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5 most shocking Oscar wins ever, ranked

The Academy Awards are known for their sometimes surprising results. Digital Trends reveals the 5 most shocking Oscar wins ever and yes, Moonlight is included.
Elliot stares at E.T. in "E.T."

5 great movies that should’ve won the Best Picture Oscar, but didn’t

Forrest Gump over Pulp Fiction? The Oscars have frequently gotten it wrong with giving out Best Picture, and these 5 nominated movies should've won the award.
A ma stands in silhouette in Monsieur Spade.

3 great Amazon Prime Video TV shows to watch instead of the 2024 Oscars

Don't want to watch the 2024 Oscars? Check out these three great shows on Amazon Prime Video, which star Clive Owen, Rachel Weisz, and more.
Two women sit on an airplane in Bridesmaids.

5 great performances that were snubbed by the Oscars, ranked

From one of the most memorable Bond villains to a great comedic actress who doesn't get enough love, these five great performances were snubbed by the Oscars.
Dustin Hoffman looking at Anne Bancroft as they lay in bed in The Graduate (1967).

The worst Oscar winners from each decade, ranked

From one of the most unwatchable Best Picture winners ever to some head-scratching acting winners, these are the worst Oscar winners from each decade.
A woman dances with a guy in Barbie.

10 most popular 2024 Best Picture Oscar nominees, ranked

The Oscars are just around the corner, so it's time to rank the 10 most popular Best Picture nominees, ranked by worldwide box office gross.
A woman looks out in a cave in Damsel.

Damsel’s director on leaving horror behind, Millie Bobby Brown, and sequel plans

In a conversation with Digital Trends, Damsel's director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo talks about the Netflix fantasy movie and working with star Millie Bobby Brown.
An old man talks in Dune: Part Two.

Star Wars could’ve had Christopher Walken as Han Solo and Jodie Foster as Princess Leia

In recent interviews, it was revealed that Star Wars could've had Christopher Walken playing Han Solo opposite Jodie Foster as Princess Leia.
David Walks through a robot factory in AI Artificial Intelligence.

Like Dune 2? Then watch these 3 great sci-movies for free right now

Has the release of Dune: Part Two reawakened your passion for all things sci-fi? Digital Trends recommends watching these three great free sci-fi movies now.
Paul walks in the desert in Dune: Part Two.

Where to watch Dune: Part Two in IMAX 70mm (and why it’s worth it)

Dune: Part Two is getting a limited release in IMAX 70mm, but where is it playing and is it worth watching? Digital Trends has all the answers for you.
A Man sits in a chair in The Gentlemen.

3 Netflix shows we can’t wait to watch in March 2024

Netflix has a great programming slate next month, and these three series that focus on drugs, sex, and crime are the most anticipated shows in March 2024.
Julia Roberts holds her ears and screams in Leave the World Behind.

Leave the World Behind is trending. Here’s why (and 4 other movies that predicted the US Cellular outage)

Rattled by the February 22 cellular power outage that affected AT&T customers? Then watch Leave the World Behind and 4 other end-of-the-world movies.
A girl holds a lantern in Damsel.

Everything coming to Netflix in March 2024

The fantasy movie Damsel, the action-packed The Gentleman series, and new seasons of Girls5eva and Young Royals highlight Netflix's March 2024 schedule.
A man and a woman kneel before a seated girl in Late Night with the Devil.

3 under-the-radar movies you need to watch in March 2024

March 2024 is packed with hit films like Dune: Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4, but be sure to check out these three underrated movies that will play in theaters.
A man and a woman smile in We Were the Lucky Ones.

Everything coming to Hulu in March 2024

What's coming to Hulu in March 2024? Returning shows like Grey's Anatomy and The Cleaning Lady, as well as the original limited series We Were the Lucky Ones.
The X-Men gather in X-Men '97.

Everything coming to Disney+ in March 2024

In March, Disney+ unleashes the power of pop and mutants as Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version) and X-Men '97 make their long-awaited debuts.
A woman and her child stands next to a dead body in Anatomy of a Fall.

Like the 2023 thriller Anatomy of a Fall? Then watch these three underrated movies now

If you enjoyed the Oscar-nominated 2023 movie Anatomy of a Fall, you should check out these three great thrillers right now.
A masked killer holds an axe in Thanksgiving.

Like the Netflix hit Thanksgiving? Try watching these 3 scary horror movies

Thanksgiving is currently Netflix's most popular movie right now. For more scares, try watching these three horror movies that are also streaming on Netflix.
Four people stand and smile in Players.

