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Alissa Wilkinson

Alissa Wilkinson

Former Senior Correspondent + Critic

    Latest articles by Alissa Wilkinson

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    The fabulous Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar recalls a bygone age of wackadoodle comedyThe fabulous Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar recalls a bygone age of wackadoodle comedy
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    Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo reunite a decade after Bridesmaids for a movie that’s as refreshing as a beach vacation.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    Minari and the bittersweet promise of AmericaMinari and the bittersweet promise of America
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    The story of a Korean immigrant family is a layered and loving recollection of an American childhood.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    Judas and the Black Messiah is already one of 2021’s best moviesJudas and the Black Messiah is already one of 2021’s best movies
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    It’s a stellar retelling of a vital historical moment.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    15 groundbreaking, unsettling, joyous documentaries to look for this year15 groundbreaking, unsettling, joyous documentaries to look for this year
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    The best nonfiction movies from Sundance 2021.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    12 movies that everyone will be talking about this year12 movies that everyone will be talking about this year
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    The best fiction films we saw at Sundance, from the bizarre to the sublime.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    4 new movies that explore — or predict — a year dominated by a pandemic4 new movies that explore — or predict — a year dominated by a pandemic
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    The 2021 Sundance Film Festival, and many of its films, reflect life in a time of plague.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    Zendaya and John David Washington deserve a better film than Malcolm & MarieZendaya and John David Washington deserve a better film than Malcolm & Marie
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    The new Netflix drama is all talk, but it has very little to say.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    What 4 new documentaries reveal about being a teen todayWhat 4 new documentaries reveal about being a teen today
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    Activism, college admissions, and the high school to law enforcement pipeline all take center stage in terrific new nonfiction films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    In conclusion, the Golden Globes are a land of contrastsIn conclusion, the Golden Globes are a land of contrasts
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    The 2021 nominations are as weird as ever.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    What Joan Didion means to usWhat Joan Didion means to us
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    Her last book, Let Me Tell You What I Mean, tapped into what made the late writer an icon.

    By Alissa Wilkinson