Alex Welch
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Alex Welch 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.
Blue Eye Samurai review: The best animated show of 2023
Netflix's Blue Eye Samurai is an ultraviolent, awe-inspiring triumph — and the best animated TV show of the year.
This horror remake shocked audiences 5 years ago. Here’s why you should watch it this Halloween
Five years ago, director Luca Guadagnino reinvented one of the most iconic horror films ever made and shocked audiences worldwide. Here's why it still holds up.
Five Nights at Freddy’s review: a middling video game adaptation
Blumhouse's live-action Five Nights at Freddy's is a mildly entertaining, if lackluster, video game adaptation.
5 underrated Robert De Niro movies you should check out
In honor of his new role in Killers of the Flower Moon, here are five underrated movies starring Robert De Niro that you should watch right now.
5 movies like Killers of the Flower Moon you should watch
From a moody Brad Pitt Western to a shocking true crime story, these five movies should be watched if you liked Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon.
10 best Martin Scorsese movies, ranked
In honor of Killers of the Flower Moon's release this week, here are Martin Scorsese's 10 best movies, ranked.
Like Fall of the House of Usher? Then watch these 5 TV shows that are just like it
In the mood for more shows like Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher? Here are five recommendations that may be just what you're looking for.
5 underrated 2023 horror movies that are streaming right now
In honor of spooky movie season, here are five underrated 2023 horror films that you should stream this October.
Dark Harvest review: a Halloween horror misfire
Dark Harvest is an unfortunate case of missed potential. The new, David Slade-directed horror film is now available on VOD.
The Fall of the House of Usher’s ending, explained
Here's what you need to know about the ending of Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher. The Mike Flanagan-created horror series is streaming now.
The Fall of the House of Usher review: a gothic horror hit
The Fall of the House of Usher is another gothic horror hit for Mike Flanagan. All eight episodes of the series are streaming now on Netflix.
5 years ago, Mike Flanagan made Netflix’s scariest show ever
In honor of its five-year anniversary this week, here's why Mike Flanagan's The Haunting of Hill House still holds the title for Netflix's scariest show.
Fair Play review: a cutting, messy thriller
Fair Play is an imperfect but relentlessly engaging new romantic thriller. The Alden Ehrenreich and Phoebe Dynevor-led film is streaming now on Netflix.
Totally Killer review: a bright, funny horror gem
Totally Killer is a low-budget, endearingly goofy horror comedy. The Kiernan Shipka and Julie Bowen-led film is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.
Gen V review: an entertaining, imperfect spinoff of The Boys
Like The Boys, Amazon Prime Video's Gen V is an effortlessly entertaining, tonally inconsistent, and occasionally infuriating riff on the superhero genre.
Dumb Money review: an easily digestible dramedy
Dumb Money is a surprisingly effective, easily watchable modern-day dramedy. The Paul Dano and Seth Rogen-led film is now playing in theaters nationwide.
The Creator review: an ambitious, disjointed sci-fi epic
Director Gareth Edwards' The Creator is a visually stunning, potentially revolutionary, and frustratingly shallow sci-fi epic. It is now playing in theaters.
The Creator’s ending, explained
Here's everything that happens at the end of Gareth Edwards' new, original sci-fi blockbuster The Creator.
Expend4bles review: a colossal waste of time
Expend4bles is an embarrassingly cheap action movie, and one of the worst films of the year so far. It is now playing in theaters.
No One Will Save You review: a lean, mean alien invasion thriller
Brian Duffield's No One Will Save You is one of this year's most riveting sci-fi movies. The Kaitlyn Dever-led alien invasion thriller is streaming now on Hulu.
The 7 best Sylvester Stallone action movies, ranked
In honor of his impressive, decades-spanning career, here are the seven best action movies that The Expendables 4 star Sylvester Stallone has ever made.
One year ago, Andor changed Star Wars forever
On September 21, 2022, Andor fundamentally reinvented the Star Wars franchise. A year later, its impact cannot be overstated.
5 great mystery movies to watch like A Haunting in Venice
In honor of A Haunting in Venice's release this week, here are five mystery movies like it that you should check out.
A Haunting in Venice review: a zany, spooky, and fun time
A Haunting in Venice is Kenneth Branagh's spookiest and best Hercule Poirot murder mystery yet. The film is now playing in theaters.
10 years ago, Breaking Bad produced its greatest episode ever
Ten years ago, Breaking Bad brought its lead antihero Walter White to his lowest point — and hit its own all-time high as a series.
A Haunting in Venice’s ending, explained
Here's everything that's revealed at the end of A Haunting in Venice, Kenneth Branagh's latest Hercule Poirot mystery. The film is now playing in theaters.
5 movies we can’t wait to watch in late 2023
From Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon to Ridley Scott's new historical epic, here are five upcoming movies that we can't wait to see in theaters.
Did Andor ruin Ahsoka, and maybe the entire Star Wars franchise, by being too good?
Ahsoka has so far shown that Andor's shadow still looms large over the Star Wars franchise. Does Andor's greatness make Ahsoka look worse than it actually is?
The Nun 2 review: a louder, occasionally scarier sequel
The Nun 2 is a louder and scarier follow-up to its parent film, but it still falls short of the Conjuring franchise's best installments.
The Nun 2’s ending, explained
Here's everything you need to know about the ending of The Nun 2 and how the film bridges the gaps between it and the other Conjuring movies.
The Equalizer 3 review: a meditative, ultraviolent sequel
The Equalizer 3 is a predictably violent, surprisingly contemplative sequel. The Denzel Washington-led action movie is now playing in theaters.
Bottoms review: the best R-rated comedy of the year
Bottoms isn't just a successful sophomore outing for director Emma Seligman. It's also the best R-rated comedy of the year. The film is now playing in theaters.
Gran Turismo review: a racing biopic that runs out of gas
Neill Blomkamp's Gran Turismo is a boring, bland racing biopic. It's now playing in theaters nationwide.
Strays review: a one-trick dog comedy
Strays is a sporadically funny, one-note comedy. The Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx-starring R-rated comedy is now playing in theaters.