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.
Blake Lively sues her ‘It Ends With Us’ co-star and director Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment
Lively claims that her co-star and director engaged in efforts to destroy her reputation after fostering a hostile work environment.
Daniel Stern says Joe Pesci really bit Macaulay Culkin’s finger during ‘Home Alone’
The actor apologized almost immediately, and was likely just a little too committed to the scene he was playing.
Tom Holland says he doesn’t know anything about the Christopher Nolan movie he’s starring in
The actor has been famous for letting secrets about his projects slip, so it might be for the best if he's kept in the dark.
James Gunn says Superman trailer is most viewed in history of DC and Warner Bros.
The trailer has earned praise for its use of more vivid color and what seems to be a slightly lighter tone.
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (December 20-22)
These Netflix shows are a reminder of the wide array of shows you can watch on the streamer.
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (December 20-22)
These Prime Video movies might not jump out at you, but they are some of the best movies on the service.
Craving more Yellowstone? Then watch these 5 movies right now
These five movies will remind you of Yellowstone, even if none of them are exactly the same.
The 5 best Hulu shows of 2024, ranked
2024 was an interesting year for TV, and these 5 shows were the best Hulu had to offer this year.
Yellowstone is over (for now). Here are 5 similar shows you should watch right now
Yellowstone may be over, but don't worry! These five shows are the perfect way to come down from years of consuming Dutton family drama.
Luke Grimes says Costner’s absence made this easiest season of Yellowstone to film
Costner starred in the series as John Dutton, but stepped away from the final season to film Horizon: An American Saga.
Sarah Michelle Gellar is open to a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot
The show ran for seven seasons from 1997 to 2003, and has only become more of a cult favorite in the decades since it went off the air.
If you have to watch one Peacock movie this December 2024, stream this one
This 2024 Oscar-worthy movie is new to Peacock, and definitely one of the movies you should make time for before the end of the year.
3 great BritBox shows you should watch in December 2024
These three shows are the perfect way to explore everything that BritBox has to offer.
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (December 13-15)
These three underrated Netflix shows might not be in your recommendations, but they are all definitely worth watching.
If you have to watch one Hulu show this December, stream this one
Say Nothing is based on the true story of two sisters who served in the Irish Republican Army.
3 great Max crime dramas you should watch in December 2024
These crime dramas are a great reminder of everything that you can watch with just a Max subscription.
If you have to watch one Netflix movie in December 2024, stream this one
The Netflix movie The Piano Lesson was created to compete for awards, but it also happens to be well worth your time.
Keira Knightley knew that Love Actually cue card scene was creepy from the jump
The scene has been meme'd to death, and Knightley now says that it stalker-ish implications were always there.
The first trailer for Yellowjackets season 3 promises even more bloodshed
The Yellowjackets teaser gives us our first look at Hilary Swank's character, who will be a new addition for season 3.
If you have to watch one Disney+ movie this December 2024, stream this one
Pete's Dragon will leave you with all the warm and fuzzy feelings you should expect from a great Disney movie.
Director John Waters thinks Joker 2 is one of the best movies of the year
The director published his top 10 list on Vulture and included the highly divisive sequel to 2019's blockbuster.
Brian Cox still isn’t sure about Jeremy Strong’s method acting approach
The actor has maintained that he thinks his former co-star would be a better actor if he ditched the method approach.
This 2024 tech thriller was ignored earlier this year. Here’s why you should stream it on Netflix
Afraid was released with little fanfare last August. Now that it's streaming on Netflix, here are four reasons why it's worth a watch.
Netflix is now streaming a killer AI horror movie that’s like M3GAN’s twisted sister
Netflix is now streaming Subservience, a killer robot horror movie that's like M3GAN, only creepier. Here are some reasons why you should stream the film.
This overlooked 2019 World War II movie is now on Netflix. Here’s why you should stream it
This 2019 World War II movie was ignored by critics. Now streaming on Netflix, here's why you should give it a chance this December.
The Rock has a hit with Moana 2, but one of his best movies is now streaming on Netflix
The Rock just had a monster hit with Moana 2, but one of his best movies is definitely not for kids. Now on Netflix, here's why you should stream 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.
Severance season 2 will come with a podcast hosted by Adam Scott and Ben Stiller
The podcast will debut with episodes recapping every chapter in season 1, and will then recap season 2 once a week.
Wicked star Marissa Bode encourages people to be kind about her character’s disability
The actress has no patience for jokes that are focused on her or her character's disability.
Andrew Garfield says he had to work very hard to get people to ask less about Spider-Man
The actor says that he was grateful for the role, in part because of other projects it helped him land.
Moana 2, Wicked, Gladiator II combine for the best Black Friday in box office history
The three movies are expected to lift the box office to one of its best weekends in history.
5 Netflix sci-fi movies that are perfect to stream for the fall
These Netflix sci-fi movies are an excellent reminder of all the different kinds of stories that sci-fi can tell.
5 great Netflix thrillers to watch on Thanksgiving
These Netflix thrillers are some of the best movies available on the streaming service, and the perfect way to spend the time after Thanksgiving.
5 great war movies to stream on Thanksgiving
These war movies are all fairly serious, but might be just what the doctor ordered following a heavy Thanksgiving meal.