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Ezekiel stands in front of a billboard in Madame Web.

With Madame Web bombing, it’s time to ask: Who wants a Spider-Verse without Spider-Man?

Madame Web is the latest Sony superhero movie to flop — and further proof that building a Spider-Movie movie universe without Spider-Man was a mistake.
Ridley Scott on the set of Alien: Covenant.

Why does Ridley Scott hate James Cameron’s Aliens so much?

Ridley Scott has always resented additions to his original Alien lore. That might have begun with the film's first sequel.
Henry Cavill as Agent Argylle pointing at someone off-camera in the film Argylle.

With Argylle bombing, has Henry Cavill missed his chance to be a movie star?

Henry Cavill's new spy movie, Argylle, flopped at the box office, begging the question: Has the former Man of Steel missed his chance to be a movie star?
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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.
TV picture settings on an LG OLED TV.

How to set up your TV for Super Bowl Sunday

Get the most out of your TV for the Super Bowl. We're going over the best modes to switch to, what settings to tweak, and how to get the best picture possible.
Kali Reis kneels in the snow in True Detective: Night Country episode 3.

True Detective: Night Country brings back the show’s best element: cosmic horror

HBO's True Detective is finally scary again. Here's how Night Country takes the show even further into the horror genre than its first season.
A woman ignites a lighter in The Royal Hotel.

This 2023 thriller has been criminally overlooked. Here’s why you need to watch it in 2024

Ignored by audiences and critics, this underrated 2023 thriller set in an Australian dive bar from Hell is better than most of this year's Oscar nominees.
Callum Turner and Austin Butler stand near a plane in Masters of the Air.

Has Apple TV+ become the new home of Prestige TV?

The recent premiere of Apple TV+'s Masters of the Air reveals a lot about the current state of Prestige TV. Is Apple TV+ the king of television?
Ripley tends to Newt in Aliens.

Aliens is overrated. Here’s why the James Cameron sequel fails to live up to Alien

Aliens has come to be regarded as equal to or better than Alien. But the sequel is a betrayal of what made its predecessor great.
Godzilla destroys the city in a wide shot still from Godzilla Minus One

At 70, is Godzilla more popular (and better) than ever?

As other franchises falter, the radioactive reptile enjoys new popularity, thanks to Godzilla Minus One and his forthcoming reunion with King Kong.
A woman hides in shadow in Furiosa.

Furiosa: Why the Mad Max prequel is the most anticipated 2024 action movie

The most anticipated action movie of the year is Furiosa, the Mad Max prequel starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. Here's why we can't wait to see it.
Eevee sits on a tree stump in Pokemon Concierge.

Netflix’s adorable new Pokémon show will warm your heart

Netflix's adorable Pokémon Concierge miniseries gets what makes the long-running franchise so special.
A woman lies on an operating table in Poor Things.

10 best sci-fi movies of 2023, ranked

From indies like Infinity Pool and Poor Things to blockbusters like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, here are the 10 best sci-fi movies of 2023.
Vin Diesel holds a car door like a shield in a still from Fast X

Are movie franchises dead, or are we just seeing the start of new ones?

Some of Hollywood's biggest franchises like Indiana Jones, Transformers, DC, and Marvel flopped this year, but are new ones coming to take their place?
The promo image of Freevee's Jury Duty.

Amazon Prime Video was the most underrated streaming service in 2023. Here’s why

Few streamers had a better year than Amazon Prime Video, and that's why we're sharing the reasons why it's the most underrated streaming service of 2023.
A blonde-haired woman wears a skull mask in "The Fall of the House of Usher."

10 best TV shows of 2023, ranked

2023 was great for television, and these 10 shows, from FX's Reservation Dogs to Max's The Last of Us, are the year's best offerings across cable and streaming.
Ghostface brandishes a knife in a still from Scream VI

The 10 most underrated movies of 2023, ranked

From the latest Exorcist and Scream sequels to the blockbuster flop The Creator, these were the 2023 movies that deserved a better reception than they got.
Joel and Ellie stand on a rooftop together in The Last of Us Episode 9.

