Anthony Orlando

Writer

Anthony Orlando is a film critic, journalist, storyteller, and content creator with a Bachelor's Degree in English and Film & Media Studies from Lafayette College. He is also a member of the New Jersey Film Critics Circle. Growing up in the Garden State, Anthony always had a passion for creative storytelling, having written his first novel at age 12. After majoring in English and Film & Media Studies at Lafayette College, Anthony pursued a career in journalism, writing for outlets like BuzzFeed, Comic Book Resources, Screen Rant, Pocket-lint, EntertainmentNow, and Bam Smack Pow. Anthony continues to analyze and critique films and TV shows and express his passion for storytelling in its many forms.  

EXCLUSIVE: How Klara and the Sun warns of a future where humans compete with AI

Taika Waititi and Jenna Ortega's sci-fi film, Klara and the Sun, offers a chilling warning about AI being used to replace people in a society obsessed with perfection.

Features         4 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Mike Flanagan and Carrie cast discuss reinventing Stephen King’s horror classic

Mike Flanagan and the Carrie cast discuss reimagining Stephen King’s classic horror novel for the digital age in this exclusive Digital Trends interview.

Features         October 14

EXCLUSIVE: Resident Evil screenwriter talks about making hit horror film with Zach Cregger

Resident Evil co-screenwriter Shay Hatten talks penning the script of the hit horror movie alongside filmmaker Zach Cregger.

Features         October 4

EXCLUSIVE: How Mike Flanagan’s Carrie revitalizes Stephen King’s classic story for Prime Video

Mike Flanagan’s Carrie reimagines Stephen King’s classic horror novel for the digital age, delivering a fresh and faithful series on Prime Video.

Features         October 1

EXCLUSIVE: Takashi Yamazaki wows audiences at Godzilla Minus Zero premiere

Godzilla Minus Zero made its world premiere at the New York Film Festival, where filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki discussed making the acclaimed kaiju sequel.

Features         September 29

EXCLUSIVE: James Gray opens up about Paper Tiger and reveals how Adam Driver and Miles Teller brought it to life

James Gray discusses making Paper Tiger with Adam Driver and Miles Teller, his filmmaking process, and recreating 1986 Queens in an exclusive NYFF panel.

Features         September 26

EXCLUSIVE: Zack Snyder treads new but familiar ground in The Last Photograph

Zack Snyder tackles wartime drama with The Last Photograph, finally bringing his decades-in-the-making passion project to life in stunning fashion.

Features         September 19

Why Resident Evil is one of the best video game movies ever made

Filmmaker Zach Cregger has reinvigorated the Resident Evil movie franchise with his hilarious, horrifying, and heart-pounding adaptation.

Features         September 17

EXCLUSIVE: Hope director Na Hong-jin on making his sci-fi epic after a decade

Na Hong-jin broke down his inspirations for his sci-fi action film Hope and his ten-year journey bringing it from script to screen.

Features         September 8

EXCLUSIVE: Adam Wingard on returning to horror with Onslaught after directing Godzilla x Kong

Onslaught director Adam Wingard discusses returning to horror, the John Carpenter films that inspired his new action-packed slasher, and working with Adria Arjona and Dan Stevens.

Features         September 2

EXCLUSIVE: Just Play Dead director Martin Campbell and writer Dan Gordon on Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Green’s twisted thriller

Just Play Dead director Martin Campbell and writer Dan Gordon discuss the darkly comedic thriller, its film noir influences, and working with Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Green.

Features         August 31

EXCLUSIVE: The Whisper Man director and author on making Netflix’s chilling thriller with Robert De Niro and Adam Scott

The Whisper Man director James Ashcroft and author Alex North discuss making Netflix’s dark crime thriller, working with Robert De Niro and Adam Scott, and its father-son story.

Features         August 26

EXCLUSIVE: Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly tease ‘beautiful chaos’ in Dark Matter season 2

Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly discuss what fans can expect from Dark Matter season 2, Jason and Daniela’s relationship, and whether there will be a third season.

Features         August 23

EXCLUSIVE: It Ends director on the six-year journey behind Neon’s existential horror movie

It Ends director Alex Ullom discusses the film’s mysteries, inspiration, and six-year production while teasing his even more intense movie, 4 X 4: The Event.

Features         August 21

The best new shows to stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and more

The best new shows to stream in August 2026 include Spider-Noir, Legends, Invincible, Widow's Bay, and more.

Features         August 18

EXCLUSIVE: The Last House director talks filming Netflix’s new sci-fi horror movie

In an exclusive interview, director Louis Leterrier discusses the inspirations, challenges, and creative vision behind Netflix's sci-fi horror film, The Last House.

Features         August 7

EXCLUSIVE: X-Men ’97 star Jennifer Hale talks season 2 and returning as Jean Grey

Jennifer Hale talks about playing Jean Grey in X-Men ’97 season 2, returning to Marvel’s iconic mutant saga, and what fans can expect next.

Features         July 30

The best movies on Netflix right now (July 2026)

The best movies on Netflix this month include Peaky Blinders: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, The Immortal Man, War Machine, The Green Knight, and How to Train Your Dragon.

