Movie review: John Boyega gets a dramatic showcase in ‘Breaking’
Within the first 10 minutes of "Breaking" a man walks into a bank and hands the teller a note comprised of four words: "I have a bomb." From there the film becomes a tense, mostly real-time thriller with a masterful central performance from "Star Wars" star John Boyega as a former Marine driven to the edge by a cruel, broken bureaucratic system.
‘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.”
‘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.”
Vera Farmiga and Cherry Jones on confronting calamity in ‘Five Days at Memorial’
Actors Cherry Jones and Vera Farmiga discuss their intense new limited series "Five Days at Memorial," which centers on a hospital during and in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
'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.
Yogi Bear meets ‘The Sopranos’ in upcoming Tubi animated series ‘Breaking Bear’
Tubi has given a green light to “Breaking Bear,” an adult animated series that “follows the escapades of three bear siblings who decide they have to start selling drugs in order to raise money and save their home after gas companies start fracking next to their cave."
James Morosini on his autobiographical catfish comedy ‘I Love My Dad’
In his semi-autobiographical comedy "I Love My Dad," director James Morisini plays a young man who fall in love with a girl online — only the girl is actually his estranged father. Morosini tells FOX Television Stations about this surreal cringe comedy.
‘The Princess’ review: HBO’s new documentary revisits Princess Diana’s life
Princess Diana lingers in the cultural conversation decades after her death. But while other media depictions have interrogated Diana’s inner life, Ed Perkins’ new documentary "The Princess" looks at her story through the cameras that followed her throughout her adult life. The results are fascinating.
‘13: The Musical’ review: Broadway magic gets lost in Netflix translation
Jason Robert Brown’s musical “13” came with a ready-made hook: It was the first (and so far, the only) Broadway musical to be performed entirely by teenagers — right down to the band. That juiced up its simple story of middle school drama with some endearing, energetic novelty value. Yet while Netflix’s new adaptation of the 2008 stage show keeps the talented tweens, it loses most of its magic in translation.
Before the MLB at Field of Dreams game, stream this free special
MLB is returning to Iowa for the second annual Field of Dreams game — but the town's "Ghost Players" walk out of the cornfields all summer long. A 2010 documentary (which is currently streaming free on Tubi) tells the story of these community-oriented, baseball-loving performers.