harris is joining The Dutton Ranch, the upcoming Yellowstone spinoff featuring Kelly Reilly's Beth and Cole Hauser's Rip.
The best free movies to stream right now (September 2025)
These free movies are some of the best in Hollywood's history, and you can watch them without a paid subscription.
If you have to watch one movie at the theater in September, choose One Battle After Another
With any Paul Thomas Anderson movie, it's guaranteed to be an interesting film. One Battle After Another is the movie to watch in September.