Weekend Recs

Free TV & Movies 2/7 | Science Experiments & Stylish Satire

This week, we’ve got a scientific experiment, a stylish comedy satire, and a blast from the past for you. Be sure to check out the YouTube channel for our most recent episodes!

Aaron Perine

07 Feb 2026 — 3 min read

Nova's latest episode about dogs and language!

Greetings Cadets!

Welcome back to Free Space, where the best things on TV are FREE. Valentine’s Day is almost here and we’re tabulating some romantic favorites for next week. Don’t worry there’s plenty of free movies and shows to love in the meantime.

This week, we’ve got a scientific experiment, a stylish comedy satire, and a blast from the past for you. Be sure to check out the YouTube channel for our most recent episodes on Tubi’s recent offerings, and a fun program for the young ones as well! With that, we’re diving right into the picks of the week:

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Weekend Recommendations!

Sorry To Bother You - Free on Kanopy

Boots Riley just dropped the stylish trailer for I Love Boosters on us. But, his landmark entry from 2018 is streaming free on Kanopy. This one is for the grown ups! LaKeith Stanfield is Cassius Green. A down on his luck salaryman who discovers a secret way to get ahead.

What follows is an uproarious satire of United States business culture, capitalism at large, and how Black people have to navigate hostile environment. Don’t want to give anything away, but this one is a doozy. A personal Aaron favorite that prompted a genuine smile when I discovered it was streaming free.

Kanopy describes this wild ride: “In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, broke telemarketer Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield) skyrockets to success after adopting a magical “white voice,” drawing him into a twisted corporate world of greed and exploitation. As his girlfriend Detroit (Tessa Thompson) leads a growing resistance, Cassius must choose between selling out and speaking up.”

It Takes Two - Streaming on Pluto TV & YouTube

Phase Hero fans, I finally had Jamie Jirak on the show. She talked about this underrated Mary-Kate & Ashley gem. It Takes Two stars Kirstie Alley and Steve Guttenberg as well. This is, as Jamie called it, a Parent Trap-a-like. But, when the formula is working well, it’s a real delight.

This movie really has a lot of joy in it. When we talk about the twins, it’s usually in the confines of their popular VHS empire. However, it’s important to not they’re more than just that gimmick. Although, we’re deep in that particular well with It Takes Two.

YouTube introduces us to the plot: “Two identical girls have lived very different lives. The outspoken Amanda has been moving from foster home to foster home, while the quiet refined Alyssa has been raised in a world of privilege and luxury. Amanda faces adoption and the loss of Diana, her loving social worker. Alyssa faces losing her father, Roger, to an opportunistic fiancee. The two girls swap identities in a plan to bring Roger and Diana closer together..”

Nova “Can Dogs Talk?” - Streaming on PBS

Friends, I know you’ve seen the social media videos. You know the ones. A dog wants to eat or go outside and strides over to a series of multicolored buttons. From there, it’s social media catnip.

Nova’s latest episode, “Can Dogs Talk?” aims to give us a bit more insight on the strange phenomenon of these smart pups. Scientists investigate the phenomenon and give us their read on “talking dogs.” The woman of the house loves these videos, so you can bet we’ll be on the case!

New York Public Media explains: “Can dogs understand what we say—and talk back? Witness amazing moments from a major experiment, as thousands of dogs use speech buttons.” Here’s the trailer!