22 things we loved in 2022
2022's best films, TV shows and more— including Beyoncé, "Andor," "Jeopardy!," "Nona the Ninth," and a cute little shell with shoes on.
Lucy comes to Little Golden Books — here’s why that matters
Lucille Ball's Little Golden Biography pairs a a Hollywood icon with a kids' book series that's iconic in its own way. Culture writer Emma Fraser looks at this charming release.
‘Monarch’ episode 9 recap: Time to fess up
Welcome back to "Monarch" recaps! In this week’s episode, "Confessions," Nicky and Gigi’s rivalry reignites while Albie tries to write one great song.
Now streaming: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ should’ve worried more
"Don't Worry Darling" may have the magnetism of Harry Styles and the tremendous skill of Florence Pugh, but it's still all frosting and no cake. Caroline Siede reviews Olivia Wilde's headline-grabbing second feature, now streaming on HBO Max.
'Welcome to Flatch' recap: How Shrub got his groove back
Welcome back to "Welcome to Flatch" recaps! After a Halloween spooktacular that brought us the scariest image of the show — Shrub shacking up with newcomer Barb — “Glowing Up Is Hard to Do” sees the town reckoning with its newest power couple.
‘Hell’s Kitchen’ episode 6 recap: You may now feed the bride
Welcome back to "Hell’s Kitchen" recaps! This week, season 20 winner Trenton and soon-to-be-wife Macy enter the kitchen and challenge the contestants to create the menu for their upcoming wedding.
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ review: A superhero elegy
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” faces a challenge well beyond that of the Marvel blockbuster: Grappling with the real-world loss of star Chadwick Boseman. Film critic Caroline Siede reviews this elegiac superhero sequel.
‘Monarch’ episode 8 recap: Pool parties and debutante balls
Welcome back to "Monarch" recaps! In this week’s episode, "The Crown," Nicky and Catt prepare their daughters for a debutante ball while Gigi makes a splash at a pool party.
Before ‘Lucy,’ Lucille Ball vamped it up in this noir thriller
Before "I Love Lucy," Lucille Ball was the queen of the B-movies — including this perfect piece of November noir. Culture writer Emma Fraser looks at what TV's greatest funny woman was doing before she became sitcom royalty.
Now streaming: Harry Styles and Jennifer Lawrence lead quiet new dramas
Jennifer Lawrence kicks off a new phase of her career with the Apple TV+ PTSD drama “Causeway.” Meanwhile, over on Prime Video, Harry Styles delivers his second leading man performance of the year in the gay period romance “My Policeman.” FOX film critic Caroline Siede reviews.
‘Something in the Dirt’ review: ‘Moon Knight’ directors fall down a sci-fi rabbit hole
“Something in the Dirt,” the latest from “Moon Knight” directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, is a darkly comic chiller filled with organic, impeccable special effects. Film critic Clint Worthington reviews.
‘The Bad Guys’ is #1 on Netflix — but is it any good?
Mix one part “Zootopia” with two parts “Ocean’s Eleven” and just a dash of the visual flair of “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse” and you’ve got “The Bad Guys,” the animated caper from DreamWorks that's currently sitting at the top of Netflix's hot list. FOX Digital film critic Caroline Siede reviews.
‘Armageddon Time’ review: A beautifully thorny coming-of-age story
"Armageddon Time" stars Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong – but its two young leads are the main attraction. Film critic Keith Phipps reviews this compelling coming-of-age story.
A real-life 'Scream': The serial killer who inspired the iconic horror film
The new Tubi documentary "Lights, Camera, Murder: Scream" looks at the real-life inspiration for Wes Craven's modern horror classic "Scream": Danny Rolling, a.k.a the "Gainesville Ripper."
Why are the ‘Jaws’ and ‘Psycho’ themes so scary? A psychotherapist explains
What makes the "Jaws" theme so ominous and the "Indiana Jones" score such a good time? We asked psychotherapist and piano composer James Miller to explain.
‘The School for Good and Evil’ is a hit on Netflix - but is it any good?
“The School for Good and Evil” is a sprawling introduction to a world Netflix surely hopes will be its own Hogwarts. But like many a first outing, it’s got it's troubles. Film critic Lauren Coates weighs in on whether Netflix's latest hit is worth a look.
‘Hell’s Kitchen’ is back tonight – Get caught up before all hell breaks loose
Last week’s episode of “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Slipping Down to Hell,” saw the contestants adjust to a big rules change — all while going down a literal waterslide. Get caught up before this week’s new episode, airing Thursday at 8 p.m. EST.
Screamworthy: ‘Fresh’ is deviously delicious — and we want seconds
"Fresh" is a horror flick worth taking a bite out of — but maybe don't eat first. Film critic Allison Shoemaker tucks into a heaping helping of 2022's pitch-black horror comedy, now streaming on Hulu.
‘The Good Nurse’ review: The good kind of Netflix movie
As "The Good Nurse" makes clear, an ICU is a chillingly convenient place to commit murders. Film critic Jesse Hassenger reviews the latest Netflix thriller, which stars Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne.
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’: Ann Dowd and Madeline Brewer on ‘nerve-racking’ season
"The Handmaid's Tale" stars Ann Dowd and Madeline Brewer unpack the acclaimed drama's fifth season and where it brings their characters: "They try to break her, they try to wear her down, and they can’t.”