Alex Welch
Writer
Alex is a TV and movies writer based out of Los Angeles. In addition to Digital Trends, his work has been published by Inverse, IGN, Paste Magazine, Primetimer, TV by the Numbers, Looper, and The Berrics. He dreams of one day being in the Criterion closet.
5 great anthology movies that you need to watch right now
From a 1980s horror classic to one of this decade's most underrated films, here are five great anthology movies that you need to watch ASAP.
Has Deadpool & Wolverine put the MCU back on the right track?
What is the state of the MCU after Deadpool & Wolverine?
Time Bandits review: A zany, fearless remake
Apple TV+'s Time Bandits remake is an addictively fun, lighthearted sci-fi adventure series. Its first two episodes are available to stream now.
After the failure of The Acolyte, it’s time for Star Wars to return to the big screen
If The Acolyte and other recent Disney+ Star Wars TV shows have proven one thing, it's that it's time for Lucasfilm to go back to making movies again.
2024’s sneakiest, wildest superhero movie is finally streaming on Max
Now's your chance to finally check out the sneakiest, wildest superhero movie of the year. And no, it's not Deadpool & Wolverine.
Lady in the Lake review: Apple TV+’s latest high-profile series is an ambitious misfire
Lady in the Lake is a compelling, but ultimately unrewarding murder mystery thriller. The series' first two episodes are streaming now on Apple TV+.
Twisters review: an immensely entertaining summer adventure
Twisters is both a worthy sequel and an infectiously fun big-screen disaster thriller. The film is now playing in theaters.
The Acolyte finale postmortem: Will there be a second season?
Will there be a second season of The Acolyte? Here's everything you need to know about the Star Wars show's season 1 finale.
Movies are struggling in 2024, but one genre is thriving
2024 hasn't been a great year for movies except for one genre. Find out what it is and why it's having such a banner year.
Fly Me to the Moon review: charming, bubbly fun
Scarlett Johansson brings her full star power to the sparkly, crowd-pleasing new screwball space movie, Fly Me to the Moon.
House of the Dragon has finally delivered on its biggest promises
At long last, HBO's House of the Dragon has finally become as cutthroat and entertaining as Game of Thrones.
MaXXXine review: a bold, absorbing horror adventure
There has never been a movie like A24's MaXXXine, and there likely never will be again. The new, Mia Goth-led film is now playing in theaters.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F review: a blast of summer fun
Netflix's Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is a refreshingly carefree summer blockbuster and a testament to Eddie Murphy's enduring star power.
House of the Dragon’s latest episode foreshadows one major battle
Here's what House of the Dragon fans should know about Alys Rivers and her ominous prediction for Daemon Targaryen.
A Quiet Place: Day One review: a shockingly tense and moving sci-fi prequel
A Quiet Place: Day One is a tense, surprisingly moving sci-fi thriller. The film is now playing in theaters.
Doctor Who season 14’s episodes, ranked
Here are all nine episodes of Doctor Who's latest season, ranked from worst to best.
35 years later, Tim Burton’s Batman still feels like a breath of fresh air
It's been 35 years since Tim Burton's Batman hit theaters, but it's still just as astonishing to behold as it was in 1989.
House of the Dragon’s latest episode reveals the series’ biggest problem
HBO's House of the Dragon continues to have a hard time focusing on what really matters.
The Bikeriders review: a breezy, effortlessly cool motorcycle movie
Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy lead The Bikeriders, Jeff Nichols' confident and supremely cool new motorcycle movie.
House of the Dragon season 2 review: an explosive, uneven follow-up
HBO's House of the Dragon returns this weekend with a season that is more violent, brutal, and frustrating than its first.
The Acolyte can’t escape Star Wars’ biggest Jedi problem
Not even The Acolyte has managed to make the Jedi interesting again.
The Watchers review: a tedious disappointment
The Watchers is a disappointing folk horror thriller that never lives up to its potential. The film is now playing in theaters.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die review: a fun summer action movie
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is a fun, if forgettable, addition to one of Hollywood's most reliable action franchises. It's now playing in theaters.
The Acolyte review: a refreshing change of pace
The Acolyte feels like a breath of fresh air for the Star Wars universe. The Disney+ series premieres today.
In a Violent Nature review: an old-fashioned gorefest, updated
In a Violent Nature is an admirably ambitious update of the slasher movie genre. It's now playing in theaters.
Like Mad Men? Then watch these 5 great TV shows right now
Here are five great TV shows that you should watch if you like the classic AMC drama Mad Men with Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss.
This forgotten 2009 movie is a modern horror classic. Here’s why you should watch it (if you can)
Fifteen years ago, Spider-Man director Sam Raimi made his triumphant return to the horror genre with this hidden gem of a movie.
Is Furiosa a worthy follow-up to Mad Max: Fury Road?
How well does George Miller's Furiosa stack up to Mad Max: Fury Road? The answer is more complicated than you might think.
Game of Thrones’ disappointing finale lost sight of what made the series so great
Five years ago, Game of Thrones went out not with a bang, but a profoundly disappointing whimper. What exactly went wrong?
The Strangers: Chapter 1 review: a dull horror retread
The Strangers: Chapter 1 is a disappointingly by-the-numbers follow-up to its iconic 2008 predecessor. The film is now playing in theaters.
Now is the perfect time to start watching Doctor Who
Whether you know a little or nothing about the show, here's why now is the perfect time to start watching Doctor Who.
It’s time to leave Netflix’s binge-release model behind for good
If the recent releases of Fallout, Ripley, and 3 Body Problem have proven one thing, it's that it's time for Hollywood to leave Netflix's binge model behind.
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is better and worse than you remember
It's been 25 years since The Phantom Menace was universally rejected by Star Wars fans. Does the film come across better or worse now than it did in 1999?
Doctor Who review: a promising era, but a rocky start
Doctor Who kicks off its promising new era with a pair of surprisingly forgettable episodes. The sci-fi series returns Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. ET on Disney+.