Rick Marshall
Former Digital Trends Contributor
A veteran journalist with more than two decades of experience covering local and national news, arts and entertainment, and emerging technology, Rick has been writing for Digital Trends since 2011.
Over the years, Rick has served as an editor for MTV News and Wizard Magazine, as well as a columnist for Time Inc., Movies.com, Fandango, and IFC.com. He is a member of Critics Choice Association and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic for films and television series. A voracious consumer of movies and TV series, as well as a lifetime fan of comic books, video games, and all manner of geekery, his work can also be found in Mental Floss, Space.com, and various other print and online outlets.
Dubbed a "Professional Geek," Rick has appeared on Spike TV, MTV, ABC, CBS, Fox Business, and NPR to offer commentary on entertainment and pop culture trends. He served as co-producer and host of WAMC Northeast Public Radio's "RetConned" podcast, interviewing a wide spectrum of pop-culture personalities and creators from 2016-2018.
A native of New York's Capital Region, Rick began his journalism career at the alternative newsweekly Metroland. He was named the New York Press Association's Writer of the Year while covering local, state, and national news around New York's capital city and surrounding region.
Rick attended college at SUNY Plattsburgh and SUNY Albany, earning degrees in Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Journalism. He is a proud father of two great kids, husband to an endlessly patient partner who tolerates his love for "The Transformers: The Movie," and a big fan of good beer.
The best kids movies on Hulu right now
The best kids movies on Hulu right now
Movies for kids range from animated films, both new and old, to movies that you might have watched as a kid. Here are the best kids movies on Hulu now.
Cocaine Bear review: a mixed-bag drug comedy
Dumb fun with a great cast, Cocaine Bear manages to deal the good stuff without forgetting the sort of film it's trying to be.
The best new shows to stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and more
The best new shows to stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and more
Premieres of new Bel-Air and Formula 1: Drive to Survive seasons, as well as Eugene Levy's new travel series, are among the best new shows to stream this week.
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video (February 2023)
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video (February 2023)
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video cover a lot of ground, and everything from clever comedies to historical dramas are included in this weekly list.
The 50 best movies on Netflix right now (February 2023)
The 50 best movies on Netflix right now (February 2023)
No need to be intimidated by the massive library of films on Netflix. We've searched through it all to bring you the best movies streaming on Netflix now.
The best shows on Netflix right now (February 2023)
The best shows on Netflix right now (February 2023)
From Formula 1: Drive to Survive to Ozark, Netflix adds more great shows every week! Here are the best shows on Netflix, available to stream right now.
We Have a Ghost review: Supernatural fun with a comb-over Casper
The family-friendly Netflix comedy We Have a Ghost doesn't break any new ground, but it still delivers a fun, satisfying adventure supported by a great cast.
Everything coming to Peacock in March 2023
Everything coming to Peacock in March 2023
True-crime docuseries Who Killed Robert Wone?, the Poker Face season finale, and more Premier League games highlight the March 2023 new arrivals on Peacock.
Everything coming to HBO and HBO Max in March 2023
Everything coming to HBO and HBO Max in March 2023
New seasons of Succession and Perry Mason are just some of the noteworthy new arrivals on HBO and HBO Max in March 2023.
Formula 1: Drive To Survive review: Season 5 gets a tune-up
The Netflix documentary series Formula 1: Drive to Survive gets a tune-up for season 5, and the result is a more rewarding, authentic season of racing drama.
Everything coming to Paramount+ in March 2023
Everything coming to Paramount+ in March 2023
Kiefer Sutherland's spy series Rabbit Hole, YA mystery School Spirits, and more live sports are highlights of the March 2023 new arrivals on Paramount+.
Everything coming to Netflix in March 2023
Everything coming to Netflix in March 2023
Season 2 of Shadow & Bone, Adam Sandler's Murder Mystery 2, and a trio of new documentaries highlight the March 2023 new arrivals on Netflix.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania review: more weird, less heart
Big in its ambition and scope, but stretched too thin, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is an entertaining, middle-tier entry in the MCU.
