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Joe Allen

Joe Allen

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Joe Allen is a freelance writer at Digital Trends, where he covers Movies and TV. He frequently writes streaming recommendations and other best-of lists, as well as deep dives into some of his favorite movies. Joe has been in journalism for seven years, and has also written for The Washington Post, Inverse, and Distractify. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester and a masters from Syracuse University. He is based in upstate New York, where he spends much of his free time playing in a band.

Chris Evans looks into the distance heroically in a still from the movie The Avengers.

All the Captain America movies, ranked

Captain America became a household name over the past decade, but he has a history that stretches back before that.
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3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (February 14-16)

These underrated Netflix shows are the perfect way to spend Valentine's Day weekend, whether you're single or not.
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Sterling K. Brown turned down a villain role on The Boys: ‘It was very tempting’

The actor had previously starred in Marvel's Black Panther, and said he would be eager to return to that universe.
Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen and Natasha Lyonne in His Three Daughters

If you have to watch one Netflix movie in January 2025, stream this one

This Netflix movie will leave you pretty emotional, but that's only because it's so good. Here's why you should watch it this January.
Two men act surprised in Detroiters.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (December 20-22)

These Netflix shows are a reminder of the wide array of shows you can watch on the streamer.
John Dutton from Yellowstone resting on a fence and looking outward with a cowboy hat and sunglasses.

Craving more Yellowstone? Then watch these 5 movies right now

These five movies will remind you of Yellowstone, even if none of them are exactly the same.
A man sits on the floor in Shogun.

The 5 best Hulu shows of 2024, ranked

2024 was an interesting year for TV, and these 5 shows were the best Hulu had to offer this year.
John David Washington and Skylar Aleece Smith in The Piano Lesson.

If you have to watch one Netflix movie in December 2024, stream this one

The Netflix movie The Piano Lesson was created to compete for awards, but it also happens to be well worth your time.
Ted Danson in A Man on the Inside.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (November 29-December 1)

From a new Ted Danson comedy to a fascinating documentary, these Netflix shows are the perfect way to rest and recuperate following the hubbub of the holiday.
Rory and Jess look at each other in Gilmore Girls.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (November 15-17)

From a dynamic animated sci-fi show to a comforting series from the 2000s, these three shows are underseen and worth spending your weekend binge-watching.
Kids sits at a table in The Midnight Club.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (November 1-3)

From an unusual comedy series to a WWII drama, these Netflix shows have flown under the radar, but they are well worth checking out.
Neal Peter and Matt Bomer in White Collar.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (October 18-20)

These Netflix shows are the perfect way to spend a weekend, and better than scrolling through Netflix for hours.
The cast of The Nest.

If you have to watch one Netflix movie in October, stream this one

This criminally underrated Netflix movie was released in the depths of the pandemic, and deserves more eyes on it.
A man walks down a graveyard road.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (October 4-6)

These three Netflix shows may have flown under the radar, but that doesn't mean that they aren't well worth watching.
The cast of Call the Midwife.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (September 20-22)

From a long-running British series to an early 2000s classic, these underrated Netflix shows are the perfect way to spend the weekend.
A man and a girl lie in the sun in Aftersun.

If you have to watch one Netflix movie in September, stream this one

This acclaimed 2022 movie is one of the best dramas of the decade. It's now on Netflix, and here's why you should stream it in September.
The cast of Godless.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (September 6-8)

These Netflix shows are the perfect way to spend the first weekend of the fall.
A mother and daughter sit at a table while their son stands in the doorway.

The Deliverance is Netflix’s most popular movie right now. Here are 3 movies just like it

Can't get enough of Netflix's hit movie The Deliverance with Glenn Close and Andra Day? Then check out these three movies that are just like it.
A crowd looks at a mysterious figure in 1899.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (August 16-18)

From a martial arts epic to a spooky series about time travel, these underrated Netflix shows are a lot of fun, and they're the perfect weekend watches.
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If you have to watch one Netflix movie in August, stream this one

This Netflix movie about a real-life celebrated figure was divisive when it was released late last year, but it's worth watching even now.
The cast of the Decameron.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (August 9-11)

These new Netflix shows are among the most underrated on the streaming service, and they're well worth watching this weekend.
A bloody man stands in a street in Bodyguard.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (July 26-28)

From one of the great thriller shows of the last decade to a steamy soap, these underrated Netflix shows are the perfect way to spend a July weekend.
Three people stand and look around in Evil.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (July 12-14)

From a spooky supernatural show to a popular reality series, these Netflix shows are the perfect ways to spend a July weekend.
A man floats in the air in The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar.

If you have to watch one Netflix movie in July, stream this one

This Netflix movie is short, but is packed full of stars like Benedict Cumberbatch and Dev Patel, and is helmed by one of film's greatest directors.
Brad Pitt as Jesse James sitting in a chair.

Like Horizon: An American Saga? Then watch these 3 great Westerns now

With stars like Christian Bale, Brad Pitt, and Russell Crowe, these three Westerns are great to watch if you liked Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga.
Kevin Costner and Jennifer Garner in Draft Day.

3 underrated Kevin Costner movies you should watch right now

Horizon and Yellowstone star Kevin Costner is a prolific actor and director, and these are three of the most underrated movies of his career.
A boy lays down next to a girl siting in a field.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (June 28-30)

These three shows are the perfect way to spend your weekend on Netflix.
Jonathan Majors and Idris Elba in The Harder They Fall.

5 great Netflix movies to watch on Juneteenth

These five movies on Netflix are the perfect way to reflect and celebrate on Juneteenth.
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3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (June 14-16)

If you're looking for something great but underrated to check out this weekend on Netflix, we've got the list for you.
A stylish woman holds a book in Lupin.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (May 31-June 2)

Need a way to close out May and welcome June this weekend? Then watch these three great Netflix shows, which star Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, Omar Sy, and more.
A man preps for battle in House of the Dragon season 2.

House of the Dragon season 2: Everything we know so far

Here's everything you need to know about House of the Dragon season 2, which premieres in June on HBO and Max.
Deadpool and Wolverine stand together in "Deadpool & Wolverine."

7 movies we can’t wait to watch this summer

This summer movie season will be a strange one, but it does feature plenty of great titles.
The cast of The Suicide Squad standing in the jungle.

7 best pandemic-era movies, ranked

From two mind-bending sci-fi epics to a thrilling musical remake, these are seven of the best movies released in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic era.
A man and a woman look at each other in Baby Reindeer.

5 great Netflix shows you should watch on Memorial Day weekend

From a charming teen rom-com to a disturbing tale of obsession, these great Netflix shows are the perfect ones to catch up with over Memorial Day.