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Alissa Wilkinson

Alissa Wilkinson

Former Senior Correspondent + Critic

    Latest articles by Alissa Wilkinson

    The best movies you may have missed in 2020
    Culture

    The 25 greatest films from an unforgettable year.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Wolfwalkers is animated storytelling at its finestWolfwalkers is animated storytelling at its finest
    Culture

    The gorgeously animated new film from the makers of The Secret of Kells warns against those who reject magic for authoritarian rule.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Why movies about public servants are so soothing in 2020Why movies about public servants are so soothing in 2020
    Culture

    These three documentaries about city-level politics are like ASMR for my brain.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    A guide to Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, the greatest film series you’ll see this yearA guide to Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, the greatest film series you’ll see this year
    Culture

    The groundbreaking anthology of stories about London’s West Indian community premiered November 20 on Amazon. Here’s how to watch it — and why.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    David Fincher’s new movie Mank is a broadside against Hollywood self-congratulationDavid Fincher’s new movie Mank is a broadside against Hollywood self-congratulation
    Culture

    The finely-tuned Netflix drama about the co-writer of Citizen Kane is about the power of movies. But it’s not optimistic.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    The tangled history behind David Fincher’s Mank — and its link to Citizen Kane — explained
    Culture

    The new Netflix movie is about Hollywood politics and critical arguments that span decades.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Advent, explainedAdvent, explained
    Culture

    Chocolate calendars, wreaths in church — the season is all about anticipation.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    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