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.
‘Next Level Chef’ finale on FOX crowns winner
Three chefs leveled up to compete in Wednesday night’s finale of “Next Level Chef”, but only one could walk away as a winner of $250,000.
'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.
Los Angeles baker joins ‘Spring Baking Championship’ in Season 8: ‘It’s a dream’
The series’ eighth season, which premieres Feb. 28, will once again challenge the best bakers in America to create and elevate springtime desserts to win over the judges across 10 episodes.
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.
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.