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Jason Struss

Jason Struss

Section Editor, Entertainment

Jason Struss joined Digital Trends in 2022 and has never lived to regret it. He is the current Section Editor of the Entertainment vertical and heads a team of over a dozen writers, editors, coordinators, and assorted hangers-on. When he’s not busy editing and writing, you can find him tending to his meticulously planned content schedule or dreaming up new ways to get more eyeballs to the site.

Jason’s love for cinema started when he was 10 years old. Saddled with a nasty cold, he was forced to stay home from school for a full week. To pass the time, he watched a marathon of classic Alfred Hitchcock films on Cinemax and the rest is history. He furthered his film education by raiding used bookstores to read dusty old film criticism volumes and salacious movie star biographies. His real education included studying at Whitman College and then Syracuse University, where he won a student Emmy for producing a truly terrible television series.

His career began at Marvel Entertainment, where he worked in the Digital Products department, and then DC Comics, where he worked in publishing and content strategy. He then worked at Warner Bros. and Screen Rant.

Jason currently resides in Seattle but has yet to appear in a Cameron Crowe movie. He loves hot coffee with cream and sugar, video games, bread, napping, and movies (duh), but not necessarily in that order. His favorite movies are The Thing, All About Eve, The Ice Storm, Rear Window, Heat, The Cranes are Flying, Belle de Jour, Showgirls, and Clue. He thinks Mad Men is genius, still watches Seinfeld twice a week, and likes listening to shoegaze music, podcasts, and Lana Del Rey. If you see him on the street, please, for the love of God, do not engage in conversation with him.

People look in a church in Mona Lisa Smile.

3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (December 20-22)

Need something good to watch this weekend? Then stream these (HBO) Max movies starring Julia Roberts, Bridget Fonda, Ed Harris, Kirsten Dunst, and others.
A cope wields a baseball bat in The Dead Don't Die.

3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (December 20-22)

Need some good films to watch this weekend? Netflix has three underrated movies you should stream starring Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Selena Gomez, and more.
A TSA agent looks concerned in Carry-On.

Like Netflix’s thriller Carry-On? Then watch these 3 movies right now

If you liked Netflix's latest thriller, Carry-On, you should watch these three movies that are just like it.
Two people run in Back in Action.

Everything coming to Netflix in January 2025

Ring in the new year with Netflix in January 2025. The streamer will premiere a new Wallace & Gromit movie, The Recruit season 2, American Primeval, and more.
Two women talk at night in Smile 2.

10 best movies to stream on Paramount+ right now (December 2024)

Paramount+ has tons of movies, but these films are the best of the bunch. In December, the streamer offers such hits as Smile 2, War of the Worlds, and more.
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This great sci-fi comic book should be Netflix’s next hit binge-worthy show. Here’s why

The heir to Netflix's hit genre shows like Stranger Things is this great 2021-2022 comic series that blends aliens, friendship drama, and the end of the world.
A man stands in front of a priest in Dalgliesh.

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

Celebrate the holidays with a little mystery and murder by watching these three underrated British crime shows in December.
A group of men sit at a table in Conspiracy.

3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (December 6-8)

Need something good to watch this weekend? Then stream these (HBO) Max movies starring Tom Hiddleston, Mia Goth, Jeffrey Wright, Kevin Bacon, and others.
Kids look at a map in The Goonies.

This Cyber Week deal on an ’80s classic is just too good to pass up

Own a piece of 1980s movie history with the 4K Ultra HD edition of The Goonies, now on sale at Amazon for Cyber Week.
A masked Ryan Reynolds covers his mouth as Hugh Jackman glowers in a still from the movie "Deadpool & Wolverine."

Hulu is HOW much?!? These Cyber Monday streaming deals are unbelievable

These Cyber Monday deals on popular streaming services like Hulu, Disney+, Max, Paramount+, and Peacock are simply unbelievable. Here's why you should get them.
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One of the best modern war movies ever has an incredible Cyber Monday deal

One of the best World War II movies ever made is now on sale for Cyber Monday. Find out what it is and how can you can get a copy now.
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3 great British crime shows to watch on Thanksgiving

If you're craving a good mystery this Thanksgiving, try these three excellent British crime shows starring Wicked's Jonathan Bailey and Wonka's Olivia Colman.
A family poses for a picture in Home for the Holidays.

If you have to watch one movie this Thanksgiving, stream this one

There are plenty of movies to watch this Thanksgiving, but this underrated 1995 gem starring Robert Downey Jr. is one you should stream this holiday season.
The cast of The Family Stone.

