'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.

Fire erupts at historic UK mill used as 'Downton Abbey,' 'Peaky Blinders' set

The historic Dalton Mills set in England erupted into flames on Thursday. The site has been used as a set for “Peaky Blinders” and “Downton Abbey.”

Anna Netrebko out of Met Opera for supporting Vladimir Putin

Soprano Anna Netrebko withdrew from her future engagements at the Metropolitan Opera in New York rather than repudiate her support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, costing the company one of its top singers and best box-office draws.

'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.

Kim Kardashian declared legally single amid ongoing divorce with Kanye 'Ye' West

Reality star and pop culture icon Kim Kardashian is a single woman again after a Los Angeles judge declared her legally divorced from Kanye 'Ye' West. The divorce is the third for Kardashian, but the first for Ye.

‘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.

‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ coming to FOX Television Stations this fall

The ending of Ellen DeGeneres’ long-running show this year clears the way for a new chapter in daytime talk shows — and Jennifer Hudson is hoping hers fits the bill.

‘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.”

AMC charging more for 'The Batman' tickets

If you plan to go see The Batman this weekend, you might pay more than you expected.

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.

Mardi Gras 2022: ‘Fat Tuesday’ celebrations return as COVID-19 cases drop

New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, took center stage in celebrating Mardi Gras after the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on last year’s celebrations.

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.