Joe Allen
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Joe Allen is a freelance writer based in upstate New York focused on movies and TV.
35 years ago, Hollywood made the perfect movie about family
In 1989, Hollywood released a hit comedy that accurately portrayed the pleasures and pitfalls of being in a big family. Has it aged at all in 35 years?
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.
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.
If you have to watch one Peacock movie this August, stream this one
One of the best, and most controversial, movies ever made in America is now streaming on Peacock. Here's why you need to stream it this month.
This hit Netflix movie is Hugh Jackman’s most underrated sci-fi film
This criminally underrated neo-noir sci-film starring Deadpool & Wolverine's Hugh Jackman is a hit on Netflix right now. Here's why you should stream it.
3 BritBox shows you should watch in August 2024
These three BritBox shows are the perfect way to wind down your summer.
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.
Squid Game season 2: Everything we know so far about the hit Netflix series
Here's what we know about the second season of one of Netflix's biggest hit shows, Squid Game.
3 great Max crime dramas you should watch in August 2024
These great Max crime dramas are perfect ways to wrap up your summer.
This underrated Harrison Ford thriller is better than you remember
This 1990 thriller starring Harrison Ford is back in the spotlight due to a recent Apple TV series remake. Here's why it's better than you remember.
If you have to watch one Hulu show this August, stream this one
This series just ended, but that doesn't mean it's not worth watching. The comedy is one of the best shows on Hulu, and it's well worth watching this August.
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (August 9-11)
These Amazon Prime Video movies, which rum the gamut from a rom-com to an animated masterpiece, are the perfect way to spend your weekend.
Why is this unusual mystery one of Netflix’s most popular shows right now?
This six-episode murder mystery starring a cast of largely unknown actors is Netflix's most popular show right now. Is it worth streaming?
10 years ago, this disaster movie delivered as much summer fun as Twisters
Twisters is breaking box office records in 2024, but this similar disaster movie about a deadly storm made some waves 10 years ago as a late-summer hit.
This Tom Cruise action sequel is No. 1 on Netflix right now. Is it worth watching?
Tom Cruise has the topped the Netflix movie charts with this 2016 action sequel. But is it worth watching? Or is it best ignored like Cocktail or Rock of Ages?
10 years later, is Michael Bay’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot any good?
In 2014, the live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie produced by Michael Bay was a late-summer hit. Ten years later, does it hold up?
25 years ago, the sexiest action movie ever made was released. Here’s why it still sizzles
The Thomas Crown Affair is a great Pierce Brosnan movie, and a great movie more generally.
Trap is the most divisive movie of 2024 so far. Is it any good?
M. Night Shyamalan's Trap has divided audiences and critics alike. Is it worth watching? Or is it another bomb like The Happening or Lady in the Water?
Like the hit movie Trap? Then watch these 3 great movies right now
From a chilling Stephen King adaptation to a gruesome thriller, these movies will give you the same thrills that you got out of M. Night Shyamalan's Trap.
Like Deadpool & Wolverine? Then watch these 3 great movies right now
These three movies will remind you of why you loved Deadpool & Wolverine.
Deadpool & Wolverine: Everything we know about the MCU movie
Deadpool & Wolverine is now out in theaters. Here's everything we know about the MCU movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
5 great (HBO) Max movies to watch in the summer
With such stars as Anya Taylor-Joy and Bradley Cooper, these (HBO) Max movies are great to watch during the summer.
Check out this great movie before it leaves Amazon Prime Video next week
This underrated 2018 gem is worth checking out before it disappears from Amazon Prime Video.
3 action movies on Max you need to watch in July
From two great sequels to a late '90s caper film starring a former James Bond, these three action movies prove that Max has a deep catalog of great titles.
5 great Amazon Prime Video movies that are perfect to watch in the summer
From a classic 1990s crime saga to a 2023 Oscar-winning drama, these five Amazon Prime Video movies are a great way to beat the heat this summer.
This forgotten 2024 action movie is now streaming on Netflix. Here’s why you should watch it
This forgotten 2024 action movie starring Russell Crowe and two Hemsworth brothers is now streaming on Netflix. Here's why you should watch it.
One of the best modern Westerns is now on Netflix. Here’s why you should watch it
This Kurt Russell movie isn't as loved as it deserves to be. Now streaming on Netflix, here's why you should watch one of the best Westerns of the last decade.
Like MaXXXine? Then watch these 3 great horror movies right now
From a 1980s classic to one of 2024's scariest films, these three movies will remind you of the horror pastiche at work in MaXXXine.
5 best Amazon Prime Video shows to watch this 4th of July weekend
From a popular action series to a comedy about following your dreams, these Amazon Prime Video shows are the ideal way to spend the 4th of July holiday.
3 great Netflix dramas to watch on the 4th of July
With stars like Brad Pitt, Chris Rock, and Amanda Seyfried, these Netflix dramas are the perfect way to spend your 4th of July.
5 great Netflix shows to watch on the 4th of July
From a great football drama to shows focusing on warfare and politics, these Netflix shows are a reminder of the diversity of the American experience.
If you have to stream one Netflix movie this 4th of July, watch this one
This acclaimed 2020 movie doesn't seem like a typical 4th of July film, but it is perfect to stream on Netflix this Independence Day.
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.
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.