5 great dramas you should watch on Thanksgiving

There's drama beyond the dinner table this Thanksgiving. Watch these 5 great drama movies starring Julia Roberts, Tobey Maguire, Sarah Jessica Parker, and more.
A man fires a gun in The Order.

3 underrated movies you need to watch in December 2024

From an action-thriller set in an airport to a visually stunning horror flick, these three December 2024 movies deserve to be watched this holiday season.
Two people sit in a car in Black Doves.

3 Netflix shows we can’t wait to see in December 2024

The three Netflix shows you need to watch in December 2024 include a spy show, a holiday-themed baking show, and a black comedy about the perfect home.
A group of people stand together in Squid Game season 2.

Everything coming to Netflix in December 2024

Squid Game season 2, the spy show Black Doves, No Good Deed, and the thriller Carry-On are just some of the series and films coming to Netflix in December 2024.
The cast of Black Sails.

What’s new on Tubi in December 2024

What's new on Tubi in December? Arthur Christmas, Obsessed, Voyagers, The Carrie Diaries, Black Sails, Kick-Ass, Bring It On, the Rush Hour films, and more.
A woman holds up a light in Meanwhile on Earth.

You probably haven’t heard of Meanwhile on Earth. It’s only 2024’s best sci-fi movie

In a year filled with great pictures like Dune: Part Two and Furiosa, the best sci-fi movie of 2024 might just be this little-seen film from France.
Gurney looking at Paul in Dune: Part Two.

Quentin Tarantino just said the stupidest thing about remakes. I’m angry and you should be too

Quentin Tarantino is a genius, but his recent comments on not seeing the recent Dune movies and Ripley Netflix series show a lack of appreciation for remakes.
An old woman screams in Psycho II.

This horror sequel should’ve never been made. Here’s why it works for me

This sequel to a horror classic should've never been made. But that doesn't make it bad, and 41 years later, it holds up as a worthy successor to a masterpiece.
A man sits in a car in SEnna.

Everything coming to Netflix in November 2024

Arcane season 2, Emilia Perez, The Piano Lesson, Senna, and Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul are just some of the shows and movies coming to Netflix in November 2024.
Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone as Spider-Man and Gwen Stacy in "The Amazing Spider-Man."

What’s new on Tubi in November 2024

What's new on Tubi in November? Dawson's Creek, Nip/Tuck, Stealth, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Maze Runner, Assassins, Closer, Furious 7, and more.
A man in white suit smiles in Joker: Folie a Deux.

This low-budget horror movie might sink Joker 2 at the box office this weekend

Joker: Folie á Deux is already a notorious box office bomb, but the sequel may suffer further embarrassment by being bested by this horror movie this weekend.
Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

Relive the best the ’80s had to offer with Universal’s 10-Film 1980s Collection

Here's your chance to own some of the '80s best comedies by snagging Universal's 10-Film 1980s Collection during Amazon's Prime Day event on October 8.
Two teen boys talk in Heartstopper.

Everything coming to Netflix in October 2024

Heartstopper season 3, The Diplomat season 2, Love is Blind, and The Platform 2 are just some of the TV shows and movies coming to Netflix in October 2024.
5 people stand in a field in Salem's Lot.

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

From the debut of the new Stephen King adaptation Salem's Lot to the streaming premiere of the horror hit MaXXXine, here's what's new on Max in October 2024.
Two people float in space in Life.

3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (August 30-September 1)

Need some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies with Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal, Matt Damon, and more.
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.
Colin Farrell as The Penguin in the series of the same name in full make-up, looking up at someone.

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

The Penguin, My Brilliant Friend season 4, Civil War, and The Boy and the Heron are just some of the movies and shows debuting on HBO and Max in September.
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Everything coming to Netflix in September 2024

Rebel Ridge, His Three Daughters, new series The Perfect Couple, and the latest seasons of Emily in Paris and Monster highlight Netflix's August 2024 schedule.
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This Christian Bale film is one of his most underrated movies. Here’s why it’s worth watching

Everyone knows Christian Bale from The Dark Knight, American Psycho, and Newsies, but this underrated 2002 comedy is one of his best movies ever.
A nun stands in a church in A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child.

35 years ago, this underrated sequel radically changed an iconic horror series

In 1989, this horror sequel was vastly different than the movies that came before, which repelled audiences. Here's why it's worth another look in 2024.
A woman holds onto the shoulders of a man.

What’s new on Tubi in September 2024

What's new on Tubi in September? True Lies, Ma, Assassin's Creed, Mortal Kombat, Never Been Kissed, Independence Day, Fear, Total Recall, and more.