September movie preview: Harry Styles, ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ and hello to awards season
Here's what’s headed your way, cinematically speaking, in September 2022.
‘Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.’ review: A megachurch mockumentary masterclass
The great Regina Hall anchors "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul." with a hilarious turn as the put-upon wife and dutiful "first lady" of a peacocking pastor (Sterling K. Brown), whose megachurch falls on hard times when the "pastor in Prada" embroils himself in a serious scandal. the opening act of "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul" coasts along on familiar but well executed jokes about megachurch culture.
‘House of the Dragon’ 101: What are the Stepstones and where’s Old Valyria?
Episode two of "House of the Dragon" mentioned three locations over and over again: The Stepsones, Dragonstone and Old Valyria. So what are these locations, why do they matter and what do you need to know about them? Read on for our beginner’s guide to where’s where in Westeros.
‘Lost’ star Naveen Andrews sweeps into season 2 of ‘The Cleaning Lady’
Naveen Andrews has joined the second season of “The Cleaning Lady,” FOX’s critically acclaimed crime drama, as a series regular. What happens when a can’t-miss talent joins a must-watch show? In the case of “The Cleaning Lady,” probably a lot of on-screen drama — and if audiences are lucky, maybe a love triangle, too.
‘House of the Dragon’ recap: ‘The Rogue Prince’ vs. a Rogue Princess
Welcome to “House of the Dragon” recaps! In the second episode, we get more dragons, shifting alliances, impulsive blonde people and (gasp!) a new opening credits sequence. Here’s all the latest from Westeros.
‘House of the Dragon’: Get ready for episode 2 with this rundown of the premiere
With "House of the Dragon," there are some things we’re expecting to see in every episode: evidence of the show’s enormous budget, more dragons and a variety of silver wigs on show, for a start. But other things surprised us. If you’ve already watched the episode, consider this your refresher. If you haven’t yet watched, here’s what you need to know about “The Heirs of the Dragon.”
The most absurd shark movie titles, from ‘Sharktopus’ to ‘Santa Jaws’
In our post-“Sharknado" existence, shark movies need more than sharks to stand out. Here are some of the wildest, strangest and silliest shark movie titles (and premises) ever created.
Review: After ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing,’ Idris Elba has stories to tell
"Mad Max: Fury Road" director George Miller returns with this love-letter to storytelling, in which Tilda Swinton cleans a beat-up glass bottle she bought on a whim. Lo and behold, a djinn — played by Idris Elba — comes out. Film critic Katie Rife reviews "Three Thousand Years of Longing."
‘House of the Dragon’ 101: Who's who in this new game of thrones
Like “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” contains dozens of characters with strange names, questionable wigs and confusing relationships to one another. So we’re here to help you get to know the new players who will be dominating Sunday night TV for the next nine weeks. Read on for a guide to who’s who.
Stream-worthy seniors: ‘Up,’ ‘Miss Jane Pittman’ and more great golden-aged heroes
National Senior Citizens day falls on Aug. 21 every year, but our appreciation for the most grown of our grown-ups never wanes. Revel in these subtle, smart stories, many of which are streaming for free on Tubi — and call your grandma, she’d love to hear more from you.
'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: A spicy, surprising double whammy
Welcome back to “MasterChef” recaps for another other two-course culinary gauntlet (or another pair of back-to-back episodes, whichever you prefer). First, the top 10 chefs must make haute cuisine out of convenience-store food in “Gas Station Gourmet,” then they take a peppery page from a previous champion’s book in “Winners Mystery Box — Gerron Hurt.”
‘TMZ Investigates: Who Really Killed Michael Jackson’ premieres Sept. 6 on FOX
“TMZ Investigates: Who Really Killed Michael Jackson,” a new two-hour special, premieres Tuesday, Sept. 6 on FOX.
‘ParaNorman’ at 10: A spooky, progressive animated trailblazer
“ParaNorman” took a big swing with its message of acceptance — but the real home run was made with the character Mitch. In a time when many were begging Disney to make greater strides with LGBTQ+ representation in their features (a plea that’s still being made), stop-motion anitmation studio Laika broke new ground.
‘Orphan: First Kill’ review: An imposter comes home
“Orphan: First Kill,” a surreal prequel to the 2009 horror film “Orphan,” asks an important question: It’s 2022. Do you know how old your children are?
‘House of the Dragon’ review: ‘Game of Thrones’ is back and better than ever
"House of the Dragon" is a "Game of Thrones" prequel series set roughly 200 years before the events of HBO's juggernaut George R.R. Martin adaptation. Yet this age-old tale is fresher, sharper and more nuanced than its predecessor, with richer character work and an even greater sense of confidence about how it can use the TV format to explore its compelling central themes of power, gender and loyalty. Who needs the threat of winter when you have storytelling this good?
‘Game of Thrones’ returns: Everything you need to know about HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’
Set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” features a brand new cast playing a brand new set of power-hungry characters, all vying to sit on that famed Iron Throne. Here’s everything you need to know before the series launches this weekend.
New Tubi series ‘TMZ NO BS’ to kick off with Britney Spears episode
The latest soon-to-be addition to Tubi’s swiftly growing library of Tubi Originals, “TMZ No BS” is a new unscripted docuseries which will kick off with an episode on Britney Spears. The 12-episode series aims to “give an honest, unfiltered look at some of the biggest names in pop culture, across entertainment, sports, politics and more.”
'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: A two-course meal of culinary challenges
Welcome back to “MasterChef” recaps! In tonight’s two-episode sprint, the chefs team up to nail Gordon’s signature dishes in “Tag Team” and elevate takeout with “GrubHub Challenge.” So who makes it to the top ten? Let’s find out!
Emmys 2022: How ‘Euphoria’ seized the Gen Z imagination
FOX Television Stations looks at some of this year's TV darlings in the lead-up to the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 12. First up: HBO's smash hit "Euphoria," a stylish, angsty dive into teenage realms of sex, mental illness and drug and alcohol abuse.
‘She-Hulk’ review: Marvel’s bold comedic experiment
“She-Hulk” is an unusual new experiment for Marvel – a comedic half-hour series aiming for a tone somewhere between “Ally McBeal” and The CW’s “Supergirl.” And like most experiments, this one feels like it’s going to need some time to gel. TV critic Caroline Siede reviews the MCU's latest addition.