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Alissa Wilkinson

Alissa Wilkinson

Former Senior Correspondent + Critic

    Latest articles by Alissa Wilkinson

    Culture
    How ’80s Hollywood and Ronald Reagan fueled each other — and paved the way for TrumpHow ’80s Hollywood and Ronald Reagan fueled each other — and paved the way for Trump
    Culture

    Film critic J. Hoberman discusses how movies during Reagan’s administration reflected the nostalgia and uncertainty of the era.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Political commentary can be both caustic and incisive. Molly Ivins showed America how.Political commentary can be both caustic and incisive. Molly Ivins showed America how.
    Culture

    The new documentary Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins explores the famed columnist’s life and legacy.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Aquarela is the most metal documentary about water you will ever seeAquarela is the most metal documentary about water you will ever see
    Culture

    Director Victor Kossakovsky was genuinely worried about keeping his crew alive.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    How the director of Jawline found her way into the self-contained world of teen livestreamersHow the director of Jawline found her way into the self-contained world of teen livestreamers
    Culture

    In the social media star ecosystem, positivity culture reigns and fangirls flourish.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    In Brittany Runs a Marathon, a woman takes control of her life. Jillian Bell says it was terrifying.In Brittany Runs a Marathon, a woman takes control of her life. Jillian Bell says it was terrifying.
    Culture

    “I had no idea if I would go in and fall flat on my face.”

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    The best movies out this weekend
    Brittany Runs a MarathonBrittany Runs a Marathon
    The best movies out this weekend

    The heartfelt indie comedy about a woman taking charge of her life is currently in theaters.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    The best movies out this weekend
    Ready or NotReady or Not
    The best movies out this weekend

    The bloody horror comedy is now in theaters.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    The best movies out this weekend
    JawlineJawline
    The best movies out this weekend

    The documentary about teens who broadcast their lives on streaming platforms is now streaming on Hulu.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    The best movies out this weekend
    American FactoryAmerican Factory
    The best movies out this weekend

    The riveting documentary about an Ohio factory and the future of work is now on Netflix.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Hulu’s Jawline is an empathetic, terrifying documentary about teens who livestream their livesHulu’s Jawline is an empathetic, terrifying documentary about teens who livestream their lives
    Culture

    In Gen Z’s world, anyone can be a star — for a little while.

    By Alissa Wilkinson