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Reviews Archive

Archives for April 2019

Culture
One court challenges the way the system handles prostitution-related cases. A new doc shows how.One court challenges the way the system handles prostitution-related cases. A new doc shows how.
Culture

Judge Toko Serita and director Stephanie Wang-Breal talk about the new film and the issues it raises.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Culture
Killing Eve season 2 hits the reset button just a little too hardKilling Eve season 2 hits the reset button just a little too hard
Culture

In season 2, Killing Eve is still smart and still sharp, but a little less scary.

By Constance Grady
Culture
7 exciting movies from emerging directors to watch for in 20197 exciting movies from emerging directors to watch for in 2019
Culture

These filmmakers made waves at the latest New Directors/New Films festival.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Culture
The brilliant simplicity of The Twilight ZoneThe brilliant simplicity of The Twilight Zone
Culture

A new remake hosted by Jordan Peele shows how the sci-fi series gets at our deepest primal fears.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Ann Beattie’s stories defined ’70s youth. Her new book turns to the 9/11 generation.Ann Beattie’s stories defined ’70s youth. Her new book turns to the 9/11 generation.
Culture

A Wonderful Stroke of Luck is Beattie’s first novel in 8 years.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Jordan Peele’s new movie, Us, is out in theatersJordan Peele’s new movie, Us, is out in theaters
Culture

A thrilling, blood-curdling allegory about a self-destructing America.

By Vox Staff