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A woman takes a bath in Gone Girl.

At 10, this modern classic remains a brilliant prank of a thriller

David Fincher's adaptation of the bestselling thriller Gone Girl, which turns 10 today, might be his most Hitchcockian achievement.
Spike Jonze in Three Kings.

25 years ago, the angriest war movie ever made was released

1999 was a great year for movies, and this war film ranks as one of the best from that great year. Here's why it still holds up in 2024.
Kirk and crew in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Forget Khan! This Star Trek movie is perhaps the most important one in the franchise’s history

Forty years ago, this Star Trek entry debuted in the shadow of other, better movies. Here's why it's actually just as important, and fun, as The Wrath of Khan.
Two men look down in The Platform.

This might be Netflix’s most disturbing movie. Here’s why it’s still so effective

This dystopian sci-fi movie is one of Netflix's most disturbing movies ever. Here why you should watch it before the sequel drops October 4.
A man with his back to the camera in Quiz Show.

1994’s best movie isn’t Pulp Fiction or Forrest Gump — it’s this underrated gem

1994 was one of the best years for American cinema, but this movie starring a Harry Potter actor stands among the very best -- and most underrated.
Jack Lowden stands in a doorway with his hands raised in Slow Horses season 4.

Apple TV+’s best show needs to be your next TV binge

If you're not watching Apple TV+'s most underrated drama, then you're missing out on the best show on TV right now.
A woman lies in bed in Paranormal Activity.

15 years ago, this movie took the world by surprise … and scared everyone who saw it

This massively successful scary movie terrified audiences in 2009 and ushered in a new era of paranormal horror that can still be seen in Hollywood today.
Johnny Depp grins with bug-eyed enthusiasm from the director's chair as a camera man glances at from nearby in a black-and-white still from the movie Ed Wood.

30 years ago, Tim Burton offered his most adult, bittersweet fairy tale

With Beetlejuice Beetlejuice now in theaters, let's revisit one of director Tim Burton's best movies, which turns 30 this week.
A woman sits in a park in The Forgotten.

This 2004 sci-fi thriller has been largely forgotten. Is it still worth remembering in 2024?

In 2004, Julianne Moore starred in a sci-fi thriller that's been largely forgotten. Is it worth remembering, and watching, in 2024?
A zombie sits in a car in Shaun of the Dead.

One of the most popular cult classic movies ever just turned 20. Here’s why it’s still a blast

This classic horror comedy just turned 20. Digital Trends looks back and argues why it works just as well now as it did in 2004.
gotham 10 year anniversary bruce wayne and james gordon on

10 years ago, the most underrated version of Batman hit the small screen

Fox's Gotham premiered a decade ago, putting a refreshing spin on a well-known story and delivering the most underrated version of Batman we've had.
Prisoners stand in a prison yard in The Shawshank Redemption.

30 years ago, a beloved Stephen King adaptation flopped at the box office

Thirty years ago this month, one of the best Stephen King adaptations ever flopped at the box office. Here's why it ultimately overcame its lackluster release.
Look, it's Brad Pitt's handsome face behind a space helmet in a still from the movie Ad Astra.

Why wasn’t this Brad Pitt space odyssey a bigger hit 5 years ago?

Brad Pitt's attempt to reap Gravity's fortunes stalled at the box office. Five years later, it still stands as one of the best modern sci-fi movies.
Two men stand in a field of light in The Prestige.

This Oscar-winning movie quietly influenced Christopher Nolan and the MCU

From Christopher Nolan to the Marvel Universe, our contemporary storytellers keep going back to the example set by this Oscar-winning 1984 movie. But why?
A man leans against a mantle in The Guest.

10 years ago, this action thriller unleashed an evil Captain America on an unsuspecting audience

10 years ago, this clever action thriller showcased the dark side of American heroism and solidified the star qualities of its two lead actors.
Helicopters fly over a military camp in Civil War.

One of the year’s best can’t-miss films is finally streaming on Max

One of the best films of 2024 is officially streaming on Max in September. Here's why you should check it out.
Four women are behind bars in Hustlers.

5 years ago, the best crime movie of the 2010s changed the game forever

In 2019, this critically acclaimed movie changed the crime movie genre forever. Five years later, Digital Trends looks back on its legacy.
A man and a woman wear futuristic glasses in Uglies.

