Welcome to the age of the messy heist movie
There’s nothing cooler than a perfectly executed heist film. But a new kind of heist movie has emerged in recent years: the messy caper. Critic Leila Jordan looks at two such films, "American Animals" and "The Duke."
22 things we loved in 2022
2022's best films, TV shows and more— including Beyoncé, "Andor," "Jeopardy!," "Nona the Ninth," and a cute little shell with shoes on.
‘The Menu’ review: This horror-satire turns up the heat on foodie culture
“The Menu” director Mark Mylod comes to his latest film fresh off of a three-year run on HBO’s “Succession,” which — if you’ll excuse the pun — makes him ripe for satirizing the world of haute cuisine and the wealthy idiots who eat it. Katie Rife reviews this sharp horror film.
Lucy comes to Little Golden Books — here’s why that matters
Lucille Ball's Little Golden Biography pairs a a Hollywood icon with a kids' book series that's iconic in its own way. Culture writer Emma Fraser looks at this charming release.
‘Monarch’ episode 9 recap: Time to fess up
Welcome back to "Monarch" recaps! In this week’s episode, "Confessions," Nicky and Gigi’s rivalry reignites while Albie tries to write one great song.
Now streaming: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ should’ve worried more
"Don't Worry Darling" may have the magnetism of Harry Styles and the tremendous skill of Florence Pugh, but it's still all frosting and no cake. Caroline Siede reviews Olivia Wilde's headline-grabbing second feature, now streaming on HBO Max.
‘The Fabelmans’ review: Spielberg’s spellbinding, unsentimental origin story
Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical nostalgia piece is a sprawling, occasionally unwieldy, often gorgeous bit of self-analysis. It's also a heck of a flick. Film critic Jesse Hassenger reviews.
'Welcome to Flatch' recap: How Shrub got his groove back
Welcome back to "Welcome to Flatch" recaps! After a Halloween spooktacular that brought us the scariest image of the show — Shrub shacking up with newcomer Barb — “Glowing Up Is Hard to Do” sees the town reckoning with its newest power couple.
‘Hell’s Kitchen’ episode 6 recap: You may now feed the bride
Welcome back to "Hell’s Kitchen" recaps! This week, season 20 winner Trenton and soon-to-be-wife Macy enter the kitchen and challenge the contestants to create the menu for their upcoming wedding.
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ review: A superhero elegy
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” faces a challenge well beyond that of the Marvel blockbuster: Grappling with the real-world loss of star Chadwick Boseman. Film critic Caroline Siede reviews this elegiac superhero sequel.
‘Monarch’ episode 8 recap: Pool parties and debutante balls
Welcome back to "Monarch" recaps! In this week’s episode, "The Crown," Nicky and Catt prepare their daughters for a debutante ball while Gigi makes a splash at a pool party.
‘Something in the Dirt’ review: ‘Moon Knight’ directors fall down a sci-fi rabbit hole
“Something in the Dirt,” the latest from “Moon Knight” directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, is a darkly comic chiller filled with organic, impeccable special effects. Film critic Clint Worthington reviews.
A real-life 'Scream': The serial killer who inspired the iconic horror film
The new Tubi documentary "Lights, Camera, Murder: Scream" looks at the real-life inspiration for Wes Craven's modern horror classic "Scream": Danny Rolling, a.k.a the "Gainesville Ripper."
Why are the ‘Jaws’ and ‘Psycho’ themes so scary? A psychotherapist explains
What makes the "Jaws" theme so ominous and the "Indiana Jones" score such a good time? We asked psychotherapist and piano composer James Miller to explain.
'Call Jane' review: An abortion drama with optimism
In "Call Jane," Elizabeth Banks and Sigourney Weaver lead a drama about illegal abortion access in the late ‘60s and early ’70s.
Free family movie night: ‘The Secret of NIMH’ is creepy and captivating
"The Secret of NIMH" has it all: Animal testing, a brutal struggle between rival rat factions, a widowed mom with a sick kid and a potentially lethal housing crisis, an extremely creepy owl and, somehow, a "G" rating. In other words, it's the perfect kids movie for spooky season.
‘The School for Good and Evil’ is a hit on Netflix - but is it any good?
“The School for Good and Evil” is a sprawling introduction to a world Netflix surely hopes will be its own Hogwarts. But like many a first outing, it’s got it's troubles. Film critic Lauren Coates weighs in on whether Netflix's latest hit is worth a look.
Leslie Jordan: Watch FOX’s touching tribute to beloved ‘Call Me Kat’ actor
FOX paid tribute to "Call Me Kat" star Leslie Jordan with a touching montage celebrating his talents and ineffable charm: “I’m a big believer in celebrating every moment.”
‘Hell’s Kitchen’ is back tonight – Get caught up before all hell breaks loose
Last week’s episode of “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Slipping Down to Hell,” saw the contestants adjust to a big rules change — all while going down a literal waterslide. Get caught up before this week’s new episode, airing Thursday at 8 p.m. EST.
‘Ticket to Paradise’ review: George Clooney and Julia Roberts grin and bear it
"Ticket to Paradise" reunites George Clooney and Julia Roberts, but fails to recapture the effortless magic of a great romantic comedy.