‘Stranger Things’ season 4 storylines, ranked

“Stranger Things” returns to wrap up its fourth season with two feature-length episodes on Friday, July 1. And though there was some uncertainty ahead of the Volume 1 premiere about whether the show could recapture its old spark, it proved the naysayers wrong with one of its strongest (and spookiest!) seasons yet.

Movie review: Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ is an emotional, mind-bending space odyssey

“Lightyear,” the latest film from the animation powerhouses at Pixar, must have seemed like a sure thing to Disney executives. It’s got Chris Evans, still riding high off his uber-buzzy (no pun intended) success in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s a prequel of sorts to a beloved Pixar title, something the studio has proven can work thanks to 2013’s well-received “Monsters University.” And the movie in question isn’t a Pixar title, it’s the Pixar title: “Toy Story,” a landmark event for the studio and the world of animation. That confidence seems to have been warranted.

'MasterChef' recap: The 'Back to Win' cooks whip up some redemption

Welcome back to “MasterChef” recaps! In episode 4, “The Dish That Sent You Home,” the newly-crowned crop of 20 returning contestants face their greatest challenge yet: taking another shot at the dish that got them eliminated the first time.

Tubi and Lionsgate strike deal to bring 200 fan-favorite movies to free streaming

Great news for people who like free movies: Tubi is about to get a whole lot more of them! FOX Entertainment’s free ad-supported streaming service just announced it has entered an exclusive multi-year slate deal with the entertainment company Lionsgate. Not only will Tubi add 200 Lionsgate fan-favorite titles to its massive catalogue, it will also become the premiere free-streaming home to 30 new feature films.

‘MasterChef’ recap: More ‘back to win’ contestants compete

Welcome back to “MasterChef ” recaps! In episode 2, “Back to Win - Audition Battles (continued),” the barrage of culinary fisticuffs continues, as four more rounds of All-Star former contestants whip up “comeback dishes” to win a coveted white apron and a chance to return to the MasterChef competition. TV critic Clint Worthington recaps the latest from the MC Kitchen.

Marvel second installments ranked — including ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

Benedict Cumberbatch’s Dr. Stephen Strange may have five Marvel Cinematic Universe credits to his name, but, remarkably, he’s only just now getting an official follow-up to his 2016 debut film, “Doctor Strange.” That’s part of the charm of the sprawling MCU. But there’s also a fine art to making a direct sequel within those interconnected franchise parameters. So in honor of the long-awaited debut of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” we decided to look back on how Marvel second installments have fared over the years.