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Movies Archive

Archives for September 2020

Culture
Netflix’s The Boys in the Band is a polished remake of a caustic classicNetflix’s The Boys in the Band is a polished remake of a caustic classic
Culture

The new movie adaptation can feel more like a history lesson than urgent viewing. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Miranda July’s enduring love for the weirdo in all of usMiranda July’s enduring love for the weirdo in all of us
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Kajillionaire, the multi-hyphenate artist’s new comedy, exudes affection for the awkward.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Marvel pushes Black Widow to 2021, delaying the MCU’s future even furtherMarvel pushes Black Widow to 2021, delaying the MCU’s future even further
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Shang-Chi and Eternals, the beginnings of Marvel’s Phase 4 set of movies, will be delayed as well.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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How the coronavirus outbreak is roiling the film and entertainment industriesHow the coronavirus outbreak is roiling the film and entertainment industries
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Most recently, Disney announced delays to many of its films, including Black Widow and West Side Story.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Disney’s live-action Mulan is streaming on Disney+ after months of pandemic delaysDisney’s live-action Mulan is streaming on Disney+ after months of pandemic delays
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The new film is now available as a premium add-on for $29.99.

By Vox Staff
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Making sense of Marvel’s delightfully bizarre WandaVision trailerMaking sense of Marvel’s delightfully bizarre WandaVision trailer
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The Easter eggs, clues, and comic book callbacks in the WandaVision tease.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Here’s the full list of 2020 Emmy nomineesHere’s the full list of 2020 Emmy nominees
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Watchmen, Ozark, Succession, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel lead the nominees, and fan favorite Schitt’s Creek has a shot at winning Best Comedy for its final season.

By Allegra Frank
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Two movies that celebrate Ruth Bader GinsburgTwo movies that celebrate Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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On the Basis of Sex and RBG tell the late Supreme Court justice’s story from two directions.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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What to watch this weekend, on all your favorite streaming platformsWhat to watch this weekend, on all your favorite streaming platforms
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From indie gems to (maybe) the greatest movie of all time.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The problem with Trump’s “reality show” pictures, according to Obama’s photographerThe problem with Trump’s “reality show” pictures, according to Obama’s photographer
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Pete Souza on authenticity, his new documentary, and recording the presidency for history.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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How Cuties, a French movie on Netflix, became part of America’s culture warHow Cuties, a French movie on Netflix, became part of America’s culture war
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A movie critiquing the sexualization of young girls is accused of doing the thing it criticizes. Here’s how the controversy started — and why it matters.

By Aja Romano and Alissa Wilkinson
Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards
Do the Oscars’ new rules mean no more movies about white people?Do the Oscars’ new rules mean no more movies about white people?
Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards

The Academy’s new standards are aimed at long-term change.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The international controversy over Disney’s Mulan, explainedThe international controversy over Disney’s Mulan, explained
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The backlash to the film shows human rights issues in China are getting widespread attention.

By Alex Ward
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Mulan’s witch is the best part of the new movie — and also the most disappointingMulan’s witch is the best part of the new movie — and also the most disappointing
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Gong Li and the intriguing new character deserved better.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Beyond Mulan: The queerest films in the Disney canon
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Disney films have always resonated with queer and trans audiences. Here are the gayest films in the canon.

By Aja Romano, Alex Abad-Santos and 1 more