Blair Marnell
Blair Marnell has been an entertainment journalist for over 15 years. His bylines have appeared in Wizard Magazine, Geek Monthly, SYFY Wire, Superhero Hype, Collider, DC Universe, and the official sites for Star Trek and Marvel. He also lends his pop culture expertise to Digital Trends on a variety of TV, movie, and streaming features.
The greatest disaster movie ever made just turned 50. Here’s why it still entertains
The '70s were the era of disaster movies, and The Towering Inferno may be the greatest film in the genre even five decades after its release.
3 great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (December 20-22)
Ring in the penultimate weekend of the year with these three great Hulu movies: a horror story, a classic Christmas flick, and a soaring musical.
3 sci-fi movies on Hulu you need to watch in December 2024
Comedy, action, and drama await in the three sci-fi movies on Hulu that you need to watch in December.
3 underrated shows on Hulu you need to watch in December 2024
An Australian crime drama, a historical series, and an iconic detective program are among the three underrated shows on Hulu that you need to watch in December.
Dune at 40: How David Lynch’s much-hated movie was ahead of its time
Four decades ago, David Lynch delivered the first cinematic adaptation of Dune to the big screen. But is this film a failure or an underrated sci-fi classic?
Bicentennial Man at 25: Why Robin Williams’ sci-fi movie bomb is still misunderstood
Robin Williams' 1999 movie Bicentennial Man was trashed by critics and the public upon its initial release, but is it a sci-fi classic ripe for re-evaluation?
Yellowstone season 5, part 2 finale’s ending, explained
How did the Dutton family's saga come to a conclusion? Find out as we explain the ending of Yellowstone season 5, part 2.
3 PBS shows you should watch in December 2024
Ring in the holidays with the Violet Femmes 40th Anniversary concert and two more of the PBS shows you should watch in December.
3 action movies on Hulu you need to watch in December 2024
Celebrate the holidays with Bruce Willis' other Christmas film as part of the three action movies on Hulu that you need to watch in December.
Runaway at 40: Is it an underrated sci-fi classic or a low-rent Blade Runner?
Four decades ago, Tom Selleck starred in a sci-fi movie by the writer of Jurassic Park. But has Runaway withstood the test of time?
If you have to watch one (HBO) Max movie in December 2024, stream this one
Not every hero wears a cape, but this one did. And his story unfolds in the one (HBO) Max movie that you need to watch in December.
If you have to watch one Hulu movie in December, stream this one
This 1994 remake of a Christmas classic is our pick for the one Hulu movie that you have to watch in December.
Netflix’s most popular show right now is this dark 2024 spy thriller
There's a new No. 1 action thriller on Netflix, and we're sharing four reasons to watch Black Doves in December.
Yellowstone executive producer teases ‘surprising and inevitable’ series finale
Can the Dutton family save themselves and the Yellowstone ranch? Executive producer Christina Voros drops a few hints about the Yellowstone series finale.
Chris Evans will return to the MCU for Avengers: Doomsday. But who will he play?
Over half a decade after stepping away from his role as Captain America, Chris Evans will return to the Avengers franchise in Avengers: Doomsday.
If you have to watch one Amazon Prime Video movie in December 2024, stream this one
Tom Hanks takes on what may be the darkest role he's ever performed in our pick for the one Amazon Prime Video movie you need to watch in December.
Blade: Trinity nearly killed Marvel movies. As it turns 20, we look back at what went wrong
As Blade: Trinity reaches its 20th anniversary, it's time to look back at how this franchise went wrong.
3 underrated movies on Max you need to watch in December 2024
Comedy, Christmas romance, and ninja action are all on the menu as we explore the three underrated movies on Max you need to watch in December.
The 7 best James Bond villains, ranked
Who are the bad guys worthy of facing 007? These are our picks for the best James Bond villains of all time. And no, Christopher Walken is not on the list.
Why wasn’t The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies as loved as Return of the King?
To mark the 10th anniversary of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, we're looking back at why it comes up short of Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.
If you have to watch one Netflix show this December, stream this one
The one Netflix show that you need to watch in December is a supernatural thriller that's basically the modern-day X-Files.
Critics hated this 2017 Stephen King movie. Now on Netflix, is it worth a watch?
Want to revisit Stephen King's magnum opus? Here are four reasons why you should watch The Dark Tower on Netflix.
This great 2015 Liam Neeson action movie is popular on Netflix now
One of the best Liam Neeson action flicks is streaming on Netflix, and we're sharing four reasons you should watch Run All Night.
15 years ago, one of the best (and bleakest) postapocalyptic movies ever made drove away audiences
The cinematic adaptation of The Road turns 15 this month, and we're examining whether its bleak tone makes it too difficult to watch again.
3 best (HBO) Max movies to watch for Thanksgiving
Magic, music, romance, and more are waiting for you among the three best (HBO) Max movies that you can watch for Thanksgiving.
5 great Peacock movies you need to watch this Thanksgiving
From out-of-this-world journeys to musical sensations, these are the five great Peacock movies to watch this Thanksgiving.
5 great Hulu movies to watch on Thanksgiving
You won't find any turkeys among the five great Hulu movies that you need to watch on Thanksgiving.
5 great Hulu shows to stream on Thanksgiving
After enjoying a tasty dinner among family and friends, curl up with these five great Hulu shows to watch on Thanksgiving.
5 great Disney+ movies to watch this Thanksgiving
There's no need to spend Thanksgiving in theaters when there are five great Disney+ movies waiting for you at home.
Is Moana 2 streaming?
Disney's latest Moana film is swimming into theaters, but is Moana 2 already streaming at home?
10 great movies to watch on Thanksgiving
If you're spending the holidays alone or with friends and family, these are the 10 great movies to watch on Thanksgiving this year.
One of 2022’s best shows is now on Netflix. Here’s why you should binge it now.
Even viewers who aren't into animation can find something to love about Pantheon, and we're sharing three reasons why you should watch it on Netflix.
5 movies leaving Hulu in November 2024 you have to watch
Catch up on some films over the long holiday weekend with the five movies leaving Hulu in November that you have to watch.
Spider-Man: The Animated Series at 30 — Did this show help create the MCU as we know it?
Long before the Marvel Cinematic Universe arrived, Spider-Man: The Animated Series was crossing over with other heroes and into the Spider-Verse.