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Joe Allen

Joe Allen

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Joe Allen is a freelance writer based in upstate New York focused on movies and TV.

A man raises his hands in May December.

If you have to watch one Netflix movie in May, stream this one right now

One of the most controversial movies of 2023 is now streaming on Netflix. Find out what it is and why you should watch it.
A man holds onto a truck in The Fall Guy.

Like The Fall Guy? Then watch these 3 action comedies now

These three action comedies will keep the good times rolliing after The Fall Guy.
Luke looking off into the binary sunset before dying in The Last Jedi.

If you have to watch one Star Wars movie this May the 4th, stream this one

On May the 4th, we recommend watching Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which is almost undoubtedly the most controversial entry in the saga.
A man is restrained by other men in A Hero.

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (May 3-5)

From a comedy of manners to one of the best movies released this decade, these Amazon Prime Video movies are among the best you could check out this weekend.
6 people stand on a beach in The 100.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (May 3-5)

Need a good show to stream this weekend? These underrated Netflix shows are a reminder of how many great shows the service has in its vast library.
Deadpool and Wolverine stand together in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Deadpool & Wolverine: Everything we know about the film formerly known as Deadpool 3

The film formerly known as Deadpool 3 has a new title: Deadpool & Wolverine. Now, we're sharing everything we know about it, including the first trailer.
Ella Purnell in the Fallout TV show.

Fallout is a huge hit. Watch these 3 great sci-fi shows on Amazon Prime Video now

Fallout is a huge success for Amazon Prime Video, and these three sci-fi shows are the best ones to watch next for more action and adventure.
A man puts his fists up and prepares for a fight.

Like Boy Kills World? Then watch these 3 extreme action movies now

From a cult Nicolas Cage movie to a 1980s John Carpenter classic, these three violent action movies have plenty in common with the new film Boy Kills World.
Two boys sit in an office in Dead Boy Detectives.

Like Netflix’s hit series Dead Boy Detectives? Then watch these 3 shows right now

If you like Netflix's hit series Dead Boy Detectives, then try watching these three shows that share similar themes and plots.
Lucy enters a house in Fallout.

Like Amazon Prime Video’s Fallout show? Then watch three shows and movies starring Ella Purnell

Ella Purnell is the breakout star of Fallout, the new hit sci-fi show on Amazon Prime Video, and these shows and movies prove what she's capable of.
The cast of The Sopranos.

If you like The Sopranos, watch these three great modern TV shows now

Like most great modern TV shows, these shows owe quite a bit to the legacy of The Sopranos.
Multiple actors as Mr. Blue, Green, Grey, & Brown discuss how to leave the subway tunnels in The Taking of Pelham 123.

Check out this great movie before it leaves Amazon Prime Video next week

This classic action-thriller set in the underbelly of NYC is leaving Amazon Prime Video next week. Here's why you should watch it.
Shot from Inglourious Basterds

Like Inglourious Basterds? Then watch these three WWII movies right now

These three WWII movies get at the violence and comedy of Inglourious Basterds and the new film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
Alisha Weir in Abigail.

Like the horror movie Abigail? Then watch these 3 movies now

Abigail is a zany horror comedy, and these three movies get at a pretty similar tone.
Jeff Bridges in The Old Man staring at two people at his doorstep.

Everything you need to know about The Old Man season 2

The hit Hulu series The Old Man starring Jeff Bridges is likely to return this year, but what will the release date and plot be? Here's everything we know.
Harrison Ford in Blade Runner.

7 best director’s cuts, ranked

From a butchered crime epic to a restored sci-fi masterpiece, these movies got even better once we saw what their directors wanted us to see.
The cast of The Umbrella Academy stands together in the main room of the family mansion.

Everything you need to know about Umbrella Academy season 4

The Umbrella Academy is coming back for season 4, which will also be its final season. Find out everything you need to know about Netflix's hit comic book show.
Two women talk to each other while a man stares at them from behind.

3 BritBox shows you should watch in April 2024

These three shows are some of the best on BritBox to check out this April.
Hoa Xuande holds a burning letter in The Sympathizer.

Like the hit HBO series The Sympathizer? Then watch these 3 great shows right now

These three shows have the same great spy plotting and character development that make the HBO series The Sympathizer so great. Here's why you should see them.
A woman stands in front of lights in "Civil War."

Like Alex Garland’s Civil War? Then watch these 3 great movies now

These three movies will give you the same tense feeling you got from watching Civil War.
Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga: release date, plot, cast, trailer, and more

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is hitting movie theaters soon. Here's everything we know about the Anya Taylor-Joy/Chris Hemsworth action movie so far.
Ricardo Montalban in ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.’

7 best Star Trek villains, ranked

These Star Trek villains are a reminder of just how long the franchise has been around.
Hugh Jackman in Bad Education

3 great Max crime dramas you should watch in April 2024

From a pandemic thriller to a film with Hugh Jackman's best performance, these Max crime dramas are proof of the sheer volume of movies on the streamer.
Peter, Chris, Brian, and Herbert as "Star Wars" characters in "Family Guy."

7 best Star Wars parodies, ranked

These Star Wars parodies pay tribute to the franchise while also making a little bit of fun of it.
everything we know horizon movies kevin costner img 0060

Everything you need to know about Kevin Costner’s Horizon movies

Kevin Costner is betting big on his Horizon movies, which should appeal to Yellowstone fans. Here’s what we know about the plot, cast, and release date.
Two guys drinking beer look at each other In Bruges.

7 best British comedy movies ever, ranked

The Brits are capable of making us laugh just as well as just about anyone, and their best comedies rank up there with some of the best comedies ever made.
Death Eaters assemble on a mountain in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 2.

7 best Harry Potter villains, ranked

Harry Potter has great heroes, but even better villains. These are the seven best villains in all the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies.
Robert Pattinson in The Batman.

Stop! Watch these Netflix movies before March 2024 ends

These Netflix movies are leaving at the end of March 2024, so you should check them out before the month ends.
A group of teenagers on their knees in 'The Program.'

Like the hit Netflix true crime series The Program? Then watch these 3 shows now

The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping is a true crime phenomenon on Netflix, and these three shows are just as riveting.
A promo image for Netflix's Homicide New York.

Like the hit Netflix show Homicide New York? Then watch these 3 true crime shows now

Do you like the hit Netflix show Homicide New York? Then watch these three great true crime shows right now.
Three doctors talk to each other in The Resident.

The Resident is a hit on Netflix now. Watch these 3 great shows that are just like it

Are you a fan of The Resident now that it's a hit on Netflix? Well, here are three similar shows you'll surely like if you're a fan of the Matt Czuchry series.
Jeane Claude Van Damme flexes his muscles in Bloodsport.

7 best Jean-Claude Van Damme action movies, ranked

Jean-Claude Van Damme is an action icon, and these are the seven movies of his that you have to see.
Michael Shannon in Take Shelter.

3 Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (March 22-24)

From a Christopher Walken classic to a simply wild Jonathan Demme movie from the '80s, these Amazon Prime Video movies are perfect to watch this weekend.
A man and a woman stand in an elevator in Maniac.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (March 22-24)

Want a good binge-watch for the weekend? Then watch these three underrated Netflix shows starring Emma Stone, Lukas Gage, Sally Field, Zach Gilford, and more.