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Alissa Wilkinson

Alissa Wilkinson

Former Senior Correspondent + Critic

    Latest articles by Alissa Wilkinson

    Culture
    Fête de la Musique, the worldwide midsummer musical bash, explainedFête de la Musique, the worldwide midsummer musical bash, explained
    Culture

    Every year, bands, artists, and crowds show up in a display of idealism and joy.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Toy Story 4Toy Story 4
    Culture

    The fourth (and final?) installment in the beloved Pixar series is currently in theaters.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Wild RoseWild Rose
    Culture

    The heartfelt tale about a Glasgow girl who wants to be a country star is currently in theaters.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Paul Thomas Anderson made a music video for NetflixRadiohead’s Thom Yorke and Paul Thomas Anderson made a music video for Netflix
    Culture

    It drops June 27, and it’s “best played loud.”

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Midsommar is a brutish, nasty daylight nightmare from the director of HereditaryMidsommar is a brutish, nasty daylight nightmare from the director of Hereditary
    Culture

    It will haunt you.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Netflix’s The Edge of Democracy charts the slippery slope from democracy to authoritarian ruleNetflix’s The Edge of Democracy charts the slippery slope from democracy to authoritarian rule
    Culture

    It’s also a horror movie.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    The Bold Type’s giant shock: finally showing what it’s like to work in mediaThe Bold Type’s giant shock: finally showing what it’s like to work in media
    Culture

    Could the show be headed for a reinvention?

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    The Dead Don’t DieThe Dead Don’t Die
    Culture

    Bill Murray and Adam Driver lead an all-star cast in the zombie movie from Jim Jarmusch, which is currently in theaters.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Netflix’s Murder Mystery is a surprisingly fun romp starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer AnistonNetflix’s Murder Mystery is a surprisingly fun romp starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston
    Culture

    It’s a lightweight comic tribute to Agatha Christie, and it kinda works.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Movies
    Late NightLate Night
    Movies

    The workplace comedy starring Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling is now in theaters.

    By Alissa Wilkinson