Alex Welch
Writer
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.
Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once directors on creating 2022’s most moving sci-fi film
Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert discuss their sci-fi film, which won Best Picture at the 2023 Oscars.
The Last of Us season 1’s ending explained
Here's what you should know about the shocking ending of The Last of Us season 1 and how it wraps up the first chapter of the HBO series' story.
Every cameo in The Last of Us season 1, explained
From Ashley Johnson and Laura Bailey to Troy Baker and Jeffrey Pierce, here's what you should know about all the cameos in Season 1 of HBO's The Last of Us.
65 review: a simple, bare-bones sci-fi thriller
Adam Driver gives yet another standout, committed performance in 65. The sci-fi thriller is now playing in theaters.
65’s ending explained
Here's everything you should know about what happens at the end of 65. The Adam Driver-led film is now playing in theaters.
Scream 6 review: a bloodier, better sequel
Scream 6 is yet another fun and bloody addition to one of horror's best franchises. The film is now playing in theaters.
Scream 6’s ending explained
Here's everything you need to know about Scream 6's bloody, twisty ending. The horror film is now playing in theaters.
5 questions we have after The Mandalorian season 3, episode 2
Here are the 5 questions we most want to be answered after The Mandalorian season 3 episode 2, titled The Mines of Mandalore.
The Mandalorian season 3 episode 2’s legendary Star Wars beast, explained
Here's what you should know about the shocking final moments of The Mandalorian season 3 episode 2, titled The Mines of Mandalore.
5 questions we have after The Last of Us episode 8
Here are the 5 questions we're dying to have answered after The Last of Us episode 8.
Creed III review: A flawed but entertaining sequel
Michael B. Jordan's Creed 3 is an uneven but entertaining sports drama. The film hits theaters on Friday, March 3.
5 questions we have after The Mandalorian season 3, episode 1
Disney+'s first Star Wars series has finally made its long-awaited return. Here's everything we're dying to know after The Mandalorian season 3, episode 1.
5 questions we have after The Last of Us episode 7
Here's everything we're dying to know after The Last of Us episode 7, which is based on Naughty Dog's 2014 The Last of Us video game DLC titled Left Behind.
Liaison review: a pulpy, melodramatic espionage thriller
Eva Green and Vincent Cassel bring their considerable charisma to Liaison. New episodes of the flawed but fun espionage thriller premiere Fridays on Apple TV+.
Linoleum review: a delicate, quietly moving sci-fi adventure
Jim Gaffigan plays two different characters in writer-director Colin West's quirky new sci-fi dramedy, Linoleum. The film is now playing in theaters.
The Consultant review: a darkly comic, disappointing thriller
The Consultant is a stylish but disappointing new workplace thriller. The Christoph Waltz-led series is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Hello Tomorrow! review: a trivial retrofuturistic dramedy
Hello Tomorrow! is a charming, if shallow, retrofuturistic sci-fi dramedy series. Its first three episodes are available to stream now on Apple TV+.
Sharper review: the art of conning a con man
Sharper is a slick and stylish, but flawed con man thriller. The Sebastian Stan and Julianne Moore-led film premieres Friday, February 17 on Apple TV+.
Magic Mike’s Last Dance’s ending explained
Here's what happens at the end of Magic Mike's Last Dance. The Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek Pinault-led film is now playing in theaters.
Magic Mike’s Last Dance review: a slight but stylish fantasy
Magic Mike's Last Dance sends its franchise out on a fun, if slight, note. The Salma Hayek Pinault and Channing Tatum-led film is now playing in theaters.
80 for Brady review: a major comedic and dramatic fumble
80 for Brady is a creative misfire that fails to make the most out of its immensely talented leads. The film is now playing in theaters nationwide.
One Fine Morning review: a gentle, affecting character study
Léa Seydoux gives a quietly heartbreaking performance in One Fine Morning. The affecting new drama from Mia Hansen-Løve is now playing in theaters.
Infinity Pool’s ending explained
Here's what happens at the end of the trippy new horror movie, Infinity Pool. The Mia Goth and Alexander Skarsgård-led film is now playing in theaters.
Shrinking review: 2023’s first great ensemble comedy
Shrinking stars Harrison Ford and Jason Segel as a pair of diametrically opposed therapists. The endearing new comedy series premieres January 27 on Apple TV+.
Poker Face review: a charming ode to a bygone TV era
Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne's Poker Face offers a clever twist on the classic TV detective format. It premieres January 26 on Peacock.
The Legend of Vox Machina season 2 review: bigger and bolder
The Legend of Vox Machina season 2 is bolder and more rewarding than the show's debut run. The Critical Role-inspired series returns January 20 on Amazon Prime.
The Son review: an emotionally manipulative family drama
Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern turn in standout performances in Florian Zeller's emotionally manipulative new drama, The Son. The film hits theaters on January 20.
The Last of Us review: HBO breaks Hollywood’s video game curse
The Last of Us is an engaging, occasionally magnificent video game adaptation. The post-apocalyptic drama premieres Sunday, January 15 on HBO.
A Man Called Otto review: Tom Hanks anchors a sweet drama
Tom Hanks brings his usual charisma to the new family drama A Man Called Otto. The film is set to be released nationwide on Friday, January 13.
M3GAN review: a silly, self-aware horror comedy
M3GAN is a flawed, but mostly successful horror comedy thriller. The film is now playing in theaters.
M3GAN’s ending explained
M3GAN’s ending explained
Here's everything that happens at the end of the new horror comedy film, M3GAN, as well as how its final moments set up a potential sequel.
The Pale Blue Eye review: an unpredictable gothic thriller
Harry Melling steals the show as Edgar Allan Poe in Scott Cooper's spooky gothic thriller, The Pale Blue Eye. The film premieres Friday, January 6 on Netflix.
White Noise review: bold, strange, and disappointing
Noah Baumbach's White Noise is a bold but deeply flawed adaptation of Don DeLillo's classic 1985 novel of the same name. The film is streaming now on Netflix.
10 most anticipated movies of 2023
From Indiana Jones 5 to Barbie and Mission: Impossible 7, here are the 10 most exciting movies that are set to hit theaters in 2023.