Chris Hachey

Leonardo, New Jersey, New York

Managing Editor at Uptime Institute

Smart Home Reporter at Pocket Lint

Articles

10 'Law & Order' Cast Members Who Played Multiple Characters

2 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Chris Hachey

One of the most iconic television franchises ever is Law & Order. The police procedural created by Dick Wolf in 1990 has been a television juggernaut, having completed 24 seasons of the original series. It also spawned seven spin-off series, none more recognizable than Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The series has been a Hollywood mainstay for decades, and many Hollywood A-list stars have added appearances in it to their resumes.
10 Greatest Action Horror Movies of the 2000s That Are Always Worth Going Back To

2 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Chris Hachey

There are many reasons people watch horror movies. The inherent feeling of being scared resonates with everyone. Feeling the rush of uneasiness as someone is about to turn a corner that the audience knows they shouldn't go around or jumping out of a seat because something leaped out at the characters are experiences many know all too well. Some people can't stomach horror films, others live for them. A popular subgenre of horror is action horror.
10 Greatest R-Rated Superhero Movies of All Time

2 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Chris Hachey

When people think of superhero movies, they likely think of comic book characters that have been around for decades and have many possible storylines. Sometimes, those movies are massive hits at the box office, as generations of fans have been able to enjoy the source material and get to know the characters well. Others can be less enthusiastically embraced by fans, in part because the source material is actually better than the movie.
10 Best Gangster Shows of the 2010s (And Where To Stream Them)

2 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Chris Hachey

The feel of a gangster genre project is different from most other works of art. There's a heaviness to it and an angry side bubbling just below the surface. There's danger, crime, and an inherent sense that something can go badly at any moment if someone says something wrong or does something to offend someone else. People are fascinated by the mob, which is why it's often a great option to build a world around for a movie or TV series.
10 Greatest Historical Action Epics of All Time, Ranked

3 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Chris Hachey

Sitting down and watching a historical film is a unique experience. The audience is transported to a different time, taking them out of the present day and making them adjust their mindset to that of the characters from either a short time ago or a forgone era. There needs to be enough information available from that time for the filmmakers to have made the film, so it will always be at least a little bit accurate.
5 features that should be standard among all streaming devices

3 weeks ago | pocket-lint.com | Chris Hachey

Voice remote and headphone jack are essential features for easier use. A free TV button on remotes is needed for easy access to free streaming services. Standardize HDR support & get rid of hidden channels for a better streaming experience. How often do you find yourself comparing one device to another, when you read about a feature and think, "Oh, that's cool -- but do I actually need it?" Think of the newest smart home devices.
I'm a Netflix pro and you can be too with 5 simple steps

3 weeks ago | pocket-lint.com | Chris Hachey

Use push notifications to stay informed on new content. Take advantage of Netflix Lookahead to plan ahead. Personalize Netflix by changing subtitles to your preference. It's no longer just about Netflix and Chill. After years of being arguably the front-runner of streaming services, Netflix has so much going for it -- it's taken the user experience and changed it to be one of the most user-friendly and customizable.
I never forget whether or not I've tried a beer, thanks to this app

3 weeks ago | pocket-lint.com | Chris Hachey

Untappd is a beer collection app to keep track of beer choices and preferences. Users can rate and review beers, track what they've tried, and see what others think. The app helps find beers at bars, organize beer preferences, and purchase and ship beers. Standing in a crowded bar, just getting a drink ordered can feel like a gargantuan feat. You might barely have any room to move as you're desperately trying to get the bartender's attention.
10 Biggest Box Office Surprises of the Past 15 Years

3 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Chris Hachey

Part of what makes the film industry so exciting is that no one knows what will happen. It's what drives marketing branches of studios nuts, trying to find the best ways to showcase a movie to get people to show up to it. There are some givens, like Titanic being a huge hit or animated franchises going over well with family audiences. And of course, some movies are made with little expectation that they'll be huge hits.
Top 10 Greatest TV Characters Created by Taylor Sheridan

3 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Chris Hachey

The amount of work that Taylor Sheridan has done over the past few years has been incredibly impressive. He has created seven shows in the past seven years, all after being an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter. Sheridan's movies and TV career have relied on the western genre, and he has done a lot to expand it himself. When watching a Sheridan show, there is bound to be some toxic masculinity, a character that surprises everyone with their intellect, and some mean putdowns.