Entertainment         July 16

EXCLUSIVE: The Mandela Catalogue producer shares new details about the upcoming horror adaptation

Producer Aaron B. Koontz tells Digital Trends about adapting The Mandela Catalogue with Steven Spielberg, why creator Alex Kister was always the right director, and what fans can expect from the upcoming horror film.

Features         July 9

EXCLUSIVE: Lockbox Cast and Director Reveal How They Adapted the Knifepoint Horror Podcast for the Big Screen

Director Daniel Stamm and stars Lou Taylor Pucci and Katharine Isabelle discuss adapting the Knifepoint Horror podcast into Lockbox, collaborating with Carla Gugino, and crafting an unpredictable supernatural horror film.

Features         July 2

EXCLUSIVE: Obsession star Michael Johnston reacts to the horror hit’s record-breaking success: ‘It doesn’t feel real’

Obsession star Michael Johnston discusses the horror hit's record-breaking success, fan reactions to Bear, sequel possibilities, and awards buzz.

Features         June 30

EXCLUSIVE: Masters of the Universe star Sam C. Wilson breaks down the film’s vibrant visuals, stunts, and practical effects

In an exclusive interview, Masters of the Universe star Sam C. Wilson discusses playing the villain Trap-Jaw, the film's practical effects, stunt work, and collaborating with director Travis Knight.

Features         June 24

EXCLUSIVE: Obsession composer Rock Burwell breaks down the horror hit’s unsettling score

In an exclusive interview with Digital Trends, Obsession composer Rock Burwell discusses creating the horror hit's unsettling score, awards campaign, and his upcoming work with director Curry Barker.

Features         June 23

EXCLUSIVE: The Death of Robin Hood director breaks down how he reinvents a classic tale in his A24 film

In an exclusive interview, Michael Sarnoski discusses reimagining an iconic hero in A24's The Death of Robin Hood, Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer's transformative performances, and the film's themes of guilt, redemption, and violence.

Features         June 11

EXCLUSIVE: Backrooms director and cast break down turning a viral webseries into one of A24’s most unsettling horror films

Kane Parsons, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Renate Reinsve break down how A24’s Backrooms turns the viral liminal horror series into a haunting psychological film about isolation, liminal spaces, and emotional trauma.

Features         June 10

EXCLUSIVE: Obsession star Megan Lawless breaks down Sarah’s shocking fate, fan reactions, and what’s next

In an exclusive interview, Obsession star Megan Lawless discusses Sarah's shocking fate, the film's breakout success, her friendship with Inde Navarrette, and what's next.

Features         June 4

Prime Video’s Spider-Noir is the bold superhero show that the Spider-Man franchise desperately needs

Spider-Noir review: Nicolas Cage's hard-boiled Prime Video series proves the Spider-Man franchise doesn't need Peter Parker to be great.

Features         May 27

EXCLUSIVE: Spider-Noir showrunner Oren Uziel on creating Nicolas Cage’s dark new Spider-Man series

Spider-Noir showrunner Oren Uziel reveals how the new Spider-Man series transforms the web-slinger into a dark 1930s detective, blending classic film noir, comic book action, and one of Nicolas Cage’s most unique performances yet.

Features         May 19

The Boys season 5 is out, and the show continues to be a documentary of modern America

Though The Boys about superheroes, the hit Prime Video show has never felt more like real-world America now that season 5 is out.

Features         April 21

Michael (2026): How does the movie tackle Michael Jackson’s legacy?

Jafaar Jackson and Antoine Fuqua's musical biopic, Michael, explores the first part of Michael Jackson's extraordinary but problematic life with a dazzling, poignant drama film.

Features         April 21

All the Spider-Man actors in order

Many people have played or voiced Peter Parker's Spider-Man since his debut in 1962, and this list details all the actors who have done so in film and TV.

Streaming Guides         April 20

Maul – Shadow Lord gives this iconic Sith Lord the Star Wars series he deserves

With the release of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, an iconic villain gets his due with a dark, gripping, and thoughtful animated series.

Features         April 8

EXCLUSIVE: Exit 8 director on how he turned a video game into a cinematic nightmare

In an exclusive interview with Digital Trends, director Genki Kawamura breaks down his liminal new horror film, Exit 8.

Features         April 7

Is Dunesday dead? Would a new release date actually save Avengers: Doomsday or Dune: Part Three?

Avengers: Doomsday may get a new release date, but would that really save the film and Dune: Part Three from Dunesday this December?

Features         April 4

I just watched The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, here’s why it’s better than the first Mario movie

Nintendo and Illumination's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has hit theaters shining brighter than the last animated Mario film.

Features         April 1

I just watched Project Hail Mary, here’s why it’s one of the best movies of the year

Ryan Gosling reaches for the stars in Phil Lord and Christopher Miller's sci-fi film, Project Hail Mary, which has become one of the best movies of 2026.

Features         March 21

Here’s all the amazing things we saw in the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer

Tom Holland is back as Peter Parker in the first trailer of Sony and Marvel Studios' superhero film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Features         March 18

Mike Flanagan’s The Exorcist has begun filming, here’s what we know about this huge horror movie

Director Mike Flanagan is now filming 2027's The Exorcist, which aims to be a terrifying and star-studded horror movie.

Entertainment         March 17