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Christopher Hinton

Christopher Hinton

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Chris is a passionate and creative writer whose abiding fondness for cinema, video games, television, novels, and comic books gives him ample nerd cred to write about pop culture daily for a living. Throughout his career, he has written for several online publications in the entertainment space including Enthusiast Gaming properties, Screen Rant, CBR, Game Rant, TheGamer, and Looper. Chris also enjoys writing fiction and is vigorously working on a novel when not scouring the internet for another Batman collectible or spending time with his children, of course.

Joker laughing maniacally in a comic book panel.

10 best Joker stories ever, ranked

Now that Joker: Folie à Deux is out, it's time to rank the 10 best Jokers ever across comic books, movies, TV shows, and video games.
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3 underrated comedy movies that are perfect to watch for the winter

Are you looking for laughs while stuck indoors during the cold weather? Look no further than these great comedies starring Jason Bateman, John Cusack, and more.
Six figures stand in a field in The Void.

3 underrated Peacock horror movies you need to watch in February

In case they flew under your radar, check out these three killer horror films streaming now on Peacock in February.
Nicholas Hoult stands in a club in Renfield.

3 underrated 2023 movies on Prime Video you need to watch in 2024

Whether you overlooked these movies or questioned whether they were worth your time, these three 2023 films on Prime Video are worth a watch in 2024.
Woody Norman holds a flashlight in a dark crawlspace in Cobweb.

3 underrated Hulu horror movies you need to watch in January

From a spooky haunted house film starring Antony Starr to a violent remake of a 1980s classic, these three Hulu horror movies are great to watch in January.
A striking visual from Avatar: The Way of Water.

5 best Disney+ movies of 2023, ranked

As you're perusing Disney+ for the next movie to watch, be sure to check out this list of the five best films to hit the streaming service in 2023.
Loki stands with 3 people behind him in Loki season 2.

5 best Disney+ shows of 2023, ranked

While Disney+ is a more popular platform for movies, there's a few excellent series worth checking out that hit the platform in 2023. These are the 5 best ones.
A Man dances in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.

7 best movie parodies ever, ranked

From the zany antics of Airplane! to those funny men in tights, these movies are the best parodies ever and still hold up today.
Kyla, Ron, Marcus, and Emily walking together in Vacation Friends (2021).

3 underrated John Cena movies you must watch now

John Cena may be a household name in 2023, but these three movies starring the ex-wrestler may have flown under your radar.
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10 best Fantastic Four stories ever, ranked

From Civil War to the coming of Galactus, these 10 Fantastic Four stories are some of the best Marvel has ever published.
Annabelle Wallis in Malignant.

This underrated James Wan horror movie is on Hulu in October. Here’s why you should watch it

One of James Wan's most underrated horror movies is now streaming on Hulu in October. Find out what it is and why you should watch it.
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10 best Avengers stories ever, ranked

The Kree/Skrull War? Under Siege? Avengers: Endgame? Digital Trends ranks the 10 best Avengers stories ever in comics, movies, and TV shows.
Wolverine, Jean Grey, Storm, Cyclops, Rogue, and Gambit in the X-Men '90s animated show.

10 best X-Men stories ever, ranked

Days of Future Past? The Dark Phoenix Saga? Night of the Sentinels? These X-Men tales have their fans, which ones are the ten best X-Men stories ever?
Michael Keaton as a thoughtful Bruce Wayne in Batman Returns

10 facts you didn’t know about Tim Burton’s unmade third Batman film

Tim Burton's Batman and Batman Returns are now considered great comic book movies, but we are left to wonder what could have been if he had made a third film.
Cap holds Thor's hammer in "Avengers: Endgame."

10 most shocking moments in the MCU, ranked

From the Scarlet Witch murdering a bunch of heroes to The Snap, these are 10 of the most shocking moments in the MCU so far.
Mad Max points a gun in Mad Max: Fury Road.

