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.
The new James Bond director is a deeply strange choice
Denis Villeneuve is undeniably a great director, but is he the right fit for a project like James Bond?
Reacher season 4 was just forced to recast a major role
The new season is dealing a major recasting in the middle of filming for its upcoming fourth season.
NYT Connections hints and answers for June 30, 2025
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.
Paramount Plus with Showtime just became Parmount Plus Premium
Showtime is being folded into Paramount Plus completely, ending an era when the prestige brand was its own entity.
The best medical shows of all time to binge now
These medical shows are a reminder of all the ways that a hospital provides natural drama for characters to react to.
Jeremy Allen White was born to run in the first trailer for Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
The movie is just the latest example of a music biopic that looks to be a heavy Oscar player.
The first movie from Materialists director Celine Song just found a new streaming home
Past Lives is one of the best reviewed movies of 2023, and it's now available to stream on Netflix for the first time.
The first teaser for Apple’s new Matthew McConaughey movie is here
The movie is based on the deadliest fire in the history of California.
5 shows to watch if you liked Netflix’s Dept. Q
The show is one of the most well-reviewed crime series Netflix has ever seen.
Everything we know about Alien: Earth so far
The series is set to debut on FX on Hulu in the summer of 2025.
Omega may have just offered us a telling clue about who the next James Bond is
Their new celebrity partnership tips a potential frontrunner for the role.
Ryan Reynolds pitched an R-rated Star Wars movie, but not for him to star in
The actor said that he didn't necessarily think he would be the right person to star.
Austin Butler and Jeremy Allen White are set to face off in A24’s Enemies
The premise sounds a little bit like Heat, but it probably won't be quite that good.
Netflix’s new documentary series now has a 100% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes
American Manhunt: Osama bin Ladin is part of a popular documentary series for Netflix.
Michael J. Fox could make for a highly emotional addition to the Shrinking cast
The actor's new role might be connected to a character's Parkinson's diagnosis.
Everything we know about The Office spin-off The Paper
The show will follow the employees of a failing, small-town newspaper.
How to watch the 2025 PGA Championship
Coverage of the tournament will be split between CBS and ESPN.
Fox’s new streaming service now has a name
The streaming service will include all of Fox's NFL games and debut in the fall.
Apple TV+’s latest sci-fi series has debuted with a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes
Murderbot is the latest show from the streaming service to earn rave reviews
Get in your bunkers: The best survival movies to stream now
These survival movies double as how-to guides for surviving both at sea and in the wilderness.
Michael Jordan is back and will serve as a contributor for NBC’s NBA coverage
Jordan is in the conversation for the best player in the history of basketball.
The best feel-good shows to watch when you need a pick-me-up
These feel-good shows are the perfect way to comfort yourself whether you're in a good mood or a bad one.
The first trailer for the final season of Squid Game is here
The trailer reminds us that the second season left us on a major cliffhanger.
The best shows on AMC Plus you can stream now
These AMC shows are a reminder of just how many great shows the network has produced over the course of its history.
May favorites: The best shows to watch on Starz
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.
May’s top picks: What to stream on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ may not be the main feature from Apple, but it has some excellent shows and movies to offer users.
Top picks for May: The best movies on Paramount+
Paramount Plus has plenty of great TV, but its movie library is also worth exploring.
May binge guide: The best shows on Amazon Prime
Dive into the best shows on Amazon Prime right now with these great shows that are available to stream on the platform.
Your May viewing guide: Best shows on Paramount+ this month
Paramount Plus has a great mix of original shows and classics to meet all your TV needs.
Must-see films: The best movies on Peacock this May
Peacock is designed as a TV service, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have many great movies to check out.
The best movies on Amazon Prime to watch this May
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.
The best shows to binge on Peacock in May
Peacock has a great library of TV shows that combines classic NBC offerings with plenty of newer shows.
Your guide to the best movies on Max this May
Max has one of the best movie libraries of any streaming service, but here are the very best movies available to watch on the service.
Discover the best Disney+ movies to watch this May
If you can't get enough of Disney+, then you need to check out these movies. From animation to live-action films, there's something for everyone.
A Miami Vice remake is coming from the director of Top Gun: Maverick
The movie has always been remade once starring Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell.
One of the newest movies on Netflix is from an action movie master
Havoc is from the director of every single movie in The Raid franchise, and it definitely shows.
The best true crime shows that you can binge now
These true crime shows are the best the genre has to offer, and a reminder of why it's so popular.
The best suspense movies you can watch on Netflix
These suspense movies are proof that Netflix has a deep catalog of suspenseful titles that goes back decades.
A Tom Hanks dad movie masterpiece is getting a sequel
Greyhound was first released in 2020, but never got a chance to play in theaters.
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos thinks movie theaters are outdated because he wants to
The CEO's recent comments are as self-serving as you might expect them to be.
Julia Garner was pretty sure the Silver Surfer had to be a man before joining Fantastic Four
The actress wasn't actually sure that she had landed the role after her initial conversation.
The 9 best golf documentaries to watch this year
Whether you're a fan or just getting into golf, it's worth brushing up on some key history to understand the game. Here are some documentaries to stream.
The next Hunger Games movie has found its lead actors
The movie has cast Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak as Haymitch and Lenore Dove.
Predator: Badlands is giving Predator fans the movie they’ve always wanted
The movie follows a predator who is attempting to prove his worth following exile.
The best sci-fi shows you can watch now on Apple TV+
These Apple TV+ shows are proof that the streamer is heavily invested in making great science fiction.
The first teaser for Wednesday season 2 is gearing us up for an August premiere
The show will split its second season in half, debuting half in August and half in September.
Bill Hader will co-write a new HBO series about the Jonestown massacre
The comedian appears to be moving into more dramatic material at this stage in his career.
Thunderbolts* first reactions praise Florence Pugh, suggest a dark, character-based movie
The movie seems like it might be a turn in the right direction for the MCU.
Industry season 4: Everything we know so far
After a major change in the season 3 finale, where is the show headed from here?
Max is following Netflix’s lead and cracking down on password sharing
The streamer is following other services in offering an alternative to password sharing.