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Alissa Wilkinson

Alissa Wilkinson

Former Senior Correspondent + Critic

    Latest articles by Alissa Wilkinson

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    Why the alt-right’s real power is in the narrative it sellsWhy the alt-right’s real power is in the narrative it sells
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    “They’re hucksters,” says the director of White Noise, a new doc that focuses on three prominent right-wing figures: Richard Spencer, Mike Cernovich, and Lauren Southern.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    The new Borat movie mocks a Trump-era fixation on a particular female aestheticThe new Borat movie mocks a Trump-era fixation on a particular female aesthetic
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    The true star of “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” is Borat’s daughter.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    How The Vow’s directors went past the “sex cult” headlines to tell NXIVM’s deeper storyHow The Vow’s directors went past the “sex cult” headlines to tell NXIVM’s deeper story
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    The season one finale was “a surprise to us,” say the documentary filmmakers.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    7 movies and TV shows that explain US elections, from gerrymandering to hanging chads7 movies and TV shows that explain US elections, from gerrymandering to hanging chads
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    What is voter suppression? What happened in 2000? Can American elections be fixed?

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    In Netflix’s The Trial of the Chicago 7, Aaron Sorkin tackles an all-too-relevant court caseIn Netflix’s The Trial of the Chicago 7, Aaron Sorkin tackles an all-too-relevant court case
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    The star-studded drama returns to the past with a purpose.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    America is damaged but hopeful in 4 excellent new moviesAmerica is damaged but hopeful in 4 excellent new movies
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    A drama, a documentary, and two filmed Broadway plays show a country at a crossroads.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    11 compelling documentaries to watch for this fall11 compelling documentaries to watch for this fall
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    From serious social commentary to truffle-hunting dogs, nonfiction movies are as vibrant and vital as ever.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    Two of the year’s best movies are now on NetflixTwo of the year’s best movies are now on Netflix
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    The Forty-Year-Old Version and Dick Johnson Is Dead have both debuted on the streaming service, and they’re wonderful.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    12 great movies to look forward to this fall (and winter)12 great movies to look forward to this fall (and winter)
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    One Night in Miami, Nomadland, Wolfwalkers, and more are headed our way soon.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Woody Allen’s strange, delayed new movie, explainedWoody Allen’s strange, delayed new movie, explained
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    The world has changed a lot since A Rainy Day in New York was shot.

    By Alissa Wilkinson