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Movies Archive

Archives for May 2020

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5 performances that show why Fred Willard was hilarious, groundbreaking, and beloved5 performances that show why Fred Willard was hilarious, groundbreaking, and beloved
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The prolific comedy actor died on May 16.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Space Jam is kind of visionarySpace Jam is kind of visionary
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If The Last Dance spins out the legend of Michael Jordan, Space Jam pretends to fill in gaps in the myth.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The 3 best movies you can now watch at homeThe 3 best movies you can now watch at home
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This week’s offerings include an Italian comedy, women’s friendship, and a dystopian future.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Look around, look around: Hamilton is coming to Disney+ on July 3Look around, look around: Hamilton is coming to Disney+ on July 3
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The Hamilton movie was slated to premiere in 2021. It just got moved up by 15 months.

By Constance Grady
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12 great movies about moms, from the heartwarming to the truly bizarre12 great movies about moms, from the heartwarming to the truly bizarre
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Mothers can be your best friend or worst nightmare. These movies capture the complexity of having a mom — and being one.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The 6 best movies you can now watch at homeThe 6 best movies you can now watch at home
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From weird science experiments to poignant dramas to Michelle Obama’s story.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Driveways is a gentle masterpieceDriveways is a gentle masterpiece
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The quiet drama about neighborly ties — which includes one of Brian Dennehy’s last performances — is exactly what I needed to see this week.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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In 1991, a group of 8 people isolated themselves for 2 years. Spaceship Earth tells their story.In 1991, a group of 8 people isolated themselves for 2 years. Spaceship Earth tells their story.
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The new documentary tells the weird and surprisingly uplifting story of Biosphere 2.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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In Netflix’s Becoming, Michelle Obama tells her story and encourages us to do the sameIn Netflix’s Becoming, Michelle Obama tells her story and encourages us to do the same
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The documentary gives a glimpse into Michelle Obama’s post-White House life and her hopes for her country’s future.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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In the exquisite drama South Mountain, a woman’s broken dreams make space for new onesIn the exquisite drama South Mountain, a woman’s broken dreams make space for new ones
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The understated take on coming of age in adulthood is now available on digital platforms.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The Rise of Skywalker is now on Disney+The Rise of Skywalker is now on Disney+
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Disney celebrated Star Wars day with an early streaming release for the film and the series finale of the much-loved cartoon The Clone Wars.

By Allegra Frank
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Let’s talk about the ending of The Half of ItLet’s talk about the ending of The Half of It
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The queer Netflix romcom badly botches its climax. It didn’t have to be this way.

By Emily St. James
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The 9 best movies you can now watch at homeThe 9 best movies you can now watch at home
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From coming-of-age stories to classics from your childhood to a tale of a (literally) killer leather jacket.

By Alissa Wilkinson