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Jason Struss

Jason Struss

Section Editor, Entertainment

Jason is a writer, editor, and pop culture enthusiast whose love for cinema, television, and cheap comic books has led him to work in the entertainment industry. A proud graduate of both Whitman College (Adam West's alma mater!) and Syracuse University, he has worked at Marvel Entertainment, DC Comics, Warner Bros., and Screen Rant. At Digital Trends, he covers all things film and television, from ranking Alfred Hitchcock's best films to examining the everlasting neuroses of Larry David.  When he's not obsessing over the latest Marvel Studios trailer, you can find him either working or surfing the web looking for the perfect fudge brownie recipe.

A girl looks at a boy in House at the End of the Street.

3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (June 28-30)

Need a good movie to watch this weekend? Then turn on HBO, fire up your Max streaming subscription, and watch these movies starring Jennifer Lawrence and more.
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3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (June 28-30)

Need some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies with Jeff Daniels, Glen Powell, Anna Paquin, and more.
A man holds a gun in Tracker.

Everything coming to Paramount+ in July 2024

The return of SpongeBob SquarePants, the hit series Tracker, Memory with Jessica Chastain, and women's basketball highlight Paramount+'s July 2024 slate.
Two women look at each other in Love LIes Bleeding.

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

Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, Walker season 4, the documentary Faye, and Love Lies Bleeding are just some of the movies and shows debuting on HBO and Max in July.
Three cops talk in a car in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.

Everything coming to Netflix in July 2024

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F with Eddie Murphy and the last seasons of Elite and Cobra Kai highlight Netflix's July 2024 schedule.
A gladiator fights in Pompeii.

What’s new on Tubi in July 2024

What's new on Tubi in July? Pompeii, Batman, American Psycho, a few Fast & Furious movies, Jurassic Park, The Transporter trilogy, House of Heat, and more.
A man sits and looks sad in Baby Reindeer.

Netflix’s hit show Baby Reindeer just did the most amazing thing

The hit Netflix show Baby Reindeer just shattered this impressive record. Find out what it accomplished and why it's fully deserved.
A bloody woman leans next to a door in Love Lies Bleeding.

John Waters thinks this thriller is 2024’s best movie so far. Is he right?

The year's not even half over, and Hairspray director John Waters has already picked his favorite movie of 2024. Find out what is and why you should watch it.
A masked man raises an axe in In a Violent Nature.

In a Violent Nature director Chris Nash shares his three favorite deaths in the horror genre

In a Violent Nature director Chris Nash stopped by Digital Trends and shared his three favorite deaths in the horror genre.
A killer looms over the country in In a Violent Nature.

In a Violent Nature’s Chris Nash on creating the most disturbing horror movie ever made

In an interview with Digital Trends, Chris Nash, director of In a Violent Nature, talks about how he came up with those gory kills and possible sequel plans.
A man stands in a telephone booth in Baby Reindeer.

5 best Netflix shows of 2024 so far, ranked

We're nearly halfway through the year, and it's time to rank the five best Netflix shows of 2024 so far.
A woman pilots a robot in Atlas.

Atlas review: an absurd Netflix sci-fi movie that works as a guilty pleasure

The new Netflix sci-fi movie Atlas isn't original or really that good, but it's an enjoyable watch thanks to lead star Jennifer Lopez and an anything-goes plot.
A boy sits on his throne in "House of the Dragon" season 2.

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

From the return of the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon to the documentary Ren Faire, here's what's new on Max in June 2024.
Two assassins point guns at a man sitting down in The Continental.

Everything coming to Peacock in June 2024

From John Wick to Love Island to the 2024 Paris Olympics, Peacock has something for everyone in June 2024.
A man and a woman soak in a bathtub in Hit Man.

Everything coming to Netflix in June 2024

Sweet Tooth season 3, A Family Affair with Zac Efron, and the action comedy Hit Man with Glen Powell highlight Netflix's June 2024 schedule.
Man points his gun in Big Trouble in Little China.

Big Trouble in Little Endor? Kurt Russell could’ve been Han Solo in Star Wars

Many famous actors tried out for the original Star Wars, including Kurt Russell, whose audition tape for Han Solo made the rounds on social media recently.
A woman raises her hand in Supacell.

3 Netflix shows we can’t wait to see in June 2024

The three Netflix shows you need to watch in June 2024 include a different kind of superhero show, an Elite-like new series, and Sweet Tooth's final season.
The X-Men pose in X-Men '97.

X-Men ’97 shows that Marvel and the MCU are moving in the right direction

With X-Men '97's first season now over, it's time to take a look at how the acclaimed series points to Marvel, and the MCU, changing for the better.
Two men talk to each other in City Hunter.

5 best Netflix movies of 2024 so far, ranked

From an unexpected animated hit to one of the craziest action films ever made, the best Netflix movies of 2024 have something for everyone.
Morgan Elsbeth in Star Wars: Tales of the Empire.

The best Star Wars shows on Disney+

Celebrate Star Wars Day with Tales of the Empire, the latest series to join the best Star Wars shows on Disney+.
A man floating in air kicks another man in the face in City Hunter.

Netflix is streaming the craziest action movie of 2024. Here’s why I loved it

Netflix just debuted one of the craziest, most intense action movies of 2024. Here's why I loved it, and why you need to stream it right now.
A man and a woman hold hands in The Tattooist of Auschwitz.

Everything coming to Peacock in May 2024

Peacock's May 2024 schedule includes the premiere of the World War II series The Tattooist of Auschwitz, the Kentucky Derby, and the 2024 Eurovision Contest.
A man stands in an elevator in Boy Kills World.

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.
Two men investigate a grave in Dead Boy Detectives.

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.
Jean Smart stands next to a caddy on a golf course in Hacks.

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.
Two men look at each other in Bodkin.

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.
A man leans against a wall in The Fall Guy.

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.
A man aims his camera in Scoop.

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 teen males read a glowing book in Dead Boy Detectives.

3 Netflix shows we can’t wait to see in April

The three Netflix shows you need to watch in April 2024 include a thriller with Fleabag's hot priest Andrew Scott, a French-set mystery, and a Sandman spinoff.
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.
The family of ducks who star in Illumination's Migration.

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.
Two boys sit in an office in Dead Boy Detectives.

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.
Two men kiss a woman in Challengers.

3 underrated movies you need to watch in April 2024

From a steamy drama starring Zendaya to a bonkers action film with a SkarsgĂĄrd 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.