Joe Allen
Contributor
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.
Send all editorial inquiries HERE.
Denis Villeneuve says he ‘absolutely believes’ in ‘Dune: Messiah’ as he develops the script
Villeneuve has already successfully adapted Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel to the big screen.
Will there be a fourth season of ‘The White Lotus?’
The show has been a success through its first two seasons, with a third coming early in 2025.
NYT Connections hints and answers for November 20, 2024
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.
The Jake Paul Mike Tyson fight raked in more than 100 million global viewers
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson drew 108 million viewers around the world, including 38 million concurrent viewers in the U.S.
The first trailer for the live-action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ suggests the movie might not suck
The trailer is filled with color, and gives us our first look at the most iconic characters in the franchise.
Making Manson doc goes beyond the myth of Charles Manson, says director
Charles Manson is one of the most famous killers in history, and 'Making Manson' has something new to say about him.
Apple’s next prestige series is a remake of a Hollywood classic
Javier Bardem will play a psychopath hell-bent on revenge, a role we know he is more than capable of nailing.
A ‘Challengers’ star will headline Steven Spielberg’s next film
The movie is supposed to be an original epic, and will star Josh O'Connor, who came to fame after appearing in 'The Crown.'
The next ‘Predator’ movie will be different from the rest of the franchise in a major way
'Predator: Badlands' will focus on the Predator as its central character for the very first time.
A ‘Friday Night Lights’ reboot is in the works without the original cast
The original series had a small but devoted following, and aired on NBC and DirectTV from 2006 to 2011.
Disney+ is going to start adding free ESPN content to the streaming service
A new ESPN tile will launch in December that features some live sports and shows from ESPN at no cast.
A legendary boy band is about to get the biopic treatment
Boyz II Men is one of the most successful boy bands of all time, and has a 30-year story to tell.
Lady Gaga will be a part of the second season of a major Netflix hit
The pop star has built up an impressive career as an actress in addition to her work as a musician.
Jason Sudeikis is convinced that everyone just didn’t get ‘Ted Lasso’ season 3
The show didn't receive a warm reception for its third season, and the co-creator thinks he knows why.
Amazon is shutting down Freevee, its ad-supported streaming service
The streaming service is being folded into Amazon Prime Video, and the content will remain free and ad supported.
A Sam Bankman-Fried movie is in the works from an acclaimed TV writer
The movie will be written by 'Girls' creator Lena Dunham, and is being produced by Apple TV+ and A24.
Will there be a second season of ‘America’s Sweethearts: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’?
The series became a hit on Netflix after the first season debuted in June following the 2023-2024 season.
Tom Cruise is back in the first trailer for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’
The franchise is back for an eighth installment that may also be the final entry in the franchise.
HBO is eyeing a British Oscar-winner to play Dumbledore in their ‘Harry Potter’ series
Mark Rylance, who won an Oscar for 2015's Bridge of Spies, could be in line to play one of the series most important characters.
The best Keanu Reeves movies: A ranking of 16 classics
From Neo in The Matrix to an underdog football quarterback, Reeves' filmography deserves a dissertation. Until then, we ranked his best films.
Zendaya and Anne Hathaway have joined Christopher Nolan’s next movie
Hathaway and Nolan have already worked together twice on 'The Dark Knight Rises' and 'Interstellar.'
A new comedy series is coming to HBO from the mind behind ‘Ted Lasso’
The new series will star Steve Carrell and 'Ted Lasso' star Phil Dunster.
The ultimate Jake Gyllenhaal movie ranking: 13 films you can’t miss
Jake Gyllenhaal has been one of the best actors working in Hollywood for more than 20 years now. Here are some of our favorite films in his catalog.
A new ‘Star Wars’ trilogy is in the works and will feature new characters
The trilogy will come from the producer of many of the most recent 'X-Men' films, and feature a totally new cast.
Jon Stewart had more to say about the election after cameras stopped rolling on ‘The Daily Show’ election special
The Comedy Central host told his in-person audience that they would feel okay again eventually.
We now know what the ‘Stranger Things’ series finale will be called
The series will debut in 2025, and the episode titles offer some cryptic hints about what the final season could contain.
Daniel Craig is hoping that ‘Knives Out 3’ stays in theaters for more than a single week
The third installment, which is called 'Wake Up Dead Man,' is set to be released in 2025.
Daisy Ridley’s latest project is an action movie from a ‘James Bond’ director
The film is one of several upcoming action movies that Ridley is collaborating with director Martin Campbell on.
This hugely popular horror franchise will be back for a third installment
The Orphan franchise was dormant for more than a decade before the second installment was released in 2022.
More seasons of ‘Agatha All Along’ could be in the works
The series was submitted as a comedy series even though it was originally commissioned as a limited series.
Every Mission: Impossible movie, ranked
The Mission: Impossible franchise is one of the most consistent in Hollywood, and we're counting down every installment.
November 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.
What to watch: The best shows on Hulu in November
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.
The best Netflix movies: Top picks for November
From Netflix Original movies 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.
The best movies on Amazon Prime to watch this November
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.
November streaming guide: The best Netflix shows to enjoy
Save some time browsing for the perfect title — we've found the very best shows on Netflix to binge this month.
November’s top picks: What to stream on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ may not be the most essential streaming service, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have great shows and movies to watch.
Discover the best Disney+ movies to watch this November
Disney Plus contains all the Disney movies we know and more, detailed in this list of incredible fims available to stream.
George Lucas cut a major reveal from the final version of ‘The Phantom Menace’
The film almost had a very different character named Obi-Wan Kenobi.
A ’90s Sylvester Stallone classic is getting a remake
The new version will star Lily James and Pierce Brosnan and has been described as a father-daughter version of Die Hard.
Your guide to the best movies on Max this November
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.
Your November viewing guide: Best shows on Paramount+ this month
Paramount Plus is relatively new to the streaming world, but it already has a library of great shows.
November 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.
A ‘Jack Ryan’ movie is in the works at Amazon and is set to star John Krasinski
The film does not have any plot details or a release date, but capitalizes on one of Prime Video's most successful series.
Must-see films: The best movies on Peacock this November
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.
Top picks for November: The best movies on Paramount+
Paramount Plus is one of the newer streaming services, but its library of Paramount movies is nothing to sneeze at.
‘Presumed Innocent’ is adapting a totally new novel for its second season
The show will adapt an unreleased novel for its second season, but that season hasn't been cast yet.
Will this 2024 release be Daniel Craig’s ticket to an Oscar?
Daniel Craig has done a lot in his storied career, but he has yet to breakthrough at the Oscars.
The best heist movies in cinema history: A ranked list you can’t miss
These great heist movies help remind us how versatile the genre can be.
‘Jumanji 3’ is set to hit theaters in 2026, continuing the franchise reboot
The movie will hit theaters almost a decade after 'Welcome to the Jungle' put a new spin on the franchise.