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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.

Howard the Duck in "Howard the Duck."

From Barbarella to Howard the Duck: the 7 cheesiest sci-fi movies ever

The science-fiction genre has a vast smorgasbord of cheesy films, and movies like Howard the Duck and Flash Gordon are the cream of the cheesy sci-fi crop.
Ellen Ripley falling into a furnace in "Alien 3."

The 7 most heroic deaths in horror movies

Death continues to be a core aspect of the horror genre, so have been heroes made the ultimate sacrifice in the battle against overwhelming terrors.
Betty Suarez in "Ugly Betty."

5 hidden gems on Netflix you have to watch in August

It's now August, and Netflix has begun to add its latest batch of classic and original properties, including gems like Bee Movie and Ugly Betty.
Director Steven Spielberg.

The 10 most influential movie directors working today

Directors are one of the most essential figures in creating film and TV, and these ten working directors have arguably had the greatest impact on the industry.
A bloody Christian Bale screams in American Psycho.

10 best social horror and thriller movies, ranked

Cinema has experienced a rising trend in social horror/thriller movies like Get Out and Parasite, and these ten film stand as the best of the bunch.
Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future.

10 best sci-fi movies of the 1980s, ranked

1980s sci-fi films like E.T. and Aliens are some of the greatest pieces of cinema ever made, and these are the '80s films that stand as the best of the genre.
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10 underrated horror films from the 2000s

As the world increasingly embraces horror, audiences should revisit these underrated scary movies from the 2000s.
A possessed Mia in "Talk to Me."

Talk to Me’s ending, explained

A24 has shaken the horror landscape once again with its latest film, Talk to Me, so let's talk about the film and its shocking ending.
A man shines a flashlight in Barbarian.

5 horror movies on Hulu that are perfect to watch in the summer

Though summer is a long way from Halloween, audiences shoulder treat themselves to these five great horror films on Hulu this season.
Katherine and Angela in "The Exorcist: Believer."

All the Easter Eggs found in the trailer for The Exorcist: Believer

The first trailer for David Gordon Green's film, The Exorcist: Believer, has been unleashed, featuring many Easter eggs to the stories that came before it.
Fry, Bender, Leela, and Zoidberg in "Futurama."

The 10 best Futurama episodes ever, ranked

With the beloved animated show Futurama revived yet again on Hulu, Digital Trends risks the wrath of Mom and ranks the 10 best episodes in the show's history.
Cillian Murphy as Robert J. Robert Oppenheimer in "Oppenheimer."

7 nuclear war movies like Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer you should watch

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer has blown audiences away, and these seven films about nuclear war should provide a similar, terrifying viewing experience.
A banner for "San Diego Comic-Con."

The 10 most controversial moments at San Diego Comic-Con

With this year's San Diego Comic-Con open for business, fans should take a moment to acknowledge the more controversial moments in the convention's history.
Cillian Murphy in "Oppenheimer."

10 facts about Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer you should know

Upon the release of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, here's are 10 facts about the movie to prepare viewers for this once-in-a-lifetime cinematic experience.
The cast of "The Suicide Squad" standing in a forest.

7 recently acclaimed films that were box office bombs

The film industry has gone through a rough patch lately, and these seven films are arguably the best ones to come out in recent years that bombed the hardest.
Timothee Chalamet holding up a dagger in "Dune."

5 sci-fi movies on Hulu that are perfect to watch in the summer

Hulu has an overwhelming number of films, but these 5 sci-fi movies are perfect for watching in the summer.
Keanu Reeves stands next to Sandra Bullock in "Speed."

5 action movies on Hulu that are perfect to watch in the summer

Need a great action movie to watch this summer? You can't go wrong with these 5 action movie classics currently streaming on Hulu.
Superman flies in Superman.

Who is the better Superman: Henry Cavill or Christopher Reeve?

With Henry Cavill officially done as Superman, it's time to settle whether he or Christopher Reeve played the iconic DC Comics superhero best.
A group of boys cheer in The Sandlot.

5 great movies on Hulu that are perfect to watch in the summer

Hulu has many terrific movies that are perfect to watch with family and friends this summer, and these five films should be at the top of everyone's watchlist.
Batman jumping through the night sky with a lightning bolt next to him in "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns."

8 animated DC films you need to watch now

DC may have yet to master making live-action films, but it has shown that it knows how to do animation right with these eight movies.
Ron Burgundy sitting at a news desk in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy."

5 best comedies to watch on Paramount+ right now

From Anchorman to The Big Lebowski, here are the five best comedy films that audiences should watch right now on Paramount+.
The main cast of "Wine Country."

5 comedies on Netflix that are perfect to watch in the summer

While many movies on Netflix are popular classics, some comedy films like The Nice Guys and Surf's Up should be watched by streamers far more often.
Rey Finn Poe Chewie and C-3PO in the desert in "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker."

All the canceled Star Wars movies

As Star Wars continues to get more and more projects, fans should refresh themselves which of the many planned films never saw the light of day.
Tom Cruise does a little jump on a motorcycle in "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One."

10 facts about the Mission: Impossible series you didn’t know about

As the world prepares for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, fans can brush up on their knowledge of the franchise with these 10 surprising facts.
Ty Simpkins stands in a red doorway in Insidious: The Red Door.

Like Insidious: The Red Door? Then watch these 6 great horror movies just like it

To those wishing to see more of Daltons and the Further after Insidious: The Red Door, these films should present a similar cinema voyage into the supernatural.
Spider-Gwen in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."

5 actors who should play Spider-Gwen in a live-action MCU movie

Should Gwen Stacy make her first web-slinging appearance in the MCU, Marvel Studio should really consider these five actors to play the Spider-Man character.
Link and Zelda under Hyrule Castle in "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom."

Watch these 5 movies if you liked The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

It may be a while before they make Legend of Zelda film, but those who love Tears of the Kingdom can enjoy a similar cinematic experience with these five films.
Miles shooting his webs in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse."

What will happen in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse?

Following the success of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, here are some predictions of what could happen in the sequel, Beyond the Spider-Verse.
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3 questions we have after Secret Invasion episode 2

Here are all the questions that have been raised with the second episode of Marvel Studios' Disney+ series, Secret Invasion.
David Corenswet looks upward in Netflix's Hollywood.

David Corenswet is Superman, but who else could’ve played the new Man of Steel?

David Corenswet is the new Superman in James Gunn's upcoming movie Superman: Legacy, but who else could've played the new Man of Steel?
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10 underrated horror films from the 2010s

For audiences looking to find some new scares, they should definitely check out these underrated horror movies from the 2010s.
A Skrull with Nick Fury's face in the opening credits of "Secret Invasion."

4 questions we have after Secret Invasion episode 1

Marvel Studios' new spy thriller series, Secret Invasion, has just hit Disney+, leaving audiences with some questions over what they have just witnessed.
The Joker standing on a street corner in "The Dark Knight."

The 10 best opening scenes in superhero movies, ranked

When it comes to making a grand entrance, these 10 superhero movies mastered the art of hooking the audience within their first few minutes.
A group of Skrulls impersonating the Avengers on the cover of "Secret Invasion" #1.

5 Marvel comics to read before you watch Secret Invasion

Marvel is set to reshape its cinematic universe with Secret Invasion, so fans should read these five comics about the Skrulls and their impact on the world.