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Boy Kills World review: You deserve better than this

Boy Kills World wants to be your next favorite cult action movie, but it instead makes you want to watch the films it so shamelessly rips off.
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Dead Boy Detectives review: a Sandman spinoff that stands on its own

Longing for the monster-of-the-week days of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural? Then Dead Boy Detectives, Netflix's new fantasy show, is just the ticket.
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Everything coming to Max (formerly HBO Max) in May 2024

From the streaming debut of The Iron Claw with Zac Efron to the season 3 premiere of Hacks with Jean Smart, here's what's new on Max in May 2024.
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Everything coming to Netflix in May 2024

Bridgerton season 3, the limited series A Man in Full with Jeff Daniels, and the true crime comedy Bodkin highlight Netflix's May 2024 schedule.
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3 underrated movies you need to watch in May 2024

From an unsettling Canadian horror movie to a prequel to one of the best action movies ever made, these three May 2024 movies deserve to be seen.
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Netflix’s most addictive movie of 2024 is now streaming. Here’s why you need to watch it

Netflix is home to hits like Damsel and Society of the Snow, but this new film is the streamer's best 2024 movie so far. Here's why you need to watch it now.
Two men talk in a restaurant in The Sympathizer.

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

From the streaming debut of The Zone of Interest to the premiere of the Robert Downey Jr. series The Sympathizer, here's what's new on Max in April 2024.
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Everything coming to Peacock in April 2024

Peacock's April 2024 schedule includes the return of Community, the season finale of Resident Alien, and the streaming debut of the animated movie Migration.
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Everything coming to Netflix in April 2024

The thriller series Ripley, the comic book adaptation Dead Boy Detectives, and the drama Scoop all highlight Netflix's April 2024 schedule.
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3 underrated movies you need to watch in April 2024

From a steamy drama starring Zendaya to a bonkers action film with a Skarsgård brother and Bob from Bob's Burgers, these three April 2024 movies should be seen.
The X-Men prepare for battle in "X-Men '97."

X-Men ’97 review: a nostalgic reminder that superheroes can still be fun

X-Men '97 is a surprisingly great retro blast of Saturday morning cartoon fun. The Disney+ show will remind you why you fell in love with the X-Men and Marvel.
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What’s new on Tubi in April 2024

What's new on Tubi in April? Hell or High Water, The Suicide Squad, Get Out, Heat, Gamer with Gerard Butler, Mad Max 2, and many more hit movies and shows.
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Max celebrates Women’s History Month with tons of movies, TV shows, and original programming

Women's History Month is still going strong, and Max is celebrating with a bounty of women-forward titles such as Barbie, The Color Purple, Insecure, and more.
A man and a woman talk in The Place Beyond the Pines.

3 Peacock movies you need to stream this weekend (March 15-17)

Need some streaming movie recommendations this weekend? Try watching these great Peacock movies starring Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale, Bruce Willis, and more.
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3 most anticipated movies of spring 2024, ranked

From an idiosyncratic action thriller to a retro horror movie, these three films should be on your list to watch in the spring 2024 moviegoing season.
Two men talk in Oppenheimer.

2024 Oscar predictions: Who will win Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, and more?

Who is going to win big at the 2024 Oscars? Digital Trends predicts who will win Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, and more at the Academy Awards.
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3 great Amazon Prime Video movies to watch instead of the 2024 Oscars

Tired of all the 2024 Oscars hoopla? Try watching these three great movies on Amazon Prime Video that include such stars as Chris Pine and Hugh Grant.
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All the 2024 Best Actress Oscar nominees, ranked

The 2024 Oscars are here and the most competitive category is Best Actress. From Emma Stone to Sandra Hüller, I rank each nominee, from least to most deserving.
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5 great Hulu movies you need to watch instead of the 2024 Oscars

Don't want to watch the 2024 Oscars? Then check out these five great movies on Hulu starring Tom Hanks, Nicolas Cage, Sandra Bullock, Margot Robbie, and more.
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3 great (HBO) Max movies to watch instead of the 2024 Oscars

Tired of the 2024 Oscars? Then watch these three great movies on (HBO) Max starring Timothée Chalamet, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Barry Keoghan, and more.
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5 Netflix movies to watch instead of the 2024 Oscars

Don't want to watch the 2024 Oscars? Have no clue what to watch? Then stream these five great Netflix movies starring Brad Pitt, Emma Stone, and more.
A man holds up an envelope at the 2017 Oscars.

5 most shocking Oscar wins ever, ranked

The Academy Awards are known for their sometimes surprising results. Digital Trends reveals the 5 most shocking Oscar wins ever and yes, Moonlight is included.
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5 great movies that should’ve won the Best Picture Oscar, but didn’t

Forrest Gump over Pulp Fiction? The Oscars have frequently gotten it wrong with giving out Best Picture, and these 5 nominated movies should've won the award.
A ma stands in silhouette in Monsieur Spade.

3 great Amazon Prime Video TV shows to watch instead of the 2024 Oscars

Don't want to watch the 2024 Oscars? Check out these three great shows on Amazon Prime Video, which star Clive Owen, Rachel Weisz, and more.
Two women sit on an airplane in Bridesmaids.

5 great performances that were snubbed by the Oscars, ranked

From one of the most memorable Bond villains to a great comedic actress who doesn't get enough love, these five great performances were snubbed by the Oscars.
Dustin Hoffman looking at Anne Bancroft as they lay in bed in The Graduate (1967).

The worst Oscar winners from each decade, ranked

From one of the most unwatchable Best Picture winners ever to some head-scratching acting winners, these are the worst Oscar winners from each decade.
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10 most popular 2024 Best Picture Oscar nominees, ranked

The Oscars are just around the corner, so it's time to rank the 10 most popular Best Picture nominees, ranked by worldwide box office gross.
A woman looks out in a cave in Damsel.

Damsel’s director on leaving horror behind, Millie Bobby Brown, and sequel plans

In a conversation with Digital Trends, Damsel's director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo talks about the Netflix fantasy movie and working with star Millie Bobby Brown.
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Star Wars could’ve had Christopher Walken as Han Solo and Jodie Foster as Princess Leia

In recent interviews, it was revealed that Star Wars could've had Christopher Walken playing Han Solo opposite Jodie Foster as Princess Leia.
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Like Dune 2? Then watch these 3 great sci-movies for free right now

Has the release of Dune: Part Two reawakened your passion for all things sci-fi? Digital Trends recommends watching these three great free sci-fi movies now.
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Where to watch Dune: Part Two in IMAX 70mm (and why it’s worth it)

Dune: Part Two is getting a limited release in IMAX 70mm, but where is it playing and is it worth watching? Digital Trends has all the answers for you.
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3 Netflix shows we can’t wait to watch in March 2024

Netflix has a great programming slate next month, and these three series that focus on drugs, sex, and crime are the most anticipated shows in March 2024.
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Leave the World Behind is trending. Here’s why (and 4 other movies that predicted the US Cellular outage)

Rattled by the February 22 cellular power outage that affected AT&T customers? Then watch Leave the World Behind and 4 other end-of-the-world movies.
A girl holds a lantern in Damsel.

Everything coming to Netflix in March 2024

The fantasy movie Damsel, the action-packed The Gentleman series, and new seasons of Girls5eva and Young Royals highlight Netflix's March 2024 schedule.