This streaming service was the best in 2023. Find out what it is and why it dominated

The streaming world saw a paradigm shift in 2023, and this streamer came out on top as the best streaming service of the year. Find out what it is and why.
Shot of Cillian Murphy in "Oppenheimer."

Oppenheimer was the movie of 2023. Here’s why

By almost any major metric, Christopher Nolan's grand historical epic Oppenheimer was the movie of 2023 — and that goes far beyond the whole Barbenheimer thing.
Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher from the Amazon Prime Video series Reacher standing outside, looking menacing.

Reacher is the best action show out right now. Here’s why

Reacher season 2 is out on Amazon Prime Video now, and Digital Trends argues it's the best action show streaming right now. Find out why you should watch it.
A man looks out of a train window in Unstoppable.

You probably missed this underrated 2010 action movie. Here’s why you should watch it

You probably missed out on Unstoppable, Tony Scott's 2010 thriller starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine. Here's why you should watch it.
A man aims his gun in Lethal Weapon.

Forget Die Hard; this 1980s action film is the most underrated Christmas movie ever

Forget Die Hard. It's this 1980s action film that's secretly one of the best Christmas movies ever. Find out what it is and why you should watch it now.
The Turtles and April play a video game in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

What’s the best comic book movie of 2023?

What's the best comic book movie of 2023? Here's a hint: it's not Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Aaron Moten stands next to someone wearing power armor in Fallout.

Why the Fallout TV series cast kept the games (and Todd Howard) at arm’s length

The cast of Amazon's Fallout series explains how it brought the postapocalyptic game series to life, along with Todd Howard's involvement in the show.
A woman smokes with another woman in Eileen.

This Anne Hathaway thriller is 2023’s freakiest movie. Here’s why you should watch it

You may not have heard of this 2023 Anne Hathaway thriller, but it's one of the best movies of the year. Here's why you should watch it.
A man hugs a woman in In Bruges.

This 2008 action comedy is also one of the best Christmas movies ever. Here’s why

This 2008 action comedy starring Colin Farrell is also a great movie to watch during Christmas. Find out what it is and why you should stream it.
Gerard Butler behind bars screaming and looking maniacal in a scene from Copshop.

3 underrated movies on Prime Video you need to watch in December

The three underrated movies on Prime Video you need to watch in December featurre David Harbour, Matthew Perry, Zac Efron, and Gerard Butler.
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7 best SNL holiday skits, ranked

The 7 best SNL holiday skits include Matt Damon and Cecily Strong reliving the joys of Christmas, and Alec Baldwin and his Schweddy's Balls.
Will Ferrell sits at a desk in Elf.

Why the Will Ferrell comedy Elf is still the best Christmas movie ever

Find out why the Will Ferrell comedy is the best Christmas movie of the 21st century.
Godzilla roars at a school bus.

Godzilla without Godzilla? Stop turning blockbusters into streaming soap operas

Why do the small-screen adaptations The Last of Us, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and John Wick: The Continental all fail to live up to their source material?
Link pulls out the master sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Nintendo’s Zelda movie needs to be nothing like The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The Super Mario Bros. Movie may have been a success, but the upcoming Zelda movie shouldn't copy its notes.
Elon Musk as Wario in a sketch from Saturday Night Live.

Is Elon Musk the worst SNL host ever?

Elon Musk is the richest man alive, but he is also the worst SNL host in recent memory. DT looks back at his hosting stint and examines what went wrong.
Anna Sawai stands in the rain in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

Does Monarch: Legacy of Monsters signal the slow death of the cinematic universe as we know it?

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is a frequently entertaining adventure series, but it also feels like a relic of an era that's either dead or dying.
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in a promo image for The Hunger Games Catching Fire.

Why Catching Fire is still the best Hunger Games movie ever

As The Hunger Games: Catching Fire turns 10, we look back at the film, which is not only the best in its saga but also the pinnacle of YA cinema.