Like Netflix’s hit movie Players? Then watch these underrated rom-coms right now

The rom-com Players is Netflix's latest popular movie. For fans who want more like it, here are three similar movies starring Anna Faris, Charlie Day, and more.
Four women stands in a subway station in Madame Web.

Mean Girls. Argylle. Madame Web. Why are movies so bad right now?

Mean Girls, Good Grief, The Beekeeper, Lift, Argylle, and now Madame Web have all contributed to a dismal start to 2024. Why are movies so bad right now?
A man sits and stares in Shogun.

Everything coming to Hulu in February 2024

What's coming to Hulu in February 2024? The debut of the epic limited series Shogun and the return of Abbott Elementary, American Idol, The Conners, and more!
Kamala, Carol, and Monica stand in a field together in The Marvels.

Everything coming to Disney+ in February 2024

Disney+ goes heavy on heroes in February with the streaming debut of The Marvels and Genius: MLK/X.
Cillian Murphy stares through a small window at an atomic blast, his face illuminated by light.

Oscar nominations 2024: full list of nominees

Did Oppenheimer, Barbie, and Killers of the Flower Moon strike gold? Find out by reading all of the 2024 Oscar nominations.
The cast of Tokyo Vice season 2.

Everything coming to Max (formerly HBO Max) in February 2024

From new seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Tokyo Vice and movies like Dicks: The Musical, here's what's new on Max in February 2024.
Three people stand on a ship in The Last Airbender.

Everything coming to Netflix in February 2024

A new take on Avatar: The Last Airbender, the rom-com series One Day, and the animated movie Orion and the Dark highlight Netflix's February 2024 schedule.
Two men talk in Oppenheimer.

Everything coming to Peacock in February 2024

Peacock's blockbuster February schedule includes new episodes of The Traitors, In the Know, and Ted, and the streaming debut of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.
The Phantom stands over Christine in The Phantom of the Opera.

Yes, Paul Mescal was in The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables

Paul Mescal is known for intense dramas like Normal People and All of Us Strangers, but he was also in the musicals Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables.
A woman looks at a board full of notes in Longlegs.

Can Nicolas Cage’s new film Longlegs be the scariest movie of 2024?

Not much is known about Longlegs, the new horror film starring Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe, but the first trailer gives a sense of just how scary it will be.
A man raises his arms in the air in The Suspect.

3 great British TV crime shows you need to watch in February 2024

Forget Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl; you should watch these three great British TV crime shows instead. They feature David Tennant and other U.K. actors.
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This 2024 superhero movie is almost certain to fail. Here’s why

2023 had its fair share of comic book movie bombs, and this upcoming movie will surely be 2024's first superhero disaster at the box office and with critics.
A woman aims her gun in The Brave One.

Like Jodie Foster in True Detective: Night Country? Then watch these three great thrillers now

Jodie Foster has never been better in True Detective: Night Country. Fans of the hit HBO show should check out these three great thrillers starring the actress.
Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth in a golf cart in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

5 best Hulu movies to watch instead of Super Bowl 2024

Don't want to watch the 2024 Super Bowl? Then check out these five great Hulu movies starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and more.
People stare at the camera in The Tourist.

10 great TV shows to stream instead of watching the 2024 Super Bowl

Don't want to watch the 2024 Super Bowl? Digital Trends has compiled a list of the best TV shows to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Max, and more.
A man stands next to a woman in The Legend of Tarzan.

10 great movies to stream instead of watching the 2024 Super Bowl

Don't want to watch the 2024 Super Bowl? Digital Trends has compiled a list of the best movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Max, and more.
A man and a woman walk in a zoo in We Bought a Zoo.

3 best Disney+ movies to watch instead of the Super Bowl 2024

If you don't want to catch the big game, then check out our picks for the three best Disney+ movies that you should watch instead of the Super Bowl.
Kiernan Shipka crouches with a bat in Totally Killer.

The 2024 Super Bowl is over. Watch these 3 great Amazon Prime Video movies now

The 2024 Super Bowl is sadly over. To fill the time, try watching these three great movies on Amazon Prime Video.
A man bends down to look at a dead body in Bodies.

5 best Netflix shows to watch after the 2024 Super Bowl

Now that the 2024 Super Bowl is over, you should watch these five great Netflix shows right now.
Jason Statham clipping battery cables on his tongue and nipple in Crank- High Voltage.

What’s new on Tubi in March 2024

What's new on Tubi in March? Crank 1 and 2 with Jason Statham, Snowpiercer with Chris Evans, The Heat with Sandra Bullock, and many more hit movies and shows.