Joe Allen
Joe Allen is a freelance writer based in upstate New York. His work has been published in Digital Trends, The Washington Post, The Charleston Post & Courier, Paste Magazine, and other outlets.
Joe has a Master's in journalism from Syracuse University. In his free time, he likes to run and play guitar.
Akira Kurosawa’s Masterpiece is Your Favorite Action Movie’s Favorite Action Movie
One of the greatest movies of all time is getting a new 4K release.
Mad Max Should End With George Miller
Celebrate the (possible) end of the franchise with a glorious new Blu-ray box set.
Amid a Sea of 'Die Hard' Knockoffs, Keanu Reeves Made a Thriller that Stood the Test of Time
Gotta go fast.
The Best Indiana Jones Movie is the Perfect Example of How to Expand a Franchise
It runs in the family.
In Retrospect, Game of Thrones Was Never Going to End Well
How do you end a neverending story?
With 'Furiosa' Out Soon, 'Mad Max' is a Reminder That Franchises Can Start Small
George Miller’s first movie was cheap and sleazy. It was still good enough to spawn a franchise.
The Most Famous Beatles’ Movie Remains a Landmark in Brilliant Animation
You all live where?
An Obscure Stephen King Adaptation Is Also the Perfect Template For the Author’s Work
Cronenberg stayed faithful to King’s story but trimmed the fat, a model other directors should follow.
With Its First, and Best, Ending, The Greatest Crime Show of the Century Cemented Its Legacy
“Look on my works ye mighty and despair.”
Will Blockbusters Ever Be Sexy Again?
Why do most modern heroes have all the erotic charm of a Ken doll?
'Game of Thrones' Most Shocking Twist Marked the Beginning of the End
"Now the rains weep o'er his hall, and not a soul to hear."
“Kissed by Fire” was 'Game of Thrones' at its Quiet Best
All the burnings and beheadings wouldn't work without the conversations between them.
As Marvel Movies Spin Their Wheels, 'Avengers: Infinity War' Remains a Remarkable Magic Trick
The title may say “Avengers,” but our hero is Thanos.
15 Years Later, 'Speed Racer' Remains One of the Most Fascinating Flops Ever
The Wachowskis were driving angry.
2013’s 'Evil Dead' is Nothing Like a Sam Raimi Movie, and That’s Okay
Some movies are remade. This was "re-imagined."
'Top Gun: Maverick' Had a Secret Weapon In Its Script
Its Oscar nomination was mocked. It shouldn't have been.
With 'Red Sparrow,' Jennifer Lawrence Tried to Save the Mid-Budget, Star-Powered Thriller
This kind of sleazy, violent, and twisty film doesn’t get made anymore.
The Endings of 'The Last of Us' and 'Knock at the Cabin' Are Opposites. Which One is Right?
Knock at the Cabin and The Last of Us are two parallel tales of the apocalypse that come to very different conclusions.
The Last of Us is the exception to the video game curse, not the cure
HBO’s The Last of Us has one advantage that other video game adaptations don't.
How 2022’s best movies defied the most annoying trend in cinema
From Top Gun to Scream, this year’s sequels managed to break some genuinely exciting new ground.
