Alex Welch
Writer
Alex is a TV and movies writer based out of Los Angeles. In addition to Digital Trends, his work has been published by Inverse, IGN, Paste Magazine, Primetimer, TV by the Numbers, Looper, and The Berrics. He dreams of one day being in the Criterion closet.
The Acolyte review: a refreshing change of pace
The Acolyte feels like a breath of fresh air for the Star Wars universe. The Disney+ series premieres today.
In a Violent Nature review: an old-fashioned gorefest, updated
In a Violent Nature is an admirably ambitious update of the slasher movie genre. It's now playing in theaters.
Like Mad Men? Then watch these 5 great TV shows right now
Here are five great TV shows that you should watch if you like the classic AMC drama Mad Men with Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss.
This forgotten 2009 movie is a modern horror classic. Here’s why you should watch it (if you can)
Fifteen years ago, Spider-Man director Sam Raimi made his triumphant return to the horror genre with this hidden gem of a movie.
Is Furiosa a worthy follow-up to Mad Max: Fury Road?
How well does George Miller's Furiosa stack up to Mad Max: Fury Road? The answer is more complicated than you might think.
Game of Thrones’ disappointing finale lost sight of what made the series so great
Five years ago, Game of Thrones went out not with a bang, but a profoundly disappointing whimper. What exactly went wrong?
The Strangers: Chapter 1 review: a dull horror retread
The Strangers: Chapter 1 is a disappointingly by-the-numbers follow-up to its iconic 2008 predecessor. The film is now playing in theaters.
Now is the perfect time to start watching Doctor Who
Whether you know a little or nothing about the show, here's why now is the perfect time to start watching Doctor Who.
It’s time to leave Netflix’s binge-release model behind for good
If the recent releases of Fallout, Ripley, and 3 Body Problem have proven one thing, it's that it's time for Hollywood to leave Netflix's binge model behind.
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is better and worse than you remember
It's been 25 years since The Phantom Menace was universally rejected by Star Wars fans. Does the film come across better or worse now than it did in 1999?
Doctor Who review: a promising era, but a rocky start
Doctor Who kicks off its promising new era with a pair of surprisingly forgettable episodes. The sci-fi series returns Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. ET on Disney+.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes review: a great, thoughtful sci-fi sequel
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a worthy addition to one of Hollywood's best franchises. The film is now playing in theaters.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ ending, explained
Here's everything you need to know about the ending of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
The Fall Guy review: a near-perfect summer blockbuster
The Fall Guy will remind you why you fell in love with movies in the first place. The Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt-led film is now playing in theaters.
From Ryan Gosling to Furiosa: a preview of 2024’s promising blockbuster summer season
From The Fall Guy and Furiosa to Deadpool & Wolverine, 2024's summer movie season is shaping up to be the best in years.
Challengers review: one of the most entertaining movies of 2024 so far
Challengers is a thrilling sports drama and a fascinating romance. The new, Zendaya-led film is now playing in theaters.
5 years ago, Game of Thrones aired its last great episode. Here’s why it still holds up
It's been five years since the premiere of Game of Thrones' last great episode. Here's what makes A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms so special even now.
We need to stop taking Guy Ritchie for granted
Guy Ritchie, director of The Gentlemen and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, deserves more praise than he gets.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare review: a breezy action romp
Guy Ritchie's The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a slight, but immensely fun WWII thriller. The Henry Cavill-led movie is now playing in theaters.
Abigail review: a wacky thrill ride that has plenty of bite
Abigail is a gloriously gory vampire horror movie. The new Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens-led film is now playing in theaters.
Abigail’s ending, explained
Here's everything you need to know about the ending of the new vampire horror film Abigail.
The Sympathizer review: a masterful spy thriller
HBO and Park Chan-wook's The Sympathizer is a startlingly great miniseries that you won't ever want to look away from.
Civil War review: an unforgettable action epic
Alex Garland's Civil War is a jolting and terrifying dystopian action movie set in a near-future America. It's now playing in theaters.
Forget Netflix and chill: This is the best streaming service for binge watching on weekends
Looking for a Netflix alternative for your weekend entertainment that doesn't break the bank? Here's why this underrated streamer may be your best option.
All of Shane Black’s movies, ranked
From Iron Man 3 to The Nice Guys, here are all of Shane Black's movies, ranked.
Monkey Man review: an intense, surreal revenge action movie
Dev Patel's Monkey Man is an unwieldy, feverish revenge action movie. It's now playing in theaters.
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem is missing the one thing that made Game of Thrones great
Netflix's new hit series 3 Body Problem, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss' follow-up to Game of Thrones, falls short of greatness for one frustrating reason.
What happened to the Ghostbusters franchise?
The Ghostbusters franchise has changed a lot over the past 40 years — for better or worse.
Immaculate review: a gripping, lean Catholic horror movie
Sydney Sweeney's scream queen turn anchors Immaculate, director Michael Mohan's succinct new slice of religious horror. The film is now playing in theaters.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review: a fun and goofy sci-fi sequel
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a goofy sci-fi blockbuster that will both entertain you and leave you wanting more from it. The film is now playing in theaters.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’s ending, explained
Here's everything you need to know about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire's icy ending.
Road House review: an unhinged, stupid, and fun remake of an ’80s action classic
Jake Gyllenhaal shines in a Road House remake that is a sloppy but fun time. The Doug Liman-directed film premieres Thursday, March 21 on Amazon Prime Video.
5 underrated Netflix animated shows you should watch in 2024
In the mood for an animated adventure? Here are five underrated Netflix animated TV shows you should watch this year.
Love Lies Bleeding review: The gnarliest crime story of the year
Love Lies Bleeding is a crime thriller that wants you to believe in the full, horrifying power of love. The Kristen Stewart-led film is now playing in theaters.