The must-see movies of 2021: Spiderman, The Matrix 4 and more

2021 was a big year for movies. Long delayed blockbusters like “No Time To Die,” “Dune” and “Candyman” came roaring back into theaters, even as intriguingly original indies continued to pop up on more and more streaming platforms. Here are 2021's must-see movies.

Revisit the 5 coziest moments from ‘While You Were Sleeping’

“While You Were Sleeping” is an underrated holiday classic — a Christmas rom-com with festive cheer but one that doesn’t lean into the holiday spirit so much that it becomes full-on treacly. Film critic Caroline Siede picks the five coziest moments from this Sandra Bullock movie, which you can stream for free on Tubi.

Happy Festivus! Celebrate with an on-screen airing of grievances from Andrew Garfield, Dolly Parton and more

Some may call Dec. 23 '“Christmas Eve Eve,” but a certain segment of the population — the chunk that loves pop culture and, more specifically, the sitcom “Seinfeld" — knows the 23rd by its truest name. To those people we say, “A fine and festive Festivus for the rest of us.” Celebrate with a cinematic airing of grievances, streaming free on Tubi.

Review: ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ is an absolute blast

How do you follow up a perfect movie? It’s a question that’s haunted “The Matrix” franchise since the Wachowskis changed sci-fi action cinema forever in 1999. And it’s one that explicitly sits at the heart of this long-awaited fourth installment, which is set for a simultaneous release in theaters and on HBO Max. Film critic Caroline Siede reviews.

Tubi partners with Kevin Garnett and Village Roadshow for 'Black Noir Cinema' initiative

Tubi, FOX's free, ad-supported streaming service, has entered a deal to produce multiple projects in partnership with Village Roadshow Entertainment Group as part of its new “Black Noir Cinema” initiative. First up on the docket are two films to be produced by NBA MVP Kevin Garnett and legendary director/producer Oz Scott (“Black Lightning,” “S.W.A.T.”).

The essential animated movies of 2021: Disney's Encanto, Pixar's Luca, Sony's Vivo and more

Despite the hurdles of the pandemic, 2021 delivered a great slate of animated features aimed at children and adults alike. Animation powerhouses like Disney and Pixar released hits like "Encanto" (arriving soon on Disney+, and in theaters now) and "Luca" (streaming on Disney+). Meanwhile, Sony Pictures Animation (home of the beloved "Spider-Verse" franchise) gave us “Vivo” and continued to push animation forward with its innovative sci-fi family comedy, "The Mitchells vs. the Machines."

‘West Side Story’ review: 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.