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Anthony Orlando

Anthony Orlando

Writer

Anthony Orlando is a writer/director from Oradell, NJ. He spent four years at Lafayette College, graduating CUM LAUDE with a double major in Film and English, and worked for companies like BuzzFeed, Comic Book Resources, and the Austin Film Festival. Well-versed in everything involving film and TV, Orlando writes that articles typically show him obsessing over A24's latest masterpiece, predicting what Marvel Studios will throw at audiences in their next film, or analyzing every frightening detail in horror movies. When he's not writing for Digital Trends, you can find him watching The Office, playing The Legend of Zelda, or just writing his own stories.

Timothée Chalamet gazes upon a distant explosion in a still from "Dune: Part Two."

The 7 best sci-fi movies of 2024, ranked

With 2024 coming to a close, it's time to review sci-fi films like Dune: Part Two and Deadpool & Wolverine and see which seven are the best of the year.
Colin Farrell sits in a chair in The Penguin.

7 best comic book movies and TV shows of 2024, ranked

Though the world has experienced superhero fatigue, 2024 had a refreshing batch of hit comic book films and shows like Deadpool & Wolverine and The Penguin.
Monica with a turkey on her head on "Friends."

10 great shows to watch on Thanksgiving

For those not interested in watching football this holiday season, these 10 TV shows on streaming are guaranteed to pair well with Thanksgiving dinner.
Three men looking down at a burning flame in 1974's "Murder on the Orient Express."

50 years ago, this classic murder mystery changed the genre forever

Fifty years since its release, director Sidney Lumet's Murder on the Orient Express remains one of the best adaptations of Agatha Christie's work ever made.
The Penguin burns something in The Penguin.

After The Penguin, this iconic Batman villain should get their own HBO show

Following the recent success of HBO's The Penguin, it's high time that Zoë Kravitz's Catwoman get her own spinoff show set in The Batman universe.
A teen boy looks in the distance in Interstellar.

10 years ago, Christopher Nolan made his most emotional movie ever. Here’s why it’s still the best

Director Christopher Nolan's epic sci-fi film Interstellar premiered 10 years ago this week, making for one of his best, but most underrated movies ever.
Three Spider-Men posing in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Best Marvel movies in MCU’s Phase Four, ranked

Many consider Phase Four of the MCU a low point, but it's fair to remind audiences that it had great Marvel films like Shang-Chi and Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Doc Brown in "Back to the Future."

10 best Robert Zemeckis movies, ranked

With Robert Zemeckis's film Here in theaters, it's time to rank the 10 best films by the iconic director.
Leach looking intrigued in "Phantom of the Paradise."

50 years ago, this gonzo horror comedy with a killer score became an instant cult classic

Fifty years after its premiere, this weird horror-comedy became an instant cult classic. Here's why it still has the capacity to shock (and make you hum, too).
Essie Davis and Noah Wiseman in "The Babadook."

10 great horror movies to stream on Netflix this Halloween

Netflix is your destination for all things scary as these 10 movies are certain to make your skin crawl this Halloween.
A blonde-haired woman wears a skull mask in "The Fall of the House of Usher."

12 best TV shows to stream this Halloween

Halloween is a prime time to binge-watch scary shows, and horror fans can stream these 10 exciting and terrifying TV shows to celebrate All Hallows' Eve.
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25 years ago, America went down a rabbit hole with this bizarre fantasy

This surreal 1999 comedic fantasy is ranked among the greatest movies of all time. Does it still hold up?
4 people look scared in House on Haunted Hill.

Is this 1999 remake better than the original classic horror movie it’s based on?

Twenty-five years ago, director William Malone's House on Haunted Hill topped the box office. Does the remake hold up to director William Castle's 1959 film?
Venom talks to Eddie in Venom: The Last Dance.

What’s next for Marvel films after Venom: The Last Dance?

Now that the Venom trilogy has come to close, fans are wondering what's next for the Lethal Protector and Marvel movies as a whole.
The logo for Stranger Things 5.

Stranger Things season 5: everything we know so far

Here's what we know about the upcoming fifth and final season of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things.
Venom and Eddie face away from each other in "Venom: The Last Dance."

