Oscars 2022: Where to stream ‘Belfast’ and what our critics thought
Kenneth Branagh's deeply personal film "Belfast" is one of 10 films nominated for this year's Academy Award for Best Picture. Here's where to watch it, what our critic had to say and what to watch next.
Review: ‘The Lost City’ almost strikes gold at SXSW
it’s not hard to imagine a version of "The Lost City" story that’s a raunchier, more subversive R-rated comedy instead of a generically palatable PG-13 rated one. Still, given those parameters, it’s a wonder that the film emerges as the relatively enjoyable romp it is — compromises and all. Here's film critic Caroline Siede's review.
Review: Mark Rylance is well-suited to the gangland tension of 'The Outfit'
In an entertainment industry that rewards big, showy performances, it’s nice to remember that actors like Mark Rylance still exist. The unassuming, soft-spoken performer is often most compelling when he weaponizes that apparent gentility, making it a tool his characters use to mask their motives and capabilities. And it’s that kind of subterfuge that debut director Graham Moore leverages to chilling effect in his claustrophobic Chicago thriller “The Outfit.” Here's film critic Clint Worthington's review.
‘The Masked Singer’: Season 7 contestant revealed, rammed out of the competition
On Wednesday evening’s new episode, another contestant was forced to “take it off” and be revealed — and this time it was the Ram that would be herded out of the competition.
Review: ‘Turning Red’ is Pixar at its weird, wonderful best
There’s a special kind of joy that comes from watching a film that’s completely confident in its eccentricities. That’s exactly the spirit that fuels “Turning Red,” the latest offering from Pixar Studios. Here's film critic Caroline Siede's review.
International Women’s Day: Movies made by women, streaming (for free!) on Tubi
Tuesday, Mar. 8 is International Women’s Day, a “global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.” So we’ve put together a list of some of the best films that not only star women but were made by them too — either as writers, directors or both. And they're all streaming (for free!) on Tubi.
Streaming spotlight: ‘Outlander’ returns (at last!) with a gripping premiere
“Outlander,” the hit Starz series adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s best-selling, genre-bending novels, returned to television on Sunday, Mar. 6 with a super-sized premiere. Clocking in at 80 minutes, it might feel just a wee bit long to even the most dedicated fans. But episodes can be too long for very different reasons, and “Echoes,” the show’s gripping sixth-season premiere, slightly overstays its welcome for all the best ones. Here's TV critic Allison Shoemaker's review.
Need a new binge watch? Stream these acclaimed TV dramas (for free!)
Need one last binge watch to get you through the waning days of winter? Now is the perfect time to catch up on a critically acclaimed drama you might have missed. We’ve rounded up five of the best, all of which are streaming for free on Tubi.
New movie roundup: ‘The Batman’ hits the theaters
Whether you’re in a theater or streaming at home, movie choices exist in abundance, with more arriving every week. Our film critics share their takes on what’s new, free, fun or all of the above for the weekend of Mar. 4.
'After Yang' review: Colin Farrell grapples with the loss of his android son
"Tone poem" and "memory play" are two of the most overused terms when it comes to indie arthouse films, yet it’s hard to think of better descriptors for writer/director Kogonada’s elegiac sci-fi family drama "After Yang." After an exuberant burst of an opening credits dance sequence, the movie quickly becomes a wistful meditation on what it means to be human, what it means to be an android and what it means to be a family. Here's film critic Caroline Siede's review.
‘The Dropout’ review: Amanda Seyfried leads TV’s latest scammer drama
Hulu’s new Elizabeth Holmes drama “The Dropout” is supremely watchable, with solid-to-great performances and a story so audacious you wouldn’t believe it if it weren’t based on real life. Yet this jaw-dropping true story ultimately feels less like a truly original piece of television than something just a touch formulaic. Here's TV critic Caroline Siede's review.
'Fresh' review: Craving a sharp, stylish satire? Bon Appétit.
When the title of “Fresh” pops up onscreen some 30-ish minutes into its expertly-paced runtime, the bold letters do exactly what they are meant to do: let the audience know that the movie has finally started. That might sound like a complaint, but it’s not. The opening act of director Mimi Cave’s assured, darkly comic debut feature immediately puts the viewer in the position of waiting for the other shoe to drop. Here's film critic Allison Shoemaker's review.
‘West Side Story’ now streaming: A dazzling musical with a dimmed love story
For his new take on “West Side Story,” director Steven Spielberg pulls from the beloved 1961 movie musical as well as the original Broadway stage show, while adding a few new elements of his own. This is “West Side” as you’ve seen it before, and also as you haven’t. Here's film critic Caroline Siede's review.
Here’s what’s new on Tubi in March
Need something new to watch this month? Tubi has you covered. The free, ad-supported streaming platform is debuting two new original features alongside a slate of award-winning films and blockbuster classics. So whether you want to watch Will Smith face off against vampires in "I Am Legend" or Michael Keaton riff on his Batman persona in the Oscar-winning “Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance),” there’s something for everyone.
‘Next Level Chef’ renewed for season 2 at FOX
FOX Entertainment has renewed "Next Level Chef," the hit Gordon Ramsay reality competition series, for a second season. File this news item under “not surprising but welcome.”
March movie preview: The Batman, Ryan Reynolds, a new Pixar and some Sundance favorites
From a Ben Affleck/Ana de Armas erotic thriller to a Sandra Bullock/Channing Tatum adventure romance to Netflix’s new Ryan Reynolds sci-fi action drama, movie stars are back in full force. Plus Robert Pattinson suits up as a superhero named Batman in an epic noir take on the Caped Crusader, dramatically titled “The Batman.” this year’s Sundance Film Festival are already making their way onto streaming platforms. Here’s what’s headed your way, cinematically speaking, in March 2022.
Streaming spotlight: In final season, “Better Things” continues to do what it does best
Pamela Adlon’s comedic but poignant look at the life of a middle-aged single mom feels, in some ways, ahead of its time — and that’s been true of “Better Things” since the beginning. Read Ines Bellina's review, plus more on the week in television.
‘The Batman’ review: Why so serious?
The latest take on the Caped Crusader, Matt Reeves' “The Batman” offers a weirder, less likable Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattison) and some slightly subversive things to say about its own genre. But at the end of the day, it’s still yet another grim and gritty Batman movie — one that’s plentiful style can’t quite make up for its lack of substance. Here's film critic Caroline Siede's review.
Review: ‘Studio 666’ sends Foo Fighters on a sonic highway to hell
“Studio 666”, the new horror-comedy starring the iconic ‘90s alt-rock band Foo Fighters, might not be Good Cinema, but it's easy to forgive the film its trespasses because, well, everyone's having so much dang fun. Film critic Clint Worthington reviews the latest from Dave Grohl and company.
New movie roundup: ‘Uncharted’ throws Tom Holland out of a plane
Whether you’re in a theater or streaming at home, movie choices exist in abundance, with more arriving every week. Here’s our take on Tom Holland in "Uncharted," plus what’s new, free, fun or all of the above.