5 action movies that deserve a sequel

From Mad Max: Fury Road to crime-fighting adventures with Judge Dredd, these action movies are good enough to warrant a sequel.
Ryan Reynolds smiles while explosions and bullets fly around him in Free Guy.

5 best Disney+ comedies that are perfect to watch in the summer

From a Ryan Reynolds movie about video games to a Rick Moranis classic, these comedies on Disney+ are great to watch to beat the heat this summer.
Robin jumps from a plane in a DC comic.

Who should play Robin in the Batman: The Brave and the Bold movie?

Batman: The Brave and the Bold is still years away, but DT can't help but wonder: Who will play Robin, the Dark Knight's crime-fighting partner?
Blue Beetle with blasters.

7 best characters in Blue Beetle, ranked

There's a lot to love in WB's Blue Beetle movie, but the characters are the best part of it all. DT ranks the best characters in the DC Comics superhero film.
Blue Beetle in Infinite Crisis

5 best Blue Beetle stories, ranked

With Blue Beetle's movie out in theaters, DT ranks the five best stories featuring the slightly famous DC Comics super hero.
Xolo Maridueña catches a bus in Blue Beetle.

5 great DC heroes like Blue Beetle that need their own movie

Now that WB's Blue Beetle film is out in theaters nationwide, DT picks five other DC super heroes who need their own solo movie.
Damian Wayne as Robin.

Who is Batman’s best sidekick? All the Dynamic Duos, ranked

Throughout the decades, Batman's had multiple allies by his side like Robin, Catwoman, and Red Hood. But which one of them is the absolute best?
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9 Will Smith movies you should stream in August

Will Smith is an icon like no other, and movies like Bad Boys, I Am Legend, and others should be streamed in August or at any time of the year.
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5 animated shows on Netflix you need to watch in August

With the recent summer days bringing down the heat, staying indoors and binging popular animated series on Netflix sounds like the best plan.
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5 horror movie classics to stream in August

Halloween may be months away, but that doesn't mean you can't stream horror classics like Scream and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre right now.
Batman Year One cover

10 best Batman stories ever, ranked

With over 80 years of countless adventures, it can be daunting to pick Batman's finest tales. Digital Trends ranks the 10 best Batman stories ever told.
The TMNT are ready for battle in this image from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

5 great comics to read before Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Once again, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are in the spotlight with a new movie. Here are some comics you should read if you are interested in the film.
Batman attacking in cover image for Batman The Brave and the Bold issue #1.

Excited for Batman: The Brave and the Bold? Here are 5 DC comics you can read now

If you're excited for the upcoming DCU movie The Brave and the Bold, you should read these comics featuring Batman and Robin to prepare.
Anthony Mackie and Samoa Joe in Twisted Metal.

5 TV shows like Peacock’s Twisted Metal series you need to see

With Twisted Metal now streaming on Peacock, you may be looking for other post-apocalyptic shows once it's over. Here are five great alternatives.
Maggie floats in the air in The Simpsons.

The 10 best Simpsons movie parodies ever

From a non-sensical Planet of the Apes musical to a sly spoof on James Bond, these 10 movie parodies are the best in The Simpsons' long history.
Spider-Man sticks to a wall in a Marvel comic.

10 best Spider-Man stories ever, ranked

Over the years, Spider-Man has been on countless superheroic adventures in comic books, TV, video games, and film. But which stories are the web-slinger's best?
Josh Hartnett in Black Hawk Down (2001)

The 5 best 4th of July movies to watch on Netflix

If you want to celebrate the 4th of July with a great movie to watch on Netflix, look no further than these 5 outstanding films starring Tom Cruise and more.
Lois Lane looks at the camera in a DC comic book.

Excited for Superman: Legacy? Then read these 5 Lois Lane comics

Now that Rachel Brosnahan has been cast in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy, read these 5 comic books featuring Lois Lane to find out more about her character.
Mola Ram in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

The best Indiana Jones villains, ranked

Indiana Jones, the swashbuckling archaeologist, most often contend with some monstrous villains to obtain the artifacts he seeks. Let's rank these bad guys!