June movie preview: Adam Sandler, ‘Jurassic World,’ Buzz Lightyear and Elvis
It’s going to be a big summer for moviegoing. While “Jurassic World Dominion” and Pixar’s “Lightyear” are sure to bring plenty of blockbuster spectacle to megaplexes everywhere, there are all sorts of different movies debuting this month, both in theaters and on streaming. Here’s what’s headed your way, cinematically speaking, in June 2022.
Now streaming: Yes, ‘Ambulance’ is stupid — but oh boy, is it fun
Michael Bay's “Ambulance” is a bifurcated mess that can’t decide what kind of movie it wants to be and so chooses instead to be several movies at once. Yet in spite of (or perhaps because of) its myriad flaws, it’s impossible to resist the film’s siren song. FOX film critic Allison Shoemaker reviews the action expert's latest, now streaming on Peacock.
Now streaming: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ is bigger and more boring than the original
“Sonic the Hedgehog 2” is much bigger (and a half-hour longer) than its predecessor, yet Sonic’s quest still can’t support an entire movie, no matter how extravagant or action-packed it might be. Film critic Vikram Murthi reviews this flashy sequel.
‘So You Think You Can Dance’ recap: Enter the frontrunners
Welcome back to "So You Think You Can Dance" recaps! In "Auditions Show 3," we get — you guessed it — more auditions, including a ballroom dancer who doesn’t need a partner but does need lots of fringe, a performer who blends comedy and choreography and at least three possible frontrunners. FOX TV critic Allison Shoemaker recaps.
‘MasterChef’ recap: More ‘back to win’ contestants compete
Welcome back to “MasterChef ” recaps! In episode 2, “Back to Win - Audition Battles (continued),” the barrage of culinary fisticuffs continues, as four more rounds of All-Star former contestants whip up “comeback dishes” to win a coveted white apron and a chance to return to the MasterChef competition. TV critic Clint Worthington recaps the latest from the MC Kitchen.
TMZ to air Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard special featuring ‘captivating details’
Do you feel like you know everything about the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial? TMZ plans to break it down in an all-new special “TMZ Presents Johnny vs. Amber: From Love to Hate.”
Ray Liotta: One of his best performances was also one of his first
Jonathan Demme's 1986 film "Something Wild" convinces you it's one kind of story — and then Ray Liotta walks into the frame. Film critic Keith Phipps reflects on one of the late, great actor's first (and best) roles.
Here are all the movies and TV shows coming to Tubi in June
Need something new to watch this month? Tubi has you covered. The free streaming platform is debuting four new original features alongside a slate of award-winning films and blockbuster classics. So whether you want to get haunted by “Annabelle Comes Home,” race against the speedometer with Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in “Speed” or fall in love with Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams in “About Time,” there’s something for everyone.
Movie review: ‘Emergency’ is a raucous college comedy in a brutal, familiar world
The new Amazon Studios film "Emergency" has all the ingredients of a classic "one wild night" story, and it is that — hard to imagine a movie in which someone shoots pepper-spray into their own face after jabbing a stranger repeatedly in the butt with a big stick could be anything else. What makes "Emergency" unusual is that its familiar formula takes place in the reality that Black people in America experience every day. FOX film critic Allison Shoemaker reviews this Sundance hit.
‘Titanic’ on screen: An ocean of options
The first movie about the Titanic’s sinking is now lost to history — a fire in 1914 destroyed the last remaining copy — but over the last century, there has been no shortage of filmmakers compelled to depict this tragedy. Film critic Emma Fraser digs into some of the most memorable, from "A Night to Remember" to "Titanic 666" — and yes, Kate and Leo are there too,
TV recap: ‘Welcome to Flatch’ reaches its season finale
Welcome back to “Welcome to Flatch” recaps! In this special one-hour season finale, Kelly’s Aunt Lola comes to visit, and Kelly accidentally gets involved in a green juice pyramid scheme. Meanwhile, Father Joe helps Shrub get into college. FOX TV critic Caroline Siede recaps this festive two-parter.
‘MasterChef’ returns! Here’s what you missed in the premiere
Welcome to "MasterChef" recaps! In the season 12 premiere, "Back to Win — Audition Battles," we get — you guessed it — auditions, as the MC kitchen welcomes back 40 former contestants, all competing for a chance to snag the title (and the cash that comes with it). Here's what you missed.
'Stranger Things' recap: Here's a refresher ahead of the season 4 premiere
“Stranger Things” last graced our Netflix screens three long years ago. And the spooky hit is finally returning with its (supersized!) fourth season, starting this Friday, May 27. If you’re anything like us, however, you might need a little refresher as to what exactly went down in Hawkins, Indiana over the course of the show’s first three seasons. FOX TV critic Caroline Siede is here to catch you up on the Upside Down.
‘Top Gun 2’: Film critic eats his shoe (literally) over ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
In 2010, when news first broke that star Tom Cruise and producer Jerry Bruckheimer were interested in making a sequel to the 1986 classic “Top Gun,” film critic Matt Patches jokingly tweeted, “If Top Gun 2 happens, I will eat a shoe”.This is his story.
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ review: ‘Top Gun 2’ is a gloriously corny nostalgia fest
“Top Gun: Maverick” offers a double dose of nostalgia — both for that 1980s original and for the halcyon Americana it evoked in the first place. FOX film critic Caroline Siede reviews the sequel to a Tom Cruise action classic.
‘So You Think You Can Dance’ recap: Arms don’t bend that way
Welcome back to "So You Think You Can Dance" recaps! In "Auditions Show 2," we get — you guessed it — more auditions, including the world’s coolest couple, a ballroom dancer who always finds her camera, an Indiana football player with Patrick Swayze vibes and a young woman who is, quite literally, a lifesaver. FOX TV critic Allison Shoemaker recaps the episode.
‘Love in the Jungle’ takes dating into nature: ‘It’s entertaining, it’s so different’
“We had somewhat of an idea that animals would be incorporated and it would be different, but we didn’t know until the first day of filming that we couldn’t talk to each other,” Paige Dacanay, one of the series’ contestants told FOX.
Movie review: Let’s generalize about ‘Men’
"Men" has a great trailer. But Alex Garland's latest film has precious little to add to the experience of watching its promotional materials. Despite the efforts of its stars, watching “Men” is like strolling up to the edge of the ocean only to discover that it’s just a big piece of painted scenery. FOX film critic reviews A24's latest horror film.
Now streaming: ‘The Lost City’ almost strikes gold
“The Lost City,” now streaming on Paramount+, is a good-not-great adventure romance in the vein of “Romancing The Stone,” and in an era of Hollywood in which those kinds of movies are few and far between, perhaps we’re just lucky to have this one at all. FOX film critic Caroline Siede reviews this Sandra Bullock/Channing Tatum rom-com.
Jennie Garth on parenting, podcasts and her new Tubi thriller ‘Bad Influence’
Jennie Garth may be best known for TV shows like "Beverly Hills, 90210," "What I Like About You" and "Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country," but her latest project is a soapy cinematic thriller. The Tubi original movie "Bad Influence" follows a single mom whose teenage daughter winds up getting sucked into a high school cult. And, according to Garth, it was actually a surprise that she wound up taking the role at all.