Whitney Cummings to appear in FOX anthology series ‘Accused’

FOX has announced that Whitney Cummings, the co-creator of the Emmy-nominated sitcom “Two Broke Girls,” will anchor an episode of its forthcoming anthology series “Accused,” playing a stand-up comic dealing with a horrific trauma.

Review: ‘The Lost City’ almost strikes gold at SXSW

it’s not hard to imagine a version of "The Lost City" story that’s a raunchier, more subversive R-rated comedy instead of a generically palatable PG-13 rated one. Still, given those parameters, it’s a wonder that the film emerges as the relatively enjoyable romp it is — compromises and all. Here's film critic Caroline Siede's review.

Review: Mark Rylance is well-suited to the gangland tension of 'The Outfit'

In an entertainment industry that rewards big, showy performances, it’s nice to remember that actors like Mark Rylance still exist. The unassuming, soft-spoken performer is often most compelling when he weaponizes that apparent gentility, making it a tool his characters use to mask their motives and capabilities. And it’s that kind of subterfuge that debut director Graham Moore leverages to chilling effect in his claustrophobic Chicago thriller “The Outfit.” Here's film critic Clint Worthington's review.

‘X’ movie review: The Texas Horndog Massacre

Director Ti West returns to the big screen after a six-year absence backed by powerhouse distributor A24, whose films, for better or worse, have come to epitomize the “elevated horror” trend. And in some ways, “X” fits that mold. At its heart, however, “X’ is a down-and-dirty slasher picture, not a drama in horror drag. Here's film critic Katie Rife's review.

TV recap: Welcome to ‘Welcome to Flatch’

The setting: Flatch, Ohio. Population 1,526. The premise: FOX has sent a documentary crew to explore what life is like in a small town and why so many Americans are longing for a simpler life there. The result: Oddball hilarity with a heaping side of heart.

International Women’s Day: Movies made by women, streaming (for free!) on Tubi

Tuesday, Mar. 8 is International Women’s Day, a “global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.” So we’ve put together a list of some of the best films that not only star women but were made by them too — either as writers, directors or both. And they're all streaming (for free!) on Tubi.

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.

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.

'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.