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Onlookers look at a Christmas tree in Batman Returns.

3 underrated Christmas movies you should check out this December 25th

There's a lot to watch this holiday season, and these three underrated Christmas movies are worth your time this December.
Two men in Santa hats stare at each other in A Very Kumar Christmas.

5 Christmas movies to stream on Paramount+

Need more recommendations for holiday movies this December? Then check out these five Christmas movies on Paramount+.
A man carries a wheelbarrow in The Zone of Interest.

Creating the sound of death: How The Zone of Interest brings the Holocaust to chilling life

Digital Trends talked to Johnnie Burn, The Zone of Interest's sound designer, and asked him about how he created "the sound of death" for the Holocaust movie.
People gather at a crashed plane in Society of the Snow.

3 movies you need to watch in January 2024

Just because it's going to be January doesn't mean you should hibernate and stop seeing movies. Here are three movies you should watch in January 2024.
A man's head floats away in Welcome to the Third PLace.

Wait, David Lynch directed a commercial for the Sony PlayStation?

17 years since his last movie was released, some Twitter users have re-discovered a "lost" David Lynch film. Find out what it is and why you should watch it.
A woman looks at a colorful sky in Poor Things.

How Poor Things’ steampunk world of mutant animals and liquid skies came to life

Digital Trends talked to the VFX wizards behind the Emma Stone movie Poor Things and found out how they created a steampunk world full of strange creatures.
Thieves hang out in a hangar in Lift.

Everything coming to Netflix in January 2024

The debut of Society of the Snow and Dan Levy's Good Grief, plus the addition of the hit show This is Us, highlight Netflix's January 2024 schedule.
A woman smokes with another woman in Eileen.

This Anne Hathaway thriller is 2023’s freakiest movie. Here’s why you should watch it

You may not have heard of this 2023 Anne Hathaway thriller, but it's one of the best movies of the year. Here's why you should watch it.
A woman danced in a ballroom in Poor Things.

Poor Things’ cinematographer on lighting a sex comedy, being inspired by Francis Ford Coppola

Digital Trends talked to cinematographer Robbie Ryan about Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things, being inspired by Francis Ford Coppola, and not watching Succession.
Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks in Sleepless in Seattle

Where to watch Sleepless in Seattle

From Christmas Eve to Valentine's Day and beyond, here's where you can revisit Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in the classic rom-com, Sleepless in Seattle.
Two players stand in Squid Game: The Challenge.

When is the Squid Game: The Challenge season 1 finale streaming?

Netflix's latest reality show sensation is about to end. Find out when to watch the Squid Game: The Challenge season 1 finale and which players are left to win.
A man looks out a window in The Killer.

10 best Netflix movies to watch after Thanksgiving

From a few great 2023 movies like The Killer to a classic sci-fi film like Dune, these are the 10 best movies on Netflix to watch after Thanksgiving.
A man faces another man in The Talented Mr. Ripley.

3 movies and TV shows like Saltburn you have to watch

If you liked the new movie Saltburn with Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan, you should check out these three movies and TV shows that are just like it.
A family gathers outside in Yellowstone season one.

Best Black Friday deals at Best Buy: 3 TV show Blu-ray sets you have to buy now

Looking for a good Black Friday deal on the best TV show Blu-ray sets this season? Digital Trends has three recommendations that are ideal for anyone.
Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie smile at each other in Barbie.

I review movies for a living — here are the best Black Friday DVD deals

As Digital Trends' resident movie critic, here are my picks for the best Black Friday deals on DVDs and Blu-rays at Best Buy this year.
Steve Martin and John Candy in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.

25 best Thanksgiving movies to stream right now (November 2023)

Need help finding a good movie to watch this Thanksgiving? Check out this list of the 25 best movies to stream over the holiday on Netflix, Max, Hulu, and more.
A dog licks a man in the National Dog Show.

Where to watch the National Dog Show 2023 for free

Find out where to watch the 2023 National Dog Show and see if your favorite canine wins the coveted title.
A man strangles a woman in The Strangler.

