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Alissa Wilkinson

Alissa Wilkinson

Former Senior Correspondent + Critic

    Latest articles by Alissa Wilkinson

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    The president has opinions about ParasiteThe president has opinions about Parasite
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    Trump aired out his thoughts on the Oscars at a campaign rally. Please clap.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    The new Emma adaptation gets Jane Austen’s balance of satire and romance just rightThe new Emma adaptation gets Jane Austen’s balance of satire and romance just right
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    The best thing about the newest version is its keen sense of Austen’s sweet sarcasm.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Long before Parasite, Bong Joon-ho was skewering bloodsucking social systems in 2006’s The HostLong before Parasite, Bong Joon-ho was skewering bloodsucking social systems in 2006’s The Host
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    It’s a perfect pairing to the director’s 2020 Best Picture winner and a great introduction to his whole body of work.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    Controversial film The Hunt is daring you to own the libs — or the right wing — by seeing itControversial film The Hunt is daring you to own the libs — or the right wing — by seeing it
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    The Hunt was “canceled” last fall. Now it’s back with a new trailer and a March release date.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    How to watch all 16 of the Oscar-winning moviesHow to watch all 16 of the Oscar-winning movies
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    Most of the films that took home trophies at the 2020 Academy Awards are available to watch right now.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    6 winners and 5 losers from the 2020 Oscars6 winners and 5 losers from the 2020 Oscars
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    Winners: Parasite! Non-American directors! Eminem! Losers: Netflix and 1917.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 3 more
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    Parasite absolutely deserved to win Best Picture. I didn’t think it could.Parasite absolutely deserved to win Best Picture. I didn’t think it could.
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    The film’s historic night at the Oscars was a leap forward for the Academy.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Parasite’s Best Picture win was a major milestone for the Oscars. Here are 5 more.Parasite’s Best Picture win was a major milestone for the Oscars. Here are 5 more.
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    The 2020 Oscars in firsts, milestones, and other statistics.

    By Constance Grady and Alissa Wilkinson
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    What to expect at the 2020 OscarsWhat to expect at the 2020 Oscars
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    Joker leads the nominations with 11 nods. 1917 and Parasite are frontrunners to win Best Picture.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
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    Who will win the Oscar for Best Picture? Here are the films with the best shot.Who will win the Oscar for Best Picture? Here are the films with the best shot.
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    This year’s race seems likely to come down to two wildly different movies.

    By Emily St. James and Alissa Wilkinson