Venom: The Last Dance’s ending, explained

Now that Venom: The Last Dance has premiered, here's a breakdown of the story and what its ending means for Eddie Brock, Venom, and its villain Knull.
David Corenswet as Superman pulling up his red boot while wearing a costume.

Superman: Everything we know about James Gunn’s DCU film so far

For those excited to learn more about James Gunn and DC Studios' upcoming Superman film, here's a breakdown of everything that's been revealed about it so far.
David Corenswet as Superman pulling up his red boot while wearing a costume.

DCU: every movie and TV show confirmed so far

DC is set to make a comeback with the films and TV shows in its new DC Universe, featuring icons like Superman and more underrated characters like Booster Gold.
A wounded man sits down in The Dark Half.

Stephen King’s most underrated movie deserves your attention this Halloween

This long forgotten Stephen King adaptation just turned 30 years old. Here's why it's one of the famous horror author's most underrated movies.
A man in white suit smiles in Joker: Folie a Deux.

Here’s why Joker: Folie à Deux is better than you think

Joker: Folie à Deux may have disappointed critics and audiences in theaters, but there are multiple reasons why it isn't the worst comic book movie of all time.
Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix hold mics and smile in Joker 2.

Joker 2’s ending, explained

Now that Joker: Folie à Deux is in theaters, it's time to break down the story and what the ending means for the Joaquin Phoenix's character.
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One of the most popular horror sequels and reboots is finally on Netflix this October

This popular horror reboot/sequel is finally on Netflix. Find out what is and why you should watch it this October.
Two men look down in The Platform.

This might be Netflix’s most disturbing movie. Here’s why it’s still so effective

This dystopian sci-fi movie is one of Netflix's most disturbing movies ever. Here why you should watch it before the sequel drops October 4.
A zombie sits in a car in Shaun of the Dead.

One of the most popular cult classic movies ever just turned 20. Here’s why it’s still a blast

This classic horror comedy just turned 20. Digital Trends looks back and argues why it works just as well now as it did in 2004.
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This great Oscar-winning war movie is finally on Netflix. Here’s why you should watch it

This 1978 Oscar-winning classic is now streaming on Netflix. Here's why it still holds up in 2024.
Venom and Eddie face away from each other in "Venom: The Last Dance."

5 most anticipated action movies of fall 2024, ranked

Now that fall is just around the corner, it's a good time to review the most highly anticipated action movies of the season.
Jessica Alba in "Trigger Warning."

5 most popular Netflix movies of summer 2024, ranked

Now that the summer of 2024 is nearing its end, it's time to rank the five most popular Netflix movies of the season.
Roy Scheider in a scene from "Jaws."

10 great movies to stream on Labor Day weekend

While everyone's still making plans for their Labor Day weekend, here are 10 great movies that they can stream on their holiday break.
Three men walking down a street the Old West in "Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War."

This Western is one of Netflix’s most popular shows now. Is it the next Yellowstone?

Netflix has wrangled quite an audience with the documentary show Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War. Here are three reasons why more viewers should watch it.
A man and a woman watch a car race in Logan Lucky.

One of the best heist movies in years is now streaming on Netflix

This great 2017 heist film with an all-star cast is now streaming on Netflix. Here's why you should watch it.
A man looks frightened in The Terror.

Netflix is now streaming one of the scariest TV shows ever. Here’s why you should watch it

Netflix is adding a bunch of great AMC shows this week, and this two-season series 9so far) is among the very best. Here's why you should watch it ASAP.
Soldiers surround Sauron in The Rings of Power season 2.

Everything you need to know about Rings of Power season 2

Before The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns to television with season 2, here's everything that has been revealed about the next batch of episodes.
Robert Downey Jr. smirks as the camera while holding a Doom mask.

Avengers: Doomsday: 11 predictions of what may happen in the MCU sequel

Now that Robert Downey Jr. will play Doctor Doom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there are huge implications for what may happen in the next Avengers film.
Ryan Reynolds in "Deadpool & Wolverine."

MCU’s 5 biggest opening weekends ever, ranked

Now that Deadpool & Wolverine has already slashed box office records, it's time to review the Marvel Cinematic Universe's five biggest opening weekends so far.