Anthony Orlando
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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.
DCU: every movie and TV show confirmed so far
DC is set to make a comeback with the films and TV shows in its new DC Universe, featuring icons like Superman and more underrated characters like Booster Gold.
Digital Trends’ 2025 movie rankings
From Superman to The Fantastic Four to 28 Years Later, Digital Trends has been on top of all the best and worst films of 2025.
I liked the Naked Gun reboot, but the original movie is still better
Liam Neeson's Naked Gun reboot lives up to its predecessor, but Leslie Nielsen's original comedy film is still the best.
The Naked Gun review: a film firing laughs on all cylinders
The Naked Gun is like a machine gun unloading barrels of laughs every second thanks to impeccable writing and comedic performances.
Eddington review: An ambitious but overstuffed satire
Ari Aster and A24's black comedy, Eddington, boasts strong performances, visuals, and social commentary, but it struggles to distill all the chaos of the pandemic into one film.
I’m confident that Stranger Things 5 will be the Netflix show’s best season
Stranger Things has had some spectacular seasons on Netflix, but there are multiple ways that the show will be at its best in the fifth season.
I’m even more excited for Supergirl after James Gunn’s Superman
Superman began the new DC Universe on a high note, and it looks like the next Supergirl film should be just as fantastic.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is better than Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
The Fantastic Four: First Steps presents an faithful, entertaining, and compelling version of the story Rise of the Silver Surfer failed to adapt.
Happy Gilmore 2 review: A chaotic, nostalgia-fueled sequel
Happy Gilmore 2 brings back plenty of beloved characters and some funny antics, but this golf comedy film is still no hole-in-one.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps review: One giant leap for Marvel
The Fantastic Four: First Steps gives a spectacular new story about Marvel's First Family with a bold, breathtaking superhero blockbuster.
Here’s what Ted Lasso season 4 needs to do to succeed
Ted Lasso will return with a fourth season on Apple TV+, and the show needs to meet priorities for its story and characters to win over audiences.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day: everything we know about the MCU film so far
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is aiming to be one of the biggest films of 2026, and there are many exciting facts and rumors about this superhero blockbuster.
The Odyssey: everything we know about Christopher Nolan’s next film so far
Director Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, is gearing up to be his biggest blockbuster yet, as there are many exciting facts and rumors about this epic film.
Believe! Ted Lasso season 4 begins production, first look revealed
Apple TV has announced the start of production for Ted Lasso season 4 with brief video of a scene being filmed.
Stranger Things Season 5: everything we know so far
Here's what we know about the upcoming fifth and final season of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things.
Inception at 15 — Why the sci-fi thriller is Christopher Nolan’s best film
Christopher Nolan's film, Inception, premiered 15 years ago, and it continues to be his most distinctive and impactful movies ever.
Superman: Everything we know about James Gunn’s DCU film so far
For those excited to learn more about James Gunn and DC Studios' upcoming Superman film, here's a breakdown of everything that's been revealed about it so far.
X-Men 25th Anniversary: How it changed superhero movies for me and the world
25 years later, X-Men set the stage for comic book movies to dominate theaters and Hollywood in the 21st century.
Like James Gunn’s Superman? Check out these 5 similar comic book movies
As audiences rave over James Gunn's Superman, fans should check out similar comic book movies like Man of Steel and Guardians of the Galaxy.
James Gunn’s Superman is better than 1978’s Superman: The Movie. Here’s why
Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie is a classic of superhero cinema, but James Gunn's Superman improved on it in several ways.
Superman review: DC is back and better than ever!
The DC Universe takes flight as James Gunn's film, Superman, delivers a wacky, thoughtful, and uplifting thrill ride.
Jurassic World Rebirth review: A fun but all-too familiar blockbuster
Director Gareth Edwards's film, Jurassic World Rebirth, presents a thrilling, visually stunning blockbuster that struggles to stand out.
7 most unnecessary sequels ever
Movie sequels like Exorcist II and Terminator 3 fail or miss the mark so much, they arguably didn't need to be made.
F1 review: A predictable but thrilling sports drama
Director Joseph Kosinski and Brad Pitt deliver a spectacular new drama with their new film, F1, featuring a predictable story but plenty of cinematic flare.
10 most confusing movie endings ever
Great movies usually leave their audiences thinking, and films like The Shining and Inception stuck with audiences because of their confusing endings.
5 zombie movies like 28 Years Later
Now that people have seen "28 Years Later," they should check out similar zombie movies like "Army of the Dead" and "I Am Legend."
28 Years Later review: a thrilling zombie epic
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland deliver a thrilling, action-packed zombie adventure with their new film, 28 "Years Later."
We’ll never see a movie like Jaws ever again. Here’s why
With Jaws celebrating its 50th anniversary, no other horror film has achieved the same kind of blockbuster success.
Like How to Train Your Dragon? Watch these five live-action movies
After watching How to Train Your Dragon, fans should check out thrilling live-action films like E.T. and Avatar.
How to Train Your Dragon review: a thrilling, beautiful fantasy adventure
Director Dean DeBlois delivered a near-perfect live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon. Check out the rest of our review.
The Life of Chuck review: contains multitudes of joy
Mike Flanagan's film, "The Life of Chuck," has finally hit theaters, presenting a beautiful celebration of life with profound themes, a heartfelt story, and an ensemble of incredible performances.
Did Avengers: Endgame ruin the MCU for good?
While it seems like the Marvel Cinematic Universe is ready for a comeback with Avengers: Doomsday, it seems Endgame has become a downward turning point for the MCU.
The Last of Us is over. Here are 5 more movies and TV shows to watch based on video games
Now that The Last of Us season 2 has ended, here are five other video game adaptations that fans should watch on film and TV.
Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning review: A mind-boggling, soul-stirring finale
Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning is a sendoff to Ethan Hunt with mind-boggling stunts, a soul-stirring story, and heart-wrenching performances.