2023’s weirdest movie was actually made over 50 years ago. Here’s why it’s still worth watching today

2023 has had its fair share of weird movies, but none top this horror movie, which was made over 50 years ago. Find out what it is and why you should watch it.
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Everything coming to Peacock in December 2023

Peacock's exciting December 2023 schedule includes Mr. Monk's Last Case, season 2 of Dr. Death, Sunday Night Football, Genie, and The Exorcist: Believer.
Keanu Reeves points a gun in John Wick.

What’s new on Tubi in December 2023

What's new on Tubi in December? The first three John Wick movies, the two Kill Bill films, Austin Powers, Tom Cruise in Oblivion, and a lot of holiday movies.
John McClane holds a gun in Die Hard.

Wait, is Bruce Willis’ Die Hard character in Michael Bay’s World War II epic Pearl Harbor or not?

An old Hollywood legend has recently resurfaced, igniting debate about this mystery: Did Bruce Willis' Die Hard character appear in the 2001 movie Pearl Harbor?
Four people stand in a tunnel in Culprits.

Everything coming to Hulu in December 2023

What's coming to Hulu in December 2023? The premiere of Culprits and the last season of Letterkenny, plus movies like The Matrix and Paddington 2, and more.
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Everything coming to Disney+ in December 2023

The Disney+ holiday programming schedule in December includes Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Marvel's What If season 2, and three Doctor Who specials.
The poster for The Marvels.

The Marvels: How many post-credits scenes are there in the latest MCU movie?

With every MCU movie, fans have to know: Does it have an end credits scene? DT reveals how many post-credits scenes The Marvels has and who shows up at the end.
Ty Simpkins stands in a red doorway in Insidious: The Red Door.

This underrated 2023 horror movie on Netflix deserves more love. Here’s why you should watch it

There have been many good horror movies in 2023, but this underrated franchise entry has been overlooked. It's popular on Netflix and deserves another look.
The cast of The Marvels.

The Marvels just might be the MCU’s first huge box office disaster

With The Marvels, the MCU might experience its first major box office disaster.
Magneto stands next to the X-Men in X2.

Is Marvel (finally) going to introduce the X-Men into the MCU in The Marvels?

After years of teasing, is Marvel going to introduce the X-Men in the MCU in The Marvels? These not-so-subtle hints certainly suggest that's going to happen.
The Avengers assembling on a dilapidated street in 2012's The Avengers.

Want to know why the MCU stinks lately? We’ll tell you

It's not a stretch to say that the MCU has seen better days. A story in Variety explains why the once-mighty Marvel Cinematic Universe is now a disappointment.
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Everything coming to Netflix in November 2023

The debut of the movies Nyad and The Killer, plus the final season of the hit show The Crown, highlight Netflix's November 2023 schedule.
A couple smile at the camera in The Curse.

Everything coming to Paramount+ in November 2023

The debut of Taylor Sheridan's new show Lawman: Bass Reeves, the comedy The Curse with Emma Stone, and Good Burger 2 highlight Paramount+'s November 2023 slate.
Liam Neeson in Taken.

What’s new on Tubi in November 2023

What's new on Tubi in November? The holiday classic Die Hard, The Shawshank Redemption, Taken, the '90s comedy Friday, and a lot of Resident Evil movies.
Villanelle threatens Eve on Killing Eve.

Everything leaving Max (formerly HBO Max) in November 2023

From Gangs of London to Fear the Walking Dead to a lot of Freddy Kruger movies, here are all the films and TV shows leaving Max in November 2023.
Julia almost faints in Julia.

Everything coming to Max (formerly HBO Max) in November 2023

From the second seasons of Julia and Rap Sh!t to the premiere of the new Chuck Lorre show Bookie, find out what's new on Max in November 2023.
Laurie Strode looks on in terror in Halloween II.

3 underrated horror sequels that deserve to be watched again

Still have no idea what to watch for Halloween? Then try watching these underrated sequels in some of the biggest horror movie franchises ever.