Netflix’s Uglies brings Scott Westerfeld’s sci-fi dystopia to amazing life

In an interview with Digital Trends, author Scott Westerfeld discusses his novel, Uglies, and its long journey to becoming a feature film on Netflix.
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This great Oscar-winning war movie is finally on Netflix. Here’s why you should watch it

This 1978 Oscar-winning classic is now streaming on Netflix. Here's why it still holds up in 2024.
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Rebel Ridge is Netflix’s latest streaming hit. But is it as good as critics say it is?

Rebel Ridge is Netflix's most popular movie right now. But the topical action movie doesn't have the courage of its own convictions.
A ghost girl looks at a light bulb in Stir of Echoes.

25 years ago, this underrated supernatural thriller was overshadowed by The Sixth Sense

Twenty-five years ago, this acclaimed supernatural thriller was overshadowed at the box office by The Sixth Sense. Does it still hold up after all this time?
The cast of ER looking at the camera.

In September 1994, American television changed forever thanks to these four shows

In the fall of 1994, the landscape of American television shifted thanks to two iconic shows that changed the way we experienced television.
A woman and man stand across from each other in an alley.

AnnaSophia Robb talks about Netflix’s slow-burn action movie, Rebel Ridge

In an interview with Digital Trends, actress AnnaSophia Robb talks about the Netflix hit action movie Rebel Ridge.
Jimmy Stewart, Grace Kelly, and Thelma Ritter look out an apartment window together in Rear Window.

70 years ago, Hollywood made the perfect summer thriller. Here’s why it still holds up in 2024.

Last month marked the 70th anniversary of one of Hollywood's greatest thrillers. Here's why it's still perfect to watch in 2024.
Three men hold guns in 3:10 to Yuma.

The best Western of the 21st century is now on Netflix. Here’s why you should watch it

This 2007 movie with Christian Bale and Russell Crowe is one of the best of its genre. It's now streaming on Netflix, and here's why you should watch it.
Godzilla and Kong race into battle in a still from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Why aren’t there more monster movies?

The success of Godzilla and Alien prove that fans of monster movies want more, and Hollywood should take note.
Maggie Cheung sits beneath falling yellow leaves in Hero.

20 years ago, one unforgettable epic set a new standard for action movies

Two decades ago, this Oscar-nominated action movie became an instant sensation due to its intricate fight choreography and beautiful cinematography.
A robot destroys something in Terminator Zero.

Netflix’s Terminator Zero pays homage to its gritty sci-fi roots while tackling 2024 fears of AI

Terminator Zero premiered its first two episodes at Anime NYC. It pays homage to the sci-fi roots of the Terminator series while still creating something new.
A teenage girl walks a hallway in high school in My So-Called Life.

At 30, TV’s greatest teen drama remains as wonderful as you remember

Tragically canceled after just one season, My So-Called Life nonetheless became a hallmark of TV drama that launched the careers of Claire Danes and Jared Leto.
Antonio Banderas and Maria Bonnevie as Ahman ibn Fadlan and Olga smiling while sitting on the grass in The 13th Warrior.

25 years later, one of Hollywood’s biggest bombs remains one of its most underrated movies

A huge flop when it was released in August 1999, this epic deserves a second chance in 2024. Find out what it is and why it's worth your time.
A man fist bumps a young boy in The First Slam Dunk.

One of 2023’s biggest global hits is now streaming on Netflix

The First Slam Dunk is heading to Netflix. Here are three reasons why you need to watch this terrific Japanese anime sports film.
Bill Skarsgård as Eric Draven walking down the street in The Crow

Like The Crow remake? Then watch these 3 movies right now

Bill Skarsgård's The Crow is now in theaters, and if you liked its approach to the classic story of Eric Draven, then you'll surely like these movies, too.
A child holds glasses in a Turn on the Subtitles ad.

Why turning on your subtitles might be more radical than you think

In an interview with Digital Trends, Henry Warren, co-founder of Turn on the Subtitles, explains why opting in for subtitles can improve a child's literacy.
A man smokes in front of a pile of celluloid in Inglourious Basterds.

15 years ago, this modern masterpiece changed the war movie genre forever

15 years ago, a celebrated director released his masterpiece -- and changed the war movie genre forever.