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Movies Archive

Archives for November 2020

Culture
11 films to watch if you loved — or hated — Hillbilly Elegy11 films to watch if you loved — or hated — Hillbilly Elegy
Culture

Rural America on film, from Appalachia to the Ozarks, coal miners to sharecroppers.

By Aja Romano
Culture
On the rebellious joy of a long, long movie dance sceneOn the rebellious joy of a long, long movie dance scene
Culture

Steve McQueen’s Lovers Rock and movies like it take the edge off loneliness.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Culture
11 great ways to pass the time this holiday weekend11 great ways to pass the time this holiday weekend
Culture

Got lots of time ahead of you? Here are some recommendations for great things to watch or play.

By Emily St. James, Allegra Frank and 1 more
Culture
A delicious feast of food moviesA delicious feast of food movies
Culture

Comedies, dramas, documentaries, and more to stream after you’ve had a good meal.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Culture
Dissecting the megapopularity of the Frozen movies with a 5.25-year-oldDissecting the megapopularity of the Frozen movies with a 5.25-year-old
Culture

The 5-and-a-quarter-year-old critic at small loves Frozen. The 39-year-old critic at large doesn’t want to turn 40.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Why does Hillbilly Elegy feel so inauthentic and performative?Why does Hillbilly Elegy feel so inauthentic and performative?
Culture

Three critics from rural places discuss Ron Howard’s Netflix adaptation of J.D. Vance’s bestseller.

By Alissa Wilkinson, Emily St. James and 1 more
Culture
Beyoncé and Taylor Swift lead the 2021 Grammy nomineesBeyoncé and Taylor Swift lead the 2021 Grammy nominees
Culture

The annual music award show is scheduled for January.

By Allegra Frank
Culture
The good, bad, and weird of Kristen Stewart’s queer Christmas rom-comThe good, bad, and weird of Kristen Stewart’s queer Christmas rom-com
Culture

Two women get a Christmas love story in Hulu’s Happiest Season, a surprisingly formulaic film.

By Emily St. James
Culture
The real love interest in Netflix’s Operation Christmas Drop is the US militaryThe real love interest in Netflix’s Operation Christmas Drop is the US military
Culture

What to know before watching the Guam-set Operation Christmas Drop — from a local’s perspective.

By Rachel Ramirez
Technology
It took a pandemic to change the movie businessIt took a pandemic to change the movie business
Technology

Why you can see Wonder Woman 1984 at home on Christmas Day.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
Wonder Woman 1984 will debut on HBO Max this ChristmasWonder Woman 1984 will debut on HBO Max this Christmas
Culture

The film will still see a theatrical release, but it’s a big move for the long-delayed blockbuster.

By Allegra Frank
Culture
The Nest is a taut thriller about the perils of envyThe Nest is a taut thriller about the perils of envy
Culture

Jude Law and Carrie Coon star in the suspenseful, sumptuous family drama.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Culture
I Am Greta is an intimate, vulnerable documentary about the teen behind the headlinesI Am Greta is an intimate, vulnerable documentary about the teen behind the headlines
Culture

In the new Hulu film, climate activist Greta Thunberg argues that her Asperger’s is an asset.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Culture
Everything about Netflix’s Hillbilly Elegy movie is awfulEverything about Netflix’s Hillbilly Elegy movie is awful
Culture

It lacks even the conviction of the bestselling 2016 book on which it’s based.

By Alissa Wilkinson