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Alissa Wilkinson

Alissa Wilkinson

Former Senior Correspondent + Critic

    Latest articles by Alissa Wilkinson

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    ESPN’s The Last Dance, anime about bread baking, and 3 more TV shows we’ve been loving latelyESPN’s The Last Dance, anime about bread baking, and 3 more TV shows we’ve been loving lately
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    Find something new to add to your queue.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Alissa Wilkinson and 3 more
    Culture
    12 great movies about moms, from the heartwarming to the truly bizarre12 great movies about moms, from the heartwarming to the truly bizarre
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    Mothers can be your best friend or worst nightmare. These movies capture the complexity of having a mom — and being one.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    The 6 best movies you can now watch at homeThe 6 best movies you can now watch at home
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    From weird science experiments to poignant dramas to Michelle Obama’s story.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Driveways is a gentle masterpieceDriveways is a gentle masterpiece
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    The quiet drama about neighborly ties — which includes one of Brian Dennehy’s last performances — is exactly what I needed to see this week.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    In 1991, a group of 8 people isolated themselves for 2 years. Spaceship Earth tells their story.In 1991, a group of 8 people isolated themselves for 2 years. Spaceship Earth tells their story.
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    The new documentary tells the weird and surprisingly uplifting story of Biosphere 2.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    In Netflix’s Becoming, Michelle Obama tells her story and encourages us to do the sameIn Netflix’s Becoming, Michelle Obama tells her story and encourages us to do the same
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    The documentary gives a glimpse into Michelle Obama’s post-White House life and her hopes for her country’s future.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    In the exquisite drama South Mountain, a woman’s broken dreams make space for new onesIn the exquisite drama South Mountain, a woman’s broken dreams make space for new ones
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    The understated take on coming of age in adulthood is now available on digital platforms.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    New Beyoncé, a Netflix teen rom-com, and other stuff we loved this weekNew Beyoncé, a Netflix teen rom-com, and other stuff we loved this week
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    What the Vox Culture team is watching and listening to right now.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Alissa Wilkinson and 3 more
    Culture
    The 9 best movies you can now watch at homeThe 9 best movies you can now watch at home
    Culture

    From coming-of-age stories to classics from your childhood to a tale of a (literally) killer leather jacket.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    What’s going to happen to the movies this year?What’s going to happen to the movies this year?
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    With theaters closed and festivals scrambling, the Oscars are making concessions that could have long-range implications.

    By Alissa Wilkinson