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Joe Allen

Joe Allen

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Joe Allen is a freelance culture writer based in upstate New York. His work has been published in The Washington Post, The Charleston Post & Courier, and Paste Magazine.

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NYT Games: Connections hints and solutions for September 28, 2023

Connection from NYT Games is the hottest new craze, and we've got all the tips, tricks, hints, and answers to help you win every day.
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Babe Ruth explains how to swing a baseball bat in this incredible 90-year-old-video

In a recently resurfaced video, Babe Ruth explains the two most popular ways to hit a baseball.
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Your weekend watch list for September 23-24: The Supermodels, The Continental & more

Here's a full guide to what you should watch this weekend , from shows to movies to sports.
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Incredible video shows how hard it is for MLB players to actually hit a baseball

This video highlights how hard it is for MLB players to actually hit a baseball. You might not believe it.
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Shohei Ohtani all but gone, MLB franchise LA Angels may also lose Mike Trout: Report

The LA Angels are in big trouble. A report claims Shohei Ohtani is almost sure to leave, and Mike Trout may follow him.
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These are the best shows and movies on Apple TV Plus to binge tonight

Apple TV+ may not be the most essential streaming service, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have great shows to watch.
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The best movies to watch on Peacock right now

Both on its ad-supported and premium levels, Peacock is more than just a TV service, and it has plenty of movies worth checking out.
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The 11 best movies on Max available to stream now

Max has one of the best movie libraries of any streaming service, but here are 11 of the very best movies available to watch on the service.
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The best shows to watch on Peacock right now

Peacock has established itself as a prime streaming player thanks to its library of classic shows. Here are our top picks.
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The best shows on Paramount Plus to watch in September

Paramount Plus is relatively new to the streaming world, but it already has a library of great shows.
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How to watch ESPN Plus: Stream on your PC, TV, and more

Here's a detailed description on how to watch ESPN Plus on your PC, TV, and more.
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These are the best shows you can watch on Hulu this month

Looking for a new show to watch? We've narrowed down the best options on Hulu, all of which are well reviewed and easy to binge.
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The 13 best shows on Starz to watch right now

Over the years, Starz has taken bets on some highly ambitious series, and some of those bets have led to truly great TV shows. Here's a list of our favorites.
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Ranked: The best serial killer movies of all time

These movies get inside the heads of serial killers, with often disturbing results.
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The best movies on Paramount Plus: What you should stream next

Paramount Plus is one of the newer streaming services, but its library of Paramount movies is nothing to sneeze at.
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The best Disney Plus movies to stream right now

Disney Plus contains all the Disney movies we know and more, detailed in this list of incredible fims available to stream.
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The best shows on Amazon Prime to binge in September

Dive into the best shows on Amazon Prime right now with these great shows that are available to stream on the platform.
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The best movies on Amazon Prime to stream in September

Amazon Prime has some of the best movies to stream online right now, but finding them can be a real pain. We've rounded up some top picks right here.
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The best Netflix movies to stream this month

From Netflix originals to acclaimed older films, we've got you covered with an up-to-date list of the best movies to watch on Netflix this month.
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The best shows on Netflix to stream in September

You don't need to waste time browsing for the perfect title — we've found the very best shows on Netflix to binge this month.
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The best Adam Driver movies, ranked

Adam Driver is a genuinely great actors, and these are his best movies.
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The 15 best Netflix original movies for you to watch right now

Netflix has become one of the world's dominant streaming services and has created plenty of great original movies in the process, but which ones are the best?
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A new analysis says streaming services now cost more than cable (but the truth isn’t that simple)

Is TV streaming really that expensive? It's certainly gotten much more so.
Bradley Cooper in A Star is Born.

