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.
Napoleon review: a thrilling, hilarious historical epic
Anchored by Joaquin Phoenix's unforgettable lead performance, Ridley Scott's Napoleon is a thrilling, shockingly funny historical epic.
Does Monarch: Legacy of Monsters signal the slow death of the cinematic universe as we know it?
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is a frequently entertaining adventure series, but it also feels like a relic of an era that's either dead or dying.
Thanksgiving review: a gruesome, cutthroat horror comedy
Eli Roth's Thanksgiving is a gloriously violent, fun horror comedy. It's now playing in theaters nationwide.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes review: a worthwhile prequel
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is an entertaining, overlong prequel. It's now playing in theaters nationwide.
Thanksgiving’s ending, explained
Here's everything you should know about the ending of Eli Roth's Thanksgiving.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ ending, explained
Here's everything that happens at the end of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
You probably didn’t watch the most underrated crime thriller of the 2010s. Here’s why you should see it now
This underrated action movie with Liam Neeson and Colin Farrell was overlooked when it was released in 2018. Here's why it's due for a rewatch.
Dream Scenario review: a one-note nightmare comedy
A24's new Nicolas Cage film, Dream Scenario, is a quirky and original but ultimately shallow nightmare comedy.
All of David Fincher’s movies, ranked from worst to best
From The Social Network and Gone Girl to Fight Club and Seven, here are all of David Fincher's movies ranked from worst to best.
The Marvels’ ending, explained
Here's everything you need to know about the ending of The Marvels, including what happens in its sole post-credits scene.
Sofia Coppola’s movies, ranked worst to best
From Lost in Translation to Priscilla, here are all of Sofia Coppola's movies, ranked worst to best.
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.