Oliver Whitney
Oliver Whitney is a freelance journalist and film critic. He has written for ScreenCrush, The A.V. Club, HuffPost, Vulture, Vanity Fair, and TV Guide.
Latest From Oliver Whitney
Where to watch the best holiday movies
From the artsy "Phantom Thread" to cozy faves like "The Holiday," we've got your viewing list sorted.
The 32 best Christmas movies on Hulu
From "Elf" to "Die Hard," this list has something for everyone — naughty or nice
70 best LGBTQ films to stream right now
From "Tangerine" to "The Bird Cage" to "All of Us Strangers" and beyond.
By Alison Foreman and Oliver Whitney
It was tough, but we found the 25 best movies on Max
From "Dune: Part 2" to "Barbie" to "Spirited Away," and more.
29 best thriller movies on Netflix right now
From "The Call" to "X" and "The Killer," there's something to chill everyone's spine.
The best sci-fi movies on Netflix to escape reality
From outer space to inner worlds and back again, these flicks are out of this world.
10 Netflix movies that will make you cry
Having trouble feeling your feelings? These films will turn the spigot on your waterworks.
38 best dramas on Netflix for when you want to feel something
"Phantom Thread," "The Woman King," "Marriage Story," and more.
The 28 best queer horror movies now streaming
From "Hereditary" to the original "Cat People," we dig into the LGBTQ+ themes of our favorite horror movies.
39 binge-worthy LGBTQ TV shows to watch this Pride
From "The Last of Us" and "Yellowjackets" to "Interview with a Vampire" and more.
By Alison Foreman and Oliver Whitney
The 30 absolute best Netflix original movies ever
Need a great movie? We've got you covered.
By Proma Khosla and Oliver Whitney
The 10 best free family movies on Amazon Prime Video
Superhero blockbusters, charming animations, and everything in between.
The 10 best Disney+ dramas to stir your emotions
If you're looking for a movie that really moves you, we've got just the thing — or 10.
The best family-friendly movies streaming on Netflix right now
From Paddington to sleuthing teens and a singing kinkajou, there's something for Netflix viewers of all ages here.
Best arthouse films on Netflix, for when you want your mind blown and your soul shook
"Sorry to Bother You," "The Power of the Dog," "Raw" and more.
The best short-ass movies on Hulu for when you need a short and epic watch
"Pig," "Crush," and "Ingrid Goes West" are among our picks.
The 10 best short-ass movies on HBO Max for when you want something short and kick-ass
"Beetlejuice," "Best in Show," "In the Mood for Love," and more.
The 10 best underrated movies on Prime Video for when you need something new to you
Love Elijah Wood? Melvin Van Peebles? Barbara Stanwyck? Lee Jung-jae? We've got a must-see for you.
