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Alissa Wilkinson

Alissa Wilkinson

Former Senior Correspondent + Critic

    Latest articles by Alissa Wilkinson

    Culture
    What Trump’s bizarre love of Mutiny on the Bounty actually reveals about himWhat Trump’s bizarre love of Mutiny on the Bounty actually reveals about him
    Culture

    The president is the archetypal “bad fan.”

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Pandemics are not wars
    Culture

    There are better metaphors to describe what’s happening right now.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    No one can opt out of this pandemic. And that will change us forever.No one can opt out of this pandemic. And that will change us forever.
    Culture

    Why life during coronavirus will have “a permanent effect on people’s respect for reality.”

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    The 9 best movies you can now watch at home, from Trolls World Tour to ParasiteThe 9 best movies you can now watch at home, from Trolls World Tour to Parasite
    Culture

    These digital premieres and recent streaming releases are worth your time.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Netflix’s Tigertail, from Master of None co-creator Alan Yang, is a wistful story about lost timeNetflix’s Tigertail, from Master of None co-creator Alan Yang, is a wistful story about lost time
    Culture

    The lush, pensive family drama about a Taiwanese immigrant and his daughter is now streaming.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Netflix’s Love Wedding Repeat is a frothy, comfort-food rom-comNetflix’s Love Wedding Repeat is a frothy, comfort-food rom-com
    Culture

    Starring Olivia Munn and Sam Claflin, the movie is perfect for a lighthearted evening.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Parasite is now streaming on HuluParasite is now streaming on Hulu
    Culture

    It’s been two months since Parasite won Best Picture. Now you can stream it at home.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Science
    Report: The Trump administration didn’t order ventilators or masks until mid-MarchReport: The Trump administration didn’t order ventilators or masks until mid-March
    Science

    The federal government’s delayed response to the coronavirus pandemic included failing to order lifesaving medical equipment in time for hospitals to use it.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Read these 12 moving essays about life during coronavirusRead these 12 moving essays about life during coronavirus
    Culture

    Artists, novelists, critics, and essayists are writing the first draft of history.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    The 11 best movies that are newly available to watch at homeThe 11 best movies that are newly available to watch at home
    Culture

    These digital premieres and recent streaming releases are worth your time.

    By Alissa Wilkinson