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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.

A man holds a gun in Out of the Furnace.

3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (November 22-24)

Need something good to watch this weekend? Then stream these (HBO) Max movies starring Christian Bale, Daniel Craig, Jennifer Lopez, and others.
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3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (November 22-24)

Need some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies with Brad Pitt, Charlize Theron, Scarlett Johansson, and more.
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.
Two men chat in Rebus.

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

November is the time for giving thanks and ... solving murders?!? Play detective and watch these three great British TV crime shows this month.
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.
A family of seven poses in a living room in The Perfect Couple.

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.
A man looks into a window in Laurel Canyon.

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.
A woman looks away from a computer in Borderlands.

Jamie Lee Curtis reveals the one reason why she made Borderlands

In a recent interview with Digital Trends, Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis reveals the one reason why she's in Borderlands. And honestly, we can't blame her.
Deadpool battles in a forest in Fortnite.

Someone remade Deadpool & Wolverine in Fortnite, and it’s awesome

The opening scene to Deadpool & Wolverine was just re-created in Fortnite, and it's a sight to behold.
The Turtles get ready to fight in Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Everything coming to Paramount+ in August 2024

A new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon and the streaming debut of Sasquatch Sunset highlight the Paramount+ August 2024 slate.
A girl checkers her phone in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.

Everything coming to Netflix in August 2024

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, Terminator: Zero, and the latest seasons of Emily in Paris and The Umbrella Academy highlight Netflix's August 2024 schedule.
Two men look at each other in Die Hard with a Vengeance.

5 underrated sequels that are better than the original, ranked

Sequels have a bad reputation, but these five follow-ups are not only great to watch, but better than the original movies that spawned them.
Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford in Air Force One.

What’s new on Tubi in August 2024

What's new on Tubi in August? Air Force One, Atomic Blonde, The Goonies, Happy Feet, Bram Stoker's Dracula, The Mummy, Ghost Rider, and more.
A boy and man encounter creatures in The Boy and the Heron.

One of 2023’s best movies is now on sale for Amazon Prime Day. Here’s how to get it

2023 was a great year for movies, and you can now own one of them, an Oscar-winner and a popular hit, for a low price thanks to Amazon's Prime Day deal.
Two people run away from a tornado in Twister.

A classic ’90s summer blockbuster is on sale for Amazon Prime Day

This 1990s summer blockbuster classic is now available in two 4K editions, and for a low price thanks to Amazon Prime Day.
Gurney looking at Paul in Dune: Part Two.

What’s the most well-liked movie of 2024 so far? The answer may surprise you

What's the best movie of 2024 so far? Everyone has an answer, and according to a reader poll, the top film of the year isn't the one you'd expect.
A man and a woman talk in Spider-Man.

5 best Netflix movies to watch on the 4th of July

Celebrate the 4th of July with these 5 great movies on Netflix, which feature Keanu Reeves, Glen Powell, Bradley Cooper, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, and more.
Ridley Scott on the set of Prometheus.

Ridley Scott says he should’ve directed Alien’s sequels. Is he right?

In a recent interview, Ridley Scott expressed regret he didn't direct any of the sequels to his classic movie Alien. Should he have directed Aliens and Alien 3?
A man looks behind him in Black Box.

I missed watching this underrated 2021 movie until now. Don’t repeat my mistake

This underrated thriller was released in 2021 and quickly forgotten about. I just watched it, and think it's excellent. Here's why you should stream it now.
A man holds a gun in Tracker.

Everything coming to Paramount+ in July 2024

The return of SpongeBob SquarePants, the hit series Tracker, Memory with Jessica Chastain, and women's basketball highlight Paramount+'s July 2024 slate.