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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.

The Avengers assemble in a board room in Endgame.

5 things the MCU should do if they bring back the original Avengers

Should the Marvel Cinematic Universe bring back the six original Avengers, they should make the most of this opportunity and do these five things.
A possessed Regan smiles in 1973's "The Exorcist."

10 best horror movies of the 1970s, ranked

The 1970s was a time of great innovation for horror films, and cinephiles should revisit these 10 exemplary scary movies to celebrate Halloween.
The cast of "Seinfeld" seated on a couch.

7 unpopular opinions about great TV shows

Even the most beloved stories have flaws, and there will always be those with unpopular opinions, but let's look at some of those views about these great shows.
Jake Sully in "Avatar: The Way of Water."

7 biggest flaws of the most popular movie franchises, ranked

No matter what anyone says, no film can ever be truly flawless, and these seven acclaimed movie franchises have some fatal flaws that need addressing.
Chris MacNeil in "The Exorcist" (1973).

7 horror movie scenes that went too far

Though horror movies are meant to shock and terrify audiences, these seven films crossed a line that many people wouldn't dare approach.
Kramer, Elaine, Jerry, and George in "Seinfeld."

10 best Seinfeld episodes ever, ranked

There's no doubt Seinfeld is one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, and these 10 episodes showcase why the show still remains popular.
Christopher Nolan with a film camera.

5 best action movie directors, ranked

Action movies have long been some of the most popular and beloved pictures in cinema history, and these five directors brought some of the genre's finest.
Two possessed children look up in "The Exorcist: Believer."

All The Exorcist movies & TV shows, ranked

Now that the The Exorcist: Believer has been conjured in theaters, here's a list of every film and TV show in the Exorcist franchise ranked from worst to best.
Jack Nicholson looks at the camera in "The Shining."

10 best horror movies of the 1980s, ranked

Halloween's around the corner, and horror fans will likely watch these 10 classics, which are hands-down the best scary pictures to have risen from the 1980s.
A tiny version of Starro attached to someone's face in "The Suicide Squad."

The 10 darkest moments in the DCEU, ranked

From Superman killing Zod to Darkseid conquering Earth, these are 10 of the darkest moments ever seen in the DC Extended Universe.
A scene from Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

10 most influential sci-fi movies ever

Sci-fi films have had a massive impact on pop culture, and these 10 films have affected audiences the most with their thrilling and imaginative concepts.
Gordon and Bruce in "Gotham."

10 best Gotham episodes ever, ranked

Gotham remains one of DC's most underrated TV shows, and these ten episodes display just how great this Batman-origin series really is.
Scarlet Johannson in "Ghost in the Shell" (2017).

Is the live-action Ghost in the Shell remake really that bad?

Scarlett Johansson's Ghost in the Shell has gone on to be one of Hollywood's most infamous remakes, but is it as bad as people remember it to be?
Groot screaming in anger in "Guardians of the Galaxy."

10 best action movie sidekicks ever, ranked

Some action movie heroes are nothing without their sidekicks, and these ten characters deserve the spotlight for helping their partners save the day.
The cast of "Justice League Unlimited."

10 best Justice League and Justice League Unlimited episodes ever, ranked

Both Justice League and Justice League Unlimited combine to be one of DC's most ambitious cartoons, and these 10 episodes are top-tier superhero stories.
warner bros makes official justice league movie follow man steel sequel

10 most powerful Justice League members, ranked from weakest to strongest

The Justice League has recruited many powerful superheroes to combat evil, and many of its members are considered the strongest beings in the DC Universe.
Iron Man in "Avengers: Infinity War."

10 best movie superhero costumes, ranked

A big part of a superhero's appeal is their costume, and these ten suits are the height of comic book movie fashion.
The DC Extended Universe's Justice League posing together.

7 franchises that need a reboot right now

Some media franchises are better off left untouched, but these seven IPs quite frankly need to get the Hollywood reboots that they deserve.
A group of workers hang out in an office in The Office.

7 hilarious, but underrated sitcom moments you need to watch again

There are some exceptionally hilarious moments from sitcoms like Seinfeld and The Office that aren't talked about as much as they should be.
Spider-Men look ready for battle in Into the Spider-Verse.

10 best comic book movies of the 2010s, ranked

Superhero fatigue may be finally setting in, but these 10 comic book movies from the 2010s haven't lost their ability to excite and move fans.
Denzel Washington speaks to a crowd as Malcolm X in "Malcolm X" (1992).

5 Denzel Washington movies you need to watch right now

With The Equalizer 3 out in theaters, fans should also sit back and watch these five movies featuring Denzel Washington.
A couple in bed while a camera records them in the film Paranormal Activity.

3 movies leaving Netflix by September 1 you should watch

With the summer in its last days, audiences should use the vacation time they have left to view these three films before they leave Netflix on September 1st.
Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano aboard her shuttle in "Ahsoka."

Like Ahsoka? Watch these 7 Star Wars Rebels episodes

Ahsoka has finally landed on Disney+, and fans of the series so far can catch up on the story with these seven episodes of Star Wars: Rebels.
Jungle Cruise stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt on a boat.

5 Dwayne Johnson movies you need to watch in August

While there's still some time left in everyone's summer, audiences should check out these five movies featuring the Dwayne The Rock Johnson.
Kirk and Spock look at each other in "Star Trek" (2009).

5 sci-fi movies on Netflix that need to be seen right now

Science fiction remains a tentpole genre in modern cinema, and Netflix movies like these five should be at the very top of every sci-fi fan's watch list.
Ahsoka Tano takes on Darth Vader in "Star Wars: Rebels."

Ahsoka vs. Anakin Skywalker: who would win in a fight?

With Anakin Skywalker set to appear in Disney+'s Star Wars series, Ahsoka, let's discuss whether or not he could best his former Padawan in a possible rematch.
Spider-Man in "Spider-Man: Far From Home."

The 10 biggest mistakes the MCU ever made

Though the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a success, it has still had its fair share of blunders over the years. DT lists the MCU's 10 biggest mistakes ever.
Drew Barrymore screams into a phone in Scream.

The 7 best opening scenes in horror movies

It's essential for a horror movie to hook its audience with its opening scene, and these seven films did a frightening good job at introducing themselves.
A girl and Okja in "Okja."

5 best Korean movies on Netflix you should watch

South Korean films have reached an unprecedented level of popularity, which has driven Netflix to add must-see films like Okja and #Alive.
The Griffin family in "Family Guy."

10 best Family Guy episodes, ranked

Out of all the episodes in Family Guy's 21 seasons, these 10 episodes are hands-down the Griffin family's best adventures.
Bradley Cooper and Cate Blanchette in "Nightmare Alley" (2021).

3 underrated movies on Hulu you need to watch in August

Summer is still far from over, so audiences looking to watch something different should take the time to stream these three underrated films on Hulu.
Taika Waititi and Rhys Darby in "Our Flag Means Death."

3 underrated shows on Max you need to watch in August

Streamers should use whatever free time they have left this summer to watch these three criminally underrated TV shows now available on Max.
Nathan giving Nora five stars in a scene from "Upload."

3 underrated shows on Prime Video you need to watch in August

There is a seemingly endless array of TV shows to watch on Prime Video, but streamers should make sure they watch these three underrated shows this August.
King Arthur and his knights in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."

3 weird Netflix movies you have to watch in August

With this weird and wild summer winding down, audiences should take the time to watch these strange and wonderful films on Netflix.