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Alissa Wilkinson

Alissa Wilkinson

Former Senior Correspondent + Critic

    Latest articles by Alissa Wilkinson

    Culture
    4 winners and 2 losers from Saturday Night Live’s season premiere4 winners and 2 losers from Saturday Night Live’s season premiere
    Culture

    Jim Carrey debuted as Joe Biden, Alec Baldwin is (still) over-playing Trump, Chris Rock nailed it, and we hope everyone stays healthy.

    By Alissa Wilkinson and Allegra Frank
    Culture
    In Netflix’s Dick Johnson Is Dead, a father and daughter imagine his death with humor and loveIn Netflix’s Dick Johnson Is Dead, a father and daughter imagine his death with humor and love
    Culture

    The director of Cameraperson returns with a stunning and moving new film.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Miranda July’s enduring love for the weirdo in all of usMiranda July’s enduring love for the weirdo in all of us
    Culture

    Kajillionaire, the multi-hyphenate artist’s new comedy, exudes affection for the awkward.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    How the coronavirus outbreak is roiling the film and entertainment industriesHow the coronavirus outbreak is roiling the film and entertainment industries
    Culture

    Most recently, Disney announced delays to many of its films, including Black Widow and West Side Story.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    The best alternative streaming services, from anime to arthouse
    Culture

    Crunchyroll or Funimation? Acorn TV or BritBox? The Criterion Channel or Mubi? Go beyond Netflix and Hulu with our guide to niche streaming platforms.

    By Aja Romano and Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    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
    Culture
    What to watch this weekend, on all your favorite streaming platformsWhat to watch this weekend, on all your favorite streaming platforms
    Culture

    From indie gems to (maybe) the greatest movie of all time.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    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
    Culture

    Pete Souza on authenticity, his new documentary, and recording the presidency for history.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    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
    Culture

    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