The 11 best Bradley Cooper movies of all time

As one of the great actors of his generation, a Bradley Cooper movie is almost guaranteed to be good.
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The 14 best sci-fi movies on Netflix in 2023

There are plenty of great sci-fi movies on Netflix to choose from. Here are our best picks for this year.
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The 19 best true crime documentaries on Netflix right now

If you're like the rest of the country, you're probably obsessed with true crime right now. Here are the best documentaries on Netflix to get your fix.
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The best heist movies of all time, ranked

These great heist movies help remind us how versatile the genre can be.
Sean Connery as James Bond.

Every James Bond actor, ranked from worst to best

Every James Bond actor has put their own spin on the character, but some spins were better than others.
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The 12 best movie drinking games to play while watching the films

Running out of movies to stream? Try spicing up your selection with 12 great movie drinking games you can play while watching the films.
The cast of Coco.

Ranked: The best Disney movies of all time (for kids of all ages)

These are the 15 best Disney movies, as chosen by one incredibly nostalgic '90s kid.
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The 13 undisputed best comedy movies of all time

Comedy is the most controversial genre in film, but this list of the best comedy movies ever made shouldn't cause any arguments.
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The best anime series on Netflix to watch right now

Netflix has a surprisingly impressive collection of anime if you know where to look. Dive into some of the best anime series available this year.
Ryan Gosling as Ken in Barbie.

The best Ryan Gosling movies of all time

Ryan Gosling has had a fascinating, diverse career. We've gathered his best movies here.
Henry Winkler (left) and Adam Sandler in 'The Waterboy.'

The best Adam Sandler movies (they’re not all comedies)

A comedy legend, Sandler forever inhabits a place in the hearts of the ones who grew up with his movies.
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Disney Plus GroupWatch: What is it, and how does it work?

Want to watch Disney Plus shows with your friends? Here's how to set up a Disney Plus Watch Party or GroupWatch to join in.
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Ranked: The 13 best Christopher Nolan films

Every Christopher Nolan movie is seen as an event, but we'veall of the director's films from 13 to 1.
Sly Stallone and Mr. T in Rocky III.

The best ’80s action movies on Netflix

There are great action movies on Netflix, and even a few excellent selections from the 1980s.
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Why was Brad Pitt at an F1 race this weekend?

Filming on Brad Pitt's new F1 movie has commenced, and he's already showing up at actual races.
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The first ‘Napoleon’ movie trailer teases everything you want in a Ridley Scott, Joaquin Phoenix team up

Get your first look at the Napoleon movie trailer, which reunites Joaquin Phoenix and director Ridley Scott.
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How to watch MLB and MLS games free all season long

T-Mobile is offering users a chance to stream an entire season of MLB games for free.
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The 11 best Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, ranked

Action hero, bodybuilder, businessman, and governor: Arnold Schwarzenegger is a true testament to the American dream. Here are his best movies of all time.
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The best Mark Wahlberg movies of all time

These Mark Wahlberg movies prove that Wahlberg is one of the great movie stars of the past 20 years.
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Sling TV packages: Here’s how much the service costs

The various packages available on Sling TV are a great way to ease yourself off of cable.
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The 11 best travel shows to stream right now

Travel shows give you a great way to enter another culture without leaving your own couch. Here are the best 11 to stream.
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Netflix is reportedly making a move that sports fans will love

Netflix is thinking about branching into live sports, just as many other streamers have done.
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The 11 best romantic comedies of all time

In every film, there’s almost always an underlying theme of romance and comedy. The films on this list are heavily themed in those departments.
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Movie vs. book: Which is better? 6 adaptations taken to task

Sometimes you’re better off skipping hundreds of pages and just sticking with what’s on screen.
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How to smoke a cigar: Our ultimate guide

Do you want to learn how to smoke a cigar without looking like a newb? In this guide, we'll teach you how to puff like a seasoned pro.
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The 10 best movies on Showtime to watch right now

Showtime has plenty of great movies from acclaimed directors to explore, including some that were recently in the awards conversation.
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The 11 Robert Redford movies every fan should watch

Robert Redford has proven time and time again that he's one of the greats in the movie industry. Let's go down memory lane and look back at his movies.