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Alissa Wilkinson

Alissa Wilkinson

Former Senior Correspondent + Critic

    Latest articles by Alissa Wilkinson

    Culture
    The Hunt says it’s cleverly skewering everyone. Don’t fall for it.The Hunt says it’s cleverly skewering everyone. Don’t fall for it.
    Culture

    The self-styled provocative bloodbath is a masterclass in botched satire.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Tom Hanks tests positive for coronavirusTom Hanks tests positive for coronavirus
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    The actor played cool about the diagnosis on social media.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    South by Southwest 2020 has been canceled because of coronavirusSouth by Southwest 2020 has been canceled because of coronavirus
    Culture

    The Austin-based event is the first major arts festival to be canceled due to the outbreak.

    By Alissa Wilkinson and Aja Romano
    Culture
    The Way Back stars a terrific Ben Affleck as a grieving alcoholic basketball coachThe Way Back stars a terrific Ben Affleck as a grieving alcoholic basketball coach
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    Ben Affleck’s offscreen life weaves into his excellent performance.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Onward doesn’t move Pixar forward, but it’s plenty fun anyhowOnward doesn’t move Pixar forward, but it’s plenty fun anyhow
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    Structured like a Dungeons & Dragons-style fantasy quest, Onward is gentle, charming, and lovable.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    The Invisible Man gives a classic horror story new life in a fable about abusersThe Invisible Man gives a classic horror story new life in a fable about abusers
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    Elisabeth Moss is brilliant as a woman trying to escape her husband’s clutches.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Wendy tries to make Peter Pan realistic, with mixed resultsWendy tries to make Peter Pan realistic, with mixed results
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    Beasts of the Southern Wild director Benh Zeitlin returns with an intriguing but muddled take on the old legend.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Harvey Weinstein’s trial matters. Here are 4 resources to help make sense of it.Harvey Weinstein’s trial matters. Here are 4 resources to help make sense of it.
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    Books, movies, and podcasts can help clarify the story that led to the criminal conviction of the disgraced mogul.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Always in Season connects the history of lynching in America to its horrifying presentAlways in Season connects the history of lynching in America to its horrifying present
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    Director Jacqueline Olive wanted audiences to “have a stake” in understanding communities traumatized by violence.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Emma’s Anya Taylor-Joy on slapstick, set life, and playing Jane Austen’s iconic characterEmma’s Anya Taylor-Joy on slapstick, set life, and playing Jane Austen’s iconic character
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    How the rising star prepared to play a character who “behaves as if she is the star of her own film.”

    By Alissa Wilkinson