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.
Streaming spotlight: Apple TV+‘s ‘Severance’ is riveting
Adam Scott gives the performance of his career in “Severance” — a good thing, as Apple TV+‘s nimble, riveting workplace thriller-dramedy is enough to make its audience think seriously about retirement, to say nothing of its cast. Here's TV critic Allison Shoemaker's review.
Review: Unfortunately, ‘Uncharted’ isn’t quite a national treasure
“Uncharted” has two slam-bang action setpieces, some lackluster plotting, a charming leading man turn from Tom Holland, an ensemble of wasted supporting players and a woefully miscast Mark Wahlberg. Does that add up to a hidden treasure or a disappointing haul? Well, that lies in the eyes of the fortune hunter. Here's film critic Caroline Siede's review.
Oscars 2022: Where to watch the Best Picture nominees (and other movies like them)
We’ve put together a guide for where you can stream, watch or buy the 10 films nominated for Best Picture at the 2022 Academy Awards. And since we could all use more stuff to watch these days, we’ve also rounded up recommendations for movies (and TV shows) that echo or influence them in some way — all of which are streaming (for free!) on Tubi.
Iconic comic strip “Bloom County” in development as FOX animated comedy
A collapsed lawyer, a lobotomized cat and a penguin in briefs. What do these things have in common? They’re all part of the acclaimed comic strip “Bloom County" from Pulitzer Prize-winning creator Berkeley Breathed, which is in development as a new animated comedy from FOX Entertainment and Bento Box Entertainment. Pulitzer Prize-winning original creator Berkeley Breathed is also onboard as a co-writer and executive producer of the series.
Valentine’s Day binge: A rom-com from every era to stream (for free!)
Whether they’re set in the English countryside in the 1810s, New York in the 1960s or the Hamptons in the 2000s, there’s nothing like a romantic comedy to offer some laughter, joy and escapism. So just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’ve rounded up a list of delightful rom-coms from all different eras — all of which are streaming for free on Tubi.
‘Domino Masters’: Meet the 16 teams competing in 1st-ever season on FOX
Hosted by actor Eric Stonestreet (“Modern Family”), “Domino Masters” will feature teams of domino enthusiasts facing off in a chain reaction tournament.
Streaming pick of the week: Netflix’s “Inventing Anna”
With so much new TV out there, our critics are here to help you keep up to date on the buzziest premieres everyone is sure to be talking about. Check out their streaming pick of the week, along with recommendations for what they’ve personally been enjoying lately. This week: Netflix is "Inventing Anna."
FOX Entertainment acquires rights to “Gumby” franchise
Iconic claymation character Gumby and all his friends are set to join the FOX Entertainment line-up. The company acquired the rights from the estate of creator Art Clokey. This could pave the way for new additions to the Gumby-verse across broadcast, streaming and beyond. FOX currently has hopes for a new animated series and live-action original content, as well as NFTS, consumer products, publishing and more.
Sundance Film Festival 2022: Emma Thompson, Thandiwe Newton and some haunting horror flicks
Our film critics scoped out the best, buzziest and most unexpected titles of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Read on for our final dispatch from the fest, which features an Emma Thompson charm offensive, a horror movie of manners and terrific performances from Thandiwe Newton, Rebecca Hall, Dakota Johnson and Dakota Johnson’s beanie hat.
February movie preview: Uncharted, J.Lo, Hercule Poirot and more
Blockbusters, romance and horror, oh my! This February promises to be a particularly eclectic month for movies, with everything from Channing Tatum teaming up with a dog (in a movie that’s hilariously just titled “Dog”) to the long-delayed follow-up to “Murder On The Orient Express” finally hitting theaters.
Review: ‘The Worst Person in the World’ might be the best movie of the year
Do we ever stop coming of age? That’s the question that implicitly sits at the heart of director Joachim Trier’s exceptional romantic dramedy, “The Worst Person in the World. Here's FOX film critic Caroline Siede on Norway’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards and an early contender for best film of the year.
Streaming pick of the week: Hulu’s ‘Pam & Tommy’
With so much new TV out there, our critics are here to help you keep up to date on the conversation-dominating shows of the moment. This week: Hulu's "Pam & Tommy," Apple TV+'s "Suspicion" and Netflix's "Emily in Paris."
Tubi honors Black History Month with new, original movie ‘Howard High’
“Howard High,” which premieres on FOX’s free streaming service Feb. 4, follows a high school musical group that must compete against a rival school in order to save their arts program.
February streaming TV preview: Pam & Tommy, Mrs. Maisel and a new fresh prince of Bel-Air
While winter used to be something of a deadzone for new TV shows, it’s now the home of buzzy, star-studded dramas. Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Christopher Walken are just a few of the famous faces you’ll see on your screens in February. Uma Thurman alone has two different TV shows premiering this month! Here’s what’s headed your way on streaming TV in February.
Sundance Film Festival 2022: Colin Farrell, Sebastian Stan, Bill Nighy and “The Janes”
From Jan. 20-30, our film critics are scoping out the best, buzziest and most unexpected titles of the Sundance Film Festival. Read on for our fourth dispatch from the fest, which features a masterful Bill Nighy performance, Lena Dunham’s return to feature filmmaking, Colin Farrell in an elegiac sci-fi family drama and Sebastian Stan doing a scary little dance.
‘Love Off the Grid’: New reality series tests relationships in the wild
The new series “Love Off the Grid” follows four couples who test their love. But, there's one problem: one partner lives off the land — no running water, no electricity and no civilization in sight. Can the couples make it work?
Sundance Film Festival 2022: Sterling K. Brown, TikTok and ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’
From Jan. 20-30, our film critics are scoping out the best, buzziest and most unexpected titles of the Sundance Film Festival. Read on for our third dispatch from the fest, which features a tear-jerking VR documentary, a megachurch mockumentary from Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall, a primer on TikTok and Dakota Johnson in the winning romantic dramedy “Cha Cha Real Smooth.”