Everything coming to Amazon Prime Video in March 2023
Everything coming to Amazon Prime Video in March 2023
New series Daisy Jones & The Six and The Power, as well as the arrival of Top Gun: Maverick and Nope, highlight Amazon Prime Video's March 2023 lineup.
Everything coming to Hulu in March 2023
Everything coming to Hulu in March 2023
Mel Brooks' History of the World, Part II, true-crime drama Boston Strangler, and season 1 of Wreck highlight Hulu's new arrivals in March 2023.
Everything coming to Disney+ in March 2023
Everything coming to Disney+ in March 2023
Season 3 of The Mandalorian and new seasons of Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. and Secrets of Sulphur Springs highlight the new arrivals on Disney+ in March 2023.
The best animated movies on Netflix right now
The best animated movies on Netflix right now
How does Netflix stay on top? With a selection of some of the best animated movies that you can stream right now!
The best fantasy movies on Netflix right now
The best fantasy movies on Netflix right now
Let yourself get swept away with Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, Slumberland, and more of the best fantasy movies on Netflix.
The best movies on HBO Max right now
The best movies on HBO Max right now
Even with all of the aggressive cuts WBD is making at HBO Max, the streamer still boasts one of the best catalogs of movies to stream now.
Knock at the Cabin review: Bautista lifts Shyamalan’s familiar apocalypse
Dave Bautista delivers a standout performance in Knock at the Cabin and elevates M. Night Shyamalan's apocalyptic thriller.
The best free movies on YouTube right now (February 2023)
The best free movies on YouTube right now (February 2023)
No streaming subscriptions? No problem! YouTube has a giant collection of free movies (with ads) that you can watch anytime. Check out this month's highlights.
The best movies on Disney+ right now (February 2023)
The best movies on Disney+ right now (February 2023)
The streaming industry is certainly packed with competition, but even so, Disney+ has some of the best movies available to stream now.
Everything leaving Netflix in February 2023
Everything leaving Netflix in February 2023
Here are all the TV shows and movies leaving Netflix in February, so you know what to watch before it's gone!
What’s new on Peacock in February 2023
What’s new on Peacock in February 2023
Here's what's new on Peacock in February 2023. You'll find season 2 of Bel-Air, an acclaimed civil rights documentary, live sports, and more.
What’s new on Amazon Prime Video in February 2023
What’s new on Amazon Prime Video in February 2023
Amazon Prime Video adds new titles each month that are free for all Prime members. Check out all the new content hitting Amazon Prime Video in February.
What’s new on HBO and HBO Max and what’s leaving in February
What’s new on HBO and HBO Max and what’s leaving in February
There's never been a better time to get down with premium TV. Here's what's new on HBO and HBO Max in February and what's leaving.
What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in February 2023
What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in February 2023
Here's what's new on Netflix in February 2023 — including season 5 of Formula 1: Drive to Survive and comedy We Have A Ghost — as well as what's leaving.
What’s new on Hulu in February and what’s leaving soon
What’s new on Hulu in February and what’s leaving soon
Here is the complete list of what's new on Hulu and what's leaving in February 2023, including original films and series, as well as classic favorites.
Sterrt! Letterkenny’s Roald and Stewart on skid love, gaming, and season 11
Letterkenny's Tyler Johnston and Evan Stern discuss Stewart and Roald's complicated relationship, when they knew the show was a hit, gaming, and season 11.
Shin Ultraman review: an ultrastrong hit of nostalgia
Come for the giant monster brawls, but stay for Shin Ultraman's quirky cinematography and wonderfully retro aesthetic.
The Drop review: let it go
Hulu's The Drop wants to be more funny and insightful than it is, and it ultimately delivers a disappointing satire on love and relationships.
The Old Way review: Nicolas Cage elevates dusty Western
Nicolas Cage's first Western doesn't blaze any new trails, but it does receive fine performances from its lead and co-star Ryan Kiera Armstrong.
Avatar: The Way of Water review: beautifully basic
James Cameron's long-awaited Avatar sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, ups the ante visually but still puts spectacle over story.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio review: Gorgeous, no strings attached
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is an ambitious, beautiful adaptation of Carlo Collodi's tale with as much to offer adults